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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
12
Meriden's organizer Eriden orchestrates a Democratic victory in an off year. Credit goes to Michael J. Doran a newcomer and town committee chairman who was elected alderman in a solid Republican district. The example shows that strong organization yields political gains and harmony.
The new British premier’s parliament address centers on sustaining war and rebuilding society. He backs restitution and guarantees, with most proposals detailing mobilizing capital and labor, nationalizing shipping, and a directorate of national service to sustain production and food supply while drafting skilled workers if needed. Ireland’s question also looms as Britain seeks a new social order.
The report debates a “city beautiful” ideal for Bridgeport costing fifty million dollars. It argues war conditions, labor shortages, and private industry needs justify delaying costly adornment. Housing is the priority as high capital charges threaten rents and city growth.
Walter Balfour Gunnison educator author of Latin texts and Erasmus Hall High School principal dies in New York after years of ill health. Born 1852 in Abington Massachusetts he led Erasmus Hall and served as assistant superintendent of education. Survived by wife Blanche Eaton two sons three daughters and two brothers. Colonel Mosely to report before Senate Military Affairs Committee in Washington Friday.
Field Headquarters reports extraordinary improvement in marksman ship among U S troops in Mexico Dec 20. Cavalry pistol firing tests use rope targets while charging and new three inch field gun drills probe barbed wire entanglements and trench defense under simulated war conditions.
Bridgeport ranks 14th in November postal savings gains with a total $44,229, part of a nationwide rise reported by the Treasury. New York City leads deposits at $609,665 while Bridgeport holds 22nd place. New Haven and Hartford stand at 31st and 46th respectively. By Nov 30, 8,408 offices offered service, 660,000 accounts held $108,500,000.
A. T. Dennis & Co. milliners lease the southwest corner of Main and High streets and will move from their Main street location near Golden Hill in spring. The property, owned by John J. Kennedy, features rising Main street commerce with new lighting and sidewalks. Annual rent climbs from 2400 to about 5000 dollars, signaling a boom in Main street property.
Judge Gary outlines traits for a young man including honesty, the Golden Rule, temperance, good company, health, education, and persistence. He emphasizes a strong moral character, continuous self improvement, and a solid foundation in mathematics grammar spelling geography and history. Christmas trees wreaths and roping by John Reck and Son.
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