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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
5
The Moore Reid syndicate, led by Liam H. Moore, buys into the Lehigh Valley railroad signaling a planned transcontinental trunk line. Judge William H. Moore E S Moore and Daniel G. Reid, who control Rock Island, will seat in Lehigh directorate January 15. Board changes expected.
In Danbury, Per Orlando Pierson faces Indecent Assault charges involving his 18-year-old daughter Signa Pierson. The trial details her testimony about repeated intoxicated behavior by the father and the alleged incident on October 27, with Pierson admitting to drinking and claiming a head injury affected his memory.
Cyrus Wart Hemover advertised as the cure for unsightly warts on hands. Sold only at The Cyrus Pharmacy located at Fairteid Avenue and 186 Cannen Street. The ad claims a painless, quick removal in a few days.
Guaranteed 20 claims a skin cleaning product instantly removes stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt. Describes use on hands or clothing with a large can size of 10 cont as manufactured by Win & Winn at 24 Stratford Ave.
Napper Tandy argues from an Irish perspective that the budget will cost Ireland about 10 million dollars yearly. He warns of higher taxes on whiskey, tobacco, licenses, land and estate transfers, risking distilleries, urban growth, and peasant fortunes. The piece cites Dublin officials, land transfers, and Sinn Fein calls to resist the tax burden.
A column argues that Liberal promises on Home Rule have faltered, praising Sinn Fein as the sole Irish policy with moral and practical appeal. It warns the Irish Party is weak in Westminster and urges Ireland to shift its political focus from London to Dublin, with Sinn Fein championing direct Irish trade and passive resistance to English rule. The piece notes opposition figures like T. P. O’Connor and Asquith, and contends Irish independence should be the center of gravity for Ireland.
The article reports Colliers Weekly charging the Interior Department with opposing conservation measures. It highlights irrigation costs and water ownership, critiques the government’s claims handling, and notes evaluations of a government witness and legal proceedings. It also mentions church matters and freight conveyor installations at Pequonnock dock signaling dock developments.
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