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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
6
Adventurous pricing highlights include Navy and Brown Corduroy Dresses and trimmed crib comforts at 3.98. Also offered are crib blankets at 0.4 to 0.79, white hemstitched table bungalow aprons and madras fabrics, plus large dolls priced around 1.00.
About 125 waiters at the Statler and Hollenden Hotels struck today forcing closures and reduced service. Union leaders said Colonial Hotel waiters may join later, with other hotels possibly joining. Police were posted as pickets urged more workers to walk out while demands include a $5 monthly raise, six day week for Statler staff, improved quarters, fewer fines, and better food.
Canterbury Connecticut real estate brokers report shifting farm ownership in eastern Connecticut with an influx of foreign born buyers. Some buyers redeem abandoned farms while others quickly exit pastoral life for city work, selling farms to new seekers. The piece recalls Jules Verne and other travel visions as proof that rapid global movement has occurred.
Alderman Moorey urged a municipal ice plant to aid the poor outside the almshouse, noting Bridgeport families pay high summer ice costs. Alderman Coughlin offered help. City Attorney’s opinion questioned legality, last night’s meeting deferred final plan with a later report planned.
Charles Slavin a Bridgeport Public Market driver and fugitive was held for trial on embezzlement charges. Judge Coughlin set bail at $500. Slavin allegedly forged sales and failed to report COD sales totaling $60. His wife May Dempsey died by drinking carbolic acid outside the Security Building, an apparent motive linked to domestic troubles. He was arrested by Detective Sergeant Hall and remained jailed in default of bail.
A Stamford police hold a Brooklyn man claiming to be William Jay Murphy after he passed a $75 Bridgeport bank check in Providence and a similar check in a local clothing store. He is suspected of forgery. detective work continues with Bridgeport authorities en route. His wife remained in police headquarters amid the inquiry. George W. Wolf nominated as Assistant Appraiser of Merchandise at New York.
A busy counter displays holiday waists at E. H. Dillon & Co 10 Main Street. Bargains attract buyers with practical tailored styles and dressy lingerie options in lingerie soft silk and chiffon waists. Prices range from 75 cents to 6 dollars reflecting substantial value compared with higher listed prices.
Mexico City December 16 Rebels await incoming artillery from Victoria to resume the assault on Tampico after a brief federal gunboat bombardment. Casualties said light, but gunboat Bravo suffered thirty nine dead from a premature explosion. Government troops move north to block Villa as Zapatistas raid Milpa Alta near the capital.
E Paso reports General Villa demands $500,000 to release Luis Terrazas Jr with his father appealing to Washington. Five hundred Spanish refugees in the city face confiscation of over 5 million in property. many are aid dependent after being accused of opposing the Huerta rebels.
London December 16 big real estate deal closes for the Duke of Bedford block of freehold property about 19 acres near Covent Garden. The price is not disclosed but described as many millions above any prior single sale. The tract runs from Kingsway to St Martin's Lane and Long Acre to the Strand, including the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden Market.
San Francisco reports the arrival of three El Dorado crew members who sailed 2500 miles in a open boat after the schooner wrecked off Easter Island. They endured storms, starvation and thirst before reaching Papeete. The trio, Captain Nels Benson, Mate Steve Drinkwater, and Seaman Alex Simeneau, survived as a dramatic maritime feat.
Hartford reports Governor Simeon E Baldwin at Center church dinner condemns preamble wording of Congregational council in Kansas City. He says it binds churches to creeds of Christendom and criticizes the resolution praising national prohibition as misinterpreted by pastors and council members.
Mannino Marsalo and John Phals graff faced illicit liquor sale charges at 457 Water Street and the Springfield Hotel on Middle Street. Both cases were moved for one week continuances as six other alleged excise law violations will be heard in city court today.
Newtown records show Frank Wachtel wed Madeline Stegner in Danbury on November 24 1913 and Frederick H. Capen married Mary Weege on November 15 1813 in Bridgeport. Other notices include weddings, travel plans, illnesses, and local engagements among residents, with several noted visitors and property transactions in the area.
A holiday catalog style listing offers neckwear in boxes from 25 cents to 1 dollar, gloves, shirts, silk hose, fancy suspenders, umbrellas, and garters. Toys, dolls, sleds, and games promoted with free parcel post delivery within limits. Coats, suits, furs, and marabout stoles heavily discounted to clear stock. Also Bissell Cyco Ball Bearing carpet sweepers newly available for gifts.
A speaker argues pensions help curb waste from constant employee turnover in civil service. He cites 275000 workers, average annual pay around $1000, and 90000 resignations in eight years, urging lawmakers to push selfless public-spirited representation to improve efficiency and safety nets.
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