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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
3
Mrs. S. T. Davis Jr., president of the Equal Franchise League, asks Senator Garry Paddock to explain his vote against the women’s suffrage bill in the State Senate. He supported disfranchisement, citing a perceived lack of healthy demand for the ballot by women at this time.
William D. Haggerty died at his home on Bess Lafayette Street after a short illness. He was widely known in the city and leaves a widow, two children, one brother Edward Haggerty, and six sisters Mary Josephine Mrs Annie Reilly Julia Beasie and Jennie.
In this city May 27 1911 at her home No 171 Cottage St Mary ther Mollan wife of Thomas Kerr aged 79 years. In this city May 27 1911 William S gwerty aged 31 years 1 month 22 days. Friends invited to attend the funeral from his late residence No 623 Lafayette street on Monday May 29 at 2 30 p m Interment at St Michaels cemetery. In this city May 26 1911 Stephen C Osborne beloved husband of Edna Osborne aged 47 years months Funeral service will be held at his late residence No 447 Laurel avenue on Monday 29 inst at 2 30 oclock p m at Seae city May 26 1911 Agnes C Hynes aged 10 years 4 months 11 days Friends invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her mother No 340 Pequonnock street on Sunday May 28 at 2 p m and from St Augustine s church at 2 30 p m interment at St Michaels cemetery R26 at CAR In the city May 25 1911 Michael F Carroll the funeral from his late residence No 382 Park avenue on Sunday May 28 at 3 p m cemetery R 26 b
Nathaniel W. Bishop hosted the General Assembly Finance Committee at Brooklawn Country Club. The group backed a $500,000 bonding plan for a new high school, plus concerns over Almshouse care and local facilities. Bridgeport officials expect full support and urge charter power to act in emergencies.
Dr Albert C Knapp health official describes how Borden Condensed Milk Co makes buttermilk from sweet skimmed milk at its Canaan plant. He notes the product is not real buttermilk but may be healthier than genuine buttermilk. Officials found sanitation good and no law violation.
The Lincoln Memorial tablet in City Hall corridor will be unveiled Tuesday afternoon Memorial Day at 1 o clock. W. Smith Jr. will give the presentation speech and Mayor Buckingham will accept on behalf of the city. The Board of Aldermen and patriotic organizations will attend along with concerned citizens.
Rome May 27. Right Rev Edmund Francis Prendergast auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia to succeed the late Archbishop Ryan.
New Haven May 27 A Bridgeport Civil War veteran’s widow Mrs Martha Foley of Scranton Pa will receive a government pension after investigators verified she is widow of John J Foley who served in the Ninth Connecticut Infantry and disappeared after the war A dinner in South Norwalk honored William Vollmer to become Sheriff after June 1 with about 150 attendees including Mayor E T Buckingham Deputy Ames Conlin and others a solid gold badge was presented to the sheriff elect during the festivities
May 27 Torrington physicians attending William E. Dennis who attempted suicide by taking laudanum report his recovery remains doubtful. A stomach pump saved his life. He is 49 years old and acted from despondency over recent dissipations.
Tax collectors report an unprecedented rush on Memorial Day weekend as delinquent taxpayers queue to pay. Donnelly notes record receipts including a $24,000 remittance from Singer, with extended hours on Monday and Wednesday to handle the volume. Overnight mail and checks sit unopened while staff process the influx.
John Ward of 410 Gregory Street faced Judge Foster after arrest by Patrolman Barton for drunkenness and breach of the peace. Ward was fined eight dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in jail for breach of the peace with an appeal allowed on bail of five hundred dollars, which he could not furnish.
Mayor E T Buckingham and M A Kenny with George Burns of The Burns Co examined trolley line crosswalks by auto. Repairs to begin Monday on Oak Street in Golden Valley with Connecticut Co. work. Pavement along Congress Pequonnock Oak streets and Jones Ave rising. recommendations seek raising pavement and completing wooden block on Fairfield Ave to Water St. Belgian block segment and a brick crosswalk on the north side of Fairfield at Venue across Water St. Motoring cases continued for John Callahan and F W Wunderle with bail set.
The Rev F H Bigelow of Stamford, longtime rector of St Luke's mission, will become assistant rector at St John's Bridgeport under Dr W H Lewis. He will join July 1 after seven years in Stamford and a favorable visit to Bridgeport. His Stamford congregation laments his departure and calls the move fortunate for St John's.
Ernest D. Hamilton cashier of the Southbridge National Bank of Southbridge Massachusetts had been missing since Tuesday. He was found at the Albany railroad station reading a newspaper and calling a policeman to a dispatch about his disappearance. He identified himself then collapsed and was taken to Albany Hospital for observation.
New Haven May 27 Four hundred fifty corporations in the Internal revenue district comprising Connecticut and Rhode Island may face fines from 1000 to 10000 dollars for failing to file statements of property taxable under Federal statutes. Officials say companies are now filing affidavits with reasons for missing March 1 deadline. Collector Robert O Eaton stated the situation is absorbing his time and attention.
In Chaplin Connecticut on May 27 Mrs John Haas was found guilty of assaulting Miss Viola Lewis a public school teacher and of interrupting a session. Justice Clarence Chester fined her 24.03 dollars. The law on abusive language and breach of the peace was not proved as no one could confirm what she said. Mrs Haas said she acted after alleging Miss Lewis mistreated her daughter by keeping her after school. The teacher may sue for civil damages and Mrs Haas supporters seek Miss Lewis dismissal.
