davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25

anybody expected. The offense was repeated
within the last few days by other brokers
engaged in a similar thinble rigging game
with stock Of the Hooking Valley road
The brokers who made Rock Island
stock lump 81 points and back again in one
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
Rascality
Thrives in
Wall Street

day punished by the OF the exchange by
for thirty and sixty days Although their guilt proved
the punishment nominal The operations of
thus characterized by the governing OF exchange
This the members should that the ex-
en an order IN uea manner would serve legitimate
quotations the stock exchange OF their value standards of the
in
by said firm constituted by them of the
exchange detrimental
exchange
It and mpoent conclusion that merely nominal
punishment should the brought
hundreds and the natural result that the thing
should happen Wall within month of the described
BY the governing committee 1t will not do make pre-
punishment Tor which is essentially robbery
and easily distinguishablc from picking pockets.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
Tells how Martin Beck general manager OF the UrPheun
passes and either rejects OF accepts tne
applicant on the spot after few minutes tryout

WAS interested the other evening TO learn
from Martin Beck the system by which he
passes judgment upon vaudeville acts BECK
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1910-09-30

Deposits made not later than Oct.
5, will begin to draw interest from
Oct. J, at rate allowed by law which is
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1910-09-30

they have been visiting relatives the
past two weeks.
Harry E. Whatmough of Scotland
is the guest of E. Bertram Pike.
Mr.. Whatmough is in this country
on business.
Frank Fisher of Waterford, w.,
arrived in Pike on Tuesday, and
will take up work for the Pike Mfg.
Co.
George Hancock and George Cor
liss spent Tuesday in Woodsville.
Svend LANCE entertained his
brother from Plymouth Sunday
A cordial invitation is extended to
all the parents and friends to attend
the Rally Day exercises by our Sun
day School next Sunday, October
2, at 1870 a. m. Let us make it a
thorough and rousing rally for
Christ.
Commencing next Sunday, the
first Sunday in October, our Sunday
School will adopt " Little Cross and
Crown System" as award for regu-
lar attendance, and it is hoped that
everybody-young and old-will
compete for the beautiful pins.
John Craig, wife, and children,
David and Lillian, are at the Weirs
this week for the meetings of the
Grand Lodge Of the knights of
Pythias.
Mrs. E. B. Pike is at home, after
spending tive weeks in Boston and
Miss Katherine Pike is
attending school at Quincy Mansion
Wollaston, Mass:
W. A. Davis and wife are the
parents of a daughter born Friday.
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Wells River Savings Bank,
WELLS RIVER, VT.
DEPOSITS 1882 DOLLS

Persons living out of town may
send deposits by Bank Draft, Check
Postofice Order or Express and
deposit book viii be returned by
mail. All correspondence should
be addressed and drafts made pay
able to the Wells River Savings
Bank.
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E. Bertram Pike returned home
on Tuesday last, bringing with hin
as guests DR.. and Mrs. P. T. Vaughan
Of Hot Springs, and Mrs. Mamie
Pearson Rix of Baltimore. The
whole party came by auto from
Worcester. Mass, and on Friday
continued the auto trip to Bethle-
hem, Breton Woods and the Profile
E. Bertram Pike attended the
meeting of the White Mountain
Board of Trade at the Maplewood,
Bethlehem, on Friday.
Mrs. R. A. Shaw spent Sunday
with Mr.. Shaw in Lakeport.
Miss Margaret Brownie returned
Monday from two weeks visit with
her parents in Everett, Mass.
Among those from Pike who are
attending the meetings of the Grand
Lodge of Knights of Pythias at the
Weirs this week are S. Chamberlain,
Merton White, Harry Hoyt, Svend
Lange, Mrs. Frank Foss, and Mrs.
C. W. Sherwell.
w. H. Wing, who has been the
guest of j. B. Govan and wife, re-
turned Saturday to Boston.
M. Gallagher of Littleton, was in
town on Tuesday.
Frank Carpenter and wife we're
the guests of Mrs. Carpenters
brother, George Corliss, the early
part of the week.
Alton Briggs, formerly of the
Pike Station Store, spent Sunday in
town.
E. M. Clark went to Concord Mon
day on business.
The monthly conservation meet
ing of the Christian Endeaver Soci-
ETY. of Bethany Congregational
Church will be held next Sunday
night. NJ. D. Geddes will have
charge of the meeting and it is
hoped there will be large attend
ance.
L. NJ. Locke attended the YER
mont State Fair at White River
Junction last Thursday.
Mrs. Donahue and sister of Mont
pelier, were in town this week as
the guests of their brother, Mr..
Jack Gregory.
NJ. d. Geddes and wife returned
from Milton, Mass. where
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Officers and Trustees.
Trustees.

