davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
WORKER MAY
 DIE OF BURNS
 FROM FURNACE
A. & B. Employees Clothes Catch Fire and He Re
 ceives Severe Hurts.

With his back and both legs seri- ously burned, Tony Fallonski, 40 years old, living in George street, is in a serious condition at the Bridgeport hospital as the result of his clothing catching fire while in the boiler room of the American & British Manufac- turing Co. this morning. His chances of recovery are slight.
 From the information gleaned from other workmen, Fallonski was working about one of the hot fur naces, when suddenly there was a scream and the other men turned and saw him enveloped in a sheet of flame. How his clothing caught fire is a mystery. Other workmen ran to his aid and one of them began beat ing out the flames with his bare hands and was burned doing so.
 The flames were smothered and the ambulance was summoned. pr. J. F. Canavan found that FalIonski was in serious condition. The clothes had burned almost entirely from the body. Carron oil was applied and he was removed to the Bridgeport hospital The other wokman was treated and sent home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Pinned Under Their Car, Motorists Are
 Not Badly Injured

Three occupants of an automobile narrowly escaped serious injury this morning when the machine in which they were riding was struck by an automobile truck, causing the former to skid upon the sidewalk and over- turn. Though the top of the car was not up, none of the men was severely injured, the shirt and coat sleeve of one was badly rent.
 Harry Johnson of 313 East Wash ington avenue was driving his ma chine, a light car, west on Washing ton avenue, near West avenue. He passed one car and was passing a truck owned by the Silliman and Godfrey company, contractors. when the truck struck the rear Of the small machine and caused it to go upon the north sidewalk. As the car struck the sidewalk 1t turned com pletelw over, with the four wheels revolving in the air.
 In the car with Johnson were James Cunningham of 402 Hanover street and George Raabe of 39 Randall street. All were shaken up and bruised and though pinned beneath the tonneau, managed to crawd out without being seriously hurt. Raaoe's coat sleeve was torn.
 The driver of the truck did not report the accident to the police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
GERMANS LAUD
 APPOINTMENT OF WON HINDENbURC
General Satisfaction Ex pressed at Choice of New
 Chief of Staff.

Berlin, Aug. 30.--Emperor Williams appointment of Field Marshal Won Hindenburg as chief of the German general staff is acclaimed generally with enthusiastic satisfaction. It is assumed here that the appointment of Won Hindenburg was connected with the present critical phase of the war and in consequence of the situation created by the entry of Rumania into the conflict.
 The newspapers give unStinted praise to General Erich Won Falken- hayn, the supplanted chief of the im- perial general staff. They give him credit especially for the successful Serbian campaign and for re-opening communications between Germany and Bulgaria and Turkey.
 No guess is ventured in military cir cles regarding the new appointment to succeed Won Hindenburg in active command of the German troops op- posing the Russians on the eastern front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Col. Murphy And
 Charles Berger
 Sue Leopold Weiss

The Weiss Block in North Main St., above the Lyric theatre, now occupied by Coe & White, as store with apart ment houses above, is in litigation Suit was entered this morning in the civil superior court by Col. Timothy J. Murphy and Charles Berger against Leopold Weiss.
 It is alleged that Weiss made a contract to sell the property to the plaintiffs for $48,o00 but has failed to execute the deed. Damages and accounting of the rents is asked. Ii is asserted that Col Murphy had p1an- ned to relocate his cafe in the build ing and by reason of the failure tc get deeds suffered great inconveni- ence and loss of money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Diplomats Getting
 Food Through Mail

Paris, Aug. 30-The diplomatic mail-pouch is proving very hardy, ac- cording to the French papers, as means of transporting food to some of the diplomatists in Germany who are experiencing the effect of the country's shortage of rations. The Paris-Midi says: "In facc the diplo- matists residing at Berlin are bringing in food from all nearby countries and even from England and America. One rich foreigner attached to diploma tic mission gets all his groceries from an establishment at London. The am- bassador of one country, and the con- sul-egeneral receive their food sup plies twice per week through their consul-general at Stockholm. There was time when the diplomatic wash ing was sent to London for launder- ing, but war conditions have made that impossible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
DIED.

