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Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
9
Fragmentary nautical note sparks confusion over ship safety
A garbled report describes a ship event with funnels and women and children mentioned briefly. It references Samaras and Diewagin in a distorted account, notes of a radar, and hints of resuming business in two days with funds received, while a European landing left the person with $1.60 in clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seramaneton
Samaras
Brocks
Europe
Italian Forces Advance North of Trieste Front
War Office in Rome said Italian troops seized Austrian territory along a 40 mile front north of Trieste, taking four towns near the frontier. An Italian destroyer hit Buso port destroying landings, railroad station, and barracks. two Austrians killed. In London, Austro German move toward Verona was anticipated. Western front fighting continues between Arras and the east with ongoing attacks. Athens dispatches repeat rumors of Turings in Constantinople and repulsed assaults by the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Rome
Gulf of Trieste
Buso
Reilroad
London
Verona
Ebeevy
Arras
Athens
Turings
Constantinople
Milford Woman Murder Victim Mystery Deepens
Detective inquiry follows the discovery of a torso believed to be a Milford woman. Police search surrounding towns for connections to Bridgeport suspects, examining ships, a lower-way crossing project, and a buried crime scene near Chestnut Street marker as officials push to identify the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Tom
Annie
Lowell
Milford
Thomas Murphy
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
Weidenheimer
Bridgeport
Weiden— Hheimer
Lakeview
Rourke & Boucher
Eugene Birmingham
Seaview Avenue
Yellow
Mill Pond
Pierce Manufacturing Company
Howard Clark
Birmingham
Arnold
Garlick
City Ice and Coal Company
The Farmer May 25 1915 Dead Woman In Bridgeport Waters
Report describes silt and earth from a dump cart and an embankment burial site. Authorities believe the head and legs of a woman were cast into the nearby water near Bridgeport. No new missing-woman reports. police seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Herkimer
Amsterdam
N. Y
Seattle
Wash
Sudden Lease Cancellations Force Move of 18 Babies
The Anson street Tease complex termination prompted the evacuation of about 18 infants. Temporary quarters were found on Laurel Avenue while transfers to a new city home in Fairfield are arranged. The move aims to relocate the children for next winter, amid neighbor protests labeling the group a nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Street
Ets
Laurel Avenue
Fairfield
Obituary notices from Bridgeport and Norwalk area May 1915
In this city Catherine E. Doherty aged infant of John and Mary Doherty is noted with funeral plans. Mary Pryor widow of Thomas Pryor aged 74 11, funeral from 654 Washington Ave and St Augustine’s Church with burial at St Mary’s Cemetery Norwalk. Isaac B. Trumbull at sea aged 32, funeral at 440 Mill Hill Ave Bridgeport with burial at Mt Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohhety
Catherine E
John and
Mary Doherty
Armetrons
Mary
Thomas Pryor
F. J. Liams
Washington Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Norwalk
Conn
F. J. Williams
Edward
John
Thomas
Georgetown
St. Mary's Cemetery
Baldwin's Mail Fraud Case Goes Before U S Jury
Hartford May 25 federal grand jury proceedings opened with several cases slated for indictment. Among them Clarence H. Baldwin of Bridgeport charged with mail fraud, John A. Delmore accused of stealing a mail pouch in New Haven, William D. Rebferge a boy charged with abstracting checks in Westville, Ernest L. Davis of Putnam serving as jury foreman. Also slated for June 1 trial are Salmoon Schwartz for counterfeiting complicity, Georges A. Smith and George Nordaby for impersonating a United officer, while D B Ewe & Company suits to recover attached deposits from Danbury hatters were not assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Clarence H. Baldwin
Bridgeport
John A. Delmore
New Haven
William D. Rebferge
Westville
Ernest L. Davis
Putnam
Salmoon Schwartz
Georges A. Smith