Trustees.
JOHN BAILEY, ID. S. FULTON,
F. E. K1MBALB, E. ". SMITH,
GEORGE COCHRAN, GEo. F. WINCH,
HENRY Fl. LEE.
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NEW UNDERWEAR AND
HOSIERY FOR WINTER
JUST IN
Ladies Vests or Pants,
IS, so, and SI.oo
Childrens Underwear at 25c.

Ladies Cotton and Fleeced
Hose I5c q for 25c and 25c
per pair.
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PIKE.

BETHANY CONGREGATIoNALCH CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Preaching, 2.30 p. M, by Rev.
John Irons.
Sunday School, 3,45 p. m.
CHRISTIAN Endeavor Society, 7.30
p. m.
You are cordially invited to each
and all of these services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
PRETTY WEDDING
 AT ST. PETERS Miss Kelly Becomes Bride of MT. McGrath of New
 JerSev

A pretty wedding took place at St Peters church yesterday at half after eight, Rev. Father Thomas J. Kelly The contracting parties were Miss Margaret A. Kelly of this city and MT. Terrence McGrath of Trenton N. J. They were attended by two brides maids, Miss Dora J. Reynolds of New Milford. niece of the bride, and Miss Catherine Sheldon of Trenton, N J., niece of the groom. The best man was MT. Michael Tasting of New Mill ford, nephew of the bride.
 The bride wore a pretty dress of white silk trimmed with pointed spray lace and wore white picture hat to match. She carried handsome bo- quet of white carnations. The brides maids also wore white and carried pretty bOquets of sweet peas. After the ceremony there was a reception held at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. John J. Theide of Wordin ave- nue.
 There was large attendance of relatives and friends. Among the guests were the following: MT. and Mrs. Michael Hastings, Robert Hast ings, MT. and Mrs. John F. Reynolds, Clarence Reynolds, Miss Bridget Meloney, Miss Dora J. Reynolds and MT. Michael Hastings of New Milford, MT. and Mrs. P. O'Shaughnessy and Thomas Kelly of Brooklyn, Michael Kelly of Jersey City, Michael Me Hugh of New Jersey, MT. and Mrs. Timothy Conley and Miss Catherine Sheldon of Trenton, N. J. The happy couple left on the 5:20 train for St. Louis. They are to be gone two which they are to make their future home in Trenton, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
FLEEING CYCLIST ESCAPES ON WHEEL
 OF HIS PURSUER
Hotel Proprietor's Son Missing With Fine New
 Motor Cycle

Tony Aurelio. 19-year- old son of the proprietor of the Washington Park Hotel, is determined to be the cham pion motor cyclist of the world That determination has led him far away from Bridgeport with a brand new motor cycle belonging to George W. Toronto of 1773 Main street. driver for Loves laundry. He obtained posses sion of the vehicle in a strange man. ner.
 Yesterday he called at the Century Cycle Co. with a cOrpulent roll of greenbacks. expressing his desire to purchase machine. He was given a second hand motor cycle to try out. He did not return up to this morn- ing. and search was begun by other motor cyclists. He was found by an employe of the Century Cycle Co. try ing to repair the disabled machine near Peck's Mill bridge The searcher alighted, and as he began tinkerins with the broken bicycle Aurelio jump ed on the good one and sped away.
 This afternoon Harry C. Norrish agent for the cycle. asked the police to help find Aurelio. The missing ve- hicle is a Greyhound. painted gray, and it bears the license number C291D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02

