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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
13
AYOR-WILSON states Pullman was not removed for party ties but for clashing with a noted Republican leader over social ambitions. The remark implies personal political conflict drove the action, not party affiliation.
A historical survey of American privateers from 1812 to 1814, detailing crews, ships, and prize profits. It notes Baltimore and other ports supplying fast clippers, the distribution of prize money, and the challenges in securing crews. The piece also covers later abolition efforts and a local display of fur offerings and a light economic aside on scraping as a by product.
Alderman Moorey reminds voters that they approved a municipal ice plant and urges public scrutiny of administration speed. He warns the proposal resembles municipal gas and water schemes and notes officials may oppose it.
The article argues Sullivan's exoneration from all charges, including the McGuire letter, completes a sequence of accusations leveled at Democratic office holders. It contends much of the U S press is owned by Republicans resentful after defeats and predisposed to amplify charges against Democrats.
A historical note argues for national ownership of every railroad line in the United States as the only solution to the rail problem. It credits Representative Bryan Mahan with foresight and claims managers and financiers have harmed nations and investors for 75 years, making service costly and crippled.
The Bridgeport Board of Education has avoided sectarian disputes by its current form. It has delivered good schools at low cost and resisted mayoral control. The piece warns against changing the board’s constitution for political gain, until a stronger reason arises.
The Telegram faces sharp critique for biased coverage of Congressman Jeremiah Donovan. The argument centers on alleged newspaper favoritism, unfounded language, and Hobson's antagonistic attempt against Donovan. Supporters insist Donovan acted with fairness and self control while opposing absenteeism, earning continued electoral backing.
The piece argues per capita cost comparisons between cities are flawed without accounting for self supplied services like water and electric light. Bridgeport’s true per capita cost would rise about 9.50 if water and light are included. Comparisons require clear service scope to be meaningful.
The piece argues that city services now run by private firms raise per capita costs when the city assumes them. If Bridgeport handles ashes collection and ice production publicly, overall city expenses may rise in reports, but each citizen would pay more to the city yet less overall when including private payments for these services.
The piece recalls Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton as a pioneer of American humor with Sam Slick and his works shaping satire enjoyed widely in the U S and Britain. It notes his Nova Scotia birth in 1796, life across England, and death in 1865. Additional items include a French claim about flowers feeling pain via heat, a Mauretania mail-transfer idea with oil, and a quip about English usage between you and I versus between you and me.
A 1702 statue of Queen Anne outside St Pauls Cathedral is described as sorely in need of regilding and repairs. In the 18th century its unusual placement facing a tavern inspired a wit to quip Brandy Nan, Brandy Nan, youre left in the lurch Your face to the dram shop, your back to the church.
A clipped notice shows 10c to 50c and 5c to 25e for smaller coins with reductions extending to 75c in some exchanges. The brief item outlines adjusted values and regional variations in coin pricing and exchange rates.
A vintage catalog snippet lists Black Fox and Red Fox fur accessories including scarves and large muffs with prices from $11.50 to $67.50. Also featured are natural raccoon sets, flowers for gifts, and a parade of clothing and toy items such as lace collars, house coats, union suits, and Bisque dolls priced from $1 to $7 plus novelty infant wares.
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