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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
9
Bridgeport Evening Farmer published by The Farmer Publishing Co located at 179 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Conan appears as historical note. The line repeats and gives printer details from the 1790 era.
The article lauds the minister who came from Charleston, praising his wide influence on religious thought and civic life in the city. It notes his tolerant, Catholic outlook, his work across many lines, and that his departure to Bridgeport is a loss for the city and a gain for Bridgeport.
The wife designs covers and edits manuscripts for Mr Seton while also reading proofs. After their marriage they toured the Rocky Mountains covering over 10 000 miles through Canada and the U S. This journey inspired A Woman Tenderfoot and led to Nimrod s Wife. They live in a secluded Connecticut country home near the metropolis.
The Hartford Courant, oldest daily in the United States, will publish a Sunday edition starting in October. Aiming to match other major papers, the new edition is expected to be a success from the outset.
After two weeks of clearance sales many desirable pieces remain. Dining room, bedroom, and lounge suites in oak, mahogany, walnut, and birdseye maple. brass beds. desks. tables. and chairs. Dinner sets, silverware, and china sets reduced up to 20 percent, with select patterns at half price. Also ginghams, percal es, madras, and white goods for dresses at half-price.
Bridgeport buyers are invited to an August sale featuring men’s shirts priced at 89 cents, down from $1.50. Shirts in sizes 14 to 17, woven Soisette or Madras with neck band and French cuffs, advertised as exceptional value. Also advertised are carpets and Brussels and Ingrain rugs with marked discounts.
The Sulzer impeachment shows that campaign finance laws have teeth and enforce accountability. A candidate who accepts or conceals improper contributions risks exposure and punishment, with rivals and prosecutors weighing in. The case suggests Connecticut politicians should learn from prior rulings and pursue enforcement.
A lively exchange contrasts two famed contemporaries, each labeled Repub lican in disguise and fond of the party machine. The piece praises independence yet mocks editors as horn-blowing fiends, urging continued debate while claiming readers gain insight, and promising no criticism of a fellow paper.
The resignation of Mr. Mellen may lead to disclosures of intimate looting of the New Haven road. Washington reports suggest the deposed president will reveal what he knows. Hints point to opposition to wild financiering and imply support by J. P. Morgan and his son. The tidings, though late, are beneficial to curb the system harming stockholders and the public.
Prince Henry of Prussia, 51 today, may visit America again after a noted New York reception eleven years ago. He is a Grand Admiral, longtime ally of Britain, and Kiel castle resident. Ernest Thompson Seton, famed nature writer, rose from Canada’s backwoods to author and naturalist, studied in Paris, and married Grace Gallatin in Paris.
The New Haven Register reports Rabbi Levy of Mishhkan Israel Temple plans retirement and new duties leading Bridgeport's Park Avenue Temple. The notice frames the transfer as a long-accepted expectation amid hesitation and respect for his influence.
In San Francisco Aug 14 Marsha Warrington testifies at Maury I Diggs Mann Act trial. Defense cross examination probes her sordid tale of relations with Diggs interwoven with Drew Caminetti affair with her friend Lola Norris. Lola Norris follows as next witness.
Campaign for Grand J unior Warden heats up among Knights Templar at the 2nd triennial conclave in Denver with Samuel P. Cochran of Houston in the lead and George Vallery of Denver gaining support. W. H. Norris of Manchester IA remains hopeful. Leonidas P. Newby of Indiana faces no opposition for Senior Grand Warden. Los Angeles is noted as the likely next conclave city. The official close features a grand ball for Knights and ladies at the auditorium and drill judges will announce winners in time for tonight’s awards. Miss May Price, organist, vacationing at Hazel Mae cottage Myrtle Beach. Farmer Want Ads (c a word).
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