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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
7
The notice lists subscription rates for the week edition with details for payment in advance. It notes the New York office address at 225 Fifth Avenue Room 404 A and mentions MENET as a representative.
The article discusses a proposed general income tax amendment awaiting action in the General Assembly. It notes Supreme Court context and outlines debates over equity, exemptions, and timing, including labor unions and Republican views. The piece also describes committee steps, the finance board's role, and how bills and appropriations are scrutinized before passage.
The board of finance must scrutinize estimates and report appropriation bills for two years from September 13. It cannot override law on salaries and must itemize appropriations. Ambiguities suggest the Assembly could exceed finance recommendations by majority vote, reducing the board to advisory status as the session nears adjournment. The piece questions annual versus biennial sessions and even a perpetual legislature with brief election recesses.
United States Steel Corp raises common stock dividend to 3 percent, Union Pacific and New York Central hit new highs as investors push in a tight market. Republic Iron & Steel shifts to steel only, boosting steel demand while a pool of funds supports price gains. Market optimism clashes with caution as traders brace for tariffs and margin risk. Cotton outlook shows a small decline and a crop smaller than last year, with government bullishness expected. Bank clearings rise, signaling improving business conditions.
Lynn Massachusetts July 31 192? Joseph Masault a 27 year old shoemaker caused panic among mothers and nurses by tossing several babies into the air on Lynn common in scorching heat. He grabbed a two year old from a carriage and tossed it high then caught it and set it upright. Women with strollers fled to shade as onlookers restrained him.
The article surveys beer customs in Germany and New York, praising lagering practices and noting long aging for flavor. It contrasts German purity standards and prices with social drinking habits, mentions gin in England, and links alcohol to national character and civilization, ending with a health ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Fort Plains, N Y July 31 More than 100000 in bonds banknotes and gold was found hidden in the house of Miss Elizabeth Diefendorf a recluse who died last Saturday The estate is estimated at 1000000 The rear yard will be plowed and the house torn down if further search yields results Many bonds had matured yet remained hidden under a loose board or sewn into a dress lining A bonnet from Civil War days and a hoop skirt contain nests of the stash Some notes remained uncirculated but clean and unspent since first issue.
A fire early today totally destroyed the Tybe Hotel on Tybe Island, a summer resort 20 miles from Savannah. It is not known whether all guests escaped. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.
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