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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
4
A collage of excerpts on Shetland ponies in mines, Japan’s foundation era, deaf education methods, and transatlantic navigation hints. It touches on laws banning female ponies and young males, Japan’s imperial foundation milestones, the Bell method in teaching deaf students, and Atlantic shipping and safety questions.
The Atlantic hides dangers as rocks barely visible above or below water spark rumors of near misses. Historical charts once omitted such hazards when unseen, while quotations trace the proverb The mills of the gods grind slowly but they grind exceedingly small through Longfellow and von Logan.
Two Boston teachers on an overcrowded train trade quips about language. Mr Brown claims both words can substitute, while Mr Smith argues otherwise with a practical example of a car manufactured for 100 and made for 300 passengers.
Washington hearings on tariff reduction for beer and related imports show mixed views from industry leaders including Edward H. Atkite of American Sugar refining, Henry Oxnard of California, and Arbuckle brothers. Proposals ranged from tax cuts to maintain sugar and wine sectors to keeping protective duties, with emphasis on sugar, alcohol, and beverage imports.
Re trial for Floyd and Claude Allen of Hillaville was denied by the Virginian Supreme Court yesterday. With no gubernatorial interference, the father and son are set to be executed in the electric chair Friday morning in Judge Massie's courtroom following their murder case.
Metiden Jan 16 Andrew Weisner proprietor of two meat markets here has filed a petition in bankruptcy. His assets are about 8009 and his liabilities around 8000.
Woodbridge Conn January 16 A barn owned by Frank Peroroph was entered Tuesday. One black and one white horse and two buggies were stolen. The black horse hitched to a buggy was found yesterday caught in trolley tracks near Milford. the other horse stood on the tracks. Removal of the guard rail was needed to free the horse.
Washington dated January 16 reports AFL backing to appoint Frank Buchanan of Chicago to lead the House Labor Committee. The current chair W. B. Zilgon of Pennsylvania, a former United Mine Workers official, was defeated for re-election.
The article recalls the January 16 1858 establishment of England's first divorce court. It notes three judges formed the initial bench, five marriages dissolved at first sitting, 38 divorces granted in the first year from 28% petitions, and 117 divorces by acts prior to 1858. It highlights historical limits favoring husbands and ongoing debates over reform.
An advertisement for Hares Market touts fresh fish and seafood including cod salmon mackerel oysters and more with Friday specials and a wide array of meats sausages and market items. It mentions Water Street branches and promotional sale items while noting other local stores and upcoming events.
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