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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
4
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D A Sargent and M B Ryan plan to unveil an automatic sanitary cigar machine. They say it will produce 600 cigars daily with no human hands touching the product, wrapping in paraffin and delivering uniform quality. The venture aims to hygienic cigars and reduce disease risk in smoking.
Providence reports Republicans discussed a deadlock plan to nominate Senator Olson W. Aldrich to break a potential stalemate and win votes for his re election. A Republican committeeman said signs of deadlock are strengthening and Aldrich could be sent into the breach to secure enough support from Colt faction to secure the seat.
Winsted December 18 The expansion of shade grown tobacco by many growers and a syndicate leads to widespread tree felling. Independent growers plan immediate harvesting of young chestnut trees six inches thick at the base and fourteen feet high to supply materials. Hanging bee cloth uses about eighty poles per acre, and areas near one hundred acres would require a substantial forest.
Boston dispatch notes widespread interest in December municipal elections with emphasis on license questions. Fourteen cities vote today including Lynn Salem Newburyport and Woburn where no license aims appear competitive. Lynn sees a tight mayoral race under the new charter as ex mayor Hurley seeks a fifth term while Arthur Howard retires.
Hayward Wis Dec 13 With refusal by Judge Reed here for a change of venue the trial of John Dietz the defender of Cameron Dam for killing Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp attorneys for the defense here today declare that they have solid foundation for a mistrial Judge Reed today is hearing arguments on a motion by the defense for a continuance which is hotly contested by the attorneys for the State
A reform proposal urges giving the mayor full authority to execute voter will, appoint and remove boards, and receive regular reports. After six months, three percent of voters may petition for removal or public justification of a deputy, with a 30 day window. If not justified or removed, six months later twelve percent of voters can trigger recall via election.
A proposed act amending Bridgeport city charter would cut fire department officers and members pay from November 1910 levels. It sets daily wages for chief engineer to 6.85, captains 3.83, lieutenants 3.42, engineers 3.56, and Grade A to Grade C drivers and stokers from 3.02 down to 2.74 and 3.47 per day, with Board of Fire Commissioners and mayoral approval required for changes. The bill repeals conflicting pay provisions and makes the act effective upon passage.
A letter from Arthur H. Goodenough and Pastor G Whitefield Simonson appeals to Bridgeport residents to fund Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church after a devastating fire. The plan seeks $7,090 and promises to acknowledge all gifts, with Edward W. Marsh of the People's Savings Bank handling donations.
Sacramento Dec. 13 The California State Board of Health bulletin says the commercial value of a baby from birth to age 20 is 4150 dollars while its value at 20 is only 4000 dollars, a loss of 150. For an average citizen, value is 16000 dollars with costs of 10150, based on labor commissioner's report capitalized at six percent.
New York Dec 123 Transactions at the opening were small and narrow. After the first 15 minutes the market became firm. By 11 a.m. the market remained extremely narrow with most business from the professional element. Government bonds unchanged and other issues dull.
Washington reports a strong year for American banks. The comptroller of the currency notes 1910 resources of 7,000 national banks near 1 billion dollars, September loans and discounts at 6.4 billion, and total banking power rising sharply from 1899. Clearing house activity reached 169 billion, with New York alone handling about 102 billion. Four national bank failures occurred, and 85 percent of destroyed deposits were recovered in insolvency settlements.
Philadelphia millionaire Herbert Mason Clapp and his wife trade charges after a shooting at their home. Mrs Clapp, formerly a hotel manicurist, is free on bail on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Clapp is hospitalized under guard, his wife’s account says the shooting was accidental during a struggle after he allegedly threatened her with intent to kill due to jealousy.
In Valdez Alaska on December 13 the Olympia of the Alaska Steamship Company is stranded on a reef at Bligh Island Prince William Sound. Passengers and most of the crew are ashore with the vessel breaking up and the cargo a total loss. A few crew stay aboard awaiting salvage as tugs stand by to evacuate remaining sailors.
Washington December 13 A sensational report alleges Senator Stephen B Elkins is slowly starving amid wealth and plenty though denied by family and doctors The illness described as mysterious centers on an inability to eat and appears to be spreading rapidly in the capital despite authorities statements
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