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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
13
A 1914 column argues private enterprise failed to build the Panama Canal or a U.S. merchant marine, contending only public enterprise can. It asserts private interests oppose freely owned transportation and that a nationalized merchant fleet must be established for national needs.
William J Moran, oldest on the board, holds an unbroken record of opposition to deals and extravagance. He is given a plate on the unfinished business committee, a traditional method used by political machines to belittle independents. Alderman Casey, the only lawyer, goes to rules while ordinances remain with laymen. The mayor bears the blame for pettiness in this council dispute.
The article discusses Mr Schwab, a lawyer, and his advice on building submarines for foreign belligerents, noting such guidance would violate U S neutrality norms. It recalls the Alabama and other ships built on British soil and the ensuing arbitration, highlighting the duty of neutral governments to prevent warlike acts and uphold the legal position later known as the Alabama claims.
A critical look at a mayoral address contrasts past promises with current silence on merit systems, tax rates, and commission government. The piece accuses political sponsors of manipulating public opinion while noting ongoing strikes and labor unrest affecting 90,000 workers and a three year old deadlock.
Washington reports Representative Donovan spoke against creating an extra North Carolina judgeship, arguing economy in public spending and noting courts with little activity. Minority Leader Mann and others oppose. a publicity amendment may kill the measure in the Senate.
Celebrates Wilhelm Bode born December 10 marking his influence as Berlin Museum head and Leonardo bust controversy. recounts purchase of a supposed Leonardo da Vinci bust for $40,000, British skepticism, Kaiser Wilhelm's support, and a wartime arts feud resolution. Also notes Titus Howe Jr. post No. 3, G A R meeting at 8 pm at 925 Martin Street with all members to attend.
An old catalog style list describes folding card tables and a range of household items. It highlights cereal sets, vases, silver pieces, candlesticks, mahogany book holders, trays, refreshment baskets, Leeds china stock patterns, bayberry candles, and a catchphrase about health to the household and gold to the pocket. The items are priced from about $1.25 to $8.00 in various finishes and sizes, with color options noted for some pieces.
The Centralia, a 487 ton wooden vessel from Los Angeles for San Francisco, sent a distress call near Point Arguelia as Harvard and Baer rushed to aid. A first wireless call begged for help, while the Harvara reported moving toward the steamer’s assistance. Storm damage quotes reach Hampton Roads with multiple vessels reported adrift, including the British Penning Range, Wakefield, Norwegian Ydun, and Swedish Beta. The Khedive Abbas Hilmi of Egypt, pro-German, is discussed amid upheaval and imperial shifts.
Washington December 10 Speaker Champ Clark and five other members of Congress spoke at today's National Rivers and Harbors Congress sessions. Senators Weeks Shepard Smith Saulsburg and Representative Baker were on the program. Weeks urged a lump sum waterway appropriation and urged the Congress to decide where funds are expended rather than the commission. He warned against large sums for projects with no probable return on investment.
Practical coats for daily wear highlighted in this Christmas gift item. Arctic style one to four buckles for very cold days, rain coats in many styles, slip on options, all guaranteed for quality from a large coat factory. Boys and children's coats range from $2.50 to $5. Misses school coats $3.75 to $6.00.
Sydney reports the legislative council ratified a bill empowering the government to purchase the entire ensuing wheat crop of New South Wales at five shillings a bushel. The note adds that Charles A. Moore of Manning Maxwell Moore died at sea aboard the Rotterdam en route to Naples.
The Gift Room layer offers leather skins for library tables and leather mats, felt and pillows, sweetmeat boxes, sweet grass baskets, and sewing fittings. Novelty materials for blouses, warps of taffetas and crepes, wool challs, and dress goods are boxed with price tags. Gloves, hosiery, corsets, sachets, and lingerie sets fill the Christmas assortment on the second floor.
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