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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
9
The text notes R Rorabage and Haven Company facing questions about job security. Directors wonder why they should advance or keep him employed, while an new office boy is mentioned. The fragment suggests internal doubt over staffing decisions without detailing outcomes.
The state law requires taxation at full value, with officials determining the fair value. The tax commissioner must ensure all persons or property in town are justly assessed, making this assessment mandatory by statute.
The New Democratic Chairman Mullins is praised as a Democrat devoted to principles and capable of rallying voters. The note emphasizes Dwyer’s retirement, his illness, and the demanding nature of the chairmanship.
The piece attacks Mr. Roraback for aligning with railroad interests and serving dual masters. It argues the Republican party acts as trustee for the people while lobbyists corrupt public duty. It laments the loss of public morality in New Haven representation and leadership.
The item surveys snippets about Sweet Girl Graduates taking exams as dressmakers, confidential disclosures to Niagara Falls correspondents, and patrons at railroad meetings. It notes farmers buying dried prunes, Missouri planting 50 000 trees on highways, and juvenile mockery about fruit for the Small Boy. It mentions Roosevelt and Barnes, the Argentine legation’s rise to embassy, and a Green MPF reference.
The text suggests to authorities in charge of pavements a reading of the statute defining the Connecticut Company duties for paying repairs. It argues there is no legal reason for the city to fix its part while the trolley area remains in ruinous condition.
The piece defends Samuel P. Langley against derision for Langley's ill fated flying machine often called Langley's folly. It notes the craft reportedly flew with 840 pounds more than intended and credits the Wright brothers with the first