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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
9
New York office at Brucewick Building room 404 lists A Menet as representative. The address is 225 Fifth Avenue. The short entry notes the formal listing for a representative.
The article notes Ex-Gov McLean gaining backing from Ross Fyler, a Republican power in Litchfield County, signaling a shift against Senator Bulkeley. It suggests the state machine opposes Bulkeley’s re-election due to tariff voting, seen as raising living costs, echoing late 19th century public sentiment and past political suicides by tariff advocates.
A dispute at Justice Wakeman's office featured a fight between a Black man and a white woman over an alleged assault by Arthur B. Nichols. Delayed by attorney absence, the case highlighted previous tensions, with Deitz denying involvement and promising later action. The article also notes local social events, real estate notes, and upcoming town bonds.
A local page lists lawn fetes at Mrs Cogswell’s and social events with Margaret and Lizzie Gaynor Miss Helen Burns and others. It notes visitors to town including the Brothertons Raymonds Hines and Wheeler sisters and outlines plans for church services school gatherings and a Masonic Building Fund event. It reports an accident involving Charles Payne and a Beardsley park trolley trip for Sunday school. It also mentions a future wedding on West Broad Street and a bridge party plus local Woodmen activity and a Honey and Tar advertisement.
July 14 1909 report outlines Hill’s stance on a constitutional amendment to impose a general tax, opposing direct taxes in peacetime yet approving wartime measures. It notes his support for corporate tax limits, concerns over double taxation, and hints at broader partisan reactions within Taft era policy debates.
Town faces urgent need to add four rooms for September use with only six to seven weeks to complete work and no appropriation yet. Possible purchase of Sillick property at next meeting discussed with current holders. Alfred Lorey back visiting family, Nellie London in New Jersey. Funeral of Mrs. Drew, Kiota council member, held with Pocahontas delegation present. Burial for Mr. Mad and JC Anthony events noted.
The Wissner establishment has moved into the Fidelity Building at Broad and State streets. It boasts a large plate glass front, an airy main floor, a well lit basement, and a vast stock of Wissner Seckerl ing and Reinhard pianos. Manager MacConnell invites the public to visit and see the new showroom, emphasizing no middlemen profits and quality instruments.
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