Editorial Page Views on Resignations for Appointees
A Bridgeport column laments a new political ethic requiring prospective city appointees to sign resignations before appointment. The writer questions the shift, notes perceived boosters of special interests, and contrasts candidates like Mitchell and Bodine. The piece warns such practices could undermine qualified local engineers and public service integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bridgeport
Big City
Orat
Mitchell
Hardihood
Bodine
Old Bridgeport
Democratic Outlook for 1912 in a Split Nation Scene
The article surveys the 1912 political landscape, noting Democrats gain cohesion while Republicans face internal rifts. It highlights Taft’s mixed reception among business and party leaders, New England shifts, and a possible rise for Underwood, with optimism about Democratic Congress after the extra session. A separate note reports Arthur Johnson, a Connecticut Company motorman, burned by a short circuit on an electric express car near a railroad station.
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Congress
Ifon
Taft
Anna
East
New England
Aldrich
Frye
Lodge
Crane
Bay State
McLean
Brandegee
Washington
Hill
Democratic Congress
Oscar Underwood
Arthur Johnson
Connecticut Company
Cole’s
Railroad Station
Holiday Gift Suggestions From B M Read Company
A Fortnight before Christmas the B M Read Company highlights gifts for holiday shoppers and everyday needs. The Gift Room offers ideas and novelty items including oak and mahogany trays, candlesticks, desk candles, and children's linen beanbags with cross stitched figures.
Comfortable Robes and House Coats Appeal to Men
In the Haberdashery section buyers are offered bath robes of heavy flannel with Jacquard figures in gray and other colors priced from 4.00 to 12.00. Terry robes in light green lavender and blue cost 3.50. All wool reversible house coats in gray brown and blue mix priced 5.00 and 7.50.
Interwoven Socks Adorn Gift Box In All Black or Color
Silky and lustrous socks hug the ankle and stay wear proof at toe heel and sole. Four pairs fit a gift box priced at one dollar. Available in all black or assorted colors.
Velvet for Costumes and Gowns 43 Inches Wide
Rare velvet described as deeply black with rich supple folds likely silk. Ideal for costumes and gowns. Width 43 inches. Priced at $5.00 per yard, a value of $6.50. Velvet Section.
White Waistings Featured for Winter Apparel
Evidently fashion declares White Tailored Waists best for all winter wear and daily business outfits. White waistings offered in dainty boxes with ribbons, priced from 60 cents to 1.50 each, followed by dotted Swiss for tea aprons and chafing dish aprons. White Goods Section.
Doll Furniture and Accessories for Dolls on Fourth Floor
A fourth floor display features dolls furniture and accessories in white enamel brass and mahogany. Prices range from 50 cents to 8.95 with items including beds, chiffoniers, dressers, china cabinets, buffets, tables and bookcases. Perambulators for baby dolls advertised with trays straps locks in sizes from 16 to 22 inches.
Holiday Bargains Spread Across Store Is Full
Radford B. Smith showcases a year end sale with deep discounts on sweaters dresses dolls trains and more. Special morning hours and stock clearances as holiday goods dominate the inventory. Tiger Jackson sustains injuries after attempting to jump from a moving car in a city incident. A Bridgeport theatre party attends Polls theatre show with local Elks guests after the performance.
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Oxford
Tiger” Jackson
Joseph
Barnum and
Seaview Avenues
Bridgeport Hospital
POLIS
Bridgeport Lab
Poll's
Lodge
of Elks
Elks
State Street
Monahan Children Sent to St Francis Orphan Asylum
In New Haven Pec eight, five Monahan children aged up to ten are placed in Organized Charities after their father is jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge and their mother lies hospital with a slashed throat. Father Corcoran to escort them to the St Francis Orphan Asylum.
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New Haven
Pec
Asault
James J. Monahan
Rosette Street
Monahans
Father Corcoran
St. Francis Orphan Asylum
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Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Republican
Farmer
Fairfishee
THE
Farmer Pub. CO
Fairfish Ave
Bridgeport, Ct
United Press
Postoffice
Bridgeport, Conn
B. M. Read Company
Nial
Christ
Mas Candles
Cts
Empire Colonial
Che B. al
Read Company
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield Ave
Arctics
Eels
Alling Rubber Co
Main ST
James van Dyk Co
Cor
Elm ST
Eckler & CO
Main Street
Kelley’s Cigar Store
James H. Kelly
Hotel Atlas Pairfield Ave
Fairfield Printing Company
Fairfield
Conn
Commercial and Society Printing
Alfred S. Perry
Mgr
B. D. Pierce, Jr. Co
the Burns CO
Fairfield Avenue
Stric
ELE
MAZDA
Tamas
Ami
She Lnitedlluminating Co
Broad Street
AR Theatre
Charles Frohman
Billie Burke
Sophis
Billy Reeves
Seata Harty
A. Eee Wooster
Sain Sh
Bridgeport
E. Nadel Dry Goods
Boots Shoes
Pembroke Street
M. J. Maloney
W. A. Bie
W.K. Mollan
Key West
CLI
Ben Merz
Ben Merza Maurices
Principle de Gales
Flor de Murat
Herman Cortez
Hvan
Havana
Boldt’s
Invincibles
Broldt’s
Waldorfs
Megger Imperials
Grave's
Imperials
Blackstone’s
Robert Burns
Perfecto
Yankee Consul
Savarona
Blackstone Schuyle
East Rock
Old Grey
Sul
Wesweeser
CENT
Varona
Hermann
the Atlantic Pharmacy
Atlantic Hotel
Hyperion
Monahan
St. Francis’ Asylum
E.J. Abercrombie
D. Cook & Son
Water ST
Henry C. Reid
Telephone
Stratfield
Hotel
Longacre
New York City
47Th St
Chicago
Buffalo
Norwich
Louis Frazier
Market St
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