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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1911
Page
7
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Editorial blasts E. J. Hill as the ablest tariff authority in the House for drafting a new wool schedule during Christmas. It accuses him of voting for Schedule K in the Payne Aldrich bill, calling that law ruinous to consumers, and urges abandonment of tariff drafting amid Tariff Commission findings.
The commission headed by President Hadley offers a cautious view on valuing railroad property and warns against relying on earning power for capitalization. It cites Wisconsin practice, questions government guarantees to investors, and notes the report adds little beyond existing knowledge and lags legislative action.
The New Haven debate over the motto Old elms, but new ideas stirs mockery and vendor pushback. Critics call it academic and misfitting for commerce, suggesting Bridgeport style branding Made in Bridgeport to boost sales and market standing.
Mayor Rice joins Connecticut executives in proposing cities insure themselves to cut high private fire insurance costs. Meriden Mayor Thomas L. Reilly supports municipal insurance, arguing it would lower initial costs, promote broader fire prevention, and curb extravagance at the source.
A brief report notes a marked drop in hat pins, once plentiful, now nearly vanished from millinery. The change signals a sharp shift in style and accessorizing norms for the season, with fewer women embracing prominent hat pins.
Superintendent Chapman of the Connection Co warns trolleymen to prevent youngsters from attaching to trolley cars after two serious accidents. Investigations into the Pow Boy incident in East End indicate he was "hooking on" to a car. The superintendent cites recent laxity and asks police to curb this dangerous practice.
United Press report from New York on December 23 notes Columbia chess teams defeated Princeton in three games before luncheon adjournment. Harvard led Yale two and a half to one and a half, as the match moves forward with notable early results.
Lynn mass December 23 Henry James White of Baltimore a 19 year old cadet at the Annapolis Naval Academy qualified for a pilot s license in a hydro aeroplane flight of over 40 miles at 1500 feet carrying a passenger at the Lynn Aeroplane Company works
Samuel Katz testified in the Soloway and Raw bankruptcy case before Referee Newton that the firm received 32000 from April to November last year via notes issued to banks statewide endorsed by S Soloway, alleged to be Maurice Soloway's brother. He added Union and New Haven Trust Company is short 5000 due to these notes.
Despite bad weather, a large gathering attended the South Church concert and Christmas tree festival last evening. About 300 people enjoyed a hot turkey supper served to Sunday school members with 25 servers led by Edward Waters. A program followed in the chapel with songs and stories as Santa Claus arrived bearing gifts for the poor.
The Streets and Sidewalks Committee will tour several thoroughfares, review petitions for public improvements, and discuss a North Avenue bridge at Moody's Mill, Broad Street hill concrete steps, Cherry Street extension, and Grenwood Avenue flood damage.
Weather advances big snows for Christmas prompting gift shopping in the Rubber line. The catalog lists rubber boots arctics overshoes felt boots rubber coats hats raincoats slipons hot water bottles rubber gloves air pillows leather gloves dress gloves fur gloves jerseys sporting goods basketballs basketball shoes footballs.
Great opportunity for Sunday schools societies and groups buying in quantity to purchase dolls games books and other toys at very low prices. Offers balance of stock and after Christmas or New Year gatherings and trees.
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