George Nordaby
New
United
D. B.ewe & Company
Union Savings Bank
Savings Bank of
Danbury
Funeral for Isaac B. Trimbull Held at Mill Hill
The funeral for Isaac B. Trimet who died on the Lusitania was held at 2:39 this afternoon from his Mill Hill home. Rev. I. O Ferris of New York conducted the services. Burial followed at Mountain Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Trimet
Lusitania
Mill Hill
Venus
I. O Ferris
New#York
Bae
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Eugene
Carmine
Mary G. Guzzi
Warren Street
Matthew Judge
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Patrick G. Heissner
Patrick G
Charlies
Mary Heissner
Seaview Avenue
John MacLaren Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Logan Bros Dispute Over Architect Bill
Adolph Luck of Boston sued Logan Bros in the Civil Common Pleas Court arguing for 750 dollars for garage plans. Logan Bros contends the drawings were unsatisfactory and refused payment. Judge Scott presided this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Bros
Scott T
Civil Common Pleas Court
Adolph Luck
Boston
Robbery at East Main street home and assorted local notices
The home of Mrs. George W. Potter at 869 East Main street was robbed yesterday afternoon, with several boarders losing possessions packed in suitcases. Loss estimated around $100. City boards warned against overspending after apportionment vote. Marriage licenses issued to Fritz Arvidson and Edith Sundvall, Fred Weingartner and Caroline Rothe. A 17 year old city girl sues Harry Tickey for paternity. Tickey held on $750 bond. Coroner Phelan visited Bridgeport Arms Co. after cement bags toppled, injuring Michael Solomon. Board of Health to meet at 8 pm at Seaside club. Postage rates guide offered for sale. Captain Breckledill returns to duties after absence. DuPont plans to add 5000 workers at City Point plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Potter
East Main Street
Phelan
Bridgeport Arms Co
Boston Avenue
Michael Solomon
Conference Friday on Proposition to Levy Special Tax
Dr. Robert J. Lynch and Attorney Fred D. Keeler of the board of apportionment committee will arrange a special tax to fund state and county taxes and an unexpended revenue fund. They will meet the city attorney on Friday to discuss details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Lynch
Fred D. Keeler
Board of Apportionment Committee
Sunday liquor dealer fined fifty dollars
Samuel Frankel, owner of a Water and Bank streets shop, was arrested on information from Thomas Riley of New York after dock loungers were rounded up by Captain Regan’s squad. Frankel was found guilty of serving hard cider and fined fifty dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Regan
Judge Wilder
Samuel Frankel
Water and
Bank Streets
Thomas Riley
New York
Frankel
Greenspun Fined For Driving Recklessly In City Court
Louis Greenspun of 199 Parrott Avenue was found guilty of reckless driving in city court this morning and fined 25 dollars with judgment suspended. He struck E. Diliston, a teller at Connecticut National Bank, on Main Street last week. Diliston suffered no serious injuries. The Mills case also concluded with the victim, on a motorcycle, being confused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Greenspun
Parrott Avenue
Main Street
E. E. Dilliston
Connecticut National Bank
Dilliston
John D.‘ Mills
Nichols
Obituaries for Abercrombie Hawley Heissner and Guzzi infant
Obituary notices list Susan B Abercrombie, 31, nurse, died at Bridgeport Hospital after a lingering illness. Also noted are the funerals for Eugene Guzzi, Martha Hawley, and Patrick Heissner with service details and interment plans in local cemeteries and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Abercrombie
Susan B
Alexander V
Bessie Abercrombie
Hayes Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Miss Abercrombie
Scarritt and Pryor Deaths Mark City Obit Notes
Two obituary notices appear, detailing the deaths of Sarah A Scarritt at 80, a longtime city resident and Second Baptist member, and Mary Burke Halloran, 74, who died at Bridgeport Hospital and is interred in St. Mary’s cemetery. the notices note survivors, residence, and funeral arrangements.
