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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
13
In Bridgeport on Tuesday December 3 1914 voters discussed hiring practices. They favored paid supporters for contracts and cash emoluments over unsalaried staff or social perks. They preferred practical roles such as highway commissioner aligned with cash pay and contracts.
In Connecticut a mayor taunts homeowners over tax rates, arguing homes are overtaxed while public services are underfunded. The piece criticizes the mayor and sponsors for using zeal to push taxes, claiming the North End bears the burden and calling out alleged city hall robbers.
Long fragment reviews Bridgeport politics. It accuses local leaders of spoils rule, inflated taxes, and failed pledges for civil service and commission government. The piece challenges editors to reveal true motives and assess the current political machine.
A fragmentary editorial stance argues the United States should rely on its navy for defense, warning that a large standing army and overseas possessions threaten traditional policy. It contrasts Britain’s sea power and isolation with American vulnerability to land invasion from distant shores, suggesting reliance on naval strength and limited force.
The speaker argues the Philippines should be sold or given away to avoid costly empire, asserting the United States needs a strong navy for defense while opposing a large standing army. He downplays European threats, notes Canada would not contest, and contends Britain dominates sea power.
Hartford Times cites Union report showing Republicans including John T. King of Bridgeport pushing for a change in the highway commissioner post. King lauded at Bridgeport banquet as a Republican chieftain, while Bengett praised for steering state road work.
John T. King defended Governor Baldwin at a Bridgeport G G P meeting, criticizing four years of state finances as mismanaged by the current chief executive. He praised Baldwin for containing expenses within income, crediting him with saving the state millions despite legislative runaway tendencies.
His Eminence William C O Connell will celebrate his fifty fifth birthday. A prominent Boston churchman born in Lowell on December 8 1859 he rose through Boston College to high church posts including archbishop of Boston and cardinal. He supported workers rights to unionize and peaceful strikes while denouncing socialist agitators. The Japanese Diet opened its session in Tokyo.
The peace movement nears its hundred year mark since inception with the 1916 centenary of the British Peace Society and the 1815 New York Peace Society origin. Notable figures include Hiubu Burritt the Learned Blacksmith and early leaders like Quakers, Paine, Cobden, and Bright. The Hague peace court era began after The Hague conference, yet major arma ment limits faced German rejection.
A new bulletin from the U.S. Bureau of Education describes the kindergarten as a humane factor in orphanages and benevolent institutions. Institution heads say it provides a partial substitute for family influence and spontaneous activity missing in institutional life. The report notes the value of the kindergarten and trained kindergartners to such settings.
The text argues kindergartens nurture and unfold a child's powers, turning the hand into a tool for learning and awakening the brain. It urges philanthropic schools for the disabled to include kindergartens, sees home visits as trust-building, and cites prevention of pauperism, vice, and crime as the program's chief benefit.
The piece argues bitter class tensions lie at the core of social problems. It notes wealth’s indifference to suffering and calls for reforms, inspections, and better conditions. Women charity workers provide real aid and practical sympathy beyond mere giving, addressing underlying issues.
Brief notes report the state executioner in New York handling cases of Chinese gunmen and a family fight in Brittany Ia where Joseph Buyham and son Edward killed John Cahnon and his son Warren and injured another son. Dr Albert Brinkman of Brooklyn died of morphine overdose linked to long addiction. Breedlove Smith, tied to Confederate ranks, died at home in New Orleans. The German Insurance Co paid 3 750 000 to families of soldiers killed since Aug 15. Holland lent 20000 tons of wheat to the American Relief Commission for Belgium relief. Capt Nimrod Baulshr died at home in Fanwood. Prince and Princess Kampengpetch of Siam arrived in New York from London.
Practical gifts for winter comfort include ARCTICS in one to four buckle styles and RAIN COATS in many styles from lightweight to English slip on. All are guaranteed for wear and made in the largest rain coat factory. Boys and children's coats range from $2.50 to $5. Misses school coats from $3.75 to $6.00.
The D D Read Company Established 1857 advertises a wide silverware and vanity article selection. From thimbles and pencil cases to photo frames and lemon plates, prices range from a few cents to several dollars, highlighting a silverware department and various home table items in the Silver Section.
Fancy china of marked beauty includes English French Austrian and Japanese wares ordered before the war now arriving. New patterns in chocolate sets ice cream berry and sherbet sets tea sets celery and nut sets salad bowls celery and spoon trays and more. A very artistic group from the China Store basement.
Advertising a Christmas table assortment including Steno Nut Cups Flavors Place Cards Decorated Crepe Paper Napkins Handy Boxes Jewel Cases Coin Folders Holly and Mistletoe sprigs Garlands Festooned tinsel cord tags seals labels Basement availability and ordering guidance.
A festive Gift Room exudes Christmas spirit with the largest display yet. Fine furniture dominates including desks chairs sewing tables card tables gallery cabinets pictures craftsman Morris chairs couch tables tabourets and varied basketry. Leather goods jewelry linen clocks vases and sachets offer travel-ready delights. Fourth is take elevator in Carpet Store.
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