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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
7
An old classified item lists 18 FARMER FURNISHING CO located at Farmer Building 177 to 178 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut.
California leads with county as administrative unit under a modern short ballot system. Cities enjoy 30 years of home rule, while debates question the role of old institutions and the convention nominating process. The piece argues for direct primaries and modernization to reflect progressive laws and machinery.
The article notes Prince Albert Frederick of Britain turning seventeen today with his elder brother and other royal youths from Greece and Denmark also near milestones. It describes Albert’s sheltered upbringing, the Greek crown prince’s eighteenth birthday, and mentions various royal children awaiting coming ages amid courtly expectations.
The proposed bridge from State street to Kossuth street aims to ease traffic flow and assist trolley movement. The piece argues Bridgeport should share costs with the Connecticut Company, proposes a one third cost split among state, trolley firm, and city, and urges open discussion of civic benefits versus private gain.
Prince Joachim, the Kaiser’s younger son, will be twenty two next week and has begun more independence from parental control. Emperor William, strict with his own heirs, may spoil the Crown Prince's sons Wilhelm Louis Ferdinand and Hubertus, now aged six five and three. The Kaiser’s grandsons engage with the European War Lord as playfellow, showing little deference to his rank. Nearby, King George of Greece’s son Crown Prince Constantine is forty four and Constantine’s son Prince George is twenty two, both active in Balkan warfare.
Sioux City reports that Western Union telegraphers may walk out nationwide after union president S J Konenkamp said discussions with officials in Chicago would consider reinstating six operators discharged for joining the union. The company has refused to listen, and a walkout seems possible.
A fragment notes a change in attitude that appears unlikely, limiting plans to call out 10,000 operators within a week. The item highlights skepticism about mobilization pace and staffing scales.
Bremen reports twenty one thousand textile workers were locked out by the employers association of Muesterland district due to a strike by workers at a small cotton mill. The action begins December 14, affecting workers across the region and triggering widespread disruption in textile production.
Justice Goff tells Thomas ODonnell four months in prison for stealing 369 dollars from the Electrical Workers Union that if he wanted real theft he should go to Wall Street where there would be respectability. He warns that a small sum makes him a common thief and jokes about a financier. A 16 year old Orangutan served omelette at a party in disguise.
Letter to the editor details Mellen’s view of his railroad rebuilding and electrification work for New England lines. He denounces Brandeis and Norman White as agitators attacking corporate interests. He recounts a Hearst American photo incident and reflects on public exposure amid a fatal wreck photo.
Boris Pokras a tailor at 626 East Main Street mourns the loss of 363 dollars after a Russian village acquaintance he entertained at dinner stole the money from the family apartments. The man had offered to paper the apartment and vanished with Mrs Pokras away. Police seek the swindler.
Meaghers Irish Brigade survivors lead a review by the Sixty-ninth Infantry N G N, with 21 medals awarded for long or distinguished service and a forty-year veteran honored. Colonel J J Smith led the parade from Cleveland then. Also notes R G Dunn Co Weekly Review of Trade praising record holiday retail amid broad prosperity and labor demand.
Service was made on 189 members of the Hatters' Gaton in Danbury Bethel and Nor walk yesterday for execution of the judgment of 240000 dollars returned against the United Hatters of America in favor of D B E Loewe Company.
Annie E Poth calls companions of forest into special convention as Corcoran case moves forward January 13.
New York City hosts a special convention of the supreme circle Companions of the Forest of America to settle deep divisions between Annie E. Corcoran and Annie E. Poth. The meeting set for January 13 at 10 AM at Pabst Coliseum will consider claims of legal authority amid suspensions, appoints, and rival orders.
Louis Lombard, famed as a Wall Street wizard, editor, composer, lawyer and impresario, celebrates his fifty first birthday tomorrow. A living paradox, he is linked to Chicago and New York society, with European palaces and a network of homes from London to Hong Kong. The multitalented figure, a Columbia Law School graduate and vice-president of the New York Medico-Legal Society, has held roles from founder of the International Theatrical Society to U S delegate at medical and obstetric congresses, reflecting a career spanning finance, law, medicine and the arts.
The D. M. Read Co announces Wednesday the eighteenth evening hours for shopping. It promotes attractive wrapping materials such as tissue paper, plain and decorated paper, ribbons, cords, tinsel, boxes, cases, tags, seals, do not open labels, and Christmas favors including place cards and paper flowers at Denninen's Dennixon Section.
A black walrus grain travel bag offered in three sizes 16 17 and 18 inches. Handsomely made with tan leather lining and a large inner pocket. Priced at five dollars for any size. A very special value not to be missed. Fourth floor.
English Coalport and Wedgewood breakfast sets in 17 pieces with floral borders and gold banding offered at 5.00, 12.50, 15.00 and up. Austrian white and gold breakfast sets priced at 4.00 and 7.50.
An assemblage of pretty China and Pottery items including plates bonbon dishes candlesticks trinket boxes hatpin holders sugar and cream sets. See the attractive gift tables offered at 25 and 50 cents.
A gift room showcases new and different items at every visit with unique pieces not found elsewhere. Emphasis is on fine mahogany furniture including desks consoles and mirrors, teakwood screens and pedestals, Oriental designs, and affordable novelties like Hickory Ladies lavender bags and bean bags for children on the second floor.
A sprawling biographical sketch details a man born in Lyons in 1881 who pursued medicine in Algiers and rheumatology studies, wrote multiple works, and held roles in arts, criminology, and philanthropy. He participated in international congresses, founded hospitals, and led various clubs while amassing a fortune through music and language ventures.
Vienna reports Emperor Josef in talks with Count Mrechtold and M. sateenee about possible reparation for the Prearchdine dent. A morning audience with the emperor led to the conferment of the Order of St Leonard. The emperor declared he is confident peace in Europe would be preferable.
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