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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
CYCLIST LOSES RAGE WITH COP
 AND IS PINCHED
Enthusiastic Rider Didn t Know Who Rivals Were
 Until He Took Spill.
Especial to The Farmer )


 Stratford, June "A motorcycles, whose machine number was c 1884. evidently didn't know this morning that he was racing State Policemen Rowe H. Wheeler and Frank Virelli when he came tearing through the town at a rate of speed estimated be- tween 45 and 50 miles. He was an hour late for work and thought that no one in the village would see or hear him. However, State Policemen Wheeler and Vire1li were returning from a, court hearing and were going to Bridgeport. Seated in the ma M. Curtis, Attorney George Mara of Bridgeport and a reporter. Wheeler was at the wheel. As his machine was rounding Hard's corner to get on Stratford avenue he saw a motorcyc- list a few hundred feet ahead of him. The cyclist was proceeding at a fair speed Virellfs machine passed him at Baird's Machine Co.,, but it was only for a moment. Like a flash the motorcycle dashed by and sped along, according to the state poIiceman's speedometer, at the rate of 45 miles an hour. Wheeler put on more speed and followed the racer until he reached Yellow Mill bridge. Here the cyclist in turning Connecticut avenue took a spill on the wet pavement Wheeler took the number of the mo. tor and told the rider to report at the Stratford town court when notified He was also warned to refrain from speeding by the alert policeman. D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
Ridgefield Banker
 Loses In Suit For t
 Insurance Benefits

Samuel Kee1er, the Ridgefie1d bank CT who was the victim of several of C1itus H. Kings financial transac- tions has lost a suit brought against him by the Plum Trees Lime Co. of Bethel. Judge Scott in the common pleas court today handed down 9. decision awarding the plaintiff conn pany $819.27.
 The company went out of business a short time ago, having as one of it's assets a lease on valuable kilns in Bethel. The lease was held at one time by Kee1er but was taken over by the company. It was alleged that the company insured the property for $1,200 but through a mistake Keeler was named as beneficiary. Af- ter the plant was burned ia 1914, the insurance companies paid the money to Keeler. The suit was brought to recover this money from Keeler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

Chicago, June 7-When the Repuh- lican and Progressive conventions as- sembled today there was no outward evidence of a marked change in the situation. Overnight conferences among the leaders failed to develop any definite plan on which they could agree on a candidate who would re- ceive the undivided support of both factions but talk of peace was in the air. The proposal to have both con- ventions appoint conference commit tees was being discussed on both sides.
 The convention leaders themselves were so engrossed in petty details of getting under way, taking care of dele cations from their own states and guests that they had little time Tor further serious discussion of cand1- dates and realized that the considera- tion of that question had actually moved to the conventions themselves
 If there was any change at all in the lineup over night, it showed an increase in the strength of Hughes. For the most part, the figures of man agers of favorite son booms were not changed.
 Henry Ford's secretary in Detroit today denied a report that MT. Ford had notified the Michigan Republican delegation that they should vote for Justice Hughes after they he'd voted for Ford on the first ballot.
 On this the convention day of two parties, bringing together more than 1000 delegates, there was not a sign of a demonstration or band parading until an hour before time of assembly,.
 This is partially explained by the notable lack of demonstration which had been one-of the unique features of this convention period. As the hour of assembling approached, the bands and the delegates started moving to- ward the conventions halls. They were a sorry rain-soaked and be- draggled looking lot as they marched in.
 The rain which began yesterday noon continued over night and this morning.
 Policemen were at their stations early as were physicians and nurses assigned for emergency purposes. The police were particularly alert for en- but ticketless persons who might attempt to gain entrance windows and coal chutes Such exploits have been attempted here before at national conventions but none was reported today.
 Early today there was considerable talk among both Republican and Pro- gressive leaders of peace plans aI- though it was sai that nothing diff ferent had been decided upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
HUGHES SUPPORTERS ARE HOPEFUL
 AS G. o. P. CONVENTION IS STARTED

