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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

9

Memorial services for John B. Henderson to be held at Cosmopolitan Methodist

Mire Mary Frazarelli dies at St Vincent's hospital after being rushed from 7 Lexington Avenue last night. Washington Mays Congressmen attend memorial services tonight honoring John B. Henderson whose last public address was delivered at Cosmopolitan Methodist Episcopal church.

Mary Frazarelli St. Vincent's Hospital Lexington Avenue Washington John B. Henderson Cosmopolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Henderage

Death notices from 1912 1913 and 1918 in city column

Notices report three obituaries with ages and burial details. Gertrude Kiefer aged 49 years 9 months 11 days died in the city and is to be buried at Mountain Grove. Patty Booth Allison aged 33 years 2 months 9 days listed with funeral at Long Daniele Farms District and burial at Mt. Grove cemetery. Adelbert Cortz Parker aged 58 years 3 months 18 days died at 2051 North Ave with burial to follow.

Kiefer Gertrude Louis C. Kiefer Beechwood Avenive Mountain Grove Daenfels Farms Patty Booth Allison Edward Renton Long Daniele Farms Mt. Grove Arker North Ave Adelbert Cortz Parker

Hospital funding approved in Goncurrenge session

Hartford May 28 The House concurred with the Senate on appropriations for Bridgeport and St Vincent's hospitals. The vote provisioned 20000 for Bridgeport and 17000 for St Vincent's to cover two years of maintenance, with possible 25000 grants for new buildings pending further consideration.

Hartford House Senate Bridgeport St Vincent's Hospital Lkely

Inquest Opens Into Death of Martin Cuelo at Bridgeport Brass

Coroner J J Phelan conducted today an inquest into the death of Martin Cuelo a Bridgeport Brass plant workman who died at St Vincent's hospital from cerebral hemorrhage Witnesses in the brass shop were examined to determine if a metal fragment caused the injury or if the puncture came from a fall

Martin Cuelo Bridgeport Brass Co St. Vincent's Hospital J. J. Phelan

House Rejected Bill To Investigate Railroad

The House voted against meeting Memorial Day and planned to reconvene next. Mr Taylor of Danbury offered an amendment restricting the Normal school district bill to 25 schools. The committee returned the bill unfavorably and tabled further discussion. Farmer Want Ads promote results. ic word 15c minimum 3 days 35c 6 days 65c 1 month 1.75 75c each month.

Taylor Danbury

Pinochle Offered By Loyal Order Of Moose Thursday Night

R28 Lat TO RENT three furnished rooms light housekeeping call 9 to 1 Tel 493-2. R28 4a p FOR SALE five passenger touring car good running condition reason for selling owner desires runabout phone 4685. WE WANTED Handy young man around factory steady sober reliable Warner Silver Co Sterling St and Noble Ave up

Order of Moose Warner Silver Co Sterling St Noble Ave

Superintendent Birmingham Improves at Home

Police Chief Eugene Birmingham, long ill with complications from his former illness, is reported to be greatly improved by his family. Doctors Lynch and Pyre confirm his condition but say they cannot disclose full details. His convalescence allows hope for a vacation after the next Police Board meeting.

Eugene Birmingham Robert J. Lynch Winthrop Pyre Board of Police Commissioners

Veterans to march in New Haven Memorial Day parade

N W Bishop camp United Spanish War Veterans will travel to New Haven on Memorial Day morning to join the Osborne camp parade. New Haven Spanish War Veterans will visit Bridgeport that afternoon for Bridgeport’s Memorial parade. The Bridgeport train departs at 7 56 am, veterans in uniform with gloves badge and button, returning by 1 30 pm to meet at 176 Fairfield Avenue.

N.W. Bishop Camp United Spanish War Veterans New Haven Osborne Camp Bridgeport Fairfield Avenue

Obituary: Albert Cor tez Parker of East Bridgeport dies

Albert Cor tez Parker a long time city resident died after a brief illness at his daughter Mrs Harvey Harding 2051 North avenue. Born February 16 1844 in Manchester Connecticut he moved to this city in 1868 and helped develop East Bridgeport. Survived by daughter Ruth Ann Harding and a large circle of friends and relatives. Funeral services for Maron Carey were held at 586 Washington avenue with Rev John J Kennedy officiating and interment at St Michaels Cemetery.

