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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
5
May 26 report from East Africa details a party hunting mammals and birds. Colonel Roosevelt and Hermit reportedly brought down wildebeest and gnu, with plans to send specimens for study.
Morgan & Co announces leadership of the tie project overseeing a plan to control large stores in Baltimore Buffalo Louisville and other centers in the South and West. Other officers were made public.
May 26 1909 invitation for Ryan to attend his late residence at 433 N street with relatives and friends to gather at 2 20 p m Thursday at Lakeview cemetery for a funeral service noting months days and location in brief, formal obituary style
A Democratic member argued for straight protection in a Senate debate. McEnery of Louisiana urged protective duties on lumber and sugar, claiming they would help his state’s industries. He warned against a sugar tax and condemned the sugar trust, asserting cane planters had been underserved while other farmers received aid.
Bridgeport merchants report a surge in clothing and goods being borrowed and charged then returned. They note women more frequently use this tactic with items like boas and dresses, while men rarely. Stores increasingly guard against abuse though many items are bought with returns accepted.
Bridgeport doctors Wright Gold and Stevens join state medical society talks. Attorney Marsh discusses garbage bills with lawmakers. Crane Valve’s Supt John Leonard attends on business. Capt George Arnold and Sgt Edward Croman testify in naturalization fraud case. Fire Chief Bullard reviews firework sale bill with House members. Col T J Murphy hosted by Democrats at hotel. Lorimer’s election in Illinois appears certain.
Hundreds of people visited the tuberculosis exhibit yesterday and today. A map of Bridgeport shows black pins marking deaths by district over four years, highlighting the disease impact on the poor. The Fairfield County Anti Tuberculosis Association hosts the free exhibit with diagrams pictures and cure models.
Philip Perry a 33 year old bricklayer from Offbury escaped serious harm after being struck and knocked against a picket fence between east and west bound tracks by a passing Castle Merchants Express. He clung to the fence as the locomotive sped by, suffering severe bruises and undergoing treatment at St Vincent's. Doctors fear his mental state may be unstable following the fright.
John Muller aged 35 unmarried resident of Madison Avenue was found in a vacant hotel room and jailed after the bellhop reported the incident. Prosecutors later declared him mentally unbalanced. Dr Krause examined him and possible commitment discussed. Court Officer Finnegan assisted. Also noted: Daniel H. RyanEast Side resident died after kidney trouble. Mrs Ellen Leavey funeral held at Sacred Heart Church with extended Leavey family pallbearers. Interment at St Michael's cemetery.
Royal B. Curtis appointed administrator of the Tate Andrew B. Curtis estate in Monroe. J. Frank Olmstead and Arthur J. Hull named appraisers. Inventory for Margaret Ryburn shows real estate 1500 dollars and personal property 101 dollars. Estate of George S. Ve r ee of Monroe lists real estate 2515 dollars and personal property 3380.26 dollars. Wills: Jeanette E. Lesser admitted to probate. daughter Eve G. Harris to receive all property. executors Henry Harris and Eva G. Harris named. ap praisers Philip L. Holzer and Wilmot F. Wheeler appointed.
John Belford a 14 year old youth of Stratford was arrested in this city this afternoon on complaint of his father for stealing money from home about two weeks ago. He will be taken to Stratford this afternoon by Sheriff Charles A Stagg and arraigned before Justice Peck. It is probable the boy will be sent to the reform school.
Pittsburg in May 26 Charles S Cameron president of the Tube City Railroad was sentenced to two years in the western penitentiary and fined 500 dollars for offering a seventy thousand dollar bribe to William A Martin a common council man.
Washington reports Robert J. Winne, consul general at London, has resigned and will be succeeded by J. e Preah wie now céneul ne, Liver. The change reflects a routine personnel shift in the consular service.
In the trial of Dominico Bove for the murder of Joseph Bergamo, star witness Vincenzo Arcade testified that Bove and Marzano confessed to killing Bergamo and warned him to stay silent. Progress slowed by cross exam and translation as the skeletal remains of Bergamo remain visible to jurors and the accused.