Both sides seemed desirous of bring ing about harmony if possible. The plan is said to be to have both con ventions appoint a harmony confer ence committee as soon as practica,- ble.
 It was pointed out that this plan would be more satisfactory than hay ing the negotiations contiue they have thus far, without definite au- thority from the delegates. The first suggestion made was for the national committees of both parties to name conference committee but Chairman HilIes expressed the opinion that it would be better to have both cOnven- tions act on the subject.
 Among Progressive leaders the plan most favored, according to Walter Brown of Ohio. was a motion for a peace committee formally offered to the convention by George w Perkins, the floor leader, placing the whole matter in the hands of the commit tee. The appointment of such a com mittee, it was. pointed out, would merely be conforming to the amity proposition made by the Progressive ! national committee last winter.
 The rain was falling on ticket-hold- CTS waiting at various entrances when, : an hour and a half ahead of the mo- :. to order the doors were opened. A band placed in a hanging balcony un- :: der the caves of the north end of the j building began to play. Chief of Po- , lice Healy and his assistants made a ! final Inspection of the vast structure and reported :" all well,'' to Sergeant : at-Arms/ Stone.
 Twenty minutes before the hour set for the convention to be called to order, great reaches of vacant seats marked the floor and galleries. As the band played, the police tried to make the delegates crowding the aisles q take their seats.
 The favorite sons delegations, p1ac- ed directly before the speakers plat form, began on the right with Michi- gan. Missouri. Illinois, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and Iowa. The seats were filled.
 The order was given to clear the aisles at 1O:59 and the police began moving out all who were not dele gates and forcing the delegates to their sections.
 Sergeant-at-Arms Stone asked the delegates to be seated, his voice being carried above the noise of converse ton and cries of his assistants on the floor.
 Temporary Chairman Harding as- cended the platform amid applause and was introduced at 11:50 a. mo
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
NICHOLS CONTRACTORS
 MACHINE STRUCK SZABO.
 CORONER PHELAN LEARNS

William R. Muirhead was the driver of the automobile, which on May 31 struck Frederick Szabo in Stratford and injured him so that he died in the Bridgeport hospital Mon day night. Tomorrow morning at ID o'clock Coroner John J. Phelan will hold an inquest. Muirhead is a car penter and conducts a general con- tracting business at 1862 Pembroke street. He lives in Nichols. Mystery surrounded his identity until today.
 MT. Muirhead himself, however, made no effort to hide. After strik- ing Szabo he took him to the Bridge port hospital. At first it was thought Szabo was not severely injured His condition, however, became steadily worse until his death occurred, as stated. f
 Szabo, it appears, was employed with a gang of the Bridgeport Gas Light Co.,, laying gas pipes to the Weatogue club house. formerly the George O. Lines Columbus farms. He was carrying one end of a pipe and stepped from behind a, pile of dirt into the roadway and was struck and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
RADICAL BULL MOOSERS
 BOILED IV ATTEMPT TO
 BRING CONVENTION ROW

Chicago, June 7.-Radicals in the Progressive party started an insurgent movement against the selection of Walter Brown, of Ohio, as temporary chairman; shortly before the national convention opened in the Auditorium this noon.
 The radicals plan was sque1ched, however, by Gov. Hiram Johnson, of California. It was the intention of the radicals to nominate Johnson against Brown, but when he heard of the move the California executive de- clined ttto be a party to discord."
 A tentative draft of the Progressive platform formed by a committee of leaders today shows that the principal appeal of the party will be made on preparedness with Anericanism as the foundation. It discusses preparedness under three heads, Military" "Of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

thrown down by the side of the car. MT. Muirhead took the injured man to the hospital and then returned to Stratford where he reported the facts to Chief-A. B. Judson of the fire de- partment. The chief has been dep utized by the se1ectmen to handle such cases. The chief took the in- formation given by MT. Muirhead but failed to report it to the coroner and refused to give the information to anyone else. The coroner was obliged to apply to the detective department the driver of the car The expense of Bridgeport to learn the identity of of this will be charged to the county.
 By Chief Judson's failure to report to the coroner the latter was prevent ed taking an ante-mortem statement from Szabo which he is required to get by law.
 szabo lived at 69 Commercial street this city. Besides MT. Muirhead, John Colombo, foreman of the gang with which SzabO was working, and Vic-t toriano Petrusche11, the man who was helping him carry the pipe, have been called as witnesses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

