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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1911
Page
7
The woman who received money for Christmas will have an opportunity to spend it to good advantage now for either Furs or Household Furnishings. We expect these two departments to lead in attractive offerings for a few days.
George Hunt six years old son of laborer Thomas Hunt of 122 Portsea Street died at New Haven hospital from alcoholic poisoning after drinking four ounces of whiskey gifted by a saloon keeper. He drank seized bottle at dawn Sunday, convulsed, and not saved despite medical care and ambulance transfer. Medical Examiner Scarborough investigates cause.
The Bridgeport News endorses continued tax equalization as a remedy for manufacturing property injustice. It cites a planned $5,000,000 valuation increase, the role of the Bridgeport Manufacturers Association, and past gains under Mayor Lee and Buckingham. The piece argues gradual, sustained action over five more years, highlighting the disparity with personal taxes and urging no bonds for unproductive projects.
Washington December 26 A sharp split emerged between former Senator Aldrich and Representative Vreeland over the national monetary commission report. Vreeland, a leading House member and vice chairman of the committee, is recognized as a financial expert and helped author the currency law passage.
After the panic of 1907 officials note differences now involve key features of the proposed reserve association. It was believed this afternoon that unless they reach agreement the commission's report will be delayed.
Dr Mary Walker, famed for wearing men’s clothes, came to the White House on December 26 to offer season’s greetings to President Taft. She affirmed she has authority to dress as a man but noted only partial legal reach for her attire.
In Danbury a holiday visit to St. Vincent's hospital by Santa Claus, arranged via H. E. Tomlinson, brings dolls and toys to every patient. Separately, John F. Woodruff's Main Street clothing store was robbed Sunday night, with a burglar climbing rooftops and a skylight to steal goods, then escaping through the back door.
A sailor believed to be T. J. Sullivan of the battleship Connecticut was struck and killed by a Subway train in Brooklyn on Saturday. His body was ground to pieces, according to United Press reports from New York dated December 26.
Frosty days persist but spring nears. Luxurious fur coats in brown coney marmot Russian pony caracal seal and French seal with brocaded satin linings. Fur sets scarves muffs and children's furs offered in mink ermine beaver lamb Iceland fox raccoon at surprising prices.
A large lot purchased for this week boosts Cotton Sheets and Pillow Cases to their lowest levels in years. Indications suggest a market rise in weeks ahead. Best Grade double bed sheets posted at 75 to 85 cents along with pillowcases. Extra fine sheets sizes 81x90 at 75 cents and 81x99 at 80 cents. Other sizes priced 42x38% at 18 cents and 45x38% at 20 cents. Special line of Pillow Cases in White Goods Section.
In Greenwich a frenzied Alexander Gustafsen attacked three servants in the H. W. Raymond home after a bulldog bit a maid. The woman was wounded while the dog seized the maid’s calf, waking the household. Police arrested Gustafsen as a physician treated injuries.
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