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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
13
An 1909 news column links stock watering and railroad neglect to accidents, arguing managers slash expenses to boost dividends. It critiques police reform and urges the Police Commission to let the superintendent and detectives govern without meddling. Also notes a cold remedy advertisement.
The finance committee of the United States Steel Car votes to offer employees the option to subscribe to preferred shares or common stock under a profit sharing plan. Employees have subscribed for thousands of shares with a paper profit reported, while critics link the plan to the war declaration against the company.
The Taxpayers' League urges shifting focus from firemen pay to tax equalization after noting city losses from unassessed property. It argues small taxpayers already bear about twice their fair share and says improving assessment could boost city revenue by about $500,000 annually.
The author argues for city led inquiry into the local electric light monopoly. It urges scrutiny of investments, gross income, profits, and fair pricing under legal and charter constraints. The piece questions property value in Bridgeport and calls for taxation review to ensure a fair tax burden.
Two thirds of the necessary funds for a $9,000 railroad workers plan east of the Mississippi were secured as unions prepare a demand for wage hikes ranging from 5 to 40 percent. Conventions and line officials will meet January 3 to set terms, with New Haven eyes on how the talks unfold and guidance for other roads.
The Loewe boycott suit against 240 Hatters union members nears end as he rests after four days on the stand. He cites 1901 profits of 27 749 66 and 1902 losses of 17 591 61, with total damages totaling 727 748 06. Edward Dean, a former patrolman, reports 1903 losses of 15 773 56 and 43 488 32 in 1904.
A court hearing shows a total claimed damage amount of 140000 with an earlier $88829.59 tally. Mr Loewe faces cross examination and is expected to testify for about four more days. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a remedy with local agents Curtin Pharmacy. A separate incident reports Helen Tyler, 2, struck by a wagon near street and Railroad avenue. she suffered minor injuries and was treated by ambulance responders.
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