davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
PARSONS MUST
 PRODUCE PROOF Congressman Will Be Called Upon to Substantiate Sen
 sational Charges REGARDING TAMMANY DEAL
Special from United Pres

Especial from United Press)
 Washington, Oct. 4. Congressman Herbert Parsons of New York, who is also chairman of the New York Coun- ty Republican committee and leader in the Mayoralty fight now on there, will probably be called upon to substan- tee of Congress the sensational charges which he has made regarding an all legged deal between Tammany Hall and the men in control of the National House of Representatives
 In brief these. chargesA are to the eff feet that those Democrats who bolted their party last March and assisted Speaker Cannon and his lieutenants to defeat the plan to amend the rules, did so because prominent New York upstate Republicans promised that the Legislature at Albany would kill a, pending bill for the perfection of the registration laws which was bitterly opposed by Tammany Hall.
 This brings up a question of honor and good faith and it is said the men involved will demand an investigation and insist that Parsons shall produce a proof of his charges or publicly re- pudiate them.
 It is also accepted as certain that the publication of Parsons statements will. cause a renewal of the fight to change the rules or the House when Congress reassembles in December. Republican insurgents as well as Democrats will take hold of the Parsons story and ask embarrassing questions of those who were parties to the alleged deal, and it will stimulate them to make another effort to amend the rules so as to re- duce the power of the Speaker and the committee on Rules.
 There were 23 Democrats who went to the aid of the Republican organiza- tion on the rules question after it had been beaten on two previous votes. Eight of these came from New York as follows: Lindsay. Fitzgerald, Rior- dan, Goldfogle, Fornes, Conroy, liar rison and Goulden. They were joined by the following from Georgia: Brant- ley, Edwards, Griggs, Howard, Lee and Livingston, and by the following from other sections: Keliher Mass, McDermott, Ill.,, Moon, Tenn. O'Con- nell, Mass, Peters, Miss, and Spark man, Fla. Bartlett New, Broussand and Estophinal of Louisiana.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
Special from United Press.)

New York, Oct. 4.-Cheered by countless thousands that crowded the Battery and lined both sides of the Hudson and receiving whistle salute from the hundreds of craft in the riv- er Wilbur Wright to-day flew in his aeroplane from Governors Island up returned to Governors IslandA achieving one of bis greatest aero nautic triumphs.
 The distance was about 20 miles and the flight which began at 9:53 lasted exactly 33 minutes and 35 seconds, ac- cording to w. J. Hammer, the secre- tary of the Areonautical Committee of the Hudson Fulton Celebration.
 The trip up the river was made along the New York side where Wright said he found the wind strong and unexpectedly gusty. It was this fact that prevented him from circling Grants Tomb. Instead he circled above the river and headed on the re- turn trip along the New Jersey side. The wind on this side of the river was much more to his liking and Wright thinks his speed on the way back was easily at the rate of 40 miles an hour.
 The height varied from 40 to 400 feet. At the outset Wright flew at low height as the tall buildings along the Battery ana III LHo OOWICOWn SecIlOu of the city created strong air currents and uncertain drafts that made it dangerous to fly at a great height un- less he went at too great height for the people to see him to advantage.
 And I wanted the people to get a good view of the machine" he said.
 Quitting the downtown section, how ever, Wright pointed the machine up- ward and quickly attained a height of between 300 and 400 feet.
 s~The wind was much stronger at the extreme height than I anticipated and, in addition, was very ftful. Consid- ering the unfavorable winds I think theeight was one of the most success full I ever made.
 'I avoided flying low over the steamers and tugs as the blasts from their whistles affected the air and re- tarded the flight. kept a good line on my height by watching the Metro politan tower. I was never even with the top of this.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
ENFORCE MOVING
 PICTURE LAW
State Police Formulate Drastic Regulations for
 Little Theatres.

