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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1913

Page

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Wreck at Talcott's Crossing Kills and Shatters Passengers

Dense fog and an antiquated signal doomed the Bar Harbor Express second section and the White Mountain Express at Talcott's crossing near North Haven. A monster locomotive plowed through wooden sleepers, killing many and injuring dozens as survivors describe the crash and rescue efforts. Names, ages, and destinations flood the New Haven area hospital reports amid a growing toll of the dead and missing.

New Haven White Mountain Express Bar Harbor Corres North Haven Talcott’s Crossing Pullman To & Man Pacific Stamford Yng Puli- Stan Chancellor Chisholm Freman Augustus B. Miller Elbert A. Robertson Springfield Mass Trolley Meriden Mercy Army Hospital Setsma Ste

Bridgeporter In Wreck Tells Story

Henry F Parrott a First Bridgeport National Bank teller was riding the Bar Harbor express in the sixth coach from the end when a wreck followed braking problems and fog. He recalls the two torpedo signals and the crushing crash as the engine plowed through sleeping cars, detailing the grinding ripping sounds of the collision.

Henry F. Parrott First Bridgeport National Bank Bar Harbor Mr. Parrott Poland Danville Station

Suit Over Breach of Promise Demands 31000 Damages

Sophie Greenberg sues Morris Schieder for breach of promise to marry claiming betrayal after Morris allegedly asked her to wed in January 1913. She states she agreed and has awaited a wedding, but Morris refused, causing humiliation and suffering. Case returnable to September term of the Superior Court.

Sophie Greenberg Morris Schieder Sophie Morris

Judge Walsh Opens First Term on Common Pleas Bench

Judge John J. Walsh of Norwalk, appointed by Governor Baldwin to succeed Judge James F. Walsh, made his debut on the Criminal Common Pleas Court bench. He opened the September term and disposed of eight cases. William Brooks was fined $30 for reckless driving at Seaside Park. A jury was summoned for tomorrow.

John J. Walsh Norwalk Baldwin James F. Walsh Greenwich Criminal Common Pleas Court William Brooks Seaside Park

Five Suits Brought Against Conn. Co.

Five suits against the Connecticut Company were filed in Common Pleas Court this morning. Christian Rist seeks 2000 dollars for injuries after being thrown from a car on State street and Fairfield avenue. He suffered brain concussion and spine injury. Mrs. Eli Fountaine seeks 2000 dollars after stepping into an excavation on Fairfield avenue on July 6, injuring her ankle bones. George E., Stanley, and Kate Talmadge of Norwich sue after a trolley collision on August 14, 1912. George claims 1000 dollars, Kate 1500, Stanley 300.

The Connecticut Co Common Pleas Court Christian Rist State Street Fairfield Avenue Eli Fountaine George E Stanley Kate Talmadge Norwalk George Wants Kate

Mystery Jewel Box Missing From Minor Home

Mystery surrounds the loss of a jeweled casket valued at 600 to 800 dollars from the home of Alvin W Minor a Crane Valve Co clerk at 723 Wood Avenue The trunk was found intact except for the missing jewel box Mrs Minor searched the trunk and police are asked to recover the jewelry Police suspect the box may be mislaid rather than stolen.

Alvin W Minor West End Crane Valve Co Wood Avenue Minor

Wreck on London-Scotland Express Trains Causes Fire

Collision on Midland Railway near Hawes Junction involved two sections of the London Scotland Express. Fifteen killed and about 30 injured as rear train plowed into the halted section, coaches burst into flames, rescuers aided survivors amid gruesome scene. many trapped or burned.

Kirkby-Stephen Carlisle London Terre Ocens

Meeker Boys Leave Home to Seek Fortune

Clarence and Donald Meeker, 15 and 10, left Sandy Hook with their savings after bidding family goodbye. They bought tickets to Bridgeport, rode the 3:58 p.m. train, and are believed to be traveling to find a fortune, with the mother in distress and police searching Bridgeport and New York for the youths. The brothers' Rover Boys reading and imagination are cited as factors, but neighbors expect their return once funds run out.

Newtown Clarence Donald Charles G. Meeker Cemetery Avenue Sandy Hook Dorothy Bridgeport Kiernan Barnum Avenue Rover

Plumber Peicker Dies In Suicide At Home

Engelbert Peicker, a 60 year old plumber living at 27 Hallet street and 1558 Seaview avenue, ended his life Saturday by placing a .38 revolver to his head and firing. He believed life held nothing left after a crisis physician’s warning. Police and Emergency Surgeon Finnegan found him dead on arrival.

Engelbert Peicker Hallet Street Seaview Avenue Finnegan

Portell claims tire blow out caused smash up

Joseph Portell, chauffeur for Julius W. Noyes of New York, charged with reckless driving, had his case continued. He said a tire blow out slowed his car before striking Frank Hungerford’s brick wagon near Yellow Mill bridge. Hungerford and Harry Clark were tossed from the cart and hospitalized. Police call Portell highly reckless. other local arrests followed.

Joseph Portell Julius W. Noyes New York Trumbull Portell Frank Hungerford D. Demme Evitts Lane Yellow Mill Bridge Hungerford Harry Clark Clark Hoth Harvey Russell Fairfield Avenue State Street Howard Avenue Russell Blumberg Myrtle Avenue Jerry Briecoll John J. Sack James McBride Louis Demitz Abraham Matamix Philip Horwitzz William Malady Timothy Trofty Mr. Ricelow Malody Burela

Injunction To Prevent Tremont Hotel License Transfer

Henry O Rourke owner of Tremont hotel seeks an injunction against county commissioners and Christopher Lacroix to stop transferring the hotel liquor license. Lacroix attached the license to settle a 31 600 debt on a note. Rourke claims a pact with Lacroix not to transfer and the writ is returnable to the Superior Court September term.

Henry O'Rourke Tremont Gildile Street County Commissioners Christopher Lacroix Urense Pth State Street Lacroix Rourke Lcense Superigg

Daredevil French Aviator Repeats Turtle Turn

Versailles France Sept 2 A daring airman Peenud repeated the daring maneuver of turning a set micreault in the air with an aeroplane at rapid speed over the Buc aero drome near here with perfect success.

Versailles France Beiling Peenud Buc

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