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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
6
A Christmas message notes the currency bill signed by President Wilson promises a broad business boom. It thanks store workers for their hard holiday rush and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
In Woburn Massachusetts on December 24 six year old Edwin Harris told of his playmate Ernest White eight who disappeared after skating through a hole in Partridge Pond. Edwin said he saw nothing at the time and only spoke after Ernest’s father led an all day search. Edwin was awakened when the father visited the Harris home late last night and the boy recounted that they had been skating and Ernest fell through the hole.
Lizzie Bell paid 26 dollars and costs for maintaining a disorderly house. Millard Gay fined 35 for frequenting the same. Joseph Matale, 22, Richmond Avenue, sentenced to three months for concealed weapons after being arrested for shoplifting a 10 cent ring. Mads Mickelson bonded 15 for breach of the peace and intoxication. Gilbert L. Scofield had a nolse noted. William Hill kept on the docket for assault with bond forfeited at 15. Bertha Swenson arraigned after 17 women arrested in Hotel Royal rathskeller case. bond reduced to 25 but unpaid. Mrs Virginia F. Lindsley dies following golden wedding with Morris F. Lindsley.
Washington discusses the new currency law signed by President Wilson. It creates regional reserve banks to mobilize reserves during crises, allowing banks to pledge notes and commercial paper for liquidity while maintaining safety. A treasury note system and gold backing of 40 percent are included. The Federal Reserve Board will oversee the system, with regional centers chosen by an organization committee. Local banks become member banks and must hold stock in their regional reserve bank.
A proposed law creates regional reserve banks funded by member banks at 6 percent of capital and surplus, with open market operations limited to government and municipal bonds. National banks and select state banks join, with public stock options only if needed to reach $4 million district capital.
London reports the death of Albert James, an original Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera actor who toured the United States years ago with Agnes Huntington. In White Plains, New York, a court orders ex-County Clerk Sutherland to return $108,500 in illegally collected fees. Special scalp specialist offers treatment for Olly Hart. Sarriet E. Sherwood advertising at 412 Security Building, 21 Main St. Bar services listed.
A city court heard the Royal hotel case involving De Witt Ballard proprietor of the Royal Hotel on State street. Ballard faced charges for permitting a loitering woman after a raid December 13 that took seventeen women. Attorney DeForest argued the case shows no more than normal cabaret activity and cited constitutional rights. Judge Wilder reserved decision until January 3.
Open tonight at the Smith Murray 9 with stocks arranged for quick selection. No lengthy advertisement, shoppers can choose quickly from ready displays.
Holiday gift listings describe useful items for men and children including silk accessories, gloves, umbrellas, shirts, Hosiery, neckwear, and a Noahs Ark toy assortment. The ads emphasize affordable pricing and variety in holiday selections suited to readers' pockets and tastes.
The secretary dismisses reports of larger dividends tied to Prairie Oil and Gas as unfounded. He notes that last April the directors chose to suspend payments to fund extensions and improvements at the company.
Washington dispatch reports four firemen were buried in the ruins of the American 5 and 10 Store after a blaze early today. Three others were seriously injured. no bodies recovered yet. The loss is put at 150000 dollars, largely insured.
Philadelphia December 24 An early settlement of the long running garment workers strike is foreshadowed as Ethelbert Steward mediator for the labor department reports a tentative agreement between a Tailors' association member and 100 striking workers. Other union members are expected to accept similar arrangements within days. The terms modify the original union demands. Paterson New Jersey eight homes robbed despite night patrol.
Police commissioners found Special Policeman Harria Rahn not guilty on conduct an officer charges brought by Superintendent Eugene Birmingham after an executive session following open cheering. Policeman Charles Murphy was set for trial on the same charges, but duties prevented his appearance. Only witness Daniel J. Trelaw testified. Rahn denied the disturbance at Scandianavian hall on November 1. The precinct stations will be repaired and the armory may host peace-tactics instruction with a new revolver target proposed for February through April.
Dr J H Finnegan of the emergency hospital departs Bridgeport today to celebrate Christmas at a Providence Rhode Island home. Dr L J Frieiman will substitute during the absence. Parmer Want Ads. One Cent Work.
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