Proprietors of the moving picture theatres are doing some lively work this week to comply With the statute made by the last legislature for the control of such places and the rules formulated by the state police depart ment. These rules demand compliance with laws relating to fire escapes, wide aisles, chairs fastened to the doors, aisles kept free of spectators, exits marked with red letters five in cf1es high, doors opening outward and supply of accessible fire extinguish- CTS. In addition to these rules are others regulating the construction of the booth in which the picture ma chine is located and operated. The operator of such machines are requir- ed ito have a license from the state. No such machine can be operated for more than 20 minutes without a stop Of five minutes. State Officer Frank yirilIi has received copies of the new rules with instructions to see that they, are riSidly enforced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
COURT AVENGES THE WRONGS OF
 GYPSY VIOLINIST Kukanski, Who Struck Wan
 dering Musician, Had . Record
 NEWS OF CITY COURT

Music no longer calms the savage breast. said John Kotla, a wandering Gypsy minstrel, in the city court, this morning, when he told before Judge Foster the story of the assault upon him in an East Side saloon by John Kul1ansky of Pembroke street Satur- day night. Kotla is a real Gypsy and earns his living by playing on an old violin which he prizes more than any thing else in the world. He said Ku- wanski struck him in the face and tried to take away his violin. Kuwan- ski said that he minstrel wanted him to buy him a drink for his playing and that upon his refusal the Gypsy spoke profanely of all Poles of whom kuwanski is one. Kuwanski denied striking him. but he was fined S10 and costs for breach of the peace. Ku- wanski has a police record. which went against him.
 John Collins. aged 15. son of Joseph Collins of 19 Clinton avenue. was sent to the reform school for using abusive language to Patrolman Gottschalk last night. Collins was also charged with lettering around street corners Col the West End according to the patrol man. He recently hit Special Police man Kahn on the head with a stone.
 Robert Chambers. colored. had 20 OdyS adOeQ 10 n1S Ja1l sentence or 4 months for non-support, for the theft of a bicycle.
 Alexander Norkus of Columbia street was fined BIO and costs, for an assault and breach of the peace committed at his home. Saturday night. He was charged with pounding up some of his relatives, all of whom seemed to be in deadly fear of him.
 Charles Mason and Thomas Brophy who have spent most of their time hanging around the water front, ac- cording to Patrolman Glennon. were given jail sentences. Mason was found guilty of vagrancy and was fined $5 and costs and 60 days. Brophy was sent up for 30 days for drunken ness. They were arrested Saturday afternoon while enjoying a growler party at the foot of Wall street. Both were drunk.
 James Buckley and John Driscoll, small boys who broke into and robbed the gas meter of R. A. Lewis at 4 Lesbia street. Labor day, were dis charged. They admitted their guilt and judgment was suspended. The probation officer will keep his weather eye on them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
COL. N. H. HEFT THROWN FROM
 AUTOMOBILE AND MUCH INJURED
Machine Collides With Truck Loaded With Telegraph Poles, Upon One of Which Former Railway Mag
 nate Narrowly Escapes Impalement
Chauffeur George Johnson Escapes Unhurt and Drives
 Gar Back to Garage-Pole of Heavy Vehicle, Owned by Latin Company Is Splintered.

Col. N. H. Heft, former chief of the New Haven roads electrical depart ment, was seriously injured this morn hg in a collision between his automo- bile and one of the trucks of the Lat tin Storage & Trucking Co.,, at Strat- ford avenue and Kossuth street. The rehicles met in almost head-on col hsion and Colonel Heft, who sat beside his driver, Charles Johnson, narrowly escaped being impaled upon the heavy pole of the truck, to be swept, seat and all; into the street. The colonel, who is a heavy man, fell with great force upon the Belgian block pave ment
 Several people rushed to his assist ance and found him covered with blood which flowed from a wound in bis head. He was also suffering from nausea as though injured internally. Although severely shocked he did not fully lose consciousness. The ambu- sance was summoned and he was taken 10 the emergency hospital where Dr. Krause closed the scalp wound with iour stitches. The colonel was also Hound to be suffering with a severe cont usion at the side of his head and complained of pains in his back. Af- ter being treated for his wounds the patient was hurried to his home at Park and Black Rock avenues. in the ambulance in charge of his physician, Dr. B. w. White. who will make an examination for internal injuries. It will be 24 hours before the internal in furies,- if any exist, will be manifest. Friends of the injured man are fearful that the injuries may prove fatal.
 The corner of Stratford avenue and Kossuth street has been the scene of more collisions and accidents to vehi- rles of all kinds than any place in the eity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
GRAVE FEARS
 FOR POPE PLUS