Head of Union to Order Men to Go End Disagreement
International President William J. Bowen of the Bricklayers and Plasterers union arrived to settle the dispute at Bridgeport Arms Works and Stewart Construction Co. He will order the men back to work or risk replacements, as the company threatens to hire others if the walkout continues. The union local disavows the strike and the 10 cent raise demand. Bowen will inform the workers. An agitator tried to spark trouble among masons helpers, but was largely ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Stewart
Sharp rebuke for lawyer who wrote to paper
Attorney Walter F. Peck, on trial in Superior Court for subornation of perjury, was severely rebuked by Judge William S. Case for sending an article about the trial to a local evening paper. The judge warned of serious consequences if it recurred and accepted ignorance of Connecticut court customs as an excuse for this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Peck
New York
Criminal Superior Court
William S. Case
Case
Connecticut
Peck
T. J. O’neil
John T. Breen
New Haven Railroad Company
Breen
Hugh Mooney
Mary Horn
New Haven
O'Neil
Mooney
Duncan McMillan
Calburn Followers Pack Lyric To See The Tenderfoot
Rain did not deter Calburn Musical Comedy fans who filled the Lyric to view The Tenderfoot opening night. A leading comic donkey character Ruppertz drew great applause and refused to leave the stage, finally exiting after the plot distracted the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calburn Musical Comedy Company
Ruppertz
Evans Named Assistant Treasurer of United States
Washington May 25 President Wilson appointed John B Evans assistant treasurer of the United States at Philadelphia In other news Arthur L Reuland a local manufacturer is sued for 500 by the Aston Motor Car Co of State St in common pleas court alleging he owes for automobile repairs Ruland disputes the charge William Whaton leaves an estate of 3064 42 according to the inventory filed by appraisers in the probate court today The homestead house and lot in Hazelwood avenue owned by the deceased grading and excavating contractor is valued at 1600 For sale a roll top desk renov at good as new antique walnut Call 43 Wheeler Avenue rear R 25 a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
John B. Evans
United States
Philadelphia
Arthur L. Reuland
Aston Motor Car Co
State St
Common Pleas Court
Ruland
William Whaton
Hazelwood Avenue
Wheeler Avenue
Rear
Corsets From Factory at Cut Price
Straight from the factory a limited lot of Rengo belt corsets offering unusual durability and style. Heavy but fine coutil, firmly boned with rustproof watchspring double steels, three pairs of stout hose supporters, elastic band for a smooth back curve. Medium bust, embroidered top, wide steels down front. Sizes 20 to 30, usually $3 now $2. Second floor.
New Reading Highlights Blue Ridge Tale and War Intrigue
Readers are offered a lineup of popular novels by Charles Neville Buck Marie Van Vorst E Phillips Oppenheim Ethel M Dell Marsh William MacLeod Raine and Hornblow. Titles include Tis The Code of the Mountains The Keeper of the Door The Woman in the Car The Highgrader and The Double Traitor with prices from $1.25 to $1.40. Main floor rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Neville Buck
John Fox
Blue Ridge
Mary Moreland
Marie van Vorst
E. Phillips
Oppenheim
Ethel M. Dell
White stockings for little folks delight and neatness
A fragmented ad notes white stockings fit for babies and small children, praising neatness and attraction. It lists several cotton and silk fiber sock options with features like fine ribs and reinforced heels, pricing references suggestive of 5c to 25e, and mentions left aisle rear placement.
Wonderful rackets at little price by the store
Here is a second notice of discounted tennis rackets advertised as affordable and well-strung with dependable gut. The copy touts good looks over true quality and claims prices between $1.95 and $2.50 with some hats and a front bag included.
Spring sale offers 89c underwear collection overview
Readable description highlights a Spring sale pricing at 89 cents for a wide range of women’s undergarments. Items include nainsook gowns, chemises, drawers, nightgowns, combinations, petticoats, and a pincess slip with lace yoke. Fabrics feature pink blue and lavender embroidery and Empire style elements.
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Nefmadalian
Vosges
The
Kingret
Italy
William Faulkner
Center Street
John Beck & Sons
ST. Michael's Gate
James Duggan
Jos
Coughlin Co
Ap- SP
Grand St
Care
Lenox Ridg
North Avenus
Saldwin
U. S
Isaac B.trumbull
Board of Apportionment
Fritz G. Arvidson
Lafayette Street
Edith Sundvall
Elmwood Avenue
Fred F. Weingartner
Houston Street
Caroline J. Rothe
Andover Street
Julia Hita Robinson
Harry Tickey
Justice Mare
Tickey
Board of Health
Division of Finance
Washington, D. C
Frederick J .Breckledill
Chicago
Ohio
DuPont Powder Co
City Point
Greenspun
Eugene Guzzi
Martha A. Hawley
Martha A
Burr Hawley
Stepney
Stepney Baptist Church
Stepney Cemetery
Sarah A. Scarritt
Sarah A
Charles Scarritt
Tranistan Avenue
G. H. Noble
William G. Johnson
Mary Pryor
Mary Burke Halloran
Mary Burke
James Halloran
Barnum Avenue
St. Charles’ Church
P. J. MacGivney
Jessie Murray
Father McGivney
Howard Bradley
John F. Phelan
Thomas Tobin
Daniel Crimmins
Michael Lavery
Michael Ford
Calburn
Evans
Suz
Howwland’s
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
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