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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
9
A damaged OCR item shows a Bridgeport location 177 170 Panels Ave and a garbled agency name with parish or parish-like text. Lacks clear action or date but indicates a public notice published by a local office.
Roy W. Howard rose to prominence as a key figure in the syndicate press, serving as manager and board member of the Abbes Prese Ampetation. He joined the Associated Press, becoming a leading news-gatherer for America, with a career that included work in New York and ties to major press organizations.
An eccentric Siamese monarch, described as a poet and playwright, governs with a stable of horses and automobiles for his time. He promotes Buddhism, railway transport, and cultural productions while facing criticism from foreign observers.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe various nations celebrating New Year on a specified date. The text is garbled but indicates festivities and year marking events possibly tied to a January date and a referenced year. Names, dates, and precise details are unclear due to damaged text.
Senator John W. Weeks, a lifelong Republican, argues the new currency law will prevent panics and favors New York as the reserve city for New England. Hon. Ebenezer J. Hill may take notice and dry his tears.
Report states blood was drained from a living dog and then returned to its veins and arteries. The animal died within hours, making the procedure seem futile as it produced no lasting benefit.
Parcel post revenues rise by 36 million as new reduced rates take effect for all zones. For the first two zones, a 50 pound parcel and a 20 pound package within four zones can be mailed, with hints weights may rise to 100 pounds and further rate cuts expected.
The Sherman will bequeaths almost 100000 to charitable uses with gratitude from beneficiaries. A notable 25000 fund is created for superannuated Episcopal clergy and their families. Mrs Sherman, a devout Episcopalian, is associated with Rev Henry M Sherman former pastor of St Pauls Church.
The piece argues Republicans push hard times rhetoric to regain power, claiming New England may tire of such tactics while the West, with its farms and independence from finance, has heard similar claims before. It suggests Breedegee and Hill should explain their praise of lean times to voters.
The piece discusses Henry Roraback leading the Connecticut lobby in Sol Robbins absence, with John T. King among the notable figures serving New Haven interests. It notes women stockholders losing dividends while male leaders retain bread and butter, and questions Con Mout’s treatment of the New Haven Company, urging those owed thanks to show gratitude.
A historical verse reflects Mayor Wilson's struggles to distribute 850000 in annual city costs. It notes a shortage of 50 patrolmen and plans for 15 more posts, 1 lieutenant, and 30 new firefighters. Possible retirement of veteran officers could yield about 55 new jobs, yet the question remains if fifty five can go round.
The article surveys diverse New Year customs and calendars. It notes Bank of England birthday on Jan 1 1686, Iroquois and various ancient societies shaping New Year, and modern practices in Asia, Europe, and America. It mentions superstitions about umbrellas and knives, and tracks 1914 as the New Zealand start of the year across colonies.
General Xavier Bennier, famed French aviator born 1857, flew from Paris to Cairo via Jerusalem landing near the Pool of Siloam on New Year’s Eve. Crowds in Jerusalem greeted the first airman’s arrival, then he continued toward Cairo, evidence of early transcontinental flight.
Bridgeport plans a First Sunday of the new year Home Church Sunday to bring back every former church member and invite newcomers. Churches promote modern publicity, welcome returning families, and aim to turn habit toward regular attendance while stressing church work for city progress and civic pride.
Former Tuberculosis Commissioner Jona'W. Gunshannan addressed the Men s Meeting at the Y M C A on care of the sick poor. He cited Yale authority Professor Fisher estimating 3 000 000 chronically ill and 1 600 000 die yearly from preventable diseases, urging state insurance to cover wages during illness and fund home care and prevention through school education.
Baltimore January 1 Cardinal Gibbons delivers New Year remarks praising peace within the United States and world, urging gratitude for temporal blessings and prosperity. He calls for spiritual renewal and a resolve to live by Gospel principles with charity to all and hatred to none.
St Louis Jan 1 petitions to overturn the majority by which Premier Sir Edward Morris will control the new legislature convened January 14 led by opposition leader Sir Robert Bona. Unseating seven People’s party assembly members supporting the premier is sought over alleged election practices. The party holds a six seat majority. Harrisburg Jan 1 Gettysburg 60th anniversary commission report sent to Governor. Legislature allocated 150000 dollars for Pennsylvania’s share of the reunion last July. the report notes a small unexpended balance.
Fire destroyed the Hara Bollard farmhouse at New Fairfield Center on January 1 with estimated loss of 1500 dollars, partly insured. No one was home. neighbors saved the barns from the blaze.
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