Special from United Press.)
 Rome. Oct. 4.-Grave fears are caus- cd by physical condition of Pope Plus x despite authoritative statements that the ailmert which keeps the Pom tiff in seclusion is not of a serious na- ture. The Pope to-day is receiving only his secretary and his close ac- quaintances among the Vatican of fcials because his physicians insist that he must have absolute rest.
 The fact that the Pope's present ill- ness is not serious which is being used by the Vatican authorities to dispel al doubt as to his condition, is mislead- ing His age and the general condi- tion of his health make even the most trifling indisposition serious in his case. The frequent attacks of illness to which the Pope is subject are very likely at any time to develop into per- manent sickness. The Pontiffs S present breakdown is due to gout and a gen. era1 rundown condition of the system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04

The Heft automobile was travelling west on Stratford avenue and Latin s truck, driven by Frank Farrell, was travelling in an easterly direction in the same street. Stratford avenue is narrow and, having a heavy load on the truck, the driver took the east bound trolley tracks. At Kossuth street he took a sharp turn toward Kossuth street, swinging his horses around in order to pull the wheels of the truck out of the tracks.
 Chauffeur Johnson found the truck team in front of him before he knew it ard before he could shut off the power the collision came. The motor car struck the end of the truck pole a glancing blow, knocking down one of the horses and splitting the stout piece of timber nearly in twain.
 Johnson, who kept his hold on the steering wheel, managed to keep his position although the seat vas torn power, and was able to run the car home and inform Mrs. Heft of the ac- cident. Mrs. Heft lost no time in call ing Dr. White on the telephone and sending him to look after the welfare of Colonel left.
 --- Col. Heft was formerly president of the Bridgeport Traction Co.,, he, was the builder of the first third ran sys- tenn in America, and for several years was at the head of the electrical de- pdr rlHenl oI the COnSOllOateQ TdllrOad. He settled in Bridgeport about IS years ago and built the handsome stone res idence in Park avenue which he still occupies.
 Dr. White said this afternoon that Col. Heft has apparently sustained a slight concussion of the brain, but no other internal injuries. His memory seems to be returning, and Dr. White is inclined to the belief that Col Heft will make an early recovery unless complications not now foreseen inter Vene.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
TAYLOR
 SUICIDES
State Official Ends Life In Capitol Building at Hart ford.

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, Oct. 4.-John c. Taylor, for many years secretary of the Connec- ticut Prison Association, committed suicide in his office at the capital to- day by firing. a bullet through his head.
 / Taylor was GA years old It is be- l1eved by a number of his friends that the fear of losing his mind prompted his act.
 According to c. M Thompson, his assistant. who was in the office at the time, MT: Taylor was sitting in the chair and appeared to be perfectly normal. Thompson turned his back to look over some records when he heard a shot and turning around saw his employer lying on the floor and the blood flowing from a hole in his right temple Help w. i-,1rcediately sum- moned and the body was removed to an undertaking establishment and was taken to his home from there.
 MT. Taylor is survived by a wife and daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
BURGLAR BROKE AWAY AFTER
 TWO TUSSLES
East End Man Figured In Sabbath Morn
 Thriller
LADDER LED TO HOUSE
Johnston Might Have Killed Intruder Had He Cared

