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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1914

Page

17

Right to Die Proposal From New York Prisoner

Ohn Frank Hickey, a life prisoner in a New York state prison, offers to undergo inoculation tests for the benefit of doctors and others. The plan is not tied to a pardon or release request and faces opposition based on fears of death, though supporters argue society accepts danger in daily work and that experimentation could yield public benefits. If Hickey agrees to cancer testing, he may gain moral benefit through repentance and restitution.

Ohn Frank Hickey New York Earicer Hickey

Tendency Toward Consolidation Prompts Civic Unity

The piece argues for consolidation of Bridgeport civic bodies the Board of Trade Manufacturers Association and Business Men's Association with broader cooperative unions akin to railroad brotherhoods The author says such mergers can yield great good while noting size brings duties and encourages collective effort to address differences through organized cooperation.

Bridgeport Board of Trade, Manufacturers’ Association Men's Association Fedas Brotherhoods

The Horrors of War and the Call for Peace

Reprinted from The Farmer 1864, Salas denounces war’s brutality. He recalls vivid scenes of slaughter and dismembers the romantic myths of battle, arguing that even surgeons hide from the carnage and that the true horror unsettles the bravest. He cites biblical and historical imagery to condemn the glorification of killing.

Col Ernest Swinton Emerges as War Reporter Star

The article lauds Col Ernest Dunlop Swinton as a standout war correspondent and official observer at British field headquarters. At forty six, a former Royal Military Academy instructor, he rose from obscurity to fame for his clear, practical daily war reports and fair appraisal of both sides.

Haye Ernest Dunlop Swinton Swinton England America Col .Swinton Col. Swinton Tober Royal Military Academy

Reception to Czar dispels doubts of Caucasus loyalty

Petrograd reports the Russian Emperor's arrival at Tiflis and enthusiastic Caucasus reception easing fears of loyalty in the region. The journey and welcome are said to have dispelled apprehensions, while large quantities of Christmas presents are taken from the American Christmas in Genoa and to be reshipped to Serbia and Montenegro for distribution.

Caucasus Petrograd Tiflis Jason Genoa Servia Montenegro

Centenary Reflections On U S And Britain War Of 1812

A century since the last clash between American and British forces began near New Orleans as Gen. Andrew Jackson prepared for the British advance at Lake Borgne. The battle of New Orleans ended in victory for American defenders, while Ghent negotiated peace that left most issues unresolved.

United States Great Britain New England Ghent Belgium Canada Louisiana Andrew Jackson Lake Borgne New Orleans Jackson Thomas A. C. Jones Chalmette Villere's Rodriguex Canal England Republic Madison Washington

Spanish minister resigns in a huff during budget vote

Madrid December 10 via Paris December 11 Francisco Bergamin minister of instruction faced attack from deputies as Count Romanones urged resignation. In a uproar the Liberal minority threatened to leave. Bergamin announced his resignation and the session closed. Union Business College to play Commercials at Y M C A tomorrow at 2 30.

Madrid Paris Chamber of Deputies Francisco Bergamin Count Romanones Buc Mow Senor Bergamin

Sweaters for Christmas At 20 Percent Off Regular Price

A Christmas sale offers 20 percent off sweaters with prices shown such as $6.00 and up to $200. The listing includes boxing gloves striking bags indoor base balls running pants baseball gloves rubber items and traveling cases with assorted rubber products and accessories.

Display of Neckwear in Rich Silks and Robes for Men

Che D N Read Co presents a sale of high grade neckwear including Oriental Dresden and Persian designs, silk four-in-hands at 50c to 2.00, boys ties at 25c, and blanket robes in multiple colors. Mens wear also features wool eiderdown robes, satin messaline fashion pieces, and petticoats with silk jersey tops from 5.00 up.

Cheney Reseda Wistaria Miltom Bradley I Alvari Mit

Embroideries and Chinese Silk Goods in Gift Room

Rare Chinese silks and embroideries arrive for the Gift Room featuring table covers mats sleevebands and Mandarin skirts in red yellow mauve and blue. Women can select fine pieces for gown trimmings evening wear and home use. Marked to clear cost and duty in the fourth floor Gift Room.

Taylor denies suit over Osborne false arrest at Kresge Five & Ten

S. S. Kresge Five & Ten store manager Taylor discusses Fred Osborne case alleging no ground for suit against police or store. Osborne jailed then released after intercession. Taylor cites lack of criminal record and frequent store visits as reasons. Roosevelt informs Dr Henry Waldo Coe he will not run again, citing public weariness.

S. 8 Taylor Kresge Five & Ten Cent Fred Osborne Osborne Kresge Roosevelt Henry Waldo Coe Oregon Thepublic

Colonial Library and Living Room Mahogany Tables

Ad lists solid Mahogany furniture for living rooms including gate leg tables tea wagons mart ha ward work tables nests of tables and wing fireside chair with verdure tapestry. Prices range from $10.75 to $40.00 with various sizes finishes and inlays.

Martha. Washington

Bargain textile specials listed in old sale notice

The fragment shows figures and prices for assorted fabrics and bedding items such as flannel challies cotton batting sheets and various prints including indigo and silver grey. Authentic Amoskeag material and generic cotton bedding are advertised with yard or dozen pricing cues.

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