you become intoxicated?" asked MT Cummings Before MT. Hall could gel in his answer of Not to my knowl- edge, Attorney Kenealy said, "Yor may as well ask him if his legs become tangled" Hall said in answer to the query. '"They may appear crossed tc other people, I don't know. I cannot tell"
 Do you remember a poker party at which you were. under the influence oi liquor?" 'I may have acted foolish 1y''
 Perhaps there may be little mis- understanding between us,' said At torney Cummings. What do you un- derstand by being under the influence of 1iquor?"
 "A person who has lost the full use of his senses. I have always had control Of my senses.
 Yesterday MT. Hall stated to Attor- rey Kenealy that he never was SC drunk that he lost the use of his fac ulties.
 Do you remember keeping rum in a cologne bottle in your home?''
 t'Yes, it was kept in the pantry"
 Do you recall the dance of May 1S 1909, and were you drunk that even ing?"
 ''I was sober that evening"
 Perfectly sober?'
 ''I was Sober.''
 'Did you make a disgraceful spec tacle of yourself?'
 ''Not to my knowledge
 Mrs Hall had stated that her huS- band one evening had thrown his pump at her, the heavy heel hitting the end of her spine. As result she had suffered constant pain and had to sub- init to an operation.
 Did you ever throw a slipper at your wife?'
 'I certainly did not.''
 Did you ever give Mrs. Hall a black eye?"
 f'I never saw her with a black eye"
 You said you never spit at her?''
 That's what ! said.''
 At this point the counsel for both sides entered into an argument for the admission of the letters found by Hall. The evidence will go on again this aft ernoon with Hall still on the stand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
OBITUARY

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Thomas F. Keane were largely attended, yesterday morning, from her late home, 110S ogden street, at S:30 o'clock, and thence to St. Charles church where Rev. Ed ward F. Callahan sang a high mass of requiem. There were many beau tlful floral offerings. The bearers were Thomas c. Keane, Patrick Lynch, Daniel Lynch, John Lynch, Stephen Collins and John Keane. Many friends and relatives from Newtown attended the services. Iu- torment was in St. MichaeTs ceme- tery.
 Joseph F., son of Frank and Sarah McNamara, died, yesterday, at the home of his parents, 59 Crescent Place, of diphtheria, aged years. The funeral services were held this afternoon with burial in St. Micha cI $ cemetery.
 Michael r. Murphy, died, Tuesday evening, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ann Murphy, 71S Union avenue, after long illness from chronic dyspepsia, at the age of 32 years. He was native of this city, and follow ed the occupation of a peddler He is survived by his mother, three sig ters, Mrs. Timothy OLeary, Mrs. Max Rogers and Mrs. Michael Schaad, and three brothers, JOnn J., EQWaTd ana Thomas Murphy.
 Martin w. Heating died this morn ing at St. Vincent's hospital after d.. few days illness with pneumonia He was employed with the Hal1ett Spring Water Co. on Lafayette street. The remains will be taken to Newtown, where services will be held at St. Roses church.
 Catherine, widow of Patrick Broad bin, aged about 50, succumbed last evening to a lingering illness of car cihoIna of the stomach at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Carmody, 322 George street Mrs. Broadbin was a devout parishioner of St. Augustine's church. She enjoyed an unusually large number of friends and acquafnt- ances. Despite the long suffering of Der protracted illness, she bore her affliction with admiral Christian fortitude. Her cheerfulness in her illness, even when she realized that the end was near, made the shock of her demise less painful to her family. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Carmody of this city, Mrs. Patrick Kerwin, two broth CTS, Patrick and Michael wa1dron Of Ireland, and two nieces, Catherine and Mary O'Brien.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
$50, 900 REWARD FOR
 APPREHENSION OF
 GIRL MURDERER
Especial from United Press

Louisville. Ky, June 2.-The first formal evidence of the method em- ployed by the murderer of little Alma Kellner is expected to be revealed at the inquest, which will be called as soon as a chemical analysis has been com Dleted.
 Coroner Duncan has submitted the clothing of Joseph Wendling the misy- ing janitor, and portions of the chi1d's remains to chemists in order to find out whether the spots on Wendling's S clothing are bloodstains and whether any attempt was made to burn the body in the furnace of St. Johns school.
 A fund of s5O.OOO to be used as a reward for the apprehension and con- viction of the murderer is being urg-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
LIFE SENTENCE
 FOR BOSTON MAN
 WHO KILLED WIFE;
Especial from. United Press )

