Woman author overcomes loss to write best selling novels
TheBridgeport Evening Farmer notes a female author who lost the use of her right hand and, upon recovery, penned a juvenile book Things Will Take 4 and a string of successful novels including Ships Bermua Ataccet te wenn a That Pass in the Night. Her later works In Varying Moods Hil da Strafford Interplay and others cement her fame, with her first novel deemed best by critics. The item appears in the January 23, 1913 issue of the Republican Farmer, a weekly publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Hilda Strafford
Republican Farmer
City Auditor Keating’s report warns of municipal excesses
The annual City Auditor Keating critiques Bridgeport governance, denouncing police and education budgets as wasteful. He slashes estimates to cut costs but warns of a looming $2 million shortfall and potential tax increases under Mayor Wilson. He condemns borrowing and proclaims tax justice as key, fearing bankruptcy in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keating
Ians
Common Council
Connecticut
Board of Education
Wilson
Bridgeport
Tax Board
Wedding Week Celebration in Brittany and George Clymer’s Centenary
Brittany marks Wedding Week with grand processions, bridal finery, and feasts as brides and grooms gather in front of churches for mass weddings amid 18th century frankness about marriage. Also noted is the centenary of George Clymer’s death, Philadelphia born signer of the Declaration and early U.S. statesman who died January 23, 1813 in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
de Maupassant
George Clymer
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hillegas
Congress
Baltimore
Clymer
Bank of North America
United States
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Agricultural Society
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
The
Pennsylvania Bank
Morrisville, Pa
Ching Ling Foo Seance Reflections Stir Controversy
An ambitious writer reviews a private seance with Ching Ling Foo and argues about Chinese culture and Western bias. The piece critiques Orientalism, vocal music, gender roles, and labor contrasts, weighing morality and public sentiment toward Chinese immigrants and theatrical depictions.
Fragmented Market Critique of News Profit Motives
A damaged, garbled passage argues that newspapers seek profit from the counting room, alleging biased ratios and attention to sensationalism. It discusses the idea that higher standards are compromised and hints at critique of news pages and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia Charger
Paige Oe
Marcus Aurelius Smith Arizona Senator Turns Sixty-One Tomorrow
Marcus Aurelius Smith, Arizona senator and longtime advocate for statehood, will celebrate his sixty first birthday tomorrow. Born near Cynthiana Kentucky, he built a legal career before moving to Arizona and pushing for statehood, later serving in Congress as a delegate and then senator. He remains a prominent political figure in Washington and a Democrat shaping party strategy after the next administration. Beatrice Harraden, English novelist born Hampstead, celebrates forty ninth birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius Smith
Arizona
America
Europe
Smith
United of Senate
Mark
Washington
Marcus Aurelius
Cynthiana
Transylvania University
Congress
New Mexico
Champ Clark
Missouri Statesman
Senate
Finley J. Shepard and Gould Interests in Railroads
New York report on January wedding at Lyndhurst flags Finley J. Shepard as likely to actively represent the Gould holdings in railroad affairs. He is described as an expert railroad man in executive and operating roles. Railroad insiders note typical top positions command around 16000 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Finley J. Shepard
Helen Gould
Lyndhurst
Shepard
Gould
Miss Gould
Goulds
On Second Thought By Jay E House Buck Kilby and Jasper Ellington Rift
Buck Kilby and Jasper Ellington are not friendly. A quirky piece notes how boasting about nine of life and education, college yells, and conservatory entry reflect social pretensions. An aged colored woman near a hundred is mentioned in passing amid rambling reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Kilby
Jasper Ellington
Jasper
Lake Michigan
Buck
Pee Ee
First ascent of Chimborazo and South American heights
The article recalls Humboldt’s 111 year old ascent attempt on Chimborazo Ecuador reaching 18576 feet before retreat. It notes failed 1831 attempt by Boussingault Tall, Whymper finally summited in 1832. It states Aconcagua at 23037 feet is South America’s highest and ninth in world. Chimborazo is 193 feet higher than McKinley, with Husacan and six Bolivian peaks above it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimborazo
Ecuador
South America
Humboldt
Boussingault
Tall
Edward Whymper
Aconcagua
Chile
Husacan
Peru
Bolivia
Mount McKinley
Alaska
North America
Byrne Divorce Suit Filed in Huntington Desertion Claim
Mary Byrne of Huntington sues William E. Byrne of Huntington for divorce on the grounds of desertion. They wed August 7, 1909, with Mary Olaupegaumand as her maiden name. The filing date is October 20, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Byrne
Mary
Mary Byrne
Huntington
Byrne
Mary Olaupegaumand
Rubber coats and hats offered at wide price range
Stores advertise a broad selection of rubber garments with prices from $2.50 for boys coats to $37.00 for ladies coats. Men’s coats run $3.00 to $6.50, while oil coats and trousers vary from $1.25 to $3.50 and rubber hats from 75c to $1.00. Rubbers to fit everybody are highlighted.
Russet Club Bags and Curtains Sale Specials
Bargain section lists Russet Club Bags and cowhide suitcases with deep discounts, black bags and bellows cases. Fourth floor features curtains, nets, and muslin sash curtains with marked savings. Includes values and sale prices, emphasizing bulk value and limited quantities.
Handkerchief Closeout Sale Prices for Fine Linen Items
Small lots of fine handkerchiefs offered to close out before inventory. Hand made French Madeira and Armenian values discounted from 1.25 to 1.00, 1.50 to 1.25, 1.00 to .76, and .75 to .50. Men's initial handkerchiefs in pure linen hand embroidered offered at 23 cents each, or 6 for 1.35.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Auditor
Ching Ling Foo
Tnr
Chinging Foo
Lerimer
States Senate
Becker
Mr. Ching
Atlantic
Beatrice Harraden
Hampstead
England
Samuel Harraden
London
Miss Harraden
Dresden
Cheltenham College
Queen’s College
Bedford College
London University
Lynn Linton
William Blackwood
Jay E. House
Eph Wiley Saye
Hie College
the Alling Rubber CO
Main Street
D. M. Read Co
Ardahan
Hartmann
Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Radford B. Smith S
Main St
Fairfield Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!