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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
10
Readily available prices cover children's fur sets from 98c to 6.96, ladies separate muffs from 1.98 to 8.98, fur sets up to 25.00, dresses to 25.00, girls coats to 1.93, lace or net items around 98c, bed spreads from 69c to 1.98, comfortables 89c to 4.98, and doilies scarfs in the sale.
E H Dillon & Co advertises wholesale and retail millinery with locations at 1195 Main Hartford and 10 Rue St. Cecile Paris. Describes extraordinary Christmas bargain prices on fur muffs coats silk waists and ribbons with many items priced under 10 dollars and coats from 5 to 12 dollars. Includes names of items and low sale prices to entice shoppers.
In a brewing internal split, two Republican factions clash in the Common Council over street extensions and traffic rules. Aldermen Primrose Stagg MacFayden Cole Winterburn Moran and others spar over the White Way expansion from State street to Gilbert street and a Stratford avenue bridge hour restriction. Affected ordinances include higher parking and curb openness, with committee delays and adjournment maneuvers prolonging the dispute.
New York December 22 Directors of Central Leather company announce a 3 percent dividend on common stock with a 2 percent payout last year as market weakness persists in United States Steel and copper shares. Reading and Lehigh Valley gain after court ruling, trading picks up, while theft hits Newark residence of Henry Altal wife’s silverware, furs, and jewelry.
Ex President William Howard Taft spoke at a Connecticut Civil Service Reform association banquet at the Stratfield Hotel, urging civil service as key to real reforms. He urged adoption by municipal governments, noted 100 applicants for barbers’ commission, and warned of hypocrisy in laws while praising global examples.
At the annual election the Connecticut Civil Service Reform association named Bridgeport men Arthur M. Marsh and William R. Webster to its executive committee. Abner W. Mitchell was named assistant secretary. Henry W. Farnum of New Haven was elected president with vice presidents W. A. Aiken Norwich and John P Waterbury among others.
A coasting freight steamer, likely the Lansing, was found in distress off Bass River Massachusetts. The Acushnet and a wrecking tug were sent from Woods Hole. Lansing had been towed near Handkerchief Lightship after drifting in a southwest gale. The Honoluluan from the Hawaiian line was unfou nded after grounding in the Narrows. An unidentified steamer was reported ashore on the Cedro Islands near San Diego. The Arizonian stood by offshore.
President Wilson said differences with the Senate over appointments are not a patronage fight and he remains focused on larger questions. Administration officials indicate he will back his choices. A dense smoke plume rose from Mount Kanaka near Redding, California sparking volcano rumors. Canadian pulp and paper factories are reporting record business due to the war.
Paris December 22 The Chamber of Deputies assembled in a secret session amid a tense war climate the extraordinary session drawing interest comparable to the August 4 meeting after the war declaration Several members could not attend as hostages in German hands Deputies present faced difficulties in reaching the capital as the city prepared for the meeting
Valdosta reports former United States Senator William West was found dead in bed at his home early today. He reportedly retired in good health. The death prompts investigation by local authorities while friends recall his long service in public life.
Charlestown December 21 Charles Jarrell the man accused of shooting Deputy Sheriff France and wounding Frank Ratcliff and Josephine Winnes was surrounded in the mountains by Sheriff Bonnerhill and a posse that trailed him all night. Authorities believed he was well armed and supplied with ammunition. Jarrell had served six months for pistol toting and was recently released on parole. Governor Blease of South Carolina prepared a list of convicts for pardon consideration.
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