Boston, June 2.-Edward J. Conroy of South Boston, who while drunk here on February F, killed his wife, beating her body nearly to a pulp, was today sentenced to states prison for life by Judge Waite Conroy pleaded guilty to murder in the sec ond degree. His crime was one of the most revolting ever known here.
 Returning in a drunken condition to his home he attacked his wife, broke nearly all her ribs, fractured her jaw, and with his booted feet so terribly mangled her body that her internal organs were torn and crushed into a ShapeleSs mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
SMALLEY HELD LARGE
 EQUITY IN REALTY

An inventory of the real estate own ed in this city by George N. Small ley, Carver, Mass, was returned to the probate court today. Smalley was one of the promoters of the large tract of land purchased from the E. C. Bas- sick heirs in the West End and devel- oped during the past five years Small ley's equity in 38 pieces of real estate is appraised at s39,7 ,750. The appraised value of the property is S104 300 and the mortgages upon the same aggre- gate S65 15O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
REAL ESTATE
 TRANSACTIONS

Adolph Sherman today sold to Jos eph Welch a house and lot with 40 it. frontage in Hough avenue.
 Frank Seymour Pond has sold to Annie Gorman ct al., piece of property with 50 it. frontage in Hen ry street.
 Pauline Rees has sold to Pauline A. Stewart piece of property with 30 fit. frontage in Cedar street
 Patrick J. Dunn has purchased from Walter s. Wilmot the AS fit frontage on the north side of Stratford avenue.
 James l.. P. Ward has sold to Mary M P. Martin a piece of property with g 1-2 feet frontage in West avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
DIR. BESLISLE'S
 LOSS OVER $100

Dr. Albert E. Belisle. whose home in Myrtle avenue was burglarized last night, completed an inventory of his valuabIes today and submitted a list of the porch climbers loot to the po- lice Its value is considerably over $100. The report to the police last night was made in the name of Wood, as appears elsewhere in these columns, that being the name of the physician S father
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
BIG INCREASE
 IN COTTON CROP
Especial from United Press)

Washington, June "A report is- sued today by the Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture. states that the condition of the growing cotton crop on May p was S2.0 per cent of normal as compared with S1.1 per cent on the corresponding date in 1909 and so per cent the average record for the past ten years on May 25.
 The area planted to cotton this year is about 1928 per cent of the area planted last year, equivalent to about 33,196000 acres. as compared with 32.- 297. .O00 acres, the bureaus estimate of last years planted area, an increase of about 904,O0O acres or 29 per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
15O KILLED AND 25O WOUNDED IN
 GEN. LARA'S ARMY
Special from United Press)

Bluefields, Nicaragua, June 2.-This city today is general hospital for the care of the wounded left behind by General Lara in his flight. Esti- mates places his loss at 150 killed and 25O wounded. In addition 100 men captured in the recent engagements. General Estrada is rendering all pos sible aid to the wounded.
 The remnant of Laras army is fall ing back on Rama and reports say it is in q pitiable condition. Lara's camps were abandoned in the precf- pitat flight and scores of wounded left behind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
FIREMAN KILLED

Philadelphia, June 2.-One trainman was killed and another seriously in jured in a collision between two fast freight trains on the Philadelphia div ision of the Baltimore > Ohio railroad in Coon'S tunnel at Darby today. The fireman of the eastbound train, a Bal timore man named Reynolds, died on his way to this city on an engine. The brakeman, was seriously injured, but may recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
M'NEILL HAS
 O'NEILL'S PROXY

At the meeting of the State Central Committee being held in New Haven today the 21st senatorial district is represented by Alderman Daniel E. Walker, the 22nd by Archibald McNeil Jr. who has D. E. ONeil's proxy and the 23rd by William F. Russell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
AVIATOR ROLLS
 CROSSES CHANNEL
 FROM ENGLAND

Dover, Eng, June 2.-Charles Stew art Rolls flew across the English Channel this afternoon. starting from the English shore at 6:30 Rolls is the third aviator to cross the channel in an aeroplane, the first being Louis Bleriot and the second Count Jacques De LeseDs.
 He is the first to cross the channel from the English to the French coast and is, also, the first Englishman to make a channel flight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
TAFT'S TRAIN HELD UP

