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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

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Frederick Trubee Dies After Long Illness at 67

Frederick Trubee a longtime figure with David Trubee & Co. grocery firm died at his home 289 West Avenue aged 67 after a lengthy illness. He was a generous charity supporter and active in the South Canton church and Bevin Savings Bank trust duties. Survived by widow Julia Waterman two daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Frederick Trubee David Trubee & Co West Avenue Mr. Trubee South Cantional Church David Trubes Wrubee Fairfield William Eliza Fairell Bridgeport Morford &Trubee Julia Waterman Samuel W. Baldwin David Trusbee & Co Tech Thor Trubes Bevin Aes Savings R L. Swain South Church

Gill to Appeal Case in Supreme Court

Lawrence J. Gill, administrator of Mary Ann Griffin's estate, will take the $2,000 suit by John and Bessie Griffin to the supreme court after Judge Burpee allowed Mrs. Griffin $1,000. The case involves Buckingham & Bent and Cullinan & Cullinan for the defendant.

Lawrence J. Gill Mary Ann Griffin John Bossie Griffin Supreme Court Burpee Superior Court

Strike Talk Sparks Off and On in London Transport

London May 29 reports indicate a general expectation the British transport workers strike will be officially called off within 48 hours following Sir Edward Clarke's inquiry for the Board of Trade. Some leaders oppose ending without a joint Friday conference while employers press for protection for open shops.

London Sir Edward Clarke Board of Trade Sidney Buxton Ben Tillett Harry Gosting Tower Hill Clarke Chamber of Commerce of London

The Farmer Will Not Be Issued Tomorrow Memorial Day

Norwalk reports E. H. Cockerham, a Stamford freight yards worker, had his left hand severed today after being caught between two cars during coupling. He previously suffered leg injuries five years ago and is now left lame and missing a hand.

Norwalk E. H. Cockerham Stamford Cockerham Roosevelt Yster Bay New Jersey Ohio Illinois New York Gettysburg

Leyland Line Denies Report on Captain Lord’s Removal

General Manager of the Leyland Line denied Boston reports that Captain Lord of the Californian was relieved of command. He said the Californian remains at sea under a different commander so Lord could testify before the British commission investigating the Titanic sinking.

Liverpool Oper Leyland Line Boston Lord Senate Committee

Five Years For Libelling Clayton

Washington sentence of five years in the penitentiary and a $1000 fine was handed to Henry W A Page for libelling Representative Clayton of Alabama and other House Judiciary Committee members. A motion for a new trial was overruled, but Page was paroled and plans an appeal. He awaits departure for Europe and pledged to drop his campaign against congressmen.

Washington Henry W. A. Page New York Linen Clayton Alabama House Judiciary ‘Committee Page Europe Rnard Ag Crooks

Shoplifters Arrested With Hundreds in Stolen Goods

Three suspected shoplifters were detained in Stamford on May 29 with hundreds of dollars in silk dresses and waists. The trio, likely a single gang, gave names including Jacob Starr of New Haven Sophie Fine and Annie Stein of New York. Goods were traced to M Mol tash and the Adel Company stores.

Stamford Jacob Starr Front Street New Haven Sophie Fine East 144Th Street New York Annie Stein Vendome Avenue M., Moltash Adel Company

East End Racing Pigeon Club Holds Notable Flight

The East End Racing Pigeon Club staged a 400 mile race from Amherst Virginia on a cloudy windy day with coastal thunder showers hampering times. Mr Ayres wins with a blue cock averaging 947 yards per minute while Sea View left secures 946 and 944 yards, respectively. Mr Donaldson places fourth at 941 ypm. Heisenburg and George F Francis report returns, one bird hatched late last fall. Next race set for Saturday in June from Greensboro North Carolina 500 miles away.

East End Racing Pigeon Club Amherst Mr. Ayres Sea View Mr. Donaldson Heisenburg George F. Francis Greensboro N. C

Dix Believes Taft Will Win Nomination

London dispatch reports Governor Dix of New York insists Taft will secure the Republican presidential nod despite New Jersey setback. He cites patronage influence and Roosevelt’s fight as reasons for Taft’s continued lead while noting Senator Root as probable temporary chairman.

London Standard Dix New York New Jersey Taft Roosevelt Root Briggs United States Republican State Committee Delgrate New

Opposition to Hering Double Sewer System Debated

Residents on French Street protest the Hering sewer plan and the proposed double ditch layout. They claim the city lacks authority to impose extra costs on property owners and fear the system primarily benefits higher ground. The plan calls for a smaller sewer for sewage and a larger one for surface water.

French Street

Roosevelt Leads New Jersey Primary Sweep

New York reports Roosevelt dominates with wins across most districts and a large plurality, securing the solid 28 delegate slate for Chicago. Taft loses ground except Bergen County, while Wilson sweeps Democratic primaries and La Follette fights on in South Dakota amid mixed results.

New York Roosevelt Taft Bergen County Warren Sussex Passaic Chicago Jersey City The Oranges Montclair Elizabeth Newark Paterson Atlantic City Cape May Bayonne Hackensack LaFollette Wilson Minnesota St. Paul Woodrow Wilson Duluth Ramsey County Clark Hennepin County Minneapolis St. Louis Bryan

Presidential race delegates tally May 29 1924

Washington reports from campaign managers show delegate counts to the national convention up to noon. Republican totals list Taft Roosevelt and La Follette dynamics with contested and instructed statuses, while Democratic figures show Clark Wilson Underwood Burke and Uninstructed allocations with various concessions.

Washington Taft Roosevelt la Follette Cummins Clark Wilson Underwood Burke Aecececstee Srs

Ray White Body Taken To Meriden For Burial

Associates from Bridgeport newspapers honor Raymond Amos White with an escort from Hawley Wilmot & Reynolds to the State Street depot. The body was sent by train at 3 31 to Meriden for a brief service led by Rev Dr R S Swain. Parents and close friends accompanied the casket amid numerous floral tributes.

Raymond Amos White Bridgeport Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds State Street Meriden R. Se Swain Lawrence W. Keyes Standard Mr. White Harry J. Pierce Telegram Charles B Edward Phelanie Herald Forest W. Montenaye Charles C. Wilson Thomas S McElaney

In Memoriam for Raymond Amos White

A memorial note honors Raymond Amos White as a loyal colleague with optimism, business acumen, and frank character. The signers, Lawrence W Keyes and others, express deep sympathy to his bereaved family and pledge fond remembrance.

Raymond Amos Ite Bri Raymond Amos White Lawrence William Keyes Forest W. Montenaye Charles C. Wilson William H. Hanscom Harry J. Pierce Charles E. Phelan Edward Phelan J. 5. Melaney George W. HO

Weather forecast for New Haven area demands cool showers

Forecast notes showers tonight and cooler conditions with brisk winds from southwest to northwest. A low pressure trough extends from Ohio to the St Lawrence valley, with rain from Minnesota to Texas followed by a high pressure area. Warm humid conditions with showers east of the Mississippi, then clearing and cooler Thursday.

New Haven Ohio St. Lawrence Minnesota Texas Mississippi

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