This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
9
An Easton farmer in a doorway shot a 23 year old man after a drinking dispute over cider. The assailant died, and the farmer claims provocation. Analysts question whether the shooting was self defense or a result of overwhelming anger given no retreat to safety.
A rough, fragmentary critique claims a faction labeled the Purity League within the Democratic party spreads hostile propaganda in Bridgeport. The piece accuses reformers of fierce rhetoric, asserts the Post exploits Democratic weakness, and questions the legitimacy and motives behind the alleged group.
A chaotic fragment recounts a long political career with mentions of Thomas Pryor Gorn, Jase Grlon M, and a famed leader nicknamed “Ole Reiante” whose rise and later actions are described amid confusion. It hints at elections, education, and the era’s democratic struggles without clear dates or outcomes.
He was widely liked across the chamber, with many wishing him far away for a moment but overall regarded as one of the most popular men in the Senate, a figure both Democrats and Republicans enjoy honoring.
Seventy years ago today December 1842 Prince Peter Kropotkin, Moscow aristocrat turned scientist and anarchist, was born. His life spanned military service in Siberia, exile, science in Russia and Europe, leadership in the International, and enduring illness while pursuing ideas on freedom and society. He endured confinement at St Peter and St Paul, wrote for encyclopedias, and remained active in humanitarian and revolutionary circles despite opposition.
A retrospective on the enduring Eternal Triangle as a dramatic theme arising from Francesca da Rimini. The piece traces origins in Rome and exportation to Germany England and America, detailing the adulterous romance between Francesca, Paolo and her husband Gianciotto, and its literary resonance through Dante and Boccaccio.
The article traces Francesca da Rimini as a dramatic and operatic theme, noting Baker of Philadelphia created a popular English version first staged in New York fifty seven years ago with Ponist and Davenport. It details later revivals and performances by Wainwright, Skinner, Boucicault, and Bernhardt, and mentions painters and Maeterlinck influence on the eternal triangle motif.
A fragmented column voice critiques modern theater with remarks on engagement vs marriage, social outrages, and odd local quips. It mentions Buck Kilby on scandals, Eph Wiley on Christmas cornets, Job Swisegood challenging agricultural policy, and a Chicago attorney disciplined over a $6 million estate.
The article recalls Col. Henry Laurens dying near Charleston and his will requesting his body be burned in twelve wards of tow cloth, marking the first cremation on this side of the Atlantic. It also mentions Venus transits in 1874 and 1883, Sierra Leone’s founding 126 years ago for destitute Black Americans, and a shift from that colonial aim to a republic notion.
The coal trade notes a slightly easier tone in New York but widespread short supply elsewhere. Variations in company purchases and remote locations contribute to uneven distribution while production presses on. If weather remains favorable, shortages may ease over the next six weeks.
President Mellen of the New Haven road asks to testify before a federal grand jury in New York investigating relations between the Grand Trunk and the New Haven. He waives immunity claims, stating he alone has direct knowledge of negotiations. District Attorney Wise forwards the letter to the attorney general.
In Claremont New Hampshire on December 9 George Kimball a Lebanon farmer was arrested after shooting his wife inflicting a mortal wound and then shooting and killing Joseph Osborne at Osborne’s home where the wife had been employed as a housekeeper.
The fourth week total eggs in the second International Bee Laying Contest reached 626, up 32 percent from the previous week and well above last year’s figure. Top pen was Tom Baron’s single comb white leghorns of Catforth England with 26 eggs, followed by Pt Cam’s singer comb white leghorns of Hoghton England with 25, and Braeside Poultry Farm’s Stroudsburg Pa pen with 21 eggs. White Acres Poultry Ranch and Smith Brothers of Addington Pa also produced 20 eggs. Leading individuals include five of Baron’s leghorns with scores up to nineteen eggs and eighteen eggs on a White Acres bird. Edward Cam’s bird has 19 eggs. Also notes on dry mash and mixed grain formulas used by poultrymen for success.
London reports peace conference preparations continued as diplomats said they were not alarmed by desultory fighting in the near east. Austria Hungary and Servia actions appeared for effect, while Turkish reinforcements moved to Gallipoli but signals did not show intent to breach the peace protocol.
Middletown December report on a $1000000 endowment gift to Wesleyan University from the Carnegi Foundation notes Prof. Willard C. Fisher, head of the Economics Department, arguing true generosity requires voluntary sacrifice. He cites Carnegie's vast fortune and wealth-reduction claims as insufficient without personal giving. Fisher, a former Wesleyan mayor, joined the faculty in 1890 after Woodrow Wilson left the political science chair.
The Alling Rubber Store advertises useful remembrances for Christmas. It boasts a well stocked selection including raincoats for men and women, furs, rubber coats, hats, gloves, boots, and children's footwear. Emphasizes low prices across a wide range of rubber goods and outerwear.
Rubber balls remain a favorite for children, with toys like rubber animals and balls drawing attention as the latest display stacks showcase popular playthings for youngsters.
The D M Read Co promotes a festive Monday shopping mood with ample gift ideas and quiet browsing hours. Luncheon in the Tea Room. storage and delivery arranged for chosen gifts. Catalog lists include sugar sifters, spoons, forks, salt cellars, napkin rings, baby cups, jelly dishes, condiment sets, candlesticks, tea sets, and Lenox china with silver deposit details.
The holiday season features two Christmas only sewing table specials. A plain Mahogany model at 11.75 or Circassian Walnut with salt feet drop leaves and two drawers, regular 22.50. A carved Mahogany option at 15.25 in Circassian Walnut with rope edge top acanthis pedestal carving and claw feet, valued at 23.75. The ad highlights a woman needing a sewing table to treasure as a featured room display.
Miss Ethel Adelaide Sprague says she bears no tears over the planned nuptials between Difner Gale and George Loc t i ard Gale. Mrs. Gale’s mother notes Gale is responsible and not intoxicated, while locals recall rumors of a drink with friends. A waiter delivered a note for delivery to Miss Sprague three hours before the event.
The wire club debating society met recently and discussed the motion that government is more useful to man than gold. Speakers argued pro and con with short remarks. The senior commercial class will hold a debate next Friday afternoon on the same topic.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.