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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
15
The Struggle in Bridgeport and the New Order
Bridgeport faces a national pattern of political realignment as citizens challenge privilege and corporate power. The article argues the district mirrors broader trends toward direct democracy, worker fairness, and a shared national destiny, with voters shifting from old traditions to reformist movements.
Feast of Peter Favre Seen as First Jesuit Priest
Observances mark Blessed Peter Favre, born in Savoy in 1506, the first priest of the Society of Jesus founded by St Ignatius of Loyola. Favre, a humble Savoyard, joined Ignatius in Paris, took vows in 1534, and was ordained the order’s inaugural priest in 1541 before laboring in Germany and meeting a death in Ignatius’s arms at about age thirty nine or forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Jesus
Peter Favre
Ignatius of Loyola
Faber
Savoy
University of Paris
Peter
Ignatius
Ferdinand
Is Na
Francis Xavier
James Layner
Alphonso Salmeron
Nicholas Bobadilla
Simon Rodriguez
Palestine
Our Lady of Montmartre
Paris
Holy Land
Rome
Society
Germany
Paul II
St. Ignatius
Napoleon and St Helena two years to centenary note
A retrospective recalls Napoleon's transfer from the Bellerophon to the Northumberland on August 9, 1915, marking the start of his journey to St Helena. It notes English protests and government resolve, framing the move as a political risk balanced by strategic necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Bellerophon
Northumberland
St. Helena
England
Napoleon in England and the risk to government
The excerpt recalls debates over Napoleon's detention in England with Charles Lamb mockingly proposing a grand hospitality at Hampton Court. It notes Lamb’s playful suggestion as a commentary on political risk and public sentiment, while acknowledging the era’s fear that a popular overthrow might occur if Napoleon remained in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elba
Charles Lamb
Napoleon
England
Southeyn
Bonaparte
Hampton Court
Kensington
London
Lamb
Brunswick
Veteran General Miles Seventy-Fifth Birthday Reflections
Retired Lieut Gen Nelson Miles, once U S Army chief, marks his 75th birthday with views on military reform. He backs restoration of the army canteen, opposes conscription, and urges a standing army with one soldier per 1000 inhabitants. He praises Indian leaders like Chief Joseph and Geronimo, recounting campaigns and his Balkan trip as a diplomat and observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Appleton Miles
United States Army
Westminster
Mass
Balkan States
Maj
Sherman Miles
Miles
Sitting Bull
Joseph
Geronimo
Redskins
Col. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Balkans
United States
Army
Uncle Sam's Fighters
Europe
Nez Perces
Incus
Idaho
Indian Territory
Strike Brings Martial Law to Barcelona
Barcelona on August 8 saw a general strike called by the Congress federation of Labor, prompting the government to declare martial law and mount extensive military precautions. Many labor leaders were arrested during the night. The piece also includes a Missouri Press Association talk lamenting low editor pay and urging state press groups to secure fair pay for country editors in a blunt, opinionated tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
Confederation of Labor
First America's Cup race history centers on Magic victory
On August 8 1870 the American cutter Magic defeated English schooner Cambria in the first international yacht race for the America's Cup. The trophy, gifted by the British Yacht Squadron, became the challenge cup for all nations and spurred years of British attempts to reclaim it, all ending in defeat. The 1851 trophy origin, Magic's Boston build, and later races against Columbia, Sappho, and Liconia are noted as part of the era’s saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yacht Club
Magic
Cambria
America
England
Isle of Wight
Boston
Columbia
Sappho
Smoking by Women in Modern Society
Society circles report a steady rise in women's smoking, chiefly among aristocracy, while it remains rare among everyday people. The piece contrasts European and American views, notes stricter female conduct, predicts less gender discrimination in tobacco use, and suggests men may also embrace non smoking norms for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Eve
Congressional probe of court clerk fees announced
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon introduces a resolution for a congressional probe into fees collected by clerks of federal district and circuit courts. The investigation would be carried out by a special Senate committee to scrutinize clerical earnings across the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal
District
Circuit Courts of Appeals
Chamberlain
Oregon
Bathing suits and kids wear on sale at low prices
Men’s swimsuits range from 75 cents to 4 dollars while boys’ suits cost 50 cents to 2 dollars. Includes boys’ tights at 15 to 50 cents. Ads promise easy care and no big laundry bill for Rubber Collars users.
August Sale at Ardahan Furniture Depots
August sale advertises discounts across departments with 20 percent off on rugs and housewares and 10 percent on floor coverings and dinery. It lists prices on dining room furniture, showcases mahogany and golden oak buffets with sale prices, jardinieres, pedestals, and related decorative items, plus summer garments and Petticoats in varied styles and colors.
Clearance fabric sales at Suit Room on Main Floor
Five dollar soft taffetas and colored lawn sacques advertised with deep discounts. Fabrics include lawn, batistes, ratines and linens with remnants 2 to 8 yards half price. Robe dresses and exclusive su mer cottons also reduced. Prices quoted in cents and fractions.
Local Notices From Easton And Fairfield Beach
Easton residents including Mr and Mrs Elmer S Andrews and family return from two weeks at Sea Shell cottage Fairfield beach. Westport’s Miss Clara Hull visits Plattsville guest Chester Hull. G Burr Tucker visits sister Mrs Annie Bowdy at Danbury Orphans Home Town Hill. Hazel Sherwood returns after Fairfield beach visit. Henry Osborne and family stay at their Fairfield beach cottage. S Mellette Sanford returns from Newtown visit with her father Eugene Botsford. Telephone outages reported during peace night. George S Gillette remodels old Abbott place Round Hill, owned by Mary F Rowell. Thomas Norris visiting Bridgeport relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer S. Andrews
Bertha
Elizabeth
Mina
Lillian
Martha Andrews
William E Andrews
Howard Andrews
Clarence B. Andrews
Fairfield Beach
Clara Hull
Westport
Town
Chester Hull
Plattsville
Town Hill
Danbury
Hazel
Sherwood
Henry Osborne
The
Center
S. Mellette Sanford
Newtown
Eugene Botsford
George 8
Gillette
Abbott Place
Round Hil
Mary F. Rowell
Round Hill
Thomas Norris
Bridgeport
Pomological Society Field Meeting at Maplewood Farm
The Connecticut Pomological Society holds its annual field meeting August 12 at Maplewood Farm Cheshire invited by Frederick M. Peasley. Speakers include George A. Drew J H Hale A G Gulley and Dr E H Jenkins. Travel by Cheshire trolley or Milldale Junction routes from several cities. outing hats to be worn are bright felt styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Farm
Connecticut Pomological Society
Storrs Agricultural College
E. H. Jenkins
Connecticut Experiment Station
Cheshire
Milldale
Cheshire Junction
Milldale Junction
New Haven
Waterbury
Meriden
Hartford
New Britain
Plainville
Bristol
Variety of cheap goods and kids items advertised sale
Advertises a rapid sale of miscellaneous items including Rubber Balls Sun Bonnets paper napkins crepe paper and toy trains plus camping tents gas tubing opal note. Deals feature low prices like 10c 8c 4c 3c 6 7 and 8 cent items with emphasis on stock clearout and limited quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idren
Ives
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