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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
9
Bridgeport Connecticut based firm at 217 17th Matetteid Avenue issues notice regarding agricultural supply arrangements and service terms with local farmers. Public posting outlines address and business name for community awareness.
The article argues three broad and several minor causes for railroad wrecks, including defects in equipment and road bed. It cites recent New Haven incidents near New Milford and Westport, the Merchant’s Express, the Portland Express, and a major freight derailment at Westport, blaming management and safety lapses for repeated disasters and urging the utilities commission to seek remedies.
A fragmented text fragment discusses Arseny Pavlis Muto, born in Charles, Le, 18th century, linked to a Money Devil figure and a political money row investigation led by a Mr Pup or Pujs. It hints at a 50th birthday and the path to Congress relief with banking and creditors.
The piece urges stricter stock exchange oversight by the Federal government, citing Pujo committee directives. It condemns short selling and syndicate manipulation, argues most trades serve brokers’ commissions, and notes brokers’ seats and large daily loans enable risky gambles. It calls for action based on Congressional admissions of market abuse.
The article notes a vast rise in American candy production from coast to coast, with thousands employed and annual sales around 100 million dollars. It highlights per capita consumption in the United States and Canada, cites French influence in New York Montreal and New Orleans, and discusses price ranges from ten cents to ten dollars per pound for seasonal gifts. It also mentions the Pujo money trust investigations and the broad expansion of the candy trade worldwide.
The article notes Hannah Adams asAmerica’s first woman to pursue literature as a profession, born 1756 in Medfield Massachusetts, who taught, wrote History of the Jews and History of New England and supported herself with lace making and an annuity from admirers. It also recalls the New Orleans exposition opened twenty eight years ago, highlighting Latin American displays and a U S Panama canal interest, with the main building a vast 1278 by 905 feet covering 33 acres.
Three inspectors for the public utilities commission completed a minute survey of the New York, New Haven & Hartford line from New Haven to the New York State line. They found the roadbed in very good condition overall with few defects, which are to be remedied. Engineer C C Elwell will further inspect the defective sections before reporting back.
May Cantrell Meeker a 90 year old wife of Frederick Meeker of 796 Main Street died at home late Saturday night from heart reaction after attempting to give up narcotics. She renounced the drug Friday and Saturday morning illness seemed not serious but a later attack proved fatal before medical aid could arrive. Permission was granted to remove the remains to Greenfield Massachusetts for burial.
The death of Maximilian A Grasse a longtime local musician and piano tuner aged 62 occurred at his home 43s West avenue last evening Surviving him are his widow and two children one of whom is Carl Grasse employed by City National Bank Edward Bredtmuller aged 38 died at his home on Greenfield road Fairfield yesterday Surviving him are his mother Mrs Christine Bradtmuller a brother William of New York City and two sisters Emile wife of Frederick Michaels and Mary wife of Henry Leffert of Greenfield road
Hartford Courant reports on parcels post rules and stamps causing confusion as farmers and manufacturers confront weight, distance, and class questions. The piece then covers a leadership dispute within the Forest order led by Miss Annie E. Corcoran, who challenges Mrs. Poth and threatens court action.
The market shows lower security prices with substantial liquidation easing loan positions for New York banks. Investment orders emerge at lower quotations as traders test appetite for bull activity. In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Anthony Baron is assaulted by two rivals who sever his nose while he kisses his sweetheart.
Edward Bredmuller a Lenox Heights Fairfield truckman was found dead in bed yesterday morning at his sister Mrs Harey Laffert's home Branmalier Waicd's apoplexy reported the death was unexpected the deceased was 35 years old and had run a trucking business there he was not married.
Petition to the Incoming general assembly outlines new trolley extensions by the Connecticut company. Routes would run from Dixwell Avenue in New Haven through Arch Street Highwood to Rock. add lines to Camp Street Stamford, Torrington Driving Park, Plainfield to Almyville, and loops at YaleField New Haven with Hamden to Pine Rock. Connecticut Railway and Lighting pushes extensions to Norwalk South Norwalk New Britain Berlin Ansonia and a Bridgeport to Nichola village line and revival of northward rights from Milford to the New Haven Derby tracks. Edward Gilligan Westerlay named Knights of Columbus bell committee chair for Stratfield event on February 8. others named and meeting set for Jan 5.
A readable record notes Alling Rubber Co located at 1127 Main Street with listings for stores in the vicinity. The entry identifies a commercial address and associates it with the rubber company.
A large line of warm sweaters for women and children offered in various colors and styles from 2.98 to 7.50. Wool golf vests for under coats priced 1.00 to 2.00. Children's sweaters range 1.25 to 3.75 with a pull-on option at 2.98.
Description highlights Petticoats of Messaline and Soft Taffeta in light dark and medium shades to pair with gowns. Skirts noted as well made, fairly narrow with scant flounce and an under ruffle of cotton.
Japanese china in white and gold offered in complete gift sets and pieces. Includes chop, platter and six plates for $5.00. sherbet sets with borders at $5.00. tea sets of 15 pieces from $4.00 to $4.50. dressed table sets with trays and boxes ranging $3.00 to $5.00. condiment, mayonnaise, cake and goater sets in varied designs with small price points.
Ida lodge will elect officers tonight and Wiane a carpet bowl journey be arranged. Bridgeport lodge will nominate officers tomorrow night and Seaview lodge will elect officers December 20. Theodore H. Steiber elected president of Abraham lodge with Cohen Glasner Cohn Katz Lesser Haeflich Feher Klein Meltzer Stein. Harry Greenstein honored with a watch charm. Corinthian Lodge No. 104 to hold annual meeting with entertainment and banquet. Wart remover ad follows.
The ceremony united Hidert to Pewry at the Fire Pree byterian EO ME son, with Victor as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the Rome of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bia, then the couple departed on a 1:6e E m for a short trip. The couple will live with the groom's parents after returning. A wedding anniversary at Uretz entertained guests last evening. Friends in the city are congratulating Missimcie Fay Wright and Herbert Curtin Peerls on their marriage at Sage pieye. Mr. and Mrs. M. Wleworth of Black Rock announce 92 friends attended. Morton Starr Exteworth arrived Bridgeport Saturday. Mrs. es BR. Vogel of Kansas City is mentioned in connection with the notes.
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