GERION-In this city, Aug. 29, 1916. Lena, wife of Julius Gerion, aged 55 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 95 French street on Friday. Sept. at 3:S0 a. m., and from St. Jos- epf1's R. c. church at 9 a. m. Interment at St. Michaeps ceme- tery. L 30 b. BLOSS-1n this city, Aug. 30. 1916, John J. Bloss, aged Fl years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No z39 Gilbert street on Saturday Sept. 2nd at 2 D. m.
 Interment at Lakeview cemetery
 l. 30 b. SHERIDAN-In this city, wednes- day, Aug. 30, 1916, Mildred Mary beloved daughter of Bartholomew and Catherine Sheridan, aged 2 years, 25 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, No. 84 Bell street on Fri day, Sept. 1st at 2:3O p. m. Burial at St. MichaePs cemetery
 l. 30 b* CORCORAN-In this city, August 2S, 1916. John Corcoran.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, 732 William street on Thursday, Aug 31st at 8:30 a, m., and from St Charles cfUrch at g a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. MichaePs cemetery
 L 2s b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Official
 VIEWS or Worlds Wa
BRITISH

London, Aug. 30.-The British office announced today: "On the Strunia front, hostile artil- lery shelled the Kopriva bridge on Monday night and the following morn ing. Our artillery reta1iated and suc- ceeded in silencing the enemy bat teries.
 yesterday our aeroplanes bombed Drama station and troops and trans ports at Perna, apparently with suc- cessfu1 results
 "On the Doiran front, near Dold- zelli, our batteries dispersed an enemy working party"
 An official statement given out lo- day by the government press bureau regarding military operations in Egypt sid:
 "On Tuesday an enemy reconnoiter- ing party 100 strong attempted to cross Bir Fl Bayou It was driven off by our patrols and pursued six miles,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Twelve Thousand
 Acre Estate For
 Survivors of War

London, Aug. 30-An estate of 12.- oos acres on which soldiers and sail ors can settle after the war has been given to Scotland. The donor Is the Duke of Sutherland who owns large tracts of fine land in Northern Scot land. It is the first practical step in the United Kingdom in a move nent to provide small farms for vet erans of the great war. The estate Is situated to the west of the River Mayer in the county of Sutherland in the extreme north of Scotland
 In making the announcement the Duke said that there would be abso- 1ute conveyance to the state, he re- serving to himself and his successors only certain fishing rights on 1ochs and rivers. A provision is that the land is to be settled by soldiers and sailors who have been on foreign ser vice, have enlisted voluntarily and have good records.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30

 THE MISSION OF YACHT SEAB|RD
Gossip Tells of Mysterious Loading at Night and Sud
 den Disappearance.

Interest attaches today to the re- parture of the steam yacht Seajbird of Newark, N. J., from these waters about two weeks ago, after a stay o1 several months in Bridgeport 1Iarbor RumOrs that the yacht has left for San Domingo ports possibly with g cargo of ammunition, will be investi- gated at once by local government and harbor officials.
 The Seabird came to this port early last winter, tying up to the Steeple- chase pier at the foot of Stratford avenue.
 At the time of her arrival two own CTS were said to be on board. Both were reported working in the plant of the U. M. c. Go. here.
 Early in the spring the Seabird took anchorage in the stream opposite the old Naugatuck dock. Recently harbor men observed small boats making many trips to the vessel with stores and other supposed supplies which were placed on board. Water front men, who thought little of the occurrence. assert that many night trips were made.
 The harbor woke up one morning two weeks ago to note the absence of the Seabird. The rumor concern ing her destination which has been matching, is now conveyed to local of- ficials.
 William M. Lamond, local harbor- master, who was not available today is asserted to have declared that he does not know the destination of the vessel. At the local custom house ii is declared that no clearance papers for a foreign port have been entered Officials of the U. M. c. Go. declare that if the boat is loaded with cargo of ammunition for Santo Domingo they have no knowledge of it, all such transactions being carried on through their export department in New York
 The boat built in Boston in 1892 for William Burnham of this city, has g. gross tonnage of 53 and net car rying capacity of 33 tons freight. She is S4 feet long and has a breadth ot 1 5 feet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
New York Brewers
 Wife Sued By Bank

