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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

4

Cuban Cruiser Arrives for Maine Memorial in Battle Parade

Sex Yor May 28 The protected Cuba arrived early today to join Maine in ceremonies honoring the state’s dead. A Cuban delegation, with a military band, will participate in a parade and the presentation of a memorial at Habane harbor. The American built cruiser, 2000 tons, 383 feet long, carries four 2pounders and four 1pounder guns and a complement of 170.

Cuba Maine Habane Harbor Elcome Thermine Guna United States Parte Permie Beth Wititse Bimekes Megocal Cramp Yards Philadelphia Inpre Imi

Local Real Estate Exchange Opposes Minimum Income Tax

The Amaba Real Estate Exchange, a leading Denver commercial group, appeals to state Bryan to oppose the Underwood tariff plan’s minimum income tax. They argue the minimum would be set at $4,000 instead of $2,000, reducing revenue and harming their members. The delegation to Congress faces the challenge of framing a stance on the tax proposal.

Dmeta Neb Myx Amaba Eal Met Spercit Bryan Congress

Memorial gift funds hospital in wife’s memory

In San Francisco on May (date unclear) a will leaves 150000 dollars to the University of California for medical research and teaching. The estate totals 477006 dollars and the bequest is to be used to broaden the fund to 200000 dollars.

San Frascisco Wits John ML University of Californy

Deming Leaves $150000 To Wife And Children

Clarence Deming, a railroad authority and newspaper man, died recently. Probate filing shows estate valued about 19060 with $21,000 real estate on Bradley Street. Additional property includes $125 Impertana stock and bonds. Mary Deming and two children, Robert C Mary W and Dorothy, to share the estate. Court orders quarterly dividends and a limited power to dispose. Spill of terms unclear due to OCR.

Clarence Deming Dewepaper Protate Serecuter George D. Watrous Giepowes Taimee Bradley Street Ean Broadley Street Dam Bee Mary 8. Deming Robert C. Mary W Dorothy Deming

Man Swallows Poison Saved by Detroit Doctor

Detroit on May 29 Koward Mc Cabe swallowed 1 grain of mercuric chloride a week ago and survived after Dr André T Sherman injected bicarbonate of soda into a vein. The doctor punctured eight times and used fourteen drams of bicarbonate in three pints of normal water solution to counteract the poison. The physician stressed aseptic solution and noted the patient insisted on living, crediting the treatment for the recovery.

Detroit Mich Koward McCabe André T. Sherman B. Sanders Walker Macon

Slayer Freed By Unwritten Law at Preliminary Hearing

Vattejo May 29 Joseph Hoversby, an employee at Mare Island Navy Yard, was freed on charges after a coroner’s inquest exonerated him. He killed Rainey, a navy electrician, and Rainey’s wife after finding them together, then shot himself dead. Hoversby, acting as his own counsel, told the court the shooting stemmed from a 29 year happy marriage and offered no further defense.

Vattejo Joseph Hoversby Hoversby Mare Island Navy Yard J 2 Rainey Navy

Sir Rufus Isaacs Resigns Demand Reported

London. May 28 The Jewish Telegraphic Agency states that Sir Rufus Isaacs the attorney general tendered his resignation over controversy on transactions by him and Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George in Marconi shares but Premier Asquith declined to accept it.

London Rufus Isaacs Ligud George Marcon Asquits

Wealthy banker arrested for fraud in Seattle

Seattle, May 20. J R Moore, once with Bankers Trust Corp of Victoria B C, was arrested on a warrant from that city charging conspiracy to defraud. Moore, described as wealthy, allegedly sold stock in the corporation through which investors may have lost between $200,000 and $300,000.

Seattle Wash J. R. Moore Bankers Trust Corporation, Ltd Victoria B. C Moore

Feast of the Sacred Heart Church Observances

Tomorrow the Feast of the Sacred Heart will be observed citywide with social events at Sacred Heart Church. Six o clock mass and seven o clock mass will see many parishioners receive communion, followed by 7 20 o'clock devotions and near consecration. Confessions will be heard this evening.

Sacred Heart Leo XIIi

Strike Of 1200 Employes In Gov Foss Factories

Boston May 29 Twelve hundred workers at the B F Sturtevant Company and the Becker Milling Company Hyde Park struck to press a 20 percent wage increase and better conditions. Most quit at 8 after reporting at 7. 100 offices workers remained. Molders and pattern makers under contract until August stayed. breach alleged if nonunion labor used. Weavers at Uncasville Manufacturing also strike for higher wages.

Boston B. F. Sturtevant Company Becker Milling Company Hyde Park Eugene N. Foss Wasp Uncasville Manufacturing Company

Fifth Woman in Case of Man Who Had Many Wives

Chicago May 23 A fifth woman named Eleanor Ostrander emerges in the Homer Morrison case. Morrison known as a “man of many widows” died a week ago leaving three widows and two fiances while police suspect more mourners. Ostrander says she met Morrison six years ago and he took her to amusements and gave gifts. Morrison already had two wives before courting her and later remarried, also courting another widow who claimed they planned a wedding next month and gave Morrison $1000. Ostrander is the only one among the five who did not claim giving large sums.

Chicago Homer Edward Morrison Eleanor Ostrander Morrison W. ©. Morrison Miss Ostrander Mies Ostrander Morrion

Gas Users Petition Utilities Commission

Bridgeport gas patrons petition the Public Utilities Commission to reduce gas rates, arguing Bridgeport Gas Light charges are excessive compared with nearby cities. The commission notified Mayor C B Wilson it will review the matter and hold a hearing Thursday morning June 6 at 10 o clock in the council chamber city hall.

