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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1909

Page

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Connecticut Grand Lodge of Hermann Sons Holds 14th Biennial Convention

The Connecticut Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann convenes in Germania Hall with 75 of 80 delegates present. President William Hobein of Collinsville presides as officers are read and tentative plans for meals and entertainment are noted, including a concert by local choruses.

Connecticut Grand Lodge of the Sons of Hermann O. D. HL William Hobein Coliinsville Germania Hall Geace Tiew 2 Frieden Tonia New Haven Tea Lodge Hartford Lessing Lodge Seymour Heine Lodge Col Neugebauer South Otto Berger Cuno Helfricht Ger- Singing Society Schwae- Chor Jo- Miss Eilza

House Adjourns Without Action in Friday Session

The Connecticut House met at 11 30 and showed reluctance to attend a Friday session. Speaker Banks presided as Scott Leon stood in for Speaker and Mr Parker of representatives moved the adjournment, with the body promptly adjourning.

United Press Hartford Banks Scott Leon Parker

Coney Island Wins First Round in Sunday Law Case

New York May 23 Magistrate True in the Coney Island court discharged Thomas Devers and three others arrested on warrants charging violation of the Sunday law. He ran a shooting gallery and other establishments. The court said evidence failed to show a law violation. The Mayor faces hundreds of similar cases pending this test ruling.

United Press York City Omdials Coney Island True Thomas Devers

Disorder Reigns When Ambrose Is Accused

President Ambrose faced disruption as Delo ros Hill of Chicago and factions argued over the National Sia vonic Society. Filibusters delayed proceedings while charges alleged misused funds and misconduct lingered, with debate referred to a committee for settlement.

Ambrose National Siavonic Society Deloros Hill Chicago Hill Committee On I. Stockdale Miller Irania Court of Special Ses

SONS TESTIMONY GETS MOTHER A QUICK DIVORCE

In Fairfield Superior Court Judge Burpee grants several divorces on grounds of desertion and intemperance. Annie Cihak, 16 at marriage to 30 year old John Cihak, sought separation after 1903 desertion and received a decree and name change. Other cases include Adeline Raymond desertion and custody issues in Fairfield and Josephine Brown desertion involving long separations and interstate moves.

Josephine T. Brown Falirfield John W. Brown Superior Court Burpee Waterbury Fairfield Brooklyn Brown New York Manitoba Canada Albert T. Brown Adeline C. Raymond Pauline Holden Machine Lane Frank C. Raymond Annie M. McLaren Danbury Charles Oscar Oscar Anna Cihak East End John Cihak Annie Gill

Missing memory of injured man mystifies police

George Scheurer, a well dressed man from New York, claims he fell from a moving automobile and cannot recall prior events. He listed several acquaintances, but police cannot confirm any connections and seek friends per Inspector McCaffrey. He was treated for a scalp wound and thigh bruise at a hospital after wandering from a car.

George Scheurer E. 161St Street New York Inspector McCaffrey Detective Bureau Birmingham Scheurer Kiernan Mulholland Central Park George Wesley Seheurer

May Term of Superior Court Closes with Statutory Burglary Convictions

The May term of the Superior Court on the criminal side, presided by Judge Silas A. Robinson, ended this morning after a jury session begun May 4. Rufus Phillips and James Green of Greenwich were found guilty of statutory burglary and given one year in jail with suspended sentence supervised by Probation Officer Charles A. Allen. A hearing was held on the reward application from Joseph Knowlton of Danbury for information leading to arrests in Danbury.

Superior Court Silas A. Robinson Lene Rufus Phillips James Green Greenwich Robinson Charles A. Allen Joseph Knowlton Danbury John W Ryan Danbury Knowlton

Post Office Promotions and West End Station Preparations

Postmaster William H. Marigold announces promotions to meet the West End station opening. Breckbill becomes East Side superintendent June 1, and Meyer moves to the main office as assistant to his brother the cashier. Clerks assigned to main, East Side, and West End offices, with a big West End house warming and state clerk convention planned.

