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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
7
A fragment from a political discussion cites anger at party bosses and pushes for renomination amid tensions within the Republican and Democratic factions. It references Grover Cleveland, tariff debates, and calls for election strategy changes tied to the harbor line and municipal leadership dynamics.
The debate on employers liability highlights a shift from fellow servant doctrine to broader remedies for work injuries. Senator Arnold defends changes aligning with Roosevelt and public policy against assuming all risks. Senator Chase shifts to support Arnold after hearing compelling arguments.
The speaker argues for strict adherence to established common law, warning that courts must not abandon stare decisis when applying fellow servant and negligence rules. He cites uncertainty harms business confidence, urges legislative action to fix liability for workplace injuries, and notes Europe and Germany as models for social safety in industry. He condemns weak evidence burdens and employer pushback against injured workers seeking remedies.
A local shop on Main Street offers envelopes designed to hold photographs securely. The ad promotes purchasing a suitable envelope for sending family pictures by mail, noting fair pricing and the convenience of Jackson's Hook Shop at 986 Main Street.
A Willimantic woman testifies after five years of agony from female troubles including backache dizziness and nervous prostration. After three doctors offered no relief Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health and she credits its roots and herbs. The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills and urges trials for those suffering from displacements inflammation and related symptoms.
Married notice from Greenwich announces the end of a partnership with a cheater. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a formal matrimonial cessation recorded in the local ledger.
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