Albert Cortez Parker Harvey Harding North Avenue Mr. Parker Manchester Conn Lucius and Sbethisheby Parker South Windsor Connecticut Wilbraham Maes Parker East Bridgeport Ruth Ann Hardiing Maron Carey John M. Carey Washington Avenue John J. Kennedy Harold Lally George O'Donnell Thomas Clancy Charles Buckley St. Michael's Cemetery

Match And Can Of Gasoline Raise Havoc In Household

A match and a can of gasoline near each other caused an explosion in the cellar of a house at 99 Hanover street at 12 45 today. M Eagan, who held the match, was badly burned on the face and hands. The fire was reported from box 142 and extinguished with chemicals after a dash of chemical. Emergency treatment was given to the injured man. A call to 423 Jane street around 10 o'clock reported a chimney fire sending smoke through a house occupied by Mrs A Lawman. The Jane street school principal nearby discovered the fire and rang the alarm.

Hanover Street M. Eagan Jane Street A. Lawman

Plans for Memorial Day Observance at Seaside Park

Major General William Bernhard and staff lead a detailed Memorial Day program. The observance includes marching divisions, church services, school children performances, and a formal sequence of flags, prayers, readings, and addresses with multiple local officials and veteran groups listed. Folloe d by a health ad for Foley kidney pills from Stratford Avenue.

Wm. Bernhard William Kam James V. Bradshaw Louis Boyd Charles M. Biltz William I. Zepp Benedict Waterbury Conn Theodore ‘Weimer Charles M. Wellington Russell Gienn, Jr 2D Conn H. G. Wiemer R. Stanley Povey Henry A. Davensort Red Shield Corps Minard L. G. Proper Co. D Wm. H. Ely D.D Red Shield Corps No Wm. H. Swanson Dowd W.W. H. Dowd Wm. Jackson Charles L. Hammond Alfred B. Gilbert Co. I H. Deegan W. H. Colbree Joseph Wynkoop Bidesmead Wm. Lively D. Ely M. Smith Calvary Guard John Colbree Thomas W. Cook Moose Drum Corps J. Wetstine Franklin Bartlet Division of Conn W. C. Daniels Citizens’ Corps Elias Howe Jr J. H. Crossley Department of Conn Frank M. Ky Wilder N. W. Bishop United Spanish War Veterans C. M. Deitz Harvey C. Went Prospect Myrtle Avenue City Normal Longfellow Maplewood Washington Wheeler Grand Street Shelton Island Brook Huntington Staples Barnum Black Rock Kossuth Waltersville Lincoln Summerfield Roger Sherman McKinley North Main Federation of Italian Societies J. W. Massey St. Aloysius T. A B. Drum Corps Malcolm MacFeyden Board of Fire Commissioners Commissioners of Police Board of Health Board of Charities Board of Education Library Board Board of Apportionment Board of Relief Board of Aldermen Seaside Park Coast Artillery Corps B. J. Craft United States Cora M. Purviance John A. Logan A. C. Thompson Gettysburg Stewart Frank M. Wilder Elias Howe, Jr

Prosecution Near End in Wood Dynamite Conspiracy Trial

In Boston, May 28, the dynamite conspiracy trial resumes in the superior court with prosecutors aiming to finish presenting evidence. Judge Crosby signals possible extended hours to speed matters as Daniel Mahoney and Charles Boivin testify about actions surrounding the January 19, 1912 conference at Wood's Andover home. The defense contends the meeting focused on a letter to tickets rather than a dynamite plot.