The necessity of housing to retain the prestige of local factories subse- quent to the European war, thus to make Bridgeport the greatest skilled labor center of the United States and to permit of enlarged industrial scope of present manufactures here has caused one of the largest cOmbina- tions of capitalists ever banded to- gether here for civic welfare.
 As a result of organized stimulation of public sentiment through the me- diun of the press and professional "boosterS," 8 movement is now on foot to concentrate the various indi- viduaI manufacturing, civic, banking, amusement and housing forces of the city with g. view to erecting nearly $20,000,0o0 worth of houses, either in this city or in some community ad- .jacent to Bridgeport.
 The initial work of securing sub scriptions for the propaganda that was carried on through the medium of a group of industrial, social, business and banking men of this city who are satisfied that no one organization in the city is capable of bringing that public interest to a. scheme that would involve the gathering of such an enor- nous capital as is believed to be re- quired.
 The stimulus is said to have inter- ested nearly every large manufactur- CT and many business men in this has been formed for the purpose of studying the economic.t situation and eventually pursue the campaign through the Chamber of Commerce of this city.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
FACTORY
 STRIKERS RETURN
 WITH AGREEMENT
Company Will Investigate Bonus System With View
 to Revising It.

The score of ribbon winders of the Union Ribbon factory on Railroad avenue, who went out on strike a week ago, asking more wages return ed to work this afternoon under a tentative agreement.
 William Lockwood, superintendent of the plant, said this morning that after a conference with the girls, just completed, arrangements had been made for them to return on the com panys promise that the bonus system would be re-studied and adjusted.
 tHThe company has agreed to look over the bonus system and see if it cannot be made more satisfactory to the girls. They will return on the promise that it will yield better re- sults."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

Col. Roosevelt and one of his sec- retaries, Walter Hayes, remained a good part of last night at this end of the private telephone wire between Sagamore Hill and the Progressive party headquarters in Chicago. The Colonel said this morning there was no statement he cared to make ex- cept to repeat that he was neither for nor against any candidate.''
 While the nature of the telephone conversation is not allowed to trans pire, Colonel Roosevelt's followers here assert that reports from his lieu tenants in Chicago are favorable to the Coloners candidacy. Only the most trusted of the Co1onePs counsel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
FORAKAs ESTATE.

Application for papers of adminis- tration on the estate of Mary Farakas was made in the probate court today by Joseph, her husband. Besides the husband the heirs are Julius, Anne and Clara Farakas their children, and John Vincent and Mary Buyanski, of Cleveland, O.,~children by a former husband.
 Application for administrat ton was also made by Frederick Bradley, hus- band of Martha H. Bradley. The heirs are their children, Aubrew w, Neil L. and Eugene B. Bradley, the latter of Orlando. Fla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

lors are permitted to talk over the wire which is guarded by employees of the telephone company all along the line to prevent any possibility of a, leak
 Col. Roosevelt, it is well understood, is not at all satisfied with Justice Hughes socalled flag speech which he is said to regard as having no value as disclosing the Justices attitude to- ward the issues of the day. In the words of his followers here, the Col onel regards the speech as further lev idence of pussyfooting'' in the present crisis in the .country's affairs.
 Col. Roosevelt it is known, feels bet ter today in regard to- his own chances toward being nominated than at any other time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
ISLAND WILL BE
 OPENED THIS SUMMER UNDER ITS.
 OLD NAME OF PLEASURE BEACH

late now to undertake the opening of the island that it was doubtful if it would be possible for the island to be as we'll equipped as an amusement resort this year, as she would wish, but that it is planned to have a large equipment of bathing houses, and provision for dancing and other amuSenents.
 . Work will begin tomorrow morn ing, when carpenters and painters will go to the Island.
 It is planned to have the island ready at the latest by July 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

