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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
1
May 2 reports Wilbur Wright honored by Grahame White in England and by Paris officials. White plans a memorial flight and sculpture in Dayton to honor the pioneer aviator. French papers debate Wright’s credit with editorials defending his place in aviation history.
A Bryan forecast in Commoner suggests Roosevelt may bolt or win the nomination with Southern delegates backing him. He could face defeat only by a strong progressive challenger who could peel Democratic support away from a third term plan. Clark and Taft are named as leading progressives who might defeat Roosevelt.
May 31 report shows House leaders Hay Sulzer Garner oppose intervention unless Gomez cannot quell insurrection. If Gomez fails, US may intervene to restore order, though many doubt necessity. In New York, Captain Rostron of the Carpathia is feted at a widows luncheon hosted by Mrs Astor, with several Titanic victims’ spouses in attendance.
Havana reports a delayed uprising frame as a pro Gomez movement gains support. Officials note limited violence apart from an attack on a mine property at Daiquari, while Gomez’s defiance of Taft over U.S. marines lands fuels claims Cuba can manage its internal affairs.
The Liberal Medical union gathered Wednesday at Dr. M. DeMark’s home on Wood Avenue with attendees from Massachusetts New York and beyond. P A B Carr of the Columbus Medical Journal spoke and a brief session led to a literary program.
A dying man phones Wall and Water streets lodging house asking for a match. An ambulance arrives, finds him in a bedroom watched by a burly man, who admits the man is drunk and claims the patient as Bob Brown of Port Jefferson in the report.
Stratford resident Mrs Lilias M Selleck sues Frederick A Thomas of New York for 1000 dollars claiming false representations led her to exchange Main Street property for worthless stock. She alleges the company is extinct, stock valueless, and requests a ruling that Thomas has no interest in the land. Also notes marriage licenses issued for Frances War Both of Bridgeport and Ilaim Sprandel and Florence Parrott.
Washington May 31 fire men Secretary Knox Senator Oliver and Lippett and guests gathered at the Brandegee Connecticut Society home when a blaze gutted the building causing about $10 000 loss. Mrs Knox appeared at a window while Brandegee and aides assisted in rescue as debutantes and dignitaries watched from the lawn and nearby clubs. General Miles and other guests from the Army Navy Club observed.
Clarence W Rowley, attorney for Baroda, announced plans to recover the elephant Koko once used as royal charger. The Gaekwar seeks return of the elephant from Frank Cooke’s show, offering $5,000 and transportation costs, while Cooke’s camp refuses to sell and will fight any suit. A letter from the Prince asserting ownership was shown by the Gaekwar’s rep.
An old Morton Salt company building under demolition collapsed shortly before noon burying nine workmen in the debris. Rescue crews worked at the scene as the cause was investigated.
Charles Buck Jr of Norwalk is named in a $5,000 suit by Armory Auto Co alleging he damaged the firm by falsely claiming expertise. In 1911 he sought employment as manager, promised knowledge, sold cars below value and lost supplies, impairing the company’s credit and causing its closure.
The Pembroke Laundry filed articles with the town clerk declaring 450 shares of common stock at 100 each, totaling 45 000 in working capital. Incorporators are Frank X Berger John B Connor and Charles Jay Berger. The notice mentions additional ads and real estate offers in nearby listings.
Washington May 2 Insult petit larceny and graft were charged by Dixon head of the Roosevelt bureau at Harry New chairman of the convention arrangements for refusing Roosevelt seats This taft campaign tactic was called cheap and petty by Dixon who alleged New held authority to sell convention tickets at $50 each and claimed he had sold almost all tickets with only 3850 remaining to be distributed.
Washington May 31. Testimony showed Judge Archbald and Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna Railroads involved in coal pile leases and settlements. Truesdale and Kirkpatrick testified that a judge should not engage in mercantile deals with railroads, while officials described discussions over Marion Coal Company settlement and a proposed stock sale.
Funeral services are planned for Childson EK Wilmot, a young Beardsley Park trolleyman under 21, who died after his northbound car collided with a southbound train near Ashley Street. Coroner Phelan investigates. Officials say Wilmot may have exposed himself to danger while preparing the car for the return trip, leading to a fatal head injury.
Concord May 31 John Doe a prisoner since 1906 and long a mystery to officials committed death by his own action in solitary confinement by hanging. Earlier Doe rampaged injuring Prison Physician Gal linger and Deputy Warden Bailey. Gouin robberies tied to Doe affair. Gouin received 30 years and remains at large after escape.
Anthony Wolfe a delegate to the joint conference board criticizes New Haven trolleymen over wage protests. He supports a uniform statewide pay scale, cites six years of union solidarity, and notes Bridgeport and New Haven votes on a sliding wage scale from 22 to 27.5 cents per hour, with increases for newer workers.
Seattle May 31 police recovered a woman's gloved left hand beneath wreckage from the Meadows Racetrack crash that killed civil engineer George Quin and injured Aviator J Clifford Turpin. A dying victim Ra Chapman, 16, and Turpin himself faced serious injuries as investigators seek the missing woman and a photographer who spurred Turpin’s sudden turn.
Greenwich May 31 Easton Pisler a Greenwich Country Club fireman died at Greenwich Hospital from burns suffered Wednesday night while at work in the club kitchen. He attempted to burn off alcohol in a pan but it flashed back igniting his clothing and burning him about the head face and upper body. He was 33 years old and unmarried.
Members of Bridgeport hospital training school for nurses 1912 class will graduate at North Congregational church tonight with President Edward W. Marsh presiding and Judge Edward F. Hallen presenting diplomas. Miss M. J. Wilkinson will speak. Elizabeth F. Oliver will present pins. Mrs. George B. Cowell to present the Chase medal. An organ recital will accompany the exercises. The class lists 22 graduates from Bridgeport, New Haven, Meriden, Huntington, and other locales, including Olie Gladys Nauss and Rae Nalder Lunn among others.
Emma Dicks a 19 year old restaurant cashier in Huntington West Virginia narrowly escaped injury when a cartridge hidden in a cigarette box attached to a car track exploded as the car passed her restaurant window. The jealous lover likely planned the strike, the blast shattered the plate glass as she stood at the cash register.
Atlantic City May 31 Detectives who have been instrumental in exposing graft report four city councilmen confessed to soliciting and accepting graft money connected to replacing the boardwalk a concrete walk The four may resign and criminal proceedings hinge on Attorney General Wilson decision Dougherty now on bail claims innocence An additional four implicated councilmen unnamed evidence gathered by dictagraph behind a curtain was presented to authorities
Senator Archibald McNeil Jr of Connecticut announced his choice for alternate at the Baltimore national convention. He said Henry A. Ortor McNeil’s pick is a happy one and should win statewide approval.
Dribberty Louisiana May 31 three masked highwaymen rode into town in nightclothes forcing residents from homes and robbing the town. They fled on horses as a posse pursued. A resident briefly engaged two men in a duel, firing buckshot. one robber was hit. The trio likely escaped to the swamps seeking refuge.
Jack Martin aged 30 rooms at 634 North Washington avenue suffered extensive burns after a slip near a row of pipes carrying superheated steam at Canfield Rubber Co. He was placed in an ambulance to St. Vincent's hospital for treatment.
Norman Hoey, a painter, sought treatment at the emergency hospital after exposure to creosoted shingles while roofing. The creosote penetrated his clothing causing extensive irritation and medical attention was required.
Taxes totaling 36000 and several large bills were paid to Tax Collector Cooney as his office remained open until 4 PM to assist the public. The last day for tax payments was today and Union Metallic Co. paid 38210.24 along with other sizable sums.
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