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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
8
The store touts a sweeping clearance of men’s and boys’ suits with prices cut from twelve to thirty five dollars down to nine fifty and up. Women’s tailored suits, linen styles, voile dresses and white lingerie dresses are offered at bold discounts, with numerous fabrics and colors, urging quick purchases.
Mew Haven July 10 resignation of Charles S Mellen as president of the Boston and Maine and Maine Central railroads is seen as a signal that government plans to sue the New Haven line under the Sherman anti trust law. Interpreted as a tactic to preserve independence for the Boston and Maine and Maine Central, the move is viewed as strategic. The Interstate Commerce Commission report strengthens expectations of prosecution and a broad effort to curb alleged law violations by the New Haven company.
A fragment notes a potential penalty of 000 fine or imprisonment for one year or both in connection with the Westport wreck. Mr. Mellen is already under indictment in relation to that incident.
Stratford July 10 on Edith Hastings Elm street lawn the largest lawn fete of the season raised funds for equal suffrage. Notable participants included Miss Alice Judson Mrs. William Richardson Mrs. Sterling Filmer and many others active in suffrage work. The event was under the Stratford Women's Suffrage Association. The day also noted Board of Trade meeting and Public Improvement committee reports to be presented. Annual Bethany Mission picnic announced for Compo beach July 16 with parade from Paradise Green and the Center. Additional items: cases against two Stratford Inn bartenders continued. replevin action in Rockland v Anderson recounted with historical note on a city horse contract and Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruling.
The Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles will send a float honoring Liberty Truth and Justice in the state parade on July 22 followed by a field day at Bridgeport Aerodrome. The event features track and field contests with Mel Shepard and Abe Kiviat, a 10 000 meal, band, dances, a military drill prize of 100 and pony races, with concessions from Savin Rock and ample refreshments for a large crowd.
Massachusetts man argues for a national roads system of 24 000 miles for the United States citing France with a similar program. He says national roads would connect capitals and principal cities, suggesting about 2 1/2 percent of the 2 200 000 miles of U S roads, and notes France’s national roads helped its growth.
Mr and Mrs Edward Tarrants Atlantic street Bridgeport sail from New York on the Baltic for an eight week visit to Ireland. They will see Bishop Healey in Boyle relatives in Dublin and plan time at Newmarket County Cork and the Lakes of Killarney before returning home.
Malcolm Baxter, appointed fire commissioner, will attend his first board meeting tomorrow night. The main topic will be deciding the location of new fire hydrants and boxes in the Black Rock district.
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