'.Tad" Johnston. 321 Connecticut ave- hue. assistant sporting editor on the Standard had most thrilling adven- ture Sunday morning about S:30 o'clock at his home with a second story thief who had entered MT. Johnston's apart ments by using a painters ladder, the side of the house.
 Tad was awakened by his wife who told him she thought there was some one in the house. She said she heard a noise in the kitchen. Tad after donning his trousers started on a search. He looked in all the rooms but saw no one. He did notice that a window in his chi1d's bedroom was open and he knew that it had been shut when he retired.
 While looking in the kitchen pantry Tad" was startled by a figure rush dng from a small closet on the other side of the room. Turning quickly around he ran straight into small slightly built man who wore a cap which was pulled down over his eyes. over the floor. The burglar was very wiry although he was small and final ly slipped out of "Tad's'' clutches. He started for the open window to escape and Tad" was close after. The burg lar slipped or the threshold of the door in the room where he had enter ed through the window and fell against the foot of the bed. striking his shoulder and the side of his face hard enough to draw blood. Another strug- gle followed and again the little man e1uded 'tTad.''
 One bolt and he was on the window sill and on his way down the ladder. Tad" grabbed the ladder and threat ened to hurl 1t backwards if the burg Jar did not stop but the man kept on going and Tad did not want to risk killing the fellow by throwing him off the ladder and so did not carry out his threat. The man was last seen tearing down the avenue. The in- truder got no swag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
ANTI=LEE TICKET
 IN NINTH Oliver R. Beers, Stephen Err. hardt and William R. Ab- ercrombie Named to
 Lead Fight MUIRHEAD TO BE ALDERMANIC CHOICE:
Republican Anger Culmin- ates Over Harbor- Car Barn Grab, High Taxes, and Nothing to Show for the Money

Republican discontent with the ad- ministration of Mayor Lee, and with the little group of corporation law years and long time office holders who have dictated the policies of the ad- ministration, is focusing in a storm of protest which promises to drive the Lee tickets from the field, in an over whelming defeat at the primaries. The latest expression of Republican de- termination to have new manage ment of their party is expressed in a consultation of many of the leading Republicans of the Ninth district who have decided to put into the field a delegate ticket, which will be opposed to the administration of Mayor Lee, to his renomination, and to the nomina- tion of any man who is known to have the machine collar about his neck.
 After careful consideration three of the strongest Republicans in the dis trict have been selected to oppose the Lee forces. They are Oliver R. Beers, Stephen Erhardt, and William R. Ab- ercrombie.
 This ticket will be known as the an- administration ticket. It will be opposed to any program in the city convention which calls for a cont1nu- ance Of the harbor-grab and car-barn DrO2rdIlS. luc uGlOSdIcS dIS PlCu6 ed to vote in the convention of their party, it is said, for somebody who will be free from machine taint, and who will agree to >discontinue those forms of municipal extravaganza which have plunged the city into the greatest tax rate, levied against the greatest list in it's history.
 The anti-administration candidate for Alderman will be William R. Muir head, the well known builder and contractor, who has entered the race at the solicitation of Republicans who are said to believe that he will be against further don,ination of the Re publican side of the council and Re publican party by privilege seeking corporations.
 Practically the entire Republican vote of the Ninth district is register ed for the primaries. The contest there will be exceedingly warm. The balance of opinion inclines to the view that the anti-administration ticket will win. A large number of Repub- .lican home owners live in the Ninth. They have for sometime been restless under burden of high taxes, and the little in the way of Improvements in the district to show for the money that they pay into the city treasury. Much dissatisfaction also exists over the jockeying that has been done in connection with the garbage nuisance, for which corporation lawyers close to the administration are held in a measure responsible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
Welcome to Gompers

Washington. Oct. 4.-An enthusiastic welcome home is being arranged by local organized labor for President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, who will return here from his European trip October 12. It is estimated that 10000 union men from outside points will partici- pate in the parade being gotten up in his honor following which a big\ mass meeting is to be held in Convention Hall. William J. Bryan has been in viteed to be the chief orator of the occasion and will probably. accept. Judge Alton B. Parker and several members of Congress will be among the speakers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
President Osborne Calls Meeting of
 Democratic Assoc
May Be Candidate of Dem ocracy for Member Board of Education.

