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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
13
A 1914 report describes the Common Council as largely powerless compared with former days. It notes reduced influence over budgets and paving, cites scandals around water contracts, and laments persistent extravagance and political domination despite limited authority.
The piece argues Europeans are shaped by centuries of conflict and armaments, warning against aggressive militarism. It cites President Wilson’s stance favoring a strong navy over a large army, urging to avoid offensive European posture while maintaining defense. It notes the need to reassess naval power after future wars and the impracticality of parading militarism. It ends with unrelated notes on Congress and wedding invitations.
A Bridgeport to New Orleans trial of the Phillips automatic telegraph machine demonstrated a threefold increase in possible messages per wire. The device records Morse on tape, transfers it to another unit, and retransmits at adjustable speeds, with clear, rapid results despite bad weather.
Rome December 8 reports that German ambassador to Italy Prinz Von Buelow is sent to Rome to negotiate cession of Trent to Italy in exchange for Italy's neutrality Austria may declare Trent’s independence, with Germany to recognize annexation and some say Trieste could become a free town under Austrian protectorate.
Hartford dispatch reports Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett confined to home for about ten days with typhoid fever. His physician said the condition is favorable and he had to give up work on November 30.
Read Co offers a drop leaf sewing table with two drawers and round pedestal in solid mahogany priced at 18 dollars. Also showcased Elizabethan Jacobean furniture library sets desks tables and colonial pieces alongside scented sachets corsage flowers and small fragrant wardrobe sachets from 25 cents.
The Laddie schooner, sailing from St Johns in July, visited the Belcher Islands off Hudson Bay in September, with a party including Newfoundlanders and two others. They may be the first white men to land there since Cook. The expedition aimed to locate coal beds for a railway from Manitoba to Port Nelson, continuing exploration along Manitou Sound and the Whale River outlet before wintering at Moose Factory.
In Winsted a recount petition by Sheriff G Middlebrooks seeking ballots from 12 of 26 Litchfield towns was denied by Judge Webb. The ruling upheld Turkington’s election and dismissed the case, with costs not taxed to petitioners. The dispute centered on counting Middlebrooks votes as a lump total versus separate Democrat and Progressive tallies.
The Connecticut Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage re elected its old board at a Hartford gathering. Officers named include President Mrs Daniel A Markham and Vice Presidents Miss Elizabeth R Burnell Mrs William B Glover and others. list of members across Hartford Norwalk New Haven and other towns.
Practical gifts for winter include ARCTICS in one to four buckle styles ideal for cold days, RAIN COATS in many styles from affordable to finest English slip ons, and BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S outerwear from $2 to $5, MISSES SCHOOL COATS priced $3.75 to $6.00.
An 1857 established shop showcases an unusually fine pearl necklace collection in multiple shades and lengths with prices from 50 cents to 15 dollars. Also featured are various chains, beads, pins, and dog collars plus a wide range of children’s wear and accessories.
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