Suit for s15,o00 damages against Mary M. Everard, wife of New York brewer, was entered in the civil su- perior court today by the Corn Ex- change National Bank of New York city
 It is alleged that on January 26, 1916, the defendant gave note pay able to David M. Neuberger of New York for the sum mentioned. This note subsequently endorsed by Neu- berger and presented for payment was allowed to go to protest with the resultant suit.
 Objects to cover the damages have been attached at the Greenwich, Ct, home of Mrs. Everard. These in- clude rare statuary, Japanese tapes try, Mohammedan pottery and an au- tomobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
MRS. COLT AGAIN BRINGS SUIT FOR
 DIVORCE DEGREE
Wants Possession of Son and $200,000 Alimony From
 Husbands Estate.

Elizabeth B. Colt of Ridgefield, a prominent figure in a recently tried divorce action against her wealthy husband Harry Dunscomb Colt, of New York, has again brought suit in the criminal superior court.
 In the complaint entered with the clerk today she recites that her maid en name was Elizabeth Bowne, that she was married December F, 1894 and deserted on May 1, 1913. She also alleges between r'ebruary 1, 1901 and May 1, 1913 acts of intolerable cruelty. She prays for divorce, the possession of a minor child, Harry Dunscomb Colt, Jr.. and claims alimony from real estate valued at $200, 1000 asserted to be owned by her husband. .
 The case for possessinn of the child was hotly contested a year ago in this city before Judge Case who rendered an adverse decision, later sustained by the supreme court of Connecticut. Mrs. Colts grandfather was at one time mayor of New oYrk city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Dog Leaves Tooth
 Tn Stones Hand
 After Biting Him

While running for a. trolley car in Barnum avenue this morning James Stone, 29 years old of Kent avenue was attacked by a dog .which sank it's teeth in his right hand, Stone managed to free himself from the animal but not until the latter had left one of it's teeth in the wound. The dog ran away.
 Stone was treated at the emergency hospital by Dr. J. F. Canavan, who removed the tooth. The wound was then cauteriZed.
 Eight year old George Kaufman of Warren street was also bitten by a dog today. He was trying to separate his own and another dog who were fighting and was bitten in the right hand. Dr. Canavan also cauterized this wound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Dying After Joy
 Ride in Stolen Car
(Continued from Page 1.)

(Continued from Page 1.) was sent in for the ambulance but the informant gave the wrong location and the emergency vehicle went to Fairfield avenue and Main street. A short while later the call was repeated but by the time the ambulance arriv- ed, the man had been taken from the scene.
 Investigator Alexander Morrissey of the charities department was driving down Main street from St. Vincent's hospital in his machine, and noticed the crowd in Charles street. He inves- tigated and seeing the serious condi- ton Sears appeared to be in, placed him in the machine and took him to St. Vincent's hospital. He was imme- diately placed on the operating table
 The police were notified and De- tectives were detailed to the case. No one was at the scene of the accident so they went to the hospital Re- turning to the quarry, they found Zapparoli's young brother there. He was taken by the detectives who went to the Zapparoli home.
 Charles was then questioned and the detectives went out after We met.
 He was arrested as he was stagger- ing up the street in front of his board ing house.
 Someone removed the marker from the front of the machine but Zappar- oli denied knowledge of the act. The car bore license number 274S which was issued to one make of car but which was on another, recently pur- chased, Zapparoli will be question: ed to learn whether the proper markers were on the machine and if they had been transferred through the state secretary's office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Police Will Tag
 Automobiles Left
 Standing Too Long

