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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1911
Page
9
December 30, 1911 report shows a petitioner claims water destruction of a state highway and seeks a restraint order from the Public Utilities Commission. Legislator Leem an Johnson advocates public utilities legislation, while the General Assembly member helps shape the tribunal that will aid in establishing the policy.
Readers learn that Stratfield Hotel in Bridgeport faces doubt over New Year Eve plans as Sunday falls on 1912. The Stratfield may keep a three night menu with reservations open and options to celebrate Saturday Sunday or Monday. Other Hartford hotels will close dining rooms earlier.
The editorial argues the world spirit drives universal change through revolutions from China to Europe and the United States. It praises Sun Yat Sen and predicts shifts toward actual rule by the people, with measures like initiative and referendum shaping democracy and governance.
The passage debates democracy and education, contrasting epigrammatic rhetoric with practical governance. It cites Lloyd George and La Pollette, arguing that more democracy is not a cure for undemocratic faults, and that participation, even if phrased sharply, trains voters like practice for walking or playing.
A fragment from a double column piece questions New Haven's rapid growth, noting dramatic city directory and census figures. It contrasts Hartford and Bridgeport, suggests New Haven’s identity as learning capital, and hints at commerce versus tradition in the city’s future direction.
New Haven’s city forester weighs replacing elm stands with pin oaks due to leopard moth damage while Bridgeport elms decline. Private actions have mostly replaced elms with maples, though soft maples suffer wooly scale while hard maples resist. The piece urges protecting Bridgeport’s trees and planting those New Haven lacks as it struggles to advance its status among Connecticut cities.
Newtown Bee reports correspondence with W C Johnson the selectman showing town leaders resist railroad pressure. The New Haven railroad diverted an oil brook causing water to flow onto Newtown and Sandy Hook highways. The railroad refuses water restraints except via town action Council faces liability for ensuing damages.
Rome reports that Italy pursues occupation and annexation of Tripoli and Cyrenaica with advancing lines and desert pressure. Despite risks like cholera, epidemics, and international opposition, Rome notes strong home support, ample finance, and reserves as Italy presses a slow, steady campaign aided by naval blockade and vigilant France and Britain over arms routes.
New Haven news reports the Board of Health has not decided on forcing Micy Caroline Ackerman to remove roosters from her Sherman Avenue yard. Lawyers flag complex questions, suggesting an urban roaster expert or photographing the flock. Neighbors complain early morning crowing is a nuisance.
Washington announces House Rules Committee will report a resolution to appoint a seven member special committee to investigate the Shipping Trust the Harvester combine and the money trust. Henry says the probe will be the most sweeping yet and will unify three requests into one. Nagel will testify January 15 along with Wickersham and Untermyer.
A railroad plans a 4,000,000 extension project from Stamford toward New Haven, with completion readiness within the year. The initiative aims to expand electric train service and improve regional transit connectivity between major hubs and surrounding communities.
New Haven and Hartford plans extend electric service from Stamford to New Haven with a 34 mile to 41 mile expansion. President Mellen aims for electric trains to run to New Haven by 1912, construction start in spring, cost about 4 million dollars. Extensions aim to link New York routes to New England, with power houses planned in Quinnipiac Meadows and possible Bridgeport, and broader electrification toward Boston via Meriden Hartford Springfield Worcester.
Dec 30 Albany reports that Edward N. Notts foreman of the prison tailor shop and Alonzo Goodwin foreman of the weaving shop have been removed after an investigation. It alleges an organized scheme by employees to deliver contraband articles into the prison and claims revolvers and dynamite used by two life prisoners in last year’s escape attempt were supplied by staff.
New Haven report states Robert Brown, once secretary of Yale Observatory, left an estate over 100000 dollars to his two adopted daughters Mrs Boynton W McFarland and Mrs Flora B Fullerton of New Haven. Mrs McFarland is married to Bordman High School principal.
Henry C. Reid advertises first class repair services in all branches at 264 Main Street Bridgeport Connecticut. The notice emphasizes telephone contact and location details for nearby customers seeking repairs.
State Highway Commissioner seeks sealed proposals for a graded road section in Roxbury and a macadam road part in Westport. Bids due 2 p m Friday January 5 1912. Plans available at town offices or State Capitol. Firm bond required. bidder penalties apply for nonexecution. Commissioner reserves right to adjust scope and reject any bid. Hartford December 28 1931. James H MacDonald State Highway Commissioner.
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