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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
7
Postmaster Marigold criticizes misinterpretation of the Reilly law and argues for eight hour work within ten hours. He says Bridgeport needs more carriers as the city grows, and the current on call system wastes time. The eight hour day becomes effective March 1 with no expected harm to service.
The Home Rule bill moves forward as a majority supports it, aiming to empower the Commons against peers veto. Lords may resist, but Liberal strength from the last election fuels the push. The row centers on parliamentary veto power and constitutional balance in Ireland.
Redmond declares a turning point as a sect of leaders argues for maintaining ancient prerogatives and resisting perceived threats to their standing. The piece notes public opinion and a clash over the direction of Ireland's future.
The U S Department of Labor studied 89 cities and found staple foods climbed over 15 percent from August 1942 to August of the next year. It notes dinner costs up 48 percent since 1902, with lard and round steak also higher and middlemen driving prices, calling calls for reform and reorganization to improve conditions.
City officials and residents spar over proposed property tax reform aimed at reducing favoritism in assessments. The argument centers on exempted unimproved land and its effect on taxing burden, with critics accusing boards of undervaluing property and harming owners while advantaging others.
A long feature recalls Willis Luther Moore chief of the United States Weather Bureau born January 18 1856 in Scranton Pennsylvania. The article details his career from early weather study to chief of the Weather Bureau and advocates for an international weather bureau while noting attacks by muckrakers and petitions for a cabinet position. It also mentions Olga Nethersole the actress born in London and her career milestones.
A century ago Britain and the United States clashed at Frenchtown Michigan with Gen James Winchester defending a small hamlet against Proctor and his 1800 Canadian and native forces. The retold account notes the massacre of wounded prisoners and the famous Kentucky cry Remember the River Raisin. Separately workmen in Franklin New Jersey uncovered the Daniel Webster Birthplace site dating to January 18 1782 with cellar walls two feet deep and artifacts like a petticoat torch and a powder horn.
A collage of clipped lines from various papers jokes about parcel post robberies election trains and weather. It references the Chicago Business College the Panama Canal and diverse 19th century topics while tossing in satirical quips about politics crime and everyday life.
The piece notes long term migration westward from Turkey and the United States Canada link. It quotes Menizelos the Greek envoy praising power diplomacy and citing a readiness to leave Aegean island disputes to the great powers. The text reflects historical shifts in population and imperial relations.
The fragment recounts Detroit's early origins from 1701 settlement by Aptaine Cadillar with soldiers and artisans, its naming by the French as tel Ville roit, subsequent events including the 1740 flag change, Pontiac’s 783 siege, and a note on independence ties with Canada, ending abruptly.
Balkan peace envoys agreed the joint note from the great powers restrains allies and could prompt further action against Turkey in Europe. They warned that the belligerents may pursue tighter measures and anticipated a peace conference with Bulgarians optimistic about near talks.
Albany Jan 18 Foulke Ewerl Brandt former valet of Mortimer J Schitt released by Gov Sulzer after confessing falsehoods in earlier mercy appeals He must not publicize the case or perform on stage If he violates the pact the pardon is revoked He will go to Minnesota with Senator Nelson to redeem himself
A New Britain Herald summary reviews vaudeville acts and public morals, noting Jack Johnson’s stage prospects and the era’s race and propriety tensions. It cites naval academy dancing rules, municipal dance plans, and the social push for decorum, with commentary on performers, audiences, and moral expectations of the time.
The D M Read Co extends its furniture sale for one week closing the twenty fifth, offering twenty percent off furniture and Ardahan rugs trunks and bags, ten percent on carpets rugs upholstery fabrics lace curtains linoleum and oil cloth. A visit to the Furniture Store shows mahogany cabinets and maple pieces moving to other appealing selections as part of the clearance with numerous price breaks on table linens and pattern cloths.
China items and odd pieces spread at half price placed on the table at the foot of the center stairway. The group includes odd cups and saucers tea chocolate after-dinner and Gouillon cups plates bowls dishes and jugs from Staffordshire Royal Worcester Doulton Atnheim and fine Limoges. Latticed baskets portnowrk jars and platters also on sale.
At a Connecticut Bankers Association meeting of 20 executive committee members in New Haven the group debated approval or disapproval of a New York clearing house proposal offering par points for checks drawn on participating states. Connecticut’s stance on adopting par points hinges on restrictions and the potential impact on fees and cross border exchanges.
The W Masonic Grand Lodge held its 2nd annual committee meeting in New Haven February 5-6 with Grand Master Jnetin trainey of Norwich presiding. Notables included Grant Searcy, Grand Treasurer Bosworth of Hartford, and other officers. The gathering discussed the Stewartise charity foundation and related charity activities at the Magazic Home corporation.
The readable text appears as fragmented phrases about quantities and items, including references to a location Vine and terms like quart and titties, but the overall meaning is unclear and lacks coherent event or identifiable entities. The passage presents no verifiable actions or subjects to summarize as a distinct news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention fountain syringes and a 2 quart syringe line. No clear event, date, or organizations readable. Source lacks coherent names or concrete facts to identify people or places for a full news-style card.
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