Dr. Geo. W. Osborne, president of the Democratic Association, has call ed a meeting of the association for Wednesday, Sept. 6, on which date the association rooms will be opened and in charge of Thos. F. White, who will receive applications and give any in- formation required as to the coming election.
 President Osborne is prominently mentioned as a candidate of the Dem ocratic party for member of the Board of Education. Several prominent, party leaders believe that he would give valuable service on the board, and that his candidacy would also strengthen the ticket, because of his fitness for the office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
Lives With Bullet
 In His Brain

Washington, Oct. With a bullet in his brain. Nichol Lewis. aged 57, walked to his home to-day from the Casualty Hospital where he has been undergoing treatment since receiving the injury a week ago. The physicians declared that no operation was neces- sary and that Lewis will suffer no ill effects from the presence of the mis- sile in his thinking apparatus.
 Lewis was cleaning an old revolver when the weapon was accidentally discharged. Although supposed to be mortally wounded and having actual Iy suffered the loss of a small portion of his brain. Lewis never lost con- sciouSneSS.
 An X-Ray photograph shows that the braince1ls have knitted around the bullet forming a sack for it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
Packed Trolley Car
 Jumps Track, Soaring.
 Women and Children

The trolley car that leaves this city at 1O:3O o'clock Sunday morning, for New Haven, ran off the tracks at stratford, at the junction with the Shelton line. The car was much overcrowded and people were thrown heavily against each other. Nobody was seriously injured but many wo- men were frightened to the verge of hysterics Traffic was delayed for some time. The overcrowding of the cars on the New Haven line was great throughout a large part of the day. The cars were insufficient for the per sons who desired to use them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
HORSE
 BITTEN BY DOG
(special from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
 Norwalk. Oct. A valuable horse owned by Miss Agnes Golden, daugh- ter of Editor James Golden of the South Norwalk Sentinel. was attacked by a savage bulldog owned by L.tfls Udleman yesterday afternoon and bad. ly bitten. The dog was suspected of having rabies and was clubbed to death after a vicious fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
Irish Language Society Elects Officers and
 Arranges Entertainment

The following officers were elected at a meeting of the Irish Language society. held yesterday: J.J. Mccarthy, president; J. Granville, vice president Timothy O'Shea, secretary; James Carton, treasurer. It was decided to open the school exercises with an en- tertainment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
BRISTOL BARBER ARRESTED ON
 CRIMINAL CHARGE
Especial from United Press )

Bristol, Oct. Aloe Ka1wasin=ki, a barber. who the police say is wanted in St.. Louis on a>crinlina1 charge. was arrested here this morning and left for that city in company with his bonds man Samuel Marccyick. According to the police Kalwasinski was arrested about months ago in St. Louis and released in bonds of s1 900. He skipped his bonds and has been living here for the past three zuonths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
NOTICE

There will be a meeting of the Second District Democratic Club Tues day. Oct. 5th at D. m. 521 Lafayette street and corner Railroad avenue. All Democrats of Second District are invited to attend.
 JOHN H. McMURRAY. G4b*o Pres.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
LUSITANIA BROKE
 HER OWN RECORD
fspecia1 from United Press.

Queenstown, Oct. 1.-The Cunarder Lusitania broke her own record for the east bound transatlantic passa ge to-day when she arrived here two hours ahead of her best previous time. The time for the trip was days, 15 hours and 52 minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-04
CUNARD OFFICIAL,
 VIM. WATSON, DEAD
Especial from United Press

Especial from United Press)
 London, Oct 4-William ' Watson, chairman of the Cunard Steamship Company died to-day. Watson was 66 years old and had been identified with the Cunard Company from early manhood.