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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
8
A Christmas message urges generous giving to the needy in Bridgeport, noting that giving brings blessing to both donor and recipient. It highlights that many deserve aid, the city provides support, yet discreet, concerted help is still needed for families facing hunger and cold, beyond city funds and records.
Thomas Reilly of Meriden defies a common rule by prevailing in local politics. The mayor, seeking a third term, dodges defeat and earns credit for steady leadership. His tenure against strong opposition and a tax-collecting stance suggests a path toward higher office as successor to an aging representative.
A critique argues Dr. Cook is a spineless impostor whose grand fraud failed to shock the world. It questions whether he deserves moral condemnation or merely the label of deceiver and downplays material damage while warning that future impostors may tremble when truth prevails.
The Taxpayers League criticizes misrepresentation and urges reform in tax policy. It argues manufacturing property pays little tax compared to homes, cites Bridgeport data from 1904 and 1908, and predicts nationwide shifts to close tax loopholes. The piece defends manufacturers and condemns coercive rhetoric.
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