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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
9
A Bridgeport published weekly newspaper notes American Freemasonry celebrating its 180th birthday. It traces origins to 1733 Boston lodges, lists key milestones in the American movement, and references grand lodges, notable figures, and global ties.
Dodge City Kansas July 20 homeseekers arrive in large numbers in preparation for the August 4 opening of ten thousand acres of government land in Hamilton County. The land is part of the grant set apart by Congress years ago.
We are now occupying our new store at 1126 Main Street opposite our era home. The quarters are practical and attractive with lighter rooms better air and up-to-date stock. We invite customers to come in and see the improved facilities and stock.
Local business notices indicate the Alling Rubber Company located at 1127 Main Street may be involved with Syndicate Stores. Details on dates, ownership, or actions are not fully provided in the fragment.
A column attacks John T. King and John Warner for political conduct in Bridgeport. It argues their alliance damaged party honesty, praises Warner’s business ties with water gas and trolley interests, and warns against civic reliance on private utility control. It details debts, contracts, and lobby activity tied to public utilities and politics.
In a heated scene several men criticize Mr. King's stance on municipal ownership and voters’ voices. They accuse him of backing corporate interests and distrust in electors regarding debt proposals. The critique claims King remains political while opponents stress the electorate’s power.
Washington on July 3 reports purer tea entering the United States due to treasury enforcement of the tea import law. For fiscal year 1913 ending June 30, about 1.53 percent of imports were refused, down from the prior year with rejections mainly for artificial color and inferior quality. Some rejected goods were later admitted after review.
Kensington hosts a large crowd for Tom Reilly as Berlin residents recall George McLean and celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of New Britain’s first soldiers monument. The New Britain Herald notes Reilly’s patriotism and veteran focus, recalling his early news career at the Observer.
The Kansas Utilities Commission authorized railroads in the state to transport seed wheat free or at reduced rates among municipalities. The decision was issued after a committee of southwestern citizens urged relief from dry weather impacts on crops.
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