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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
9
A 1914 Moody's Magazine piece by A. W. Ferrin argues war could curb labor strength and aid bondholders, while noting history shows war often boosts democracy. It cites Napoleon, Cromwell, Franco Prussian wars and the Black Death shaping labor value, and questions the idea that war serves workers’ demise.
A report on a live Insurance Presidents convention reveals that underfeeding, overfeeding, fat, and especially alcohol shorten lifespans. Arthur Hunter shows temperate drinkers lose 4 to 6 years, and liquor workers average six years less life. Prohibition in Russia could save 900,000 lives in a decade, offsetting war losses.
The article argues that German ships were overmatched in a prolonged long range battle, with English ships suffering fewer hits due to superior speed and range. It compares the engagement to historical naval defeats and emphasizes that faster ships and better armament determine outcomes, noting the five plus hour clash and one sided losses.
The article argues stealth outmatches speed and armament, allowing submarines to strike vulnerable hulls unseen. It contrasts modern ironclads with wooden ships, noting Trafalgar losses versus modern submarine sinkings, and cites Nelson's fleet losses against German and British submarine actions off Chili.
A brief piece argues the war should curb labor unions and plebeian classes to restore republican rule in politics and business. It contends representative government has drifted toward democracy, urging labor remuneration by service, lower prices, stronger bonds, and a return to pre-1995 sound business practices.
A columnist argues for broader press and pulpit liberty. He recalls editors silencing stories to protect advertisers and urges mutual tolerance between journalists and clergy. He asserts constructive criticism benefits society and praises Outlook for advocating press freedom while urging churches to grant pastors similar liberty.
Theodore Botrel the Breton poet, long famed as a sweet singer, went to the front as a morale booster. He recites patriotic chansons, writes new verses on a drum, and tours camps to stir soldiers to valor. His performance delights and moves the weary listeners.
The local bureau of internal revenue settled that all clubs and leagues selling cigars, wines, or cordials must affix the appropriate stamps. Athletic clubs selling cigars over $200 yearly and smaller clubs must file declarations to avoid penalties. Wines and cordials are taxed by container size with specific stamp rates. stamps must be affixed by the dispenser, not the retailer, and destroyed when bottles are emptied, excluding whiskey or beer.
Essex Conn Dec 12 burglars entered railway stations at Tyler ville Chester Deep River and Essex and the office of H Wooster Co in Essex Depot during the night little of value was kept there and the amount taken is believed to have been small
Emery Edwards aged 43 was found dead in his Greenwich Village room. Personal effects include deeds showing he represented the Edwards estate once owning Park Row post office site and the Astor House and an eight million dollar Holland estate. Property in the deeds is valued in the hundreds of millions. Edwards recently arrived from Colville Washington. Physicians say death due to natural causes.
December 12 Malta reports the steamer Gale donian arriving from Port Said with 41 members of religious orders, mostly French. Sixty six trains were landed and will go to France aboard the steamer. The exodus came as most orders were expelled from Palestine by the Turks while others fled the war threat.
Shrieveport La Dec 12 Two negroes were lynched yesterday and last night another, Watkins Lewis, taken from the Parish Jail by a mob and believed hanged. They confessed killing Cyrus Hotchkin near Moeringsport on Dec 3. Earlier two negroes were hanged by a mob for alleged implication in the Hicks killing. The French Finance Minister announced the financial situation is reassuring.
Washington reports former ambassador Myron T. Herrick, fresh from France, as the strongest Republican presidential prospect. The piece argues party strategy favors a Midwest state candidate to counter Wilson, with Gardner and Lodge criticized for attacks on defense spending and jingoistic tactics.
Read Co notes Christmas near and urges shoppers to act quickly as last days pass. The store adds staff to speed service and highlights practical gifts for all. Women receive petticoats, lingerie, blouses, aprons, stockings, gloves, handkerchiefs and toilet items. men get robes, umbrellas, suits, slippers, pajamas, games, bags, leather cases and bath comforts. The Gift Room offers items for every family member and changes frequently.
A massive early morning blaze in Worcester gutted the Hamilton block at 88 to 94 Mechanic Street owned by A. A. Wheeler and J. Daephe r. Damages ranged from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars as the brick three story structure burned from cellar to roof. Heaviest losses hit Rawson Cigar Boss Drygoods Levensohn Cheifers and Wheel er Ghosvenor plus J A Jacques who all saw their businesses wiped out by flames and water from two alarm response. A frame dwelling adjoining was also damaged and its occupants forced to flee.
New Haven December 12 Joseph W Alsop of Avon chairman of the Progressive Central Committee sets forth six qualities for an effective state chairman in a Yale publication. He cites honesty outrage disinterestedness practical ability to hold ideals and willingness to take criticism and to sympathize.
Rome reports Vatican authorities published a document detailing the Pontiff's bid for a Christmas truce in the European war. The Vatican announcement says the effort failed due to opposition of a certain power. The note outlines attempts during the Christmas season.
Hartford paper reports Deputy Treasurer B Frank Marsh will remain in office under the incoming administration. Marsh is noted as Connecticut’s sole deputy treasurer since the office began in 1906. Ida Gordon dies at Harlem hospital from burns after a gas stove explosion caused fire.
December 12 report shows 300 to 400 applications filed with the state auto mobile department as owners request the same license numbers for 1915. Applications received by December 15 are given priority for number retention ahead of the January 1 expiration. New markers will be issued to allow testing that day, with registry clerks gearing up for a busy season. Greece negotiating to buy 1,966,000 bushels of wine from Chicago commodities markets.
A local shop advertises Christmas sweaters at 20 percent off regular price. Highlights include men's and women's sweaters with sale prices noted as $6.00 now reduced to $3.00, signaling significant savings this season.
Foot balls priced from 75 cents to 55.00. basket balls 2.00 to 6.00. boxing gloves 1.25 to 56.00. striking bags 1.25 to 5.00. Descriptions include base balls running pants and gloves among indoor baseball items and related gear.
A listing highlights rubber items including bath sprays sponges and sponge sages traveling cases rubber gloves rubber heels and rubber collars as part of a new product assortment.
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