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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
7
The piece urges readers to shop early for Christmas gifts to avoid late rush and ensure better stock. It advises targeting affordable, well chosen presents and notes merchants can reserve items via deposits, urging consultation of advertising columns for the best stocks.
Senator-elect Judson of Strat speaks in favor of Morgan Bulkeley for United States Senator with no explicit public reasons given. Observers suggest Judson may oppose McLean to curb railroad interests and protect railway valuation and antitrust law, while considering better options like Hill or Judson himself, amid a caucus power shift and political maneuvering.
Senator Judson backs Bulkeley and hints a Judiciary chair backing may shift. Courant says Bulkeley supporters won’t bolt if McLean is the caucus nominee. Democrats unlikely to back Bulkeley if his name appears on ballots. House GOP McLean majority would clinch nomination, barring Bulkeley in the legislature.
The International Typographical Union promotes education for its 50,000 plus members through the I T U Course. Taught by printers, the program blends art and design to improve daily work and unlock artistic potential. Critics note its strong instructor-printer linkage and widespread enrollment, with testimonials praising better pay, skill, and efficiency.
Miss Grace Lander Brown of Selkirk Scotland and Louis Campbell Anderson superintendent of a woollen mill in South Norwalk were married yesterday at St. Bartholomew's church after a thirty year engagement. Anderson is forty eight and Miss Brown is thirty eight. They were childhood playmates and kept a long correspondence before she could join him in America.
Hartford reports the U S Supreme Court decision affirming a murder? Actually usury, the conviction of Doris Griffith for Tolman loan usury. Griffin faces 30 days jail and $6000 fine if she returns to state. bond of $3000 may be forfeited if she stays out. Tolman company offices alleged. two other women previously convicted then dismissed on appeal.
Governor elect Baldwin was feted at a Men’s Club reception of the United Church in New Haven. The remarks linked Christianity and politics as coexisting forces, with Baldwin noted as a longtime church member and descendant of forebears tied to the society. The event celebrated his election and offered congratulations.
New Haven December 13 Chief Cowles arranges extensive protection for former President Theodore Roosevelt during his stay and at the Chamber of Commerce dinner. A station squad of 22, a Col Ullman house detail, Yale Dining Hall coverage, and a dining hall delegation accompany the Colonel with eight detectives throughout his visit.
Two special trains carrying five hundred farmers from Western Canada left Winnipeg for Ottawa to press reciprocity with the United States. They demand a lower tariff benefiting consumers. The travelers were banqueted before departure.
Washington dispatch reports ice coated sidewalks in the capital have hospitals busy as city authorities say Congress must approve a $30,000 appropriation for cleanup. In a 2 hour period ten people, including visitors, sought medical attention for injured legs and bruised heads.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition for about $70,000 was filed in New Haven by H. Adamman of H. Adamman & Company, braid manufacturers of Meriden. The Adlman plant sits at 387 South Colony Street. Assets are listed at $30,000 with creditors’ claims spanning many documents.
Those who know Read's or remember the Gift Room have asked where and when it would reopen. After store removals caused some confusion, the Gift Room is ready to welcome visitors on the third floor via the Carpet Store elevator.
F a Call a Springfield traveling salesman visited the jail cell of his wife and Irving Wolfe of Bristol. He urged the prosecutor to drop charges against Mrs Call. Wolfe and Mrs Call walked to police headquarters arm in arm, Wolfe saying he loved her. The couple then left with the husband escorting his wife back to her cell. Preliminary hearing set for today.
Dr. Walter Patten of North Haven is named as a passive candidate against Jacob D. Walter for a seat on the New Haven County Commissioners board. Patten, close ally of Col. Robert O. Eaton, is a trustee of Storrs College and Yale graduate, with ties to the State Grange.
Special United Press report from Baltimore states millionaire chemist Louis Dohm died early today. Dohm began his career as a drug clerk and rose to wealth through his chemical ventures, leaving a notable legacy in the industry.
Newtown residents share visits and greetings from Walnut Tree Hill to Syracuse and Jersey City. Several Bridgeport guests visit Botsford and Duncombe household. A hospital patient recovers after appendicitis and nurses attend. The Hillside Club plans a town hall whip event on December 16. A Great Clearance Sale at E. H. Dillon & Co offers trimmed hats at half price.
Death notices list Miss Alice Bird 55 Bethlehem Conn Dec 9 Isaac Pouten 73 Norwalk Dec 9 Frank Benedict 20 Thomaston Dec 8 Isaac Ives 75 Danbury Dec 11. Advertisement: advertise in The Farmer.
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