Bond Issue Fight Called for 4 1 2 Million in Bridgeport
The Farmers readers learn municipal leaders seek 4 1 2 million in bonds. Mayor Wilson faces a boss driven agenda with a strong political machine backing the issue. Judge Bartlett may run again, but independence risks loss of his judgeship. Bridgeport must vault a powerful, well organized campaign to sway the General Assembly and halt or approve the bond plan. Mr King’s political cost and influence loom large as citizens pay the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Judge Bartlett
Connecticut Senate
House
King
Hartford
Fairfield County
Connecticut
Hughes
Read Company’s Home Electrical Goods Offerings
The Read House showcases electrical aids for home use including room heaters ovens coffee machines and kettles with prices from $2.50 to $10.00. It features artistic lamps floor lamps library lighting jewelry and gift items, all displayed on multiple floors with selections to be made early. The catalog highlights hosiery stationery photography prints vases bags and a large jewelry selection, plus a shoe shop section with assorted slippers and moccasins for men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.jas
Direct national ballots for president and vice president
The author argues for electing the president and vice president by direct national ballots. He notes Wilson's two victories with large pluralities and suggests immediate inauguration within a month to avoid long gaps and ensure a functional foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R, Wilson
Hughes
California
Congress
Wilson
Washington
Sad Plight of Greece Reflects War's Harsh Cost
The author laments Greece's suffering as a small state entangled in a great power conflict. War, viewed as self preservation, forces brutal choices by all combatants, dismissing the idea of humane warfare and urging an understanding of war's grim nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Belgium
Greece
War and self preservation drive nations to brutal acts
The passage argues that civilization breeds new brutal practices as nations pursue self defense. It claims world powers seek ways to kill, disregard treaties, and that broad regions from Belgium to India would yield to larger powers in wartime. It ends with a warning to observe Europe’s transformation under conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Serbia
Greece
Rumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Poland
Ireland
Persia
India
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Europe
Newtown World Notices and Local Deaths
Funeral of Daniel F. Griffin of Newtown held at St Rose's church with burial in St Rose's cemetery. Trinity Guild Christmas sale and supper planned December 6 at renovated rooms. Various local social updates and visits across Newtown, Sandy Hook, and surrounding towns. Also notes on elderly widow, Irish-born, long-time resident buried in family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Daniel F. Griffin
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bridgeport
St. Rose's Church
St. Rose’s Cemetery
Michael Griffin
Tunnel District
Patrick F
Brooklyn
Michael
Stephen Griffin
Passaic
N. J
B. Griffin
Trinity Guild
Doris Downs
Danbury
Natalie Kiernan
W. H. Kiernan
Elsie Rubic
Newtown Friends
P. F. Roche
Hawleyville
Anna
Julia
Catherine Donovan
John Whelan
Catherine Whelan
Lauralton Hall
Milford
Bert Carey
John P. Keane
John H. Keane
Martin Roche
Sandy Hook
W. H. Egan
New York
Cedar Cliff Cottage
W. J. Driscoll
M. Smith
New York City
Pleasant Street
Mary Scanlon Kilbride
Cemetery Avenue
Ireland
St. Rose’s Church
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J Shih Ae
Herring
Aurora
Guido Reni
Madame le Brun
Lady Hamilton
Romney
Burne Jones
Galahad
Watts Duchess of Devonshire
The
Dntread Co
Fairfield Ave
Broad ST
Wer
Boy
Bellefont
Rockview
Dominick Digisco
Pottsville
Stanislaus Woceskoske
Bea County
Pome
Francesco Palo Tosti
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