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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
9
Entry notes a post office matter in Bridgeport Connecticut with an annual rate of 83 per annum and a second class matter charge of 81 per annum SS.
The editorial questions Mayor Wilson’s plan to resign personal tax collectors and repeal the poll tax. It argues the personal tax is costly to collect and poorly collected, shifting burden to consumers and merchants, and asks what action Mayor Wilson will take.
Pennsylvania Governor Tanner names a vaccination commission to probe the issue amid long running debates. The panel includes two anti vaccinationists, two pro vaccination physicians, and three lay experts. It aims to review evidence and compare to a Royal Commission’s divided report and English law changes.
The piece argues J Henry Roraback should not hold both party leadership and railroad lobbying power. It calls for a rule barring anyone paid to lobby from public or party office during the lobbying period. It warns that those whose livelihoods depend on influencing legislation should not speak with official party authority.
Article discusses sovereignty in admitting people, citing Japanese Chinese and Jewish passport issues. It notes Sulzer’s push to abrogate the 1832 trade treaty with Russia, and Taft’s hinted plan to exercise presidential power with Senate consent. Mentions Jackson and Buchanan as negotiators.
The article discusses the treaty rights of American citizens including Jews to travel and reside in Russian territories, the potential abrogation of the treaty with Russia, and the implications for trade and expatriation. It notes Russia’s reluctance to grant religious tolerance, the role of the Orthodox Church, and the political pressure to seek a new treaty addressing equal travel rights.
A home charity appeal urges Bridgeport buyers to choose Red Cross stamps for Christmas mercy. Proceeds stay in Bridgeport and support the Visiting Nurses Association, with TB care highlighted as a priority.
Desirable lines of dolls priced up to $1.00 50 cts and up to $1.50. Jointed large dolls with fine wigs moving eyes and lashes offered at 89 cts 98 cts 1.19 and 1.39. Dressed and undressed dolls marketed as a before Christmas clearance.
A gallery showcases a variety of subjects in frames including prints photogravures pastels water colors and etchings. The collection suits living rooms nurseries and men's rooms and dens with many pieces described as artistic and appealing.
A catalog listing gifts for the home showing housekeeper chafing dishes copper or nickel with accoutrements including lamps and flagons, drawingroom kettles coffee sets copper cups, planks, crumb sets percolators casseroles and earthenware French casseroles. Also sweet balsam pillows linen cases and upholstery items priced at 39 cents with location noted as upholstery store third floor on the second floor.
Victor L Berger a Socialist introduced a House resolution urging termination of the 1887 treaty with Russia, arguing it cannot be justified by abrogating the 1832 pact and that the extradition treaty aids the czar in pursuing Russian political refugees in the United States.
A remonstrance against Thomas Tobin's Star Cafe at 33 Middle Street was filed with county commissioners. Attorney John P. Gray signed for two signers and plans to withdraw when a larger petition is ready. The filing cites unsuitability of the place and aims to stop a license renewal today.
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