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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
20
The piece argues Mayor Wilson derives his conclusion from public vote totals, contending a charter with near total support shows fewer defects than a mayor elected by a minority. It asserts public measures gain authority from voters and that a majority charter reflects community will, while Wilson’s minority mandate reveals greater defects.
A Waterbury blasphemy case under a 1642 statute ends in a hung verdict and a new trial. The defense argues evolving notions of deity render traditional blasphemy concepts obsolete, noting modern standards may deem offensive language and ideas as nuisances instead.
War stocks dropped as the president pressed for peace, reflecting public fear that war goods demand would fall. Analysts cite a psychology of loss and self-interest, with profiteering fading as Europe reshapes toward common sacrifice and no lasting profits from war.
A misleading statement by Secretary Lansing, depicting the nation as on the brink of war, is dismissed as the hurried view of a busy official. The president holds foreign policy to steer the country, and Lansing’s remarks have been withdrawn under presidential guidance.
A fragment recalls staged train wrecks in Winsted and rail safety pleas to Washington for national ownership. It mentions Charles C. Gray as state auditor and a light note about Christmas turkey, Rhode Island and a holiday decor push by young men with the girls directing. An ad line ends with One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport Board of Education tentatively endorses a new salary scale and credential requirements. The plan raises minimum pay to 600 and maximum to 1250, with annual increases and study requirements for advanced certificates E to S. It aims to align licenses with grades, specify service years, and set substitute and normal instructor credentials with concrete salary bands.
London reports President Wilson's note headlines dominate morning papers with terms like Peace Essay and Peace Feeler sparking astonishment. Speculation grows on motives, from pressure for food embargoes to possible German concessions, amid debate over peace negotiations and U S policy. Navy Secretary Daniels backs building a new battle cruiser after bids opened at Philadelphia Navy Yard.
A public notice from the tuberculosis department regarding the Visitiv WRSE Association outlines actions, deadlines, and local health department involvement. The brief item emphasizes reporting, registration requirements, and potential community health measures pending further guidance.
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