Baltimore, June "A disabled freight engine in the tunnel through which the Pennsylvania Railroad en- ters Baltimore held up President Tafts train for half an hour on his way to Bryn Mawr today.
 The Presidents train was delayed at Gwyn'S Run while extra engines drag ged the freight out of the tunnel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
ARMY TRANSPORT INDIANAPOLIS GOES
 DOWN AT MANILA

Manila, June 2.-The United States army transport Indianapolis sank to- day in twenty fathoms of water IS miles outside the harbor of Corregi- dor Island. The vessel struck a log and went down rapidly.
 All on board took to the life boats and not a single life was lost, the adviceS say.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
ENGINEER KILLED.
 TRAINMEN INJURED
 IN FREIGHT WRECK

Hinton, W. Va, June "A fast train freight on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad at Fayette station, 40 miles west of here, early today hit d9fec- tive rail and plunged into the fiver below. dragging a portion of the train. John Poback, engineer, of Hinton, was killed, and George Cook, fireman, of Hinton, and Charles Anderson, brake man, of Hinton, were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
CORNERS STEPS
 DOWN AND OUT
Special from United Press

New York, June 2.-Wiiliam J. Con ners retired today as chairman of the Democratic State committee in session here and was succeeded by John A. Dix of Washington county. Corners retirement followed @ long and bitter fight between himself and Charles F. Murphy, the leader of Tammany Hall of New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
THE PRETTTEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are off, ten disfigured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-02
KOST VISITS GERMANY.

Leopold Kost. the popular boniface of Hollister Heights. and brother to Herr Chris Kost of the Ninth district, sailed yesterday for Germany where he will visit Wurtemburg for the first time in 25 years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
ADVISED BY A FRIEND.
White Tells Why He Gave His Con-
fession to the Press.

Chicago, June 15.-Charles A. White,
the chief witness of the prosecution.
was the center of interest when the
trial of Lee O'Neil Browne, on charges
of bribery, was resumed before Judge
McSaEely Goday. The attorneys for the
defense continued their questioning of
the state representative whose confess
ion that he had been paid 81 600 to vote
for William Lorimer for United States
senator was the principal cause OF
Brownies Indictment
In reply to Mr.. Forest the witness
said he had not been promised i'm
dnlInity from prosecution. Asked why
he gave his confession to the Tribune.
White said friend had advised him
to do SO.
Ibid not the defendant, Browne, tell
you the Tribune wanted to kill him po-
litically because he opposed a $16,00O.-
600 bond issue which the newspaper
wished to see authorized?''
'He did not
White testified that Otis Marlborough,
who, with his brother, Sydney. was in
Whites room on the night Browne is
alleged to have first approached the
witness to vote for Lorimer, was on
the state payroll as a janitor at 81 a
day.
He couldn't stay long in hotel like
the st. Nicholas at Springfield on that
wage could he?' inquired the defenses
lawyer.
I'm sure I don't know
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-06-15
CALL IS ISSUED.
National Irrigation Congress to
Meet at Pueblo.
Will Be in Session Last Four
Days of September.
THE OBJECTS SOUGHT
To Save the Forests and Store
the Flood.
Reclaim the Desert and Make
A
THE OBJECTS SOUGHT
Reclaim the Desert and Make
Homes ON the Land.

Pueblo, Col, June 15.-With a four
fold object, to save the forests, store
the floods. reclaim the deserts and
make homes on the land, the eighteenth h
National Irrigation congress will con-
vene in Pueblo, September &c, and con-
tinue it's session until September 30.
In the call for the congress issued
today ty President b. A. Fowler, at
tention is directed to s.the empire which
is developing in the once great Amer
lean desert and TO the high type Of
citizenship which is growing with the
more rational and scientific utilization
Of natural resources
Reclamation projects under the Carey
act are to be considered by the con-
gress and especial attention will be di-
rected to private irrigation enterprises,
together with discussions by experts OF
different problems in irrigation and for
estry.
The officials of the congress have
planned a program which will make the
gathering memorable for practical live
results.
1.-The great work so far accomplish
ed, says Mr.. Fowler. sis but the be-
ginning. Irrigation, drainage, forestry,
deep WaterWays-all present big queS-
tions. Great minds agree as to their
Importance, even when differing as to
their solution