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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
7
A Stratford Advocate editorial attacks secrecy in coroners inquests citing the Peabody case. It argues open hearings better serve justice and warns secrecy undermines the accused’s right to defense. The piece also critiques caucus secrecy, bribery cases in Ohio, and a sermon on newspapers and crime.
A writer argues about the need for broad audience reach in newspapers, warning against censoring political information and society news. He notes potential fault lines in critics who deem such content demoralising and stresses that a successful paper must balance educative value with wide appeal for all classes.
Rainfall in the New Haven area and Whitneyville raises lakes and reservoirs toward normal levels. Weather officials predict more rain this week easing the water famine, while water company officials have not yet issued a formal statement.
Mrs. Mary E. King, 62, of Ansonia, stood on the Beacon Falls track at Bronson's Corner to halt a southbound trolley. She was thrown under the car, dragged free, and rushed to Griffin Hospital in serious condition with a scalp wound and internal injuries. Identity was initially unknown but later established.
Invitations were issued for a Friday night dinner hosted by Governor-elect Baldwin. The event will cover 13 placed plates and include Senators and Representatives-elect from New Haven plus other active state politicians. The dinner is expected to be acclaimed as one of Baldwin's best. Outside attendees are anticipated to be prominent figures aligned with the Baldwin administration.
New Britain reports word of William Scanlon a former New Britain resident being convicted of murder in Dublin Ireland with an execution set for January 4. The case relied on circumstantial evidence with two elderly witnesses whose testimony faced questions on admissibility. Scanlon a former US soldier who served in the Philippines lived in New Britain years ago and later returned to Ireland. Forest fire types are defined by the US Forest Service as surface fires ground fires and crown fires.
President Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad writes to the Connecticut Editorial Association arguing the state lacks power to appoint a public utilities commission to manage private corporations. He insists private owners must set rates and service, urges judicial rather than political solution, and suggests a court of commerce to decide reasonableness of railway service and rates.
Exceptional silks including taffetas in Persian effects and messaline petticoats. Brassware such as hammered and pierced pieces, bookbacks and ink stands offered at half price. Remaining Christmas pictures discounted by 20 percent. English china sale with compotes baskets bowls and more at half regular price.
The D. M. Read Co. promises a prompt sale of a not very large quantity. Read our Saturday sale advert in Friday papers. Money saved in all departments. Advertising money to go to customers next season.
Louis and Temple Abernathy aged 10 and their companion Percy Valentine visited Waterbury after a 66 day horseback journey from Oklahoma City to New York. They toured fire and police facilities, praised firefighting gear, and noted Oklahoma City’s wider spacing. They found Waterbury smaller and colder, preferred Oklahoma’s landscape, and said they would not stay in Waterbury long due to less activity and a Dutch accent joke from Temple. They miss their horses and would like to ride Connecticut hills.
Resting from their famed voyage the tired pair recount meetings with many well wishers during a stay. Louis says they will sail to New York and then head to the West Indies, planning a Alaska trip next June before resuming duties with Wiley Haines and Sam Bates. Percy Valentine will accompany the group to New York and West Indies as photographer.
New London December 29 Boston express due at 1 11 pm arrived in three sections lagging behind due to an earlier New Haven delay slippery rails and heavy traffic. Near Stony Creek the first section struck a freight car door or timber causing a panic as windows broke and seats torn though no serious injuries occurred. Passengers crowded into undamaged cars and the train continued to the city. An Italian inventor in Philadelphia has patented a burial casket for upright seating. A South American duck loses flight as its wing growth lags behind body growth.
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