Announcement was made today that Steeplechase. Island will be open ed this season under the name which won it fame two decades ago-P1eas- ure Beach.
 The Island will be conducted un- der the direction of Mrs. Joseph F. Gaynor, 925 Fairfield avenue. Mrs. Gaynor is one of six daughters, heirs of the estate of John H. McMahOn, de- ceased, who now own the island. She has leased the interests of her sis ters in the island.
 Mrs. Gaynor said that it was so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
vACATE SANFORD BUILDING.

Few firms remain in the Sanford building, which is being taken over by the Rowland Dry Goods store. Though the tenants have until July 1 in which to move before summary process would be taken, the building is practically deserted today. Among the last to relocate offices is the law firm of Garfield, Beecher & Mara, who moved yesterday into a suite of offices on the third floor of the Se- curity building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

Spirit and "Industrial'
 Under the spirit comes Ameri- canism and under industrial prepar- edness'' come the tariff and questions of social and industrial reform. Much of the 1912 platform is omitted from the draft, but there is a general re- iteration of its principles.
 It will be submitted to the reso1u- tions committee in the regular course of proceedings but it is believed by it's framers, will go to the convention if about the same shape drawn.
 The convention was late in assem- bling. Victor Murdock, chairman of the national convention called the convention to order at 12:27 o'clock. There was a vociferous demonstra- ton.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
OF
 SKEFFINCTON IS INSANE, IS CLAIM

Dublin, June 7.-At today's session of the courtnnartia1 of Captain Bowen Colthurst, who is accused of man slaughter for having caused the execu- tion during the recent rebellion of F Sheehy Kefington, editor of the Irish Citizens. Thomas Dickson, and Fred Mcintyre, physicians who had examin- ed the defendant, testified he was men tally unstable.
 The court proceedings in the case were closed this afternoon. Decision was reserved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
Germans In New Drive

Paris, June 7.-Repulse of a pow erful attack on Fort Vaux, on the Yer dun line, with heavy losses to the at tackers, is announced in an official statement issued by the war office to- day. Violent bombardment of the fort is still being carried on by the Ger mans
 The attack on Fort vaux started at o'clock last night and was prominent ly checked by the fire of the French machine guns. It is announced that the Germans retreated in disorder, abandoning many dead. At Hill No. BOA an artillery duel is in progress and also at the Caurettes Wood. Two German patrols, which tried to cross the River Aisne west of Soissons, were dispersed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
Woman Who Cared For G. W. Turney
 Gets $45O Award

Mary Allen of this city was awarded $450 damages in her suit against Catherine Turney, adnIinistratrix, of this city, by Judge Curtis in part two of the superior court, this afternoon. She claimed to have taken care Of the late George W. Turney of Fair field for six yea, S. Mrs. Turney de- nied this alleging that the plaintiff had voluntarily gone to live with Tur- ney and was not entitled to pay for services as caretaker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
AWAIT BIDS ON COAL.

Commissioner John A. Hurley of the board of education said today that his committee is still in communfca- ton with coal mine owners regarding the contract for the coal for the schools for the next fiscal year. He said the committee, which consists of Commissioners Robert D. Goddard, Louis F. Schwerdt1e and himself, is awaiting bids from several other mines before closing the contract
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
DELAY EXECUTION OF DIR. WAITE BY
 FILE OF APPEAL

New York, June 7-Counsel for Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, sentenced to die during the week of July 10 for the murder of his father-in-1aw, John B. Peck filed a notice of appeal for a new trial today. This action will necessarily delay the time of execu- tiO1I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
Big warshtp Wrecked?

