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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
11
A fragmented obituary style note recalls the life of the famed Italian tragedian Salvini. It highlights his career start with Madame Ristori, rise as Lago in Othello, and acclaim across Europe. The piece mentions a farewell, his 83rd birthday tomorrow, and plans to retire from the stage while reflecting on a storied acting life.
A garbled article fragment mentions fashion clothing bathing suits and child regard with stray references to uniforms distinctions and public attention. It references a marriage, a prominent event, and a sports scene with likely crowd interest and a local game.
The piece argues that Bridgeport's government appears as a loose coalition of boards but operates as a centralized benevolent despotism under Republican control. John T. King and A. E. Lavery lead the state party influence, with figures like George S. Hill and John Tague tied to the new power. The article claims a single, absolute authority guides the mayor, unseen yet directing policy beyond formal law.
The piece defends Hartford water policy amid a Bridgeport Post attack. It asserts Hartford has never faced a water shortage, highlights ongoing storage expansion, and condemns perceived bias in Bridgeport coverage. It notes Hartford, Norwich, and Waterbury water costs and ownership vs private gains, accusing the Post of grotesque unfairness and class bias.
The Connecticut suffragists urge a constitutional amendment for full suffrage, not municipal enfranchisement. They plan an extensive education campaign to persuade voters and await legislative approval and eventual two thirds support, noting some states required multiple campaigns to win approval.
Helen Miller Gould and her fiancé Finley T. Shepherd are in New Haven awaiting a possible wedding around late January. They traveled toward New York yesterday in a seating car, with no engagement ring visible during the trip.
Hartford water system officials rebut Post accusations of political manipulation and misrepresentation. They defend reservoir capacity of about 2,000,000,000 gallons, note growing consumption, and outline planned expansions with projected costs. They deny Board friction, cite prudent finances including a $200,000 working balance and $5,000,000 debt, and call for formal accusations or investigations if any exist.
A vivid, sensational account portrays New Year Eve celebrations across major cities with wine fueled excess. Broadway hotels glow, socialites revel, and a sobering undercurrent shows workers posing questions as lavish parties unfold amid intoxication and crowd noise.
New Haven December 31 Richard T Higgins chairman of the public Utilities commission outlines the committee recommendation to conserve the states natural water sources. He warns against outside interests seizing watersheds and depriving communities of water rights. Higgins calls for state supervision to ensure equal distribution among cities and towns. He notes potential conflicts between municipal and private control and cites past resolutions from the Staff Business Men's association backing state control. The commission stresses domestic water needs and may urge statewide conservation and regulation to secure each community its just share of native water.
The New Haven Railroad will transfer its parlor and sleeping car service to the Pullman Company under a 20 year contract dated January 1, 1918. Pullman will provide steel cars, retain all current employees, and the move aims to cut capital costs by several millions while expanding through-car service with future NYC Belt Line and Pennsylvanian links. A separate note reports a portrait of George Innes found in his New Jersey home, likely painted by James McNeill Whistler, now given to Montclair Art Association.
Danbury reports liens against real estate of 16 members of the hatters union to obtain a $240,000 judgment won by D B Lowe & Co in Hartford court under the Sherman anti trust law in a boycott case. An appeal from the judgment will be perfected next week.
A brief exchange highlights concerns over a flexible rubber device described as essential yet controversial. Officials weigh safety, practicality, and potential misuse as the item enters citywide testing and policy discussion.
Advertises first quality hot water bottles with guarantees and leak resistance. Lists bottle sizes from two to five quarts with prices ranging from five to over a dollar, promoting FACE BOTTLES and THE 4 QUART BOTTERS as vendors.
A brief note on various leather glove types including buckskin dogskin pigekin and heree hide suited for riding drilling street automobiling or working. The item hints at durable gloves for multiple tasks and modes of use.
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