Tax collectors offices were crowded as citizens rushed to pay the personal tax. Farmers and townspeople bore bills in hand while observers noted the public's shift from resistance to acceptance. Offices will stay open tonight and Monday and Wednesday until 9 o'clock.
New Haven on May 27 reports eight hundred dollars were collected at a complimentary whist party at Mrs. S Z Poli’s home honoring Father John D Coyle on the fifteenth anniversary of his pastorate. Attendees included Bridgeport residents and local social figures. In Torrington, Spanish War Veterans camp No 12 was named for Lieut W S Steel who died from fever in the war. Probate court appointed administrators and appraisers in two estates including Pollgp Buckley and Louis Ferdinand Hildebrand.
Manchester May 27 Mrs Margaret O'Brien proprietor of Warrenoak Inn was found guilty of selling liquor to a minor. The trial lasted three hours and was bitterly fought on both sides. The judge questioned the principal state's witness a young man arrested for intoxication.
John W. Gates told the Stanley Steel Committee that Roosevelt was misled by a fake absorption statement. He described the rise of United States Steel at a late night Morgan gathering and recounted Carnegie’s associates losing $1 million in a 1899 bid to form a similar trust.
Edgar P. Webster of 186 Berkshire avenue and Jane Street is alleged to have fraudulently and wrongfully secured a patent in his own name for a lead pencil sharpener project developed with Smith & Egge Co. The Webloc Co. is named as a defendant. Smith & Egge claim Webster used a model for patent application while employed at high salary, with aims to assign rights to Webloc. A temporary injunction to bar patent acquisition was granted by Judge Joel H. Reed.
London May 27 Harry Green of London won the polytechnic Harters big marathon in a stirring duel with Canadian Mike Ryan who runs for the English American club New York. Ryan faded after the 234 mile mark and Green pulled away to win by about a minute. Green clocked 2 hours 46 minutes 29.45 seconds.
The Sons of Hermann at Stamford elected and installed two year officers by ex National Grand President Paul Gebhardt. Emil Goos of Danbury was named Grand President with John Neugebauer South Norwalk as First Vice President and Herman Jaeckel Norwich as Second Vice President. Otto Berger Ansonia becomes Grand Secretary and Cuneo Helfricht Hartford Grand Treasurer. Trustees named were Hugo Noack Stamford Emil Zander Ansonia F A Baer New London F W Bergey Hartford George Buettner New Britain. Hartford was chosen for the 1913 convention.
Southington May 27 Principal Mrs Graves of Milldale school announced she had been re appointed for a year after a heated dispute with local women who objected to her attire and conduct She thanked the board of education and praised the school commissioners for running the schools despite opposition.
New Haven on May 27 reports thirteen year old Arthur Hahn was found unconscious in a park near his home after stealing three large wine bottles from his cellar. He was taken to Grace Hospital, doctors say he is very sick but expected to recover.
Prosecuting Liquor Agent Greenstein says clubs may not legally dispense liquors to members without a license. He cites state and Pennsylvania decisions asserting that any club or individual dispensing liquor for profit or not constitutes a sale under current law. Police Liquor Agent Wagner was summoned for further discussion as the case hinges on tomorrow’s conditions and whether bonafide clubs can dispense liquor.
Park Commissioner Frederick Maller endorses Sunday concerts in public parks. Instoner Saller backs the commissioners’ plan and committees for more and better concerts after a three week Atlantic City trip. He notes past success at Beardsley Park and cites moral uplift from band concerts elsewhere.
Judge Marcus H. Holcomb of the Superior court suffered vertigo during a private dinner in this city and fell, spraining his ankle. He was driven home to Southington and will likely be confined for several days.
Sentences of four months in jail were handed to Charles Hanford, 48, laborer, and Wallace Coyne, 23, stone polisher, after they were convicted before Judge Foster in city court. Hanford claimed witnesses would disprove four shop girls who testified, but the testimony stood. Coyne, pursued by Motorcycle Policeman Dailey through woods, was identified by two women near his Hollister Court home as the man who insulted them over a period. A Queen's Daughters lawn party was approved for Tuesday July 11 with afternoon and evening events during a full moon and high tide.
A May 27 fire in Naugatuck caused about 25000 dollars damage to four one story frame buildings on Church Street housing eight tenements. Origin unknown. blaze started in a dry goods store owned by Harry Rubin.
The Board of Apportionment members today adopted resolutions on the death of Stephen C. Osborne, a member of the board. A set of resolutions will be engrossed for the bereaved family. President Joan J. Phelan and Commissioners Sigmund Loewith Zalmon Goodsell and Angus MacKensie were named to attend the funeral.
Four days remain before Memorial Day. Suggested men's outing items include Gem Jr. or Every Ready Safety Razor outfits at $1, Auto Strop or Gillette sets from $1.35, Rundel Safety Razor Strops at $1.50, and Gillette blades at $1. Thermos bottles keep liquids hot for 72 hours or cold for 48 hours with pint bottles at $3 and quarts at $5. Bridgeport offers flasks and drinking cups as part of a complete line.
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