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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
9
A Bridgeport publication reflects on spectator wit in American ballgames. The piece notes how players and fans exchange jibes, advice, and derision as part of the game, with silence demanded for discipline. It suggests a quick tongue can influence morale and tide of victory.
The piece argues Mellen's resignation was inevitable and serves as a scapegoat, offering no real restitution or accountability. It contends public opinion exists but cannot restore lives harmed or debts owed, while blaming board and financiers more than Mellen, and questions railroading versus enrichment through high finance.
A reader accuses The Standard of careless editorialism over a $200000 paving bill. The piece asserts a substitute bill existed as House No 470, its amendment and current file status, and argues ignorance or malice excuses misstatement. It suggests there was indeed a substitute designed to fit that measure.
An observer notes the noisy American ball park where fans coaches and players chant loudly. The piece argues that constant cheering shapes self control under pressure and questions efforts to curb crowd noise as fans view baseball as a test of composed conduct.
The piece marks Duke Charles Edward of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha turning twenty-nine, outlines the duchy’s history and ruling line, notes St Vincent de Paul’s feast and the Sisters of Charity, and profiles Prince George of Greece and Jamaica’s new Governor Sir William Manning. It closes with Harvard astronomer Prof. Edward Charles Pickering’s birthday and work.
Baltimore July 19 Cardinal Gibbons predicts imminent death and says he may live ten more years at most. He speaks with calm resignation noting his soul keeps him young and he expects a sudden call when it comes while planning a short vacation.
Mrs George H Curtis of New York was injured in a Boston Post Road collision in Greenwich and robbed of jewelry and cash while rescued. Jewelry and purse reportedly recovered. chauffeur James Lunny and driver Edward Smith held in bail as Mrs Curtis rests, with Sun ny recovering from leg injuries.
Syracuse N Y July 19 a New York Central locomotive in Minona yards near Syracuse carried out for a trip when fireman H Gearhart found a dead man in the tender Investigation identified the victim as George P Wood Jr of 229 Bergentine avenue Union Hill NJ The death remains a mystery how he came to be in the coal fired tender and whether he fell in from the coal supply Also ad copy for Panama hats at E H Dillon Co 1105 Main St
The article notes Saint Margaret and various names like Maggie and Peggy honor the feast day on July 20 after calendar reforms. It traces Margaret’s lineage from pagan priestess to Christian martyr, and recalls European devotion and famous Margarets in history. It also recalls Sherman’s Civil War Atlanta campaign, Colonel Colt’s revolver invention, and Colt’s early life and ventures.
New Haven reports over seventy veteran railroad workers discharged in a temperance drive. About forty were let go in the last two days as amateur spotters in office and train crews report drinking among long-time employees. Discharges follow July heat wave and a Cedar Hill yard incident. Some expect reemployment as the campaign aims to deter drinking in rail service.
The D M Read Company established 1857 runs a store with daily closing at five o'clock except Saturdays when it closes at nine o'clock.
A Bridgeport store showcases seasonal items described as pleasant and homelike. Features include Flora themed Luncheon Kits with trowels and pruning tools priced at 9 dollars, a four person Luncheon Set at 15 dollars, travel gift articles, leather goods, bedroom items, and decorative materials in red white and blue from five cents a yard, plus large pennants at ten cents.
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