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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
7
A brief notice lists the New York office at 220 Broadway with a representative named A. Menet. The fragment notes the address and the individual's role without additional context.
The piece surveys shifts in Connecticut politics with references to Hill Brandegee and Hawley, charter power debates for the Mayor, and the Prohibition push. It discusses a hatter strike over wage scales and label policy, plus Banker Clews' cautious Wall Street view noting weak January gains and rising bond issuance amid gold outflows.
The analyst warns that large railroad ventures risk distrust in financial and political circles. He predicts ample money but cautions governors against further consolidations that could trigger stricter government control and public backlash.
In New York markets this week saw feverish moves with gains and drops as global tensions rose. Bank of England raised discount rate to 3 percent to defend home money markets while France accumulates gold for a Russian loan, keeping investors cautious. Erie stock fluctuated on rumors of receivership but rose after bond authorization. Harriman and Morgan actions provided support. Copper and steel demand sagged amid tariff uncertainty, and Standard Oil declined further as antitrust probes and political opposition influenced trading.
Bed rock conditions and reasonable prospects justify current values and future improvement as the country moves toward betterment. Speculative uncertainties require readiness for possible setbacks, but the year is young and faith in an eventual rise remains unshaken.
John Coughlin of 113 Arctic Street slipped on ice near his home Saturday night and fractured both bones in his left leg. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment and the fractures were reduced. He is doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
A Bridgeport resident, Thomas McDonald of 70 Elm Street, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his backache after minor exertion and that he would use the remedy again if kidney problems return. The ad notes the pills are sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U S sole agent, remember the name Dean's.
Letters from Louisville and Adrian claim Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured female troubles without surgery. Mrs. Sam’s Lee reports relief from dizziness and nervousness after an operation was avoided, while Lina V. Henry says her condition improved without surgery. The notices praise the remedy amid decades of testimonials supporting its use.
Rome January 18 rescuers at Messina petition to abandon work due to miasmatic conditions and stench from thousands of bodies. Authorities hesitate. Sicilian influence pushes to continue until survivors found. Government likely to suspend work by Wednesday as city nears evacuation.
Violet Gordon Charlesworth, sought by police in Britain for weeks over alleged swindles against tradesmen financiers and real estate agents, was tracked to Oban Scotland where she denied identification as the culprit. Police claimed to have identified her beyond doubt while she contends about a supposed inheritance.
A collage of local promotions includes Boston Household Supply Co discounts on home furnishings, Henry C Reid’s jewelry sale at 952 Main St, and Blue Ribbon Auto Carriage Co displaying bodies at Madison Square Garden. Also listed are Mollan’s Anatomik footwear explanations, Nothnagle’s one third to one half off furniture, and Thing & Co unloading sale with steep discounts on men’s and kids’ shoes.
The English garrison paraded in Valletta to honor the American fleet on January 13 as crowds lined the streets. The Duke of Connaught and officers from the Illinois, Kearsarge, and Wisconsin reviewed the march. The duke will host an officers ball at the Valletta Palace tonight.
Ossining New York January 18 William Hiram Morse alias Tom Jackson a convict serving nineteen years for highway robbery escaped by sawing through his cell grate in the temporary Iona mountain camp He left a note thanking Sing Sing officials for nine years of kindness and said he hoped never to meet them again An alarm has been sent out Morse a former United States soldier is among many convicts held in temporary quarters awaiting the completion of the new prison
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