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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
12
In a brisk sale, Geezy store advertises men shirts priced at 44c to 69c, $1.00 items at 69c, and a $3.50 blanket and terry bath set priced lower. Discounts appear on multiple garment categories with emphasis on value buys.
United Press report from Pekin says 8 members of the revolutionary movement believe Premier Yuan Shi Kai aims to seize the throne. They cite the armistice extension to December 21 and Yuan’s willingness to concede to rebels except on republican form of government as evidence of his ambitions.
The rebel leaders near Hankow resist the suggestion of copying Manchu form from the central government. They deny the proposal to retain the present system with Manchu imitation.
Mystic December 8 The old Naps Point Shipyards at Stonington long idle have been leased for 15 years by the Atlantic Shipyards Company of Boston. The firm already operates a plant at Stonington and about 200 men will be employed at Naps Point.
Delhi December 8 A stream of dressed Indian potentates visited King George to pay official calls accompanied by guards and court officials. Squabbles over chief tain ranks threaten tribal tension as the King Emperor and Queen Empress unveil a large equestrian statue of King Edward. The ceremony drew troops, Seaforth Highlanders and native forces in a brilliant parade attended by princes and high caste ladies observing from closed letters. Afterward George and Mary hosted British officials at a dinner.
The Vreeland board of Inquiry report on the Battleship Maine explosion was presented to President Taft by Secretary of the Navy Meyer. It is understood the report indicates the Maine was blown up by a mine.
An assortment of women's fashion items with prices, including Velvet and Muslin Roses, Waists in various styles and prices, Black Percaline Petticoats, Velvet Sailors, Silk Petticoats, Chiffon Auto Veils, Colored Chiffon Scarfs, Crochet Mufflers, Black Plumes, Marabou Stoles and Hats, Rubberized Raincoats, Long Cloth Coats, Pony Skin and Marmot Fur Coats, and fur accessories with numerous price points.
George G. Ward, vice president, explains four reductions in cable rates. He insists on no Sunday work for a weekend letter, rejects deferred cable letters, and supports a five cent a word newspaper rate. He credits a British postmaster general proposal for plain language cables at half rates, noting Western Union opposition and timing differences.
Advertisement notes handkerchiefs by the Ambiswyl line with neat hemstitching and stylish front corner design. Regular 75 cent values offered at 50 cents each.
In Russia famine grips regions including Ufa and Samara with children subsisting on acorns and people eating dogs and shrubs. Authorities ban private relief groups and press fundraising. Zemstvo central body also restricted as famine toll rises. A deputation representing 20 ...
In a Duma session opposition critics accuse the government of obstructing aid. Benevolent societies urge permission to send funds and physicians to distressed communities, but the refusal is defended as unnecessary.
A barn fire at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville Connecticut destroyed the building and burned four horses. The blaze occurred last night and boys aged about 12 to 14 were present, with some lines of a birthday page preserved. No injuries reported.
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