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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1911

Page

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Sherman minister bribery case witness testimony continues

George A Barnes a Sherman Republican elder testifies in his own defense in a bribery vote buying case. Witnesses including ministers and young Herterick are questioned as prosecutors seek corroboration of payments to Sherman voters.

George A. Barnes Sherman Criminal Superior Court Shumway Barnes Ola Guard Sher William Her‘telek Childes John Slattery Siegertarck John Bistiery Ery Sree Pal Judson and Proseapppest Nickerson Atkessee & Cummings Atte J Addis New K Andrew Rita Berterick Otnema William Berterick Bela Hertarick Powell Bhermany Kot Senyuhet Btate Judeon Ness Edward Hungerford Morener Herterick Lundmark Richards Landmark Witese Hungerford Will Herterick Slattery Re’ Herterick Brookfield Mr. Wyland Brook Mr. J Loucks Allen Judson William Herterick Bridgeport A Herterick Connor John Lundmeark Andrew Herterick Benjamin F. Wyland Atttorney Atediney Jam Herterick Nes Wilen William Herterl¢k

Aviator Rodgers Struggles to Find Westward Route

Special from United Press reports aviator Calbraith P. Rodgers attempting a continent crossing. He misnavigator over Susquehanna and Scranton, circling near Taylor and Hancock before resuming toward Binghamton, aiming to rejoin the Erie tracks for the westward leg.

United Press Hancock Calbraith P. Rodgers Susquehanna Scranton Taylor Rodgers Country Club Binghamton N. Y Erie

Resignation of Judge Grosscup To Go As Planned

Federal Judge Grosscup plans to resign as previously announced and may present to President Taft in October. Friends say dismissal of Laurence Richie's report signals no serious grounds against the judge and that Richie tried to sell the material to eastern publications.

Grosscup United Press Ars Ant Taft Laurence Richie United States Secret Service Richie

Four Die As Gas Main Explosion Hits Boarding House

Four men are dead after a gas main exploded in a boarding house in Youngstown on September 22. Fire and police tied to the blast report indicate multiple injuries and extensive damage to the structure. The incident details and victim identities are being investigated by local authorities.

United Press Youngstown

Canada Rejects Reciprocity in Tory Victory

Ottawa reports a sweeping Conservative win ending Laurier liberal rule and ending reciprocity talks with the United States. Voters favored trade within Canada and with Great Britain, with Liberals losing key ministers and provinces shifting to Conservative majorities. Laurier conceded defeat, promising to step down after 15 years as prime minister.

United Press Ottawa Canada Great Britain Laurier United States Mberala Fario Provines Bature Sidney Fisher Jacques Bureau Sasketchewan

Jersey City Businessman Pays $25 Fine for Speeding

Ferdinand Kuhn of Jersey City paid a $25 fine and costs in city court this morning after pleading guilty to speeding about two weeks ago. He was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Gorgas while en route to the Adirondacks and had requested a continuance to today.

Ferdinand Kuhn Jersey City Gorgas Adirondacks Eare

Will of John Moran Probate Clears Heir Claims

Will of John Moran late of K th street is probated Nellie Moran qualifies as executrix. Three life insurance policies total 2500 leave 1000 to Nellie Moran 1000 to Minnie I Colgan and Thomas Moran 500 to Marcel la Hayes and Eva Hawks rest to Nellie Moran. Alice H Whetstine and John James Moran waived appeals. Hartford. Public bath houses near end of summer move to construct permanent houses.

John Moran K Th Street Nellie Moran Minnie I. Colgan Thomas &. Moran Marcella Hayes Eva Hawks Alice H. Whetstine John James Moran

Elevator tragedy at Stratfield shocks city

Traveling salesman Isador Meyer died after being crushed by a moving elevator on the Stratfield sixth floor. Coroner Stevenson reports no criminal liability but urges safety devices to prevent start until doors are closed and to curb similar fatal incidents.

Isador Meyer W. 113Th Street New York Stratfield Meyer Henry C. Stevenson Covey Mabie Webster Dorr Peter Connor Cer Dorf Con Beulah Pape Pe Wank Bridgeport Rourke & Rourke Tooting Stevenson Mr. Dorr Mr. Meyer Connor HL. C. Stevenson Wilson Meyers

Status of Driver Lynch Examined by City Council

The Ordinance committee will meet next Tuesday to define Patrick Lynch's status in the police department after two years as a driver. The department now uses him for patrol duty, and Alderman Walker prompted the review at Monday's council meeting.

Patrick Lynch Common Council Lynch Alderman Walker

Death claims popular young clubman in Bridgeport

DeForest B. Young 28 died at Bridgeport Hospital from a fractured skull after a Milford auto crash. He tripped while jumping from James H. Kelly’s car as it skidded and flame erupted. A native of Cobleskill New York he was a respected secretary and executive in Bridgeport and a noted athlete. He left a large circle of friends and was affiliated with the Masons Elks and Algonquin Club. Funeral services are planned for tonight at Bishop's parlors.

DeForest B. Young Bridgeport James H. Kelly Milford Young State Street Mr. Young D. Martin C. C. Godfrey James’ H. Kelly Fairfield Avenue Gilbert W. Goodridge Mrs Kelly Steven Duryea Poli Henry M. Oviatt DeForest Young Kelly Goodridge Bishop's Undertaking BE. J. Craft Christ Episcopal Church A. H. Bullard DeForest B. Young Cobleskill N. Y Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co Bullard Machine Tool Company Tommy” Young Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Algonquin Club Percy Young

Warships Deployed to Quell Spanish Strikes

Spanish ships from Cadiz and two Melilla cruisers were ordered to Ferrol to assist troops and civil guard in restoring order amid the Ferrol strike disturbances. The National Federation of Spanish trades unions called off the general strike under government pressure as authorities surveilled and deterred committee leaders.

United Press Gibraltar Ferrol Cadiz Melilla Madrid National Federation of Spanish Trades Unions

Oxford Farmer Dies by Own Action

Oxford Conn Sept 22 Herbert Twitchell a 43 year old farmer died yesterday by drinking three ounces of carbolic acid. Medical examiner released the case with no known reason for the act.

United Press Oxford Conn Herbert Twitchell Ton

Chinese troops relieve city amid siege fears

Shanghai reports Chinese forces have relieved a position after a siege by anti-foreign agitators. The move follows widespread panic and scenes of military activity as foreign residents seek safety. troops entered to quell unrest and restore order.

Shanghai

Claims Woman Refuses To Pay 1000 Judgment

Jane Be Mather of New York filed another suit in superior court seeking to enforce a 1000 damages judgment plus costs awarded earlier. She alleges Mrs Jayne owes property in Norwalk and asks the court to compel payment. Evidence shows prior alimony like claims and disputed living arrangements between the pair.

Jane BE. Mather New York Nida Oeayne George Ne Jayne Ee Mather Ee Norwalk Mather Mathers Bouss Keener

Pastor Remembrance Brought to Sunday School by Wupila

Tract from United Press notes Pastor Maier of First Church attended Sunday school services and shared a souvenir memory with the young attendees.

Wupila United Prems.y Tract Young America R Maier

Dancing Tonight at Brooklawn Rink with Speidel Orchestra

Classified page items include dances at Brooklawn Rink with Speidel's orchestra and Maloney's at Eagles Hall Excelsior, plus rent notices, sales listings for boats and houses, employment ads for canvassers and a store positon, and a school advert. Ham served at Baldwin's Saturday. lost pin, and various real estate offerings. Also two flat houses for sale by D R Whitney and a university school course notice.

Brooklawn Speidel Bread St Stratford Ave D. R. Whitney Main St

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