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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
7
The death of Reverend William H. Lewis removes a distinguished and beloved pastor from the headship of a leading Episcopal parish in Connecticut. He served long and faithfully, earning deep affection and lasting respect from his flock.
Citizen Nichols says he favored a well known Bridgeport leader for chief executive but clears registrars of any influence. The registrars maintain they serve impartially and would not express political views without official permission, aiming to reassure citizens and uphold neutrality.
A Greenwich reform movement gains momentum as the ruling political machine weakens. Don Seitz of The World earns praise for leadership in pushing good government. Stamford activists, including a devoted group of women, contributed to the reform effort and a celebratory dinner followed.
An analysis argues the strength of a nation lies in productive power rather than manpower. It predicts the next century will favor disarmament and economic expansion, as nations redirect energy from large militaries to boosting production and trade.
London August 2 Westmeter Gazette carries caustic American cable comment on Britain's non participation in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The piece argues the stance rests on commercial grounds, with no diplomatic significance implied. Gloucester Mass Ave 4 reports the death of architect William J Longfellow nephew of the poet and author of architecture books.
Valdez Alaska Aug 4 The first automobile trip from Fairbanks to the coast completed at midnight as Robert Sheldon drove his five passenger car into Valdez after covering 363 miles in 54 hours actual running time. Sheldon with two passengers left Fairbanks at midnight Thursday forced to detour due to road conditions. Markets show a good undertone this week despite Washington blasts with potential gains if vocal capital from the central city is reduced. August sale of summer millinery at B H Dillon Co 1106 Main Street offers peanut braid curocoa Panama and genuine Panama hats.
The piece questions if a monarch must avoid excess democracy as King Haakon VII of Norway, elected to the throne in 1905, faces scrutiny from conservative Christiana presses. It notes his low salary, weakened powers, and anti monarchist majority in Storthing, while recounting his plebiscite ascent from Danish royalty and mixed views among European observers. It also mentions Earl of Aberdeen’s birthday and other European figures linked to 1913 events.
A history of chicory being mixed into coffee to avoid excise taxes, first restricted in England sixty one years ago. The practice spread to America briefly, then waned due to cheap genuine coffee. Chicory has been found mixed with other substances and is of little nutritive value, sometimes harming the nervous system.
Los Angeles reports that Edward Schmidt a 71 year old capitalist attempted to hang himself but died from a fractured skull after the rope broke and he fell to the cement floor. His wife and daughter were in Europe at the time.
Street hawkers who crowd Main street and Fairfield avenue risk harsh penalties under an ordinance banning pedaling within 200 feet of those streets. Acting Superintendent George Arnold ordered strict enforcement after noting vendors shift positions to evade patrols.
A long piece recounts the Finding of St Stephen relics near Jerusalem and miracles at Caphargamala, then shifts to the Dunmow flitch of bacon tradition. It notes ancient rites, visions, pilgrim cures, and the modern revival of the pageant in 1855 after centuries of practice.
Washington reports Senator Clapp of Minnesota opposed to a proposed postal order that would segregate white and Negro workers in post offices. He questioned the grounds for separation after fifty years of cooperation, warning the plan could raise department expenses by about 150000 dollars annually.后台
Rubber collars available at 20 and 25 cents each. Seal collars priced 40 and 50 cents per pair. Ring collars 75 cents each.
A regional hardware sale showcases enameled ware earthenware nickel ware and general kitchen goods including washtubs broilers baskets ash cans and garbage cans aluminum brushes cutlery wire goods clothes wringers lamp oil stoves window screens and refrigerators priced over fifteen dollars.
Washington reports Senators and Representatives resist Secretary Garrison’s ban on interceding for army officer promotions. Garrison wrote to advocates denying receipt and asked if they were responsible for the intervention. Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi replied the letter is on the record as part of a Senator’s constitutional duty to advise.
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