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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
7
The piece reflects on U S policy toward Cuba, noting repeated turnover of control and the Cuban people’s government. It discusses conditions for Cuban independence including sanitation contracts, debt, and European alliances, plus political commentary on taxes, expenditures, and caucus versus roll call voting. It cites Patten’s budget figures and remarks on labor leader Gompers and boycott history.
Several bills have been introduced to repeal the Cor to Act with origins including the president of the senate. The looming court decision, viewed as potentially invalidating the law, would stem from the court’s ruling on voting methods and election processes, signaling possible repeal.
The speaker laments the unsuccessful appeal to the Supreme Court, criticizing the election court's ruling. They urge legislators to avoid overtaxing themselves and warn that repealing the Corrupt Practices Act without a replacement would be a backward step. Intermixed is an ad for Pazoinant claiming cure for piles in 6 to 14 days.
Rev. W. B. Blakemore, pastor of the Church of the Disciples of Christ at Maplewood and Iranistan avenues, will sail Feb. 15 for Perth Western Australia to lead another Same denomination church. He came to the city 18 months ago from Kentucky, built up the church and oversaw construction and dedication of a new house of worship. He and his family will spend time in Italy before relocating to Perth.
A sponsored home treatment claim by Mrs M Summers Notre Dame Indiana offers free instructions to mothers to cure bed-wetting in children and urin w problems in adults. The ad urges writing today and not blaming the child, citing constitutional causes and universal applicability.
Patrons at Poli's will see a stellar vaudeville bill headlined by The Star Bout featuring Taylor Granville and forty performers. Include Miss Muriel Stone and Frank Coombs in The Last of the Troupe. Other acts include Three Lelliotts Geo B. Rerio Co Arlington Four Shewbrooke Berry and Horton LeTriska plus motion pictures.
Albert W. Loose, a chauffeur, drove a car owned by J. K. Robinson down a thirty foot bank on the Boston Post road. He escaped with head cuts and a leg injury after the vehicle, reportedly limited to ten miles an hour, fell seventy five feet along the embankment, rolled, and landed inverted. Police Chief Marks assisted at the scene.
The Empire Theatre Providence presents Jane Eyre in a three act drama with Cuba Niblo in the title role delivering charm and grace. The cast is praised for proficiency and the production is described as adequately staged with strong scenic effects. An exchange from Providence also reviews Quincy Adams Sawyer as a New England rural drama featuring Alison Clifford Luce and Sibyl Sargeant in leading roles with a lively husking bee and dialect humor.
The advertisement highlights deep discounts at N Buckingham & Co on lace curtains and a large C. M. Clearance Sale with men’s suits, overcoats, ladies coats, children’s coats, and boys’ suits. Caesar Misch store at 1116 Main Street promotes bargains while stressing lasting value and easy payment.
The Hotel Hamilton in Bermuda announces its opening on December 7 with 100 rooms and baths and an addition for the season. Perched on high ground overlooking the harbor, the stone structure offers comforts and conveniences. For an illustrated booklet and further information write to New York Hotel Arlington, 25th St and Broadway, New York. Manager Wm. F. Ingeld.
Advertised prescription claims to cure nervous debility and diminished manhood without medicines. The notice offers a free copy by mail from Dr. A B Robinson at 4125 Luck Build., Detroit, Michigan, urging men to write for the “Surest-acting” remedy and to avoid patent medicines.
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