Boston Superior Court Crosby Wood Daniel Mahoney Charles F. Boivin Joseph C. Pelletier Andover

Republican Machine Drops Carl Foster in Bridgeport Judge Clash

Hartford May 28 3 Rumors say the Republican machine will abandon its effort to elect Judge Carl Foster to the Bridgeport city court and replace him with the names of Judge Thomas C Coin and Attorney Robert G De Forest. Democratic leaders in the House oppose the plan and will try to block it. The issue had not been taken up in the House at press hour but could be considered soon.

Corres Hartford Capitol Bridgeport Carl Foster Frank L. Wilder Thomas C. Coin Robert G. de Forest House

Noted handwriting expert testifies in Saadi trial

William J. Kinsley from New York, renowned handwriting expert, testifies in the Sami A. Saadi case in Superior Court. He recalls attorneys Klein and others from prior county trials and identifies writing on a board he authored 14 years earlier in a South Norwalk forgery case. Sandis is charged with threatening Miss Alice Wise and demanding $200.

William J. Kinsley New York Nancy Guilford Sami A. Saadi Kinsley Jacob B. Klein South Norwalk Sandis Alice Wise Danbury

Suspension of Charles E. Lece & Co. firm to aid creditors

Boston May 23 The exchange firm of Charles E Lece Co suspended operations today Charles E Lege and his son Allen H compose the firm the elder member admitted to the exchange in 1830 He said only that liabilities were small and the failure was caused by a drop in stock brokerage commissions

Boston Charles E. Lece

Howland Store Prepares For Memorial Day Outdoor Comfort

Howland store promotes ready summer apparel for men women and children. It offers hammocks screens rugs and outerwear plus comfortable underwear and shoes. The shop pledges cheerful efficient service and notes holiday closings Friday and Thursday at 6.

Howland

Aviator Horan Dies in 500 Foot Monoplane Fall

Hanover Germany May 23 A Horan a 21 year old German aviator was killed instantly when his monoplane plunged 500 feet during an overland flight the wrecked machine prevented determining cause. He held a pilot certificate since January 25 1912 and was regarded as an expert aviator. He had $18 in lawful money on him and the house was open since morning with occupants present. A report says a burglar allegedly took wages from a resident after the incident.

Hanover Ger A. Horan Horen Hie

Cole's Charges Not Seriously Regarded

Hartford May 28 The legislative committee investigating Edward F Cole of Waterbury found that the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company retained attorneys from the General Assembly. It reported Cole made remarks in a humorous vein and denied intending to charge any attorney in the current session.

Hartford Legislative Committee Edward F. Cole Waterbury General Assembly New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Cole

Central Pacific to be given up in dissolution case

Washington May 28 Attorney General McReynolds says Southern Pacific must surrender Central Pacific in the Union Pacific merger dissolution. He will file Sherman act suits if plans do not include it. John Horner of 403 Spruce street and a Sunday morning intrusion are noted in a separate item.

Washington McReynolds Southern Pacific Central Pacific Union Pacific John Horner Spruce Street

Manufacturer's suicide in private Philadelphia garage

Philadelphia May 28 Alter Weim 55 year old clothing manufacturer was found dead sitting upright in his automobile in his private garage. Gas escaped from a fixture in the garage and police say the man undoubtedly committed suicide.

Philadelphia Alter Weim Serage

Pleads Guilty in Assault on Young Girl

Ashisted May S Anster Fox of Salisbury pleaded guilty in the superior court today to assaulting a young girl and was sentenced to from one to years in state prison. Edward Hull Jr. of Barkhamstead was arrested on a charge and held in $500 bonds for trial.

Ashisted Anster Fox Salisbury Kile Ange Malie Edward Hull, Jr Barkhamstesh

Embezzler Held After Waiver of Examination

Waterbury May 25 Howard A Baldwin, charged with embezzling 1084 from Scoville Manufacturing Co where he was employed as a salesman, waived examination at a police court arraignment and is held on 500 bond for superior court trial. Youngstown May 18 Two men killed and one injured, all Pennsylvania Railroad employees, when a passenger train collided with a freight train between Niles and Alliance shortly before midnight.

Waterbury Oward A. Baldwin Scoville Manufacturing Co Youngstown Pennsylvania Railroad Niles Alliance Midniight

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