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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

13

Prohibition Debate, Taft Policy Plans Dominate Congress

The article discusses Republican divisions over tariff policy and Prohibition, noting Speaker Carmon Te's rebuke of Payne and the Aldrich-Cannon stance. It highlights Taft's push for a formal declaration on improvements funded by bonds, the Payne bill’s effect on tariff revision, and the party drift toward revenue with protective measures. It also mentions Gov. Harmon of Ohio fighting graft and Attorney General Denman's planned suits, with emphasis on state finances and reforms amid national politics.

Carmon Te Pentahins Payne House MacVeagh Taft Saii Sara Republican Party Harmon Gov. Harmon Treasury Sev Partiaen Vnwrs Sativento Frau Ifm Pinin Partinas

Days of Bridgeport Fire Engine Recalled in Fundraiser Tale

Special to The Farmer from Went Haven recounts Bridgeport fire pay, harbor neglect, and a 19th century switch from hand to steam engines. It praises Mayor Dassel H. Sterling for backing wartime fundraising that financed the first fire engine and tower, noting old council prudence and the value of well paid firemen.

Haven Bridgeport Arema Traction Company Bridieport Passcamurs Excelsior Philander Pitts Dassel H. Sterling U S Pranklin Hall Rt Sumter Fred Sterling G. B. Water Lendid Bay Samuel Ba'dwin Jacob Kiefer D. IC. Stertine No Jobs Street Jeasle Dimcast Wneiteer Dave Jacks Howeven Etigena Cote Down Erigespert Arc Cnen Bip Hhire Weil Pait Charis Gerdinier

Bridgeport’s Growing City Attracts Outsiders And Investment

A historical note praises Bridgeport as a growing city drawing outsiders, emphasizing a strong fire department and police force that attract business. It advocates fair wages for workers, avoiding petty haggling over small sums, and highlights harbor activity and municipal strength as a backbone for progress. It references a recognizably dated medicinal promo line for Ki-Groove/BromoQuinine.

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Yale Lemo ure in on seven counts

New Haven December 1 A wealthy student Hugh M Matheson of Huntington Long Island a senior in the Stanford scientific school was arrested on seven criminal charges after a collision between an auto and a carriage injuring Edward H Pardee and George H Cooper of Pardee Cooper firm Matheson released on 690 bond to await trial next Wednesday at North Haven Civil suit filed for 4000.

New Haven Montowere Edward H. Pardee George H. Cooper Pardee & Cooper Hugh M. Matheson Huntington Long Inland Snetford Scientific School Sherif Chi Ni ‘Haven Matheson Blakeslee North Haven Himerif Cooper Iappesra Pardee

Fire in Bridgewater Barnes and Assault Incident

Litchfield County News reports a barn in Bridgewater owned by John Dickinson burned with tools and storage items. A man seen near the barn was arrested on suspicion. Criminal assault details include a resident of Winnemaug distrit, two-year-old Wetartons Gutsymeng, who was attacked by a man at her home. Betsey and Bertha Hilles, daughters of Henry C. Hilles, were forced into a tres and severely harmed by a young buck deer attack. The deer was driven away using a table and undergarment maneuver, allowing the girl to escape.

Bridgewater John Dickinson Atwood Winnemaug Betet'e Fitters Bertha Henry C. Hilles Romford Carmen Gtria

Connecticut Patents Regulator and Bridgeport Inventions

A list of patent disclosures from Bridgeport and nearby towns includes devices such as a regulator for Connecticut Patents, a rapid griving timber tool, typing machine parts, a midday indicator for inch measurements, and various mechanical innovations. Names include Adjumt fe yiscow rai c Lake, H Minedonald, Tiemann, J A Holmgren, EB Inhanen, W W Wheeler, Y C White, Albert Bethel, A F Rockwell, Le Burton, E Palmer, Reiter, and others across Meriden, Middletown, Bristol, Rockville, and New Britain.

Regulator Jablonovsky Bridgeport Yiscow Rai c Lake Power-general le Burton E Palmer Middieown R. Reiter Rockville Penoll

Live Stock Market Report from New York Dec 9

The market shows common to prime steers around 4.65 per 100 pounds, cows and veals at varied ranges, and calves priced near 5 to 7 dollars. Hog and lamb prices appear mixed with dressed hogs and country lambs listed, while sheep and cull cows also feature in fluctuating quotes.

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