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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
7
An exclusive telegraph service of United Press is entered in the post office of Bridgeport Connecticut as second class matter under postal rules effective for distribution. The notice indicates standard processing and archival classification for a periodical news service.
The editorial argues that justice requires a full inquiry into the McNamara case and any labor leadership links to the plot. It urges rank and file members to push for a complete investigation to identify conspirators, while upholding the gains of unions and condemning the massacre. It warns that public opinion will judge labor, urging decisive action to prevent future crimes.
The annual report of Navy secretary G W L Mey er criticizes tobacco and other stimulants in detention camps like Aldershot England. He endorses separating enlisted offenders from criminals and notes detention lasting 10 days to six weeks aids recovery from intemperance. He compares to Keeley cure and predicts reforms in municipal gas and utilities under private control.
Mayor Wilson sent his first message to the aldermen Monday evening. It outlined promises made to voters and touched on ownership of the village utilities by the people, including the vias electric lighting and water plants.
In an address, E Stagg Whit in, Ph.D., General Secretary of the National Committee on Prison Labor, indicted state prison conditions. He contrasted Connecticut's contract system with Detroit's House of Correction, alleging reliance on physical punishment.
The piece accuses prisons of forcing labor by paying inmates 15 to 25 cents a day and supporting their families, arguing prison-made goods depress market wages. It cites Connecticut prison products sold in New York and calls for a commission to study reform and endorses state use of prison-made goods as in other states.
Two large ocean liners arrive after rough Atlantic passage with passengers praising comfort. Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm finishes ahead by about an hour after a days long chase with Kaiserin lagging at times to five knots. Notables aboard include A M Carlisle and Jose Capablanca among others.
The Rev. James McGean a Fire Department chaplain ran through flames to save Deputy Chief Richard W Callaghan from a blaze at the lumber yard of John Reeder Sons on Morris Avenue and East 140th Street Callaghan injured during the effort he fell spraining his right ankle and wrenching his back The priest aided him as lumber burned nearby and a bystander saved a bulldog and five puppies from the same blaze.
Advertisement notes sets and separate pieces in caracal marmot French and Hudson seal coats in fashionable lengths. Scarfs and muffs offered in sets and separately in all fur varieties.
Fancy printed Argentines and double bordered floral patterns offered for gowns, aprons, kimonos, and dainty work. Silk and cotton marquisettes in plain shades Rose Gray Light Blue Lotus Champagne Reseda Yellow Black offered at 39 cents per yard in the wash goods section on the lower floor.
Fifty gift pairs offered for the Christmas trade at 3.98 dollars each. Also available Santa Claus lamps and Dennison section table decorations at 25 cents. Promotes holiday home decor and gifts with harmonious color mixes and plaid patterns.
Handkerchiefs have been moved to the Silk Section beside the Silk area to create space for shoppers. The display features hem stitched, embroidered, runners, scalloped and lace trimmed options for women with prices from 13 cents to 3 dollars 50 cents, plus initials and all linen varieties. Silk Handkerchiefs are shown at the Fairfield Avenue entrance.
Cromwell Conn Nov 29 1911 Mayor Boyle of Newport outdistanced Danny Dunn of Willimantic in a blaze. Firefighters feared a nearby gasoline tank would explode as the crowd kept back with police reserves. Reeber carried puppies to safety as Bessie helped.
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