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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
19
Bargain prices on moving picture machines, mechanical trains and tracks sets, black boards with stand, and folding go carts. Two wind up autos offered, teddy bears and various sizes discounted from 25 cents to one dollar. Stock includes regular sizes with marked low prices and limited quantities.
Yuan Shi Kai approves a proposed end to the Chinese parliament that first met on April 8, with a round robin stating no laws were passed and urging immediate action. The administrative council of 71, including cabinet members and provincial governors, will consider the matter. Parmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
Attorney General John H. Light issues an opinion on the new law governing women and minors in factories. A change in daily hours is allowed week to week, provided the weekly total does not exceed fifty-five hours and each day stays within ten hours, with notices updated to cover a full calendar week. A court plan targets stopping Morris Baker Jr. from “Wild West” pistol performances near BE. S. Millard’s baby.
Representative William Kennedy recommended Edward P B McGowan for the Watertown postmaster position succeeding Bennett C Atwood. The third class office pays $1800 yearly. McGowan is a longtime J B Woolson Company employee with thirty years service.
Washington reports that President Wilson will act on criticisms of the handling of the Philippine policy raised at the annual Carabao dinner. Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels prepared a joint report for the President, who will consider an official White House statement to curb a repetition of the episodes.
A terse note records President Wilson’s strong displeasure as he causes his resignation from an honorary Carabao order membership. The action reflects tensions within the group and Lind’s stance on ceremonial ties amid broader political currents.
News from London that an Atlantic rate war was impending drew interest among shipping men in New York. While advices gave no definite progress on renewing the Atlantic shipping pool, officials hoped the agreement expiring December 31 would be extended and pool reconstruction completed. A rate war would involve all British and continental lines.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Beatrice Birdseye daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hatch of 205 Seeley Street and Ralph Hyatt Sussaorff of New York set for Saturday January 3 at seven in the First Congregational church. Mr and Mrs John Banks announce the marriage of their daughter Miss May Emma Banks to Vincent Daly of 823 Norman Street, married in Meridian on November 27. The engagement of Miss Margaret Skillen Robinson of 55 Lewis Street to Charles Robert Walshaw of New Haven is announced by Mr and Mrs John H Robinson. Miss Maylai Hallock of 1187 Noble Avenue will spend two weeks in Danbury at the home of Mr and Mrs N T Buckiex.
Retail display of holiday gifts with shell goods, barrettes, rings and neckwear. Items include comb sets with rhinestones, back combs, beadwork, and lace jabots. Silks, scarves, and hose promotions in multiple colors and delicate patterns.
A period ad offers men’s holiday items including white plested shirts, four in hand ties, scarf pins and cuff links. Also features 32 neckwear patterns, percale shirts, linen handkerchiefs with initials, and oxford stockings. Prices range from 8c to $1.89, with box sets and multiple items highlighted.
luxury bath robes offered in heavy blanket material with silk cords and tassels. extra full cut with bow pleat front and back. values up to 5.98 special price per pair 2.96.
New York trading opens with gains across many issues as expected ICC stance on eastern rail rates supports uplift. Canadian Pacific leads with 25-8 rise. New Haven Union Pacific Reading Pennsylvania American Telephone Steel Western Union Woolworth and others advance amid firmer bonds. Noon session shows stronger tone with bullish sentiment and outside buying. An ice rescue in Sparta New Jersey saves Gilbert Bayles and William Riker after a fall through ice.
Cuban women in New York organize under the banner Partido Popular Feminista to seek suffrage. A letter to Mrs. Raymond Brown, president of the New York State Suffrage Association, asks her to be honorary president. The group promotes equality and peaceful, legal methods.
Indianapolis December nineteenth The official matron responsible for presiding at dances appeared for the first time at a society dance in a local hotel. She participated in all dances found no grounds for censure of guests music or dress. The matron from the prominent society set refused the two dollar fee allowed by law.
A short spoof from London Opinion and Puck features mock dialogue about influenza remedies and English history. Aunt Agnes questions Ethel about the Crusades, leading to a quip that a Pilgrim is “a holy tramp.”
A Baltimore dume by Pennsylvania reports about 4,000 men laid off in the ten weeks before January 1, with 1,000 more likely to lose work. The piece cites varied quotes from Boston Transcript, Detroit Free Press, and Washington Star, noting political influence and public unease amid wage cuts.
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