Postoffice Department William H. Marigold West End Fred J. Breckbill East Side Archie Leverty James L. Christie Winfield C. Meyer William T Meyer Breckbill United States Breckledill Connecticut Heavy Artillery Connecticut Naval and Military Order of A. R Glenn W. F. Stenson Thomas J. O'Shea Stephen L. Healey Chas. W. Craddock Harry R. Lush William J. Watson Brb Reed Letter Carriers Tippecanoe Crocker State Street Bassick Avenue Marigold Algonquin Club E. T. Bushnell Postoffice Stratfield Clifford B. Wilson Bridgeport Rogers Frank T. Rogers Chicago National Association Robert J. Kelley New London State Association Bushnell Post Office Department John Q. Tilson Congress Marcus H. Holcomb Association

Star witness gets 480 in witness fees

Antonio Cornelia the star witness in the Dominico Bove murder trial received a 480 dollar witness fee check. He was arrested as an accomplice, had a hearing and was discharged after languishing 240 days in jail for fear of enemies. The state pays two dollars per day to witnesses.

Antonio Cornelia Dominico Bove Joseph Bergamo Cornelia Bove

Man Convicted of False Statement in Naturalization Scheme

John Lekas of Hartford was found guilty of making a false statement to obtain a naturalization certificate sold for 5.50 dollars. Judge James P. Platt sentenced Lekas to one year in Fairfield county jail. Costas Vorias, who impersonated another Greek, aided the case and Peyed guilty in Chicago. Lekas was jailed in Fairfield county last night.

John Lekas James P. Platt United States District Court Hartford William R. Shelton Fairfield County Platt United States Atlanta Costas Vorias Gust Vorias Lekas Vorias Chicago Bast

Bove Remains in County Jail as State Prison Reaches Capacity

Dominico Bove, sentenced to 15 years, stays in the county jail because the state prison is full. Jail officials expect possible ten days or more before he can be transferred to Wethersfield. Bove is described as quiet and docile, expressing gratitude for authorities' considerate treatment.

Dominico Bove Bove Wethersfield

Assembly at Odds on Reducing Representation

A report on common policy to reduce representation in future Assemblies was presented at a meeting of the 121st Presbyterian, with a large number favoring the proposal and discussion continuing.

United Press Denver Beerion 121St Presbyterian

Rudermans Seek Warrant in Brass Theft Case

In City Court Harris Rudermann and his son Charles demurred to charges of statutory burglary linked to stealing brass from M H Rogers junk shop. John Machlinski and Frank Strumski pleaded guilty to involvement and were held in 1500 each. State Detective Virelli to seek a warrant for receiving stolen copper from Bridgeport Press.

Harris Ruderman Charles M. H. Rogers Foster John Machlinski Frank Strumski Bray George Arnold Detective Bureau Machlinski Vitelli Bridgeport Union City Yonkers N. Y Strumski Peter McGowan 5 State Rudermans

Panhard Entered in Yale Sport Hill Climb at Sport Hill

The 120 h. p. Panhard is entered for the Bridgeport Automobile Club hill climb at Sport Hill next Monday at 8 AM. J Walter Webb of New York enters amateur and free-for-all events with a France grand prix car. Stamford magnate John Tyson fields a new 100 h. p. De Dietrich and an Isotta Fraschini Briarcliffe winner driven by Glenn Ethridge. Captain Hawes guards the course with Coast Artillery troops and 25 flagmen from Easton while officials prepare official program details for Monday.

Automobile Club of Bridgeport Sport Hill Ralph M. Sperm J. Walter Webb New York Webb France Yale Hill John Tyson Stamford Glenn Ethridge Louis Companion Isotta An Poole Sport Carl A. Broesel Harry Diller Bridgeport Vehicle Co Huttner George Robertson Staples Automobile Club Knox B. D. Pierce Jr. Co George E. Hawes Coast Artillery Easton Stratfield Contest Committee Board of Governors Candee Robert Marsh Lyon Bridgeport Press Club Press Club B. B. Steiber Ste Davis & Hawley Co Main Street Sporter

Brooklawn Club honors two tennis figures at dinner

Frederick G. Anderson of Scranton and Frederick C. Inman of New York were unanimously elected honorary members at Brooklawn Country Club during the annual tennis dinner attended by forty members and visitors. Anderson, a two time Brooklawn Challenge cup winner, received a club membership offer, while Inman was praised as a strong challenger. The event featured a model Wright brothers aero plane and speeches by club officers.

Frederick G. Anderson Scranton Frederick C. Inman New York City Brooklawn Country Club Anderson Inman William T. Hincks Leon M. Lawson, Jr Wright Brothers Aero Club of Bridgeport Hincks Albert H. Canfield Kelleher Denver Nashville Tenn Presbyterian Assembly Chicago Atlantic City

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