Bridgeport Gas Light Company Compmny Public Utilities Commission Bridgeport Utilitics Commission C. B. Wilson

Weather Indications for New Haven and Connecticut

Forecast: fair tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures and possible local showers by night. Moderate northwesterly winds accompany the outlook. The coastal storm near Nantucket, moving up the coast from Hatteras, has brought heavy rains from North Carolina to Maine.

New Haven Connecticut Hatteras N. C Nantucket Mass North Carolina Maine

Ib 15c Ib 10c Ib 14c 40 Percent Cipher

Fragmented OCR yields a brief, numeric item referencing three values Ib 15c Ib 10c Ib 14c and a percentage indicator of 40 percent, lacking clear context or events.

Bill Amending Minor Employment Enacted in Senate

Hartford texts reveal a Senate amended bill restricting work hours for minors and women in manufacturing and mercantile establishments. Provisions set daily and weekly limits, required notices posted in workplaces, and seasonal exemptions with paid holidays. The act takes effect January 1, 1914.

Hartford Senate House of Representatives Seach Spector Ean

City Court Clears Docket With Rigorous Sentences

John Favereau 58 Crescent Place returns to jail under Judge Wilder after probation violation revokes suspension. Others sentenced include Charles Rogers 50 days, James Flynn 10 days, Frank Lewis, Francis Flannery 5 and 10 days, and John Swanson 10 days. arrests tied to Fairchild estate near Trumbull. Mike Sabo jailed three days for breach of peace. Andrew Robbstock to four months or 6 per week. several youths held for parental arrival and probation. Fifth continuance granted for Thomas Rock in case of maintaining a house of ill-repute.

John Favereau Crescent Place Wilder Favereau Francis Flannery New London John Swanson New Haven Judge Wilder Fairchild Trumbull Serst John O’connell Patrick Boland J. P. Coughlin M. Sheridan Mike Sabo Pine Street Andrew Robbstock Main Street Joseph Corto Springfield Frank Pagilano George Balpe

Senate orders sweeping inquiry into West Virginia abuses

Mother Jones lauds Senate action to form a five member subcommittee to probe alleged oppressive conditions in West Virginia coal fields and related issues. The inquiry aims to examine peonage, immigration law violations, military tribunals, and alleged corporate and government misconduct during the strike period.

Mother Jones Senate Washington Jonss West Virginia New York Kern Education National Legislature Rov United Bta Elecation and Lsbor Committee United States Miltary Purie Pulnt Gral Ateico Couer

Fraenza Forgery Cases Delayed to June 12

The prosecuting attorney announced postponements for several defendants accused of frequenting the place. The Fraenza couple of 411 East Main Street, charged with extensive forgeries, saw their cases carried over to June 12 along with others.

Mary Anthony Fraenza East Main Street

Tax Collector to take taxes at town clerk’s Brick Building

Newtown May 29 Tax Collector John F Houlihan will be on hand all day Saturday at the town clerk’s office in the Brick Building to receive taxes The last day before the 9 per cent annual penalty becomes operative is urged for delinquents Personal Tax Collector Charles G Meeker will also be present to hand out slips at 2 for each transfer in the state drag net The due tax has been collected at least the collectible portion so far aiding other collectors Miss Mary Harrigan visited Bridgeport recently The High School yard and approaches are praised by townspeople noting a graded seeded lawn with yellow and scarlet flowers bearing N H initials and a cement walk from porch to street

Newtown John F. Houlihan Charles G. Meeker Mary Harrigan Bridgeport N. H

Post Office concert and funeral details drift in notice

A scrambled local notice cites a post office square event with a crowd and a noted poet. It mentions Mr and Mrs PW Crimpeel returning from New Haven where they attended the funeral of Bernndefrila, daughter of FLP Wee of that city. Comrades Tray and Biskemen from Palestine Terented Custer Post are noted in a fire incident in New Haven.

PW. Crimpeel Strid New Haven FL P Wee Tray Biskemen Palestine Custer R. Riste Casteela

Marriage Scandal In Auditor Office Sparks Inquiry

Deputy City Auditor is reported fainting in his office during a ceremony involving Grace Beckner and Miss Todher t. The event, witnessed by Gertrude McGrath and Mine Fewels Hyde from official offices, raises questions about consent and prior relations as Parker and another party are named.

Eric Gertrude McGrath Weller Coommintooars Hyde Ywarte Grace Beckner Bes End Grummee Ty & Parker Sain Pwr Yeateriay Wee Parkers Althunel Mist

Search Gypsy Camps for Missing Child Highlighted

Article reports a missing child named Earle Busmller from Haven, with police and parents seeking help. It notes investigators probing gypsy camps and possible abduction from March 17, 046, while tracing leads to the Eastport port and related sightings.

Earle Busmller Haven Cis Rene Bearc

Calves Trade Strong Amid Market Activity And Higher Prices

The market showed active trade for calves with demand noted for both red and light calves. Prices were firm to higher on numerous grades, with buyers competing as stock moved, including several lots around 2,218 head and values around 5100 per hundredweight in some sales.

York Mathew Ales Hess Barite Omeno Ty Om Fm Himter

Unclear OCR headline on local event or notice

Fragmentary text references individuals Berton May and Joseph EF Ret Gay with an advert or notice. Exact details are unreadable but implies a public or legal notice context. Further readable facts are not present in the readable fragments.

Berton May Peeamen Joneph Gay

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