London, June "A Central News despatch from Copenhagen says that the Swedish steamer Wanda passed the wreck of a gigantic warship on Satur- day, the nationality of which it was unable to ascertain. Hundreds of bodies were floating around the wreck and for three hours the Wanda steamed among dead sailors. Near the derelict was encountered the wreck of a big sailing vessel, apparently an innocent victim of the Jut1and battle, was sight ed,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
HURLEY HEADS TRADE BOARD.

Washington, June 7-Members of the federal trade commission decided today to make Commissioner Edward N. Hurley, chairman to succeed Joseph Davies and to adopt the rotation sys- tenn in the chairmanship employed by the interstate commerce commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

Chicago June View York Republicans supporting Hughes said today that they had that under circumstances would port Justice Hughes if he nominated by the Republican convention.
 report that Col Roosevelt had said in Oyster Bay would favor third party ticket Hughes the Republican nominee brought forth the statement Hughes
 Governor Whitman leader of the Hughes o York delegates smiled when he told of the welt statement The said he nothing reports that the Justice would decline to third put 10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
CRAHAME-WHITE IS DIVORCED BY
 AMERICAN WIFE

London, June Mrs. Claude Gra- hame-White, formerly Miss Dorothy Taylor, of New York, was today granted a divorce from her husband, the aviator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
COL L0NEL TO LEAD THIRD
 PARTY AGAIN IF HUCHES IS REPUBLICANS CHOICE

Supporters of Supreme Court Justice in New York Delegation Get Reliable Information That Roosevelt is Ready to Accept Nomination on/ Third Ticket if Hughes is Successful in Con ventiOn-Oyster Bay Silent, But ROOseveIfs Friends Say He Isn't in Favor of Hughes Temporary Chairman Harding's Speech is Re- ceived With Only Perfunctory Applause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
Colonel To Run If Hughes Is Named

Oyster Bay, N While ed making public real attitude toward the political situation in Chicago known to his ininates here that he of Justice Hughes their if Hughes Roosevelt will himself hecon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
INVITE BRIDGE REPAIR BIDS

Bids for repairs to Yellow Mill bridge will be accepted by the board of contract and supply until noon to- morrow. There is an appropriation of &5.0O0 for the repairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

American Consul Edwards of Aca- pulso, Mexico. arrived at Santiago, on leave of absence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
THE WEATHER

Connecticut: Rain tonight and Thursday, increasing east winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
GREAT POOL OF CAPITAL
 PLANNED TO BUILD HOMES
 FOR NEW WORKERS HERE

Ten Million Dollar Scheme is Being Evolved Through Gathering of Prominent Citizens Who Have Taken Up Bridgeport's Great Problem of Providing Workingmen With Homes Housing Committee of Chamber of Commerce Will Be the Medium Through Which Further Steps Will Be Taken Plan is to Make Bridge port So Attractive Skilled Labor Will Stay Here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07

CHICAGO JUNE JOHN T. KING OF BRIDGEPORT HAS BEEN ELECTED REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT.
 HE SUCCEEDS JUDGE w. F. HENNEY, HARTFORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
German Boat Mined.

Amsterdam, June 7- The Telegram says that a German destroyer struck a mine and went down off Zeebrugge on May 31.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-07
DESTROYER IS LOST IN
 C0LLISI0N
French Warship Fantassin Goes Down, But Crew is Saved-German Destroy CT is Reported Sunk By 8 Mine.
Unidentified Warship, of Huge Size, is Wrecked off Danish Coast - Germans Repulsed in New Drive.

London, June 7-The French destroyer Fantassin has been sunk in a collision. Her crew was rescued.
 The Fantassin was built in 1909. She was 213 feet long and displaced 446 tons. She was armed with six 9-pounders andEthree torpedo tubes.