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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
11
Washington December 26 postal officials report the White House mail yesterday was heavier than ever. The messages mainly conveyed cheer and good wishes to the president and his family, reflecting widespread public affection during the holiday period.
Tokyo December 26 the emperor personally opened the Japanese Diet and in a throne speech praised friendly powers the strength of alliance with England and cordial relations with China. Bargain day promotions note fur coats sport coats petticoats and waists at E H Dillon Co Main street. Public Market offers family specials poultry beef veal fish vegetables butter groceries fruit and baking department items.
A central storm moved northeast from near Atlanta to Philadelphia bringing snow along the coast from Florida to Maine and inland to Indiana. Heavy snowfall fell in western Pennsylvania, northern New York, and northern New England. Warnings remain for shippers with subsequent fair, cold weather in the western central districts and seasonable conditions elsewhere. New Haven forecast calls for rain or snow then clearing, cooler on Saturday.
New York reports that representative manufacturers across the country foresee improved business once currency legislation passes. Most say pass a bill promptly, even if imperfect, to restore confidence. many industries tied to basic sectors like steel, lumber, sugar, leather suffer amid tariff shifts and labor costs.
In New York on December 26, investors expect a January stock surge. President Wilson’s business-forward stance underpins optimism, while Berlin loan offerings press money markets. Major moves include Union Switch & Signal’s capital expansion and Pennsylvania Railways’ possible divestment of Norfolk & Western. Cotton prices slide from October highs as long positions retreat, and fears over Missouri Pacific maturities weigh on shares. Independent A T T reorganization efforts persist with measured accommodations from American Company. Farmer Want Ads is a word.
Fritzi Scheff, noted light opera star, secretly married George Anderson in New Rochelle. The ceremony was simple, performed by Rev. F. A. Wells with only the couple and witnesses present. Scheff, once wed to Baron Fritz von Bardeleben and John Fox Jr., had recently obtained a decree from Fox.
England's 109 year old Rebecca Clarke of Woodgreen presided at the wedding breakfast of her son Harry, 67, though cold weather kept her from attending the ceremony. She proposed the couple's health, cut the first slice of cake, and recited verses about her pet dog she held.
London December 26 The Prince of Wales gift to his mother was a blouse set Prince Alberts gift was a Maltese collarette Both the king and queen and family dined at Sandringham House with Prince Albert at Gibraltar present Meanwhile other local items include a man transferred to Lakeview Insane a burglary arrest at Milford a scarlet fever case a gas stove incident a trolley accident injuring a woman and five stitches to a scalp wound in Bridgeport Emergency hospital notes marked by multiple local names and addresses.
The Zeta Beta Tau College fraternity opened its convention in Cleveland at the Hotel Statler with business sessions. Over 200 members from chapters nationwide attended. this marks the first convention held outside New York. A banquet closes the gathering Sunday night.
New York reports Miss Rovenh Dahlgren granddaughter of Rear Admiral Dahlgren will enter religious life as a deaconess of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Newark New Jersey. The text notes a Christmas rush and post office carrier Patrick Meller who died of apoplexy.
In a strong editorial stance, the piece opposes government ownership of railroads. It argues radicalism and stringent laws threaten the industry, citing eastern roads’ three year capital spending of over 160 million for public-use improvements and a 186.8 million rise in gross earnings against 203.1 million higher expenses and taxes, resulting in a net loss of 16.3 million versus 1910.
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