Traffic policemen today were pro- vided with green tags which they will attach to the steering wheels of all automobiles left standing over the limited time on the main thorough fares. The tags are the innovation of Lieutenant Charles A. Wheeler in charge of traffic and contain a request to park the cars in the public park ing places which are defined on the reverse side of the tag. For the sec- ond offense the police promise to arr rest those who leave the cars stand ing overtime on the streets.
 According to the police, the traffic on Main street yesterday was the greatest of any day except special holi- days. Eight extra policemen were necessary to handle the crowds. Three were stationed at Main street and Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30

Shanghai Aug. 31-English newspa- pers in Chinese treaty ports devote much space to discussion of the Amer ican naval building program Prac- tical1y all the English papers have printed editorials on the subject in which they speculate as to what use the United States will make of a great fleet after it acquires it.
 The following comment from the North China Daily News of Shanghai is typical of the English expressions: 'America obviously intends to have a big fleet. What, when it is ready, does she intend to do with it? Presum- ably we shall get an answer when we know what 'undiluted Americanism' means"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
BRIDGEPORT IN LEAD FOR U. s.
 ARMY RECRUITS
Park City Gets More For Service Than Other Cities
 in the State.

Major w. A. Mercer. of the United States recruiting service, in charge of all Connecticut army enlistments, vis- ited Bridgeport today. He asserted that enlistments in this state for the regular army average about 50 per cent, a majority being re-enlisted from Bridgeport.
 Commenting upon the failure of the National Guard to got enlistments in Connecticut, Major Mercer asserted that reports being received in cities in this state from the border camps were of such nature as to create a spirit of fear as to physical harships in- volved from unseasoned condition of the men. It is for this reason he be- lieves few National Guard enlistments have been possible.
 Two enlistments in Bridgeport this morning were Dewitt C. Chandler, re- enlistment in the medical department of the United States army, and Louis Podesla, re-enlistment in the Coast Artillery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
WRECKS MOTOR
 TRUCK LODGING
 RUNAWAY H0RSEE :: 5:
Laden With Metal, Ponder ous Vehicle Crumples
 Front Wheels.

Endeavoring to avoid collision with runaway horse on Fairfield avenue at Clinton avenue this morning, w. H. Cuffee of 73 Ives court, drove the mo- tor truck of Hunter &, Havens, iron and steel merchants, upon the side walk, knocking down the curbing and breaking the front wheels of the truck. The truck was loaded with iron bars Policeman William Mo Donough caught the horse as it fell, after running into the truck.
 The horse attached to a light de- livery wagon was standing in front of Coyne Bros. meat market at 614 Park avenue, just below South avenue, when it took fright at something and started to run up Park avenue. Cross ing State street. the wagon swaying from side to side narrowly missed striking several automobiles and peo- pie crossing the street fled for safety.
 At Fairfield avenue the animal turned west at the Wheeler Memorial fountain and continued it's race. Po- liceman McDonough commandered a passing automobile and started in pur- suit. On the way out Fairfield ave- nue traces became detached and the wagon ran into the curb.
 Several other autoists joined in the pursuit for the beast as it neared Clinton avenue. Cuffee was driving the motor truck and looking back saw the animal approaching. He turned to the right to give the horse free berth and in doing so ran the ma chine upon the sidewalk. As he real ized what was happening he turned back but the wheels crumpled and the machine fell.
 The horse struck the truck and fell. Policeman McDonough jumped from the automobile and grasped it by the harness before it could regain its feet. The horse was led back to Lynch Brothers stable where it belongs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Proposed Increase
 Freight Rates Are
 Ordered Suspended

Washington, Aug. 30.-Proposed increases in transcont: mental freight rates from the East to inter-mountain territory and from the Pacific Coast to the East, which 1t was estimated would bring the railroads about $20,- 900, 900 a year additional revenue, was suspended today by the Interstate Commerce Commission for further 1n- vestigation. They were to have be- come effective at midnight.
 The commission suspended the rates until Dec. 30, pending the investiga- ton to determine the reasonableness, The increases proposed were on fruits, vegetabls, dry goods and many other comm dities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Jitneurs Preparing
 For Railroad Strike

Waterbury, Aug. 30-Jitneurs of this city were today evolving plans to care for the passenger overflow sure to come here if the railroad strike is declared They propose to establish lines to all points. The Con- necticut company was also making efforts to get every car in readiness for the expected passenger rush and it was stated that the trolley express company would care for all possible freight. All other interests are awaiting developments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
OBITUARY
BENDETTA FREDERICO.