New York May 26 The Union Pacific Northern Pacific and Great Northern agree to joint use of lines from South Tacoma to Vancouver and the Columbia River bridge. Northern Pacific to complete double tracking and end rate disputes at the Portland Gateway. Wall Street sees harmony among major rail interests.
Washington May 26 Director S N D North has resigned as director of the census. Mrs E Dana Durand deputy commissioner of corporations will succeed him. The resignation cites likely inability to run the office successfully under existing conditions. The move follows a White House conference with Secretary Nagel amid an investigation ordered by the President.
At the New Haven County Anti-Tuberculosis Association meeting held at Gaylord Farm Sanitarium Wallingford Professor Irving Fisher reported a statewide decline in tuberculosis per the Connecticut State committee. He cited state death rate 145 per 100000 while New Haven county showed 165. Fairfield 180. Middlesex 100. Tolland 95.
A mild to violent series of quake shocks were felt from Milwaukee to Illinois cities on May 26. In Pontiac and Freeport windows rattled and items fell, Aurora reports a stove topple starting a small fire, Peoria noted a brief tremor, and other central Illinois towns registered similar shocks with no major damage.
Hartford May 25 The Bridgeport Board of Education did not appear at the Finance committee hearing chaired by Senator Thomas Arnold. The panel is expected to report unfavorably on the Bridgeport high school bonding bill, with most bills already acted upon.
A general advance in dressed meat prices to retailers was announced by the packers in New York on May 26. Over about thirty days the increases totaled around twenty percent. Mutton advances 10 to 12 cents, beef 1-2 to 10, lamb 11 to 14, and pork 11 3 4 to 12 1 2.
The debate centers on a New Haven holding company and its New England rail plans. Amendments aim to cap securities and require property appraisals while lawmakers clash over whether such controls cripple the enterprise versus protecting public interests.
Hartford May 26 Senator M W Manwaring of Bridgeport backed in a strong speech the education committee report favoring building and maintaining two trade schools. The bill passed the Senate authorizes after construction yearly appropriations of 260 000 for each school’s maintenance. Manwaring said the need is urgent to give men a chance to learn a trade. The bill passed.
Bridgeport weather forecast cloudy and unsettled tonight and tomorrow as published for Wednesday May 26 1909. The brief note records the general conditions without further specifics.
A wholesale supplier sells a large assortment of parasols at notable discounts. The collection includes 8 to 16 rib styles with various handles and colors, including greens, pongees, black and white plaids, and whites. About six pieces valued at $3 and the rest at $3.50 to $5, available Thursday morning for $2.35 at the main street door.
A dealer offers a large stock of women’s stockings at or about half to three fourths of the usual price. Knitted from silk finished risle yarn, sized in perfect fits by a premier manufacturer. Most stock is black and tan with colors including smoke wisteria violet roseda rose navy Copenhagen blue. Priced at 25c, ready Thursday morning at Cannon Street aisle rear.
A local shop advertises men shirts in distinct styles including attached collars and pleated fronts. Prices range from 1 to 2.50 with numerous patterns and colors such as champagne sky blue white and rich dark negliges. Also lists broader men’s wear from pajamas to neckties.
Howland's touts blue serge boys' suits emphasizing careful tailoring, durable stitching, and proper fit. Coats cut long, knicker trousers full cut, fully lined, two parts per suit, sizes 6 to 18, with strong style and value beyond price.
The ad promotes United States flags of wool bunting in sizes from 3 by 5 feet to 8 by 12 feet with prices from 1.50 to 6.50 on the third floor. It also features Lion bicycles praised as sturdy and valuable, offering models in 22, 24 inch sizes with various options and guaranteed tires, displayed in the front basement.
A Bridgeport store invites customers to a Friday demonstration of the Automatic Blue flame oil stove in the housewares section. The unit has been tested and used by many housewives locally and is promoted as safe, efficient, and capable of cooking without heating the house. The basement demonstration emphasizes comfort during summer cooking.
Members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks attend the Slavonic convention in the city. Delegates plan to visit the meeting of their lodge at its new home on State Street this day evening as guests of the local lodge.
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