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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
4
New Haven December meeting discusses Professor J G Hume urging nationwide reduction of suicides. He argues public sentiment ignores self inflicted deaths and calls for careful inquiry into each case, prevention, and society protection alongside murder investigations.
A new company with 2 250 000 capital and 250 000 surplus forms from Mid state venture led by Lewin Howes of Baltimore. J Pierpont Morgan underwrites a large portion of stock with officers from major Hartford fire life and casualty firms backing the enterprise. Subscribers include national and state banks, life insurance presidents, and leading manufacturers. Directors to be chosen at an upcoming meeting.
Fragmentary record recounts a former senator linked to the Lincoln assassination era. It mentions a $319000 reward for Lincoln's killer, a Virginian skirmish, and a prior friendship with Booth. The piece references Gordon, New York cavalry, a trip to Canada, and a passport from Gen. Dix. It also touches on a medical drug advertisement for Foley's Kidney Re as a urine remedy.
The garden area will be torn down at a cost of about 4000 dollars and sold to a real estate concern. Plans include reconstruction and potential events while noting ongoing meetings and investments. The venture has not proven profitable.
Reports from the New York New Haven and Hartford line show Stamford to New York electric service held up far better than steam trains during and after the snow storm. Main Haven operations faced trouble while local Boston trains ran late. The piece notes electrification as a vindication and mentions rubber footwear pricing and a local business ad for Winter Weather goods.
Chicago on December 28 reports James A Patten amid a drastic corn corner. Market watchers estimate his position at 20 to 29 million bushels with potential losses reaching two million dollars or more unless dramatic shifts occur. Opponents warn of severe financial exposure and market disruption.
The item laments fading interest in horse racing as former owners plan a series of races for remaining lively horses. It notes many once major supporters have faded and arrangements are being made to revive racing, despite a shrinking audience in recent winters.
On New Year’s Day from four to nine the YMCA hosts its annual reception for local men. Directors and officers, aided by the Woman’s Office, will greet attendees in the association building parlors. Churches citywide will be staffed by volunteer greeters from Immanuel Lutheran, Baptist, Newfela, Methodist, and German Reformed congregations.
Chicago on December 2 United Press reports that John R. Walsh the convicted Chicago banker seeks a new trial. Attorneys filed an amended bill in municipal court charging a New York clique conspired to railroad him to prison and to block railroad bond issues tied to Walsh institutions. Witnesses include Wil Brown Charles W Hotchkiss Robert Mather Frank A Myer and George Baker.
A banking case takes an unexpected turn at the eleventh hour as Walsh reacts with joy to the new development. The banker expresses interest, saying it sounds very interesting, after learning details of the Aling off the bill.
A chaotic street scene unfolds in Bridgeport with a German milkman in the snow and a local fashion figure known for frugal dress. A funeral outside a Barnum Avenue house, a note on the Sons of the American Revolution, and finance tensions as assessors face a $6,000,000 state tax increase. The piece blends humor, social comment, and civic concern across a single, crowded town mosaic.
Elections last evening in Court Pequonnick F of A and Court Burnham No 118 F Chietanger named officers. Allan McDonald and Fromas McGee led as chief rangers with a slate including James Mullins John J Finne and others. committees and trustees named alongside.
A well attended meeting of the bar bers was held last night in the Wheeler building. Officers elected include President D. M. Fleming Vice president Rocco Desise financial secretary J T Stein secretary George Schneider guide D J O Cord trustees D J Inor Patrick Tierney and William Soda.
Washington December 239 Congress plans a special joint committee to investigate the Ballinger Pinchot dispute. The panel will probe Ballinger and the Forest Service under Taft, with Nelson of Minnesota to chair. The resolution will be presented soon and expected to pass with little opposition. Ballinger or Pinchot likely to exit after inquiry.
The Newtown weekly notes the Trinity church Sunday school honor roll with names including Ferris Northrop James and Beers, plus gold star recipients Dorothy James and Harold Ray. Reports on Christmas services, upcoming Men’s Federation meeting, and town happenings from Newtown and Sandy Hook including alumni events and library fundraiser.
Mr and Mrs L C Morris and Philip Morris spent the holiday in New Bedford with Mr and Mrs Howell Wright. George F Duncombe and Miss Julia Duncombe of Bridgeport celebrated Xmas at their home in town. Mr and Mrs Charlies F Beardsley also spent Xmas in New Haven as guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence L Beards ey.
The Christmas entertainment of the Peoples church will be held tomorrow Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Dana and the refreshments will be served in the chapel. Many thousands of electrical horsepower are now used for mining in the Klondike. The New York Public Service Commission will make an extensive investigation of concrete as a deadener of noise on elevated railroad structures.
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