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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
6
The Farmer, longtime champion of initiative and referendum, notes adoption in about a third of states and presses for wider reach. He argues the people grow radical, while legislatures may lag, and cites New York as a test of public sentiment amid prohibitionist views.
A view on the meat trust’s influence across markets criticizes stifled competition and fluctuating prices. It argues price fixing or ownership as remedies and warns that monopoly will endure without democratic pushback against trust methods.
The article argues that prolonged war will shift industry toward water power near coal mines, with Europe already tapping idle water energy in Italy and France. It predicts the United States will build large hydroelectric plants similar to Niagara demonstrations, not for metallurgy alone but to harness falling water energy, changing industrial patterns in ways not yet clear.
The text reports that Australians opposed conscription with 32,000 voting against and none for, despite large forces at the front. It notes a departure from expected support where a highly mobilized nation might back compulsory service. Some soldiers and supporters argue others should and will contribute.
Conservation leaflets issued with aid from representatives and the agricultural department aim to educate the public on war diets for children and adults and to accompany department publications addressing food and other problems.
A Danish government protest to Washington expresses concern over the internment of German nationals. The note cites tensions as officials discuss safeguards for Baltic and Caribbean interests and potential broader consequences.
Red Cross announces five women will serve as knitting instructors at the Seaside Institute. Each afternoon from two to five they will help volunteers with knitting for soldiers. Names listed include Mrs R J McKensie Monday and Mrs L B Foote Tuesday among others. An explosion at Johnston Iron Works in New Orleans killed one and injured several others.
A national patriotic editor argues during wartime that traditional proverbs remain valid against Germany’s new ethics. The piece contrasts old values with a modern danger, urging readers to resist revision and to hold onto time-honored beliefs.
London reports via Petrograd dispatches that German peace reply creates favorable impression among Bolsheviks and could win Russia behind them if a constituent assembly is convened. Allied residents in northern Russia endure food shortages and poor communications while Germans dominate daily life. Ukraine turmoil includes Kiev bid to form a rival rada and Kharkov delegates declaring supreme power. Kylenko urged release of Ukrainian officers and soldiers.
Belgians in France map rapid postwar recovery of Belgium with leaders from commercial industrial and labor groups under M Hymans. They discuss rebuilding machinery raw materials and financing with labor support to restore the economy after German invasion.
Washington reports army aviation officials have gathered astonishing data on parts and materials in aircraft construction. They note hundreds of components exist beyond the engine, with nearly 200 separate pieces in nonengine assembly, plus thousands of nails, screws, wires, dope and veneers to produce a finished plane.
President Wilson acted on three Connecticut appeals. Discharge denied for Herbert Frederick John of New Britain and Stephen J. Kravatske of Bridgeport, while Robert Francis Eustace of New Haven wins his appeal. Telegrams explaining the action were received by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb from Provost Marshal General Crowder.
Opening trading on the New York stock exchange was curtailed by bad weather with limited town-to-town flow. Rail issues led gains of 1 to 2 percent while Rock Island remained active. United States Steel faded after a brief advance. Liberty bonds held steady.
In MerMen on Dec 29 the Rev Thomas B McGarry of Putnam is named curate at St Josephs church by Bishop Nilan to replace Rev James J McGettrick who returns home ill. McGarry, former prefect of St Thomas seminary, was ordained last Saturday and celebrated his first high mass on Christmas day at St Marys Putnam. Also on Dec 29 Secretary Lane to speak at war conferences in January across Chicago Louisville Columbia Topeka and Lincoln under the committee on public information.
Through the American Red Cross the Navy confirms two Jacob Jones crewmen were captured by the submarine that sank the destroyer. One captive is Albert De Mello. the second name is garbled and awaits further inquiry. Also listed are wide price ranges for dairy eggs produce and farm goods.
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with continued cold. Coastal regions may see unsettled weather with light snow and a northeasterly wind. Central and western districts remain pleasant, while temperatures stay low east of the Rockies.
Attention directed to the assortment of picture books cut-outs and other items for children left from the holiday collection. They are displayed on a table in the center aisle on the main floor for a quick closing out.
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