The funeral of Bendetta. wife of Antonio Frederico, was held at 8 o'clock today from the late home of the deceased, 4 Columbus place and at o'clock from the Holy Rosary church in East Washington avenue. Rev. A. DeToro, pastor of the church, celebrated the requiem mass. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The burial was in St. MichaeIs cem- etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
BICYCIISTS RIB BROKEN.

Samuel Costular. 20 years old of 236 Hallett street, suffered a fractur- ed rib this morning when the bicycle on which he was riding collided at Barnum and East Washington ave- nues, with an automobile truck owned by the F. L. Bradbury Co. He was taken to the Bridgeport hospital by pr. C. C. Taylor of the emergency staff,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Woman Suffers From Fright When Trolley
 Car Hits Automobile

A jitney bus driven by John Minotti of 103 Highland avenue was struck in the rear by a trolley car at Golden Hill and Main streets at noon today and Mrs. Anna Bradley of 761 Bar mum avenue, one of the passengers, was severely shaken up. As she suf- fered from fright she was taken to St. Vincents hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
Pennsy Acts At Once

Philadelphia, Aug. 30-The Penn- sylvania Railroad and it's allied lines have placed an embargo on freight shipments, it was announced here to- day. The embargo affects explosives and inflammables beginning tomor- row, perishab1e freight, beginning Friday, and all other freight begin ming Saturday. AS soon as practicable after Labor Day the embargoes will be modified to permit resumption of the movement of foodstuffs and per- ishable freight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
OIL LACK CLOSES LIGHTHOUSES

Athens, Aug. 31.-Three of the prin- cipal Greek lighthouses-those of Pa- ros, Scopelos and Othonai-have been extinguished by the Greek government for lack of petroleum to continue them, and the government has noti- fled shippers that no regularity in the working of the remaining lighthouses on the Greek coast can be assured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
MAJ. CORNELL BURIED.

Hartford, Aug. 30-The funeral Of Major George A. Cornell, for 50 years connected with the Connecticut Ma ional Guard and with the department of the quartermaster general, partl- cularly 30 years, was held at St. An drews Church, this afternoon at 2:3o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
COUGHLIN ESTATE.

Thomas M. Cullinan was appointed administrator of the estate of Bridget Coughlin in the probate court today The estate consists of s3,S50 cash in Peoples Bridgeport and City Savings banks of this city. David w. Lynch and Mortimer D. Stowe were named annraiSerS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
IENAO GERION,

Lena, wife of Julius Gerion, died last night at St. Vincent's hospital af- ter brief illness. She is mourned by a large number of friends. Be- sides her husband she is survived by four children, Armonde Gerion og 95 French street, Mrs. William Shackett and Mary and Fred Gerion. The ar- engagements for the funeral are not yet complete.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
WILSON ASKS MEN TO HALT
 R. R. STRIKE
(Continued from Page I.)

tence in those instructions:
 So far as your legal right to strike is concerned, there is no difference between a mail train and a freight train.'
 "The public, the press and the Con- gress should understand clearly that the strike order affects the men who mann the passenger, mail. milk and express trains, just as much as those on freight trains and that these classes of service also must stand still until their places are filled,'' MT. El- liott's statement concluded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

A general wage ipcrease amounting to s650,ooo a year and affecting g. 216 motol men, conductors and guards on surface, subway and elevated lines was announced by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30
DIR. WOOD IMPROVED.

Dr. F. H. Wood who suffered an acute attack of biliousness Monday was reported much improved in health today. At press hour it was stated he expected to ride out this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-30

The Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana. reduced the price of all grades of oil, except Caddo heavy, five cents a barrel.