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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text references Congress and President with mentions of nominees and policies. It notes debate over the needs of the powers, Mexican policy, and shifting election dynamics, but the exact events and figures are unclear due to garbled wording.
A draft proposes nationwide primary elections to replace nominating conventions. It suggests retaining conventions for declaratory purposes while allowing voters to choose presidential nominees directly. The idea envisions parties framing platforms to carry them into effect with minimal party interference.
A note expresses a formal aim to present heads of departments reports to Congress. It emphasizes informing members, securing thoughtful attention, and studying subjects deemed central to government business for future consideration and action.
The article extols U S leadership in treaty negotiations and urges ratification of peace treaties. It argues global harmony follows victory, stressing diplomacy, fairness, and adherence to international friendship. It contends that treaties are essential to settle disputes and maintain world peace.
Fragmentary OCR notes depict political upheaval with mentions of Huerta, calls for removal, and references to legal rights and potential transitions. Several garbled terms suggest a discussion of leadership, opposition figures, and regional power dynamics, though specifics are unclear.
The President denounces Huerta regime in Mexico and urges support for constitutional government. He favors direct vote primaries, warns against foreign meddling, and calls for renewed efforts to restore order. The speech praises constitutionalism, notes economic strain, and supports a rural credit commission to aid farmers and stabilize credit markets.
The speaker urges swift enactment of currency reform vital to credit freedom and economic life. He stresses directing Senate energy to pass the bill, while expanding special provisions to aid farmers with accessible credit and government-backed foundations for joint action. He warns farming lags behind industry and highlights the farm sector’s fundamental role in national prosperity.
A speaker calls for currency reform to aid farmers by improving credit and preventing costly government loans in southern and western states. He urges measures in his annual message to safeguard producers and avoid repeated large government outlays to assist agriculture.
A cautious note on framing effective laws for agriculture emphasizes careful, common-sense guidance. The speaker believes broad agreement can yield the necessary results, though specifics should not be dogmatically imposed.
The speaker urges maintaining the Sherman and trust law while expanding explicit legislation to narrow debatable grounds. He stresses reducing uncertainty for the business community, easing regulation, and destroying private monopoly to let private enterprise prosper without fear.
A plea for nationwide primary elections to choose presidential nominees free from manipulative conventions. The proposal envisions conventions only to confirm primaries and frame party platforms, including nominees for Congress and vacant Senate seats, with responsible committees and candidates accountable to the people. Farmer Want Ads 1c a word.
The speaker argues that the United States must treat the Philippines as a territory to be guided toward ultimate independence. He advocates expanding native self government on the islands, extending local institutions, schools, and governance, while steadily withdrawing supervision as Filipinos gain capacity. He emphasizes duties to Puerto Rico and Hawaii but prioritizes a thoughtful path to Philippine independence.
The author argues Alaska needs full territorial government and unlockable storehouse resources. Railways are the key to prosperity, enabling exploitation through practical stages. Emphasizes conservation, federal cooperation, and avoiding conflict between state and federal powers.
The president clarified Philippine policy, arguing developments in the region have improved since earlier times. He urged continued steady progress and emphasized cooperation with regional partners to promote stability and growth.
The passage argues for using resources to benefit all while avoiding waste or monopolization. It envisions a conference and commission to reallocate resources without harming heritage or disrupting national interests. It suggests regulation acceptable to the people and government to align vessels toward a common end.
President Woodrow Wilson urges Congress to advance an employer's liability act for railway workers and safer, more productive mines. He praises international maritime safety talks in London and commends Congress for its public duty while stressing justice, conservation, and coordinated labor legislation.
Local note reads Mas Sis and Wee Ema in fall custom suits advertised by Ford Bros promising tailored apparel. The fragment mentions a try at La Ford and nearby shop display. Names and places are partially cut, limiting full detail.
An advertisement extols Sulpholac as a wonderful remedy for the first itching spot of eczema, promising relief and quick skin restoration. The blighted text touts a sulfur-based compound described as a scientific blend claimed to destroy skin irritants and relieve torment.
An analysis of how Continental Europe has adopted American training methods for athletes and is poised to produce Olympic contenders. England alone resists the Olympic principle while France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark embrace systematic athletic preparation and American coaching to create strong national teams.
New Haven Dec 2 The Yale Weekly News notes Harvard won the Cambridge game last Saturday and praises Capt Storer for Harvard’s play. It credits Harvard’s line defense and offensive drive, says Yale contributed fully but Harvard’s eleven was superior and the season builds a solid foundation for next year.
New York dispatch notes Charley Farrell linked to the Giants as a potential successor to Robbie with McGraw juggling training duties and Robbie’s impending move. Mentions Pat Vicker, Hobbie, Chance, and Andress in coaching and personnel discussions. Also references Hackenack, New Jersey, and a divorce service incident involving Andress.
A garbled reminiscence recalls Pink Hawley, known as the beloved Hawley pitcher nicknamed Pink, and his ties to Beaver Ham Faenet. The piece weaves memory, names, and era lore, noting Hawley’s early fame, misremembered references, and career shifts through Wirespears to pirate teams, ending with affectionate, if tangled, fan recollection.
The source presents a jumble of boxing references from 1987 and 1995 with names like Tommy, Jack Palmer, and Jam Rene, plus mentions of venues in London and Ireland. The legible bits suggest match outcomes and tour mentions but lack coherent structure or complete details.
In a chaotic scene spanning multiple figures, Nancy McMamera and Mary Cashman appear central to conflicts around a favorite candidate Tuning. The event unfolds amid tensions with James Reiters Fhrmamrer and Davis defending opposing positions in Kansas City.
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