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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
4
A year end clearance offers extraordinary prices on fur carafs fur muffs fur sets and coats plus shirt waists silks petticoats ostrich and willow plumes marabout boas and muffs and raincoats pony skin and rubberized options. New aviation caps appear in knitted wool and fancy worsted blends.
E H Dillon Co reports on Bridgeport scenes with Christmas school exercises and a Santa visit. Local committees for church events and dances are named. Also noted are water main replacement on Pequonnock, a Stratfield Hotel talk, and a golden wedding celebration near Westbrook with Navy service background.
United Press reports December 28 that Commander William Sims described his famed insult to German courtesy at a New Year’s event. President Taft reviewed Sims’ account after Secretary Meyer pressed the matter. a reprimand seemed likely, though the exact quotes were not confirmed.
A speech by the commander at the Lord Mayor of London's dinner to fleet officers provoked irritation in Germany and among English observers. London papers quoted Sims declaring that America would aid Britain to the last dollar and last drop of blood if needed, signaling possible Allied rescue assurances.
City shut off water at all horse watering tanks to halt glanders spread. Teamsters complain as troughs remained dry for weeks. Street Department acted on Board of Health request and noted freezing risk would also justify closures. Some drivers unaware of glanders feared supply loss from Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
Washington reports from December 28 that the so called Electric Trust faces imminent disintegration. Justice Department officials say prosecutions under the Sherman Act will soon be brought against a two‑company monopoly with outlets in most cities. Cases allege price fixing and control of patents and water power sites, aiming to curb independent rivals. Assistant W S Kenyon leads civil actions expected within days.
Rev Ignatius Kruzynski former pastor of the Polish Holy Name Church in Stamford is free on $10 000 bond as twenty five parishioners pressed charges against him for embezzling 14000. He claims funds funded church improvements including a new school while parishioners kiss his hand and vow loyalty.
London, Dec. 28. Mrs. Clark, sister of Emmiline Pankhurst, died at her Brighton home after release from prison following suffering during the last suffragette raid on Parliament. Alleged harsh treatment and coarse food in prison cited as cause. Suffragettes plan parliamentary investigation.
The Christmas Festival at St George's Episcopal church at Maplewood and Colorado tonight at seven features carols by Sunday school children a Mystery Play with Mary Angel William and shepherds and the Arrival of Santa Claus plus a gifts distribution.
Newtown and Bridgeport residents share holiday hospitality with relatives and friends in several towns including Bridgeport Waterbury and New Haven. Guests include Mrs George Clarke Florence and Florence Gordon Miss Anna L Carlson Miss Catherine Campbell and Rev J H George among others. A fall injures Mrs Marshall Otis prompting hospital care. A Chinese discovery claims banana stalks yield a strong durable cloth.
The article reviews Sarah Bernhardt's single Jackson performance and details her striking features and enduring vitality. It quotes her views on enthusiasm, work, and the secret of youth, and contrasts foreign and American gentlemen in romance and courtship before noting her devoted pet dog Peter Pan.
The pamphlet on Accountant Soule’s review of town accounts shows officials owed funds to the town. It cites unreturned sums by Treasurer W H Hill and others, plus uncollected interest and various abatements over fourteen years. The report signals possible actions to recover funds and addresses legal hurdles in collecting from former collectors.
An old advertisements page details Smith Murray Co offering Women’s tailored suits in serge and chevriot blends with satin linings and varied coats. It lists touristed mixture coats, blanket and eiderdown robes, dressing sacques, and long kimonas with prices ranging from 59 cents to 30 dollars.
A municipal report criticizes the town clerk and treasurer for careless lien records, unrecorded tax collections, and excessive charges since 1996. It cites specific overcharges for registrations, missing dog license accounts, and losses from military taxes. Proposes reforms in bookkeeping, authority controls, and potential bank interest gains. Also notes a London club run by electricity and mentions 270 active volcanoes globally.
Review hails the German light opera Das Musikantenmaedel at Jackson's theatre. Bernhard Buchbinder's production features a 16 piece orchestra, a well trained chorus, and strong principal singers. Even non German speakers enjoyed the melodic, artistically balanced music and witty dialogue from a New York Irving Place company.
A New Year’s Eve midnight mass will be held at Church of the Nativity North Bridgeport. The program includes Prelude Idylle processional O Come All Ye Faithful intro t Emmanuel and several hymns with organist Chester G Harrison directing. Rev Howard LaField celebrant. There are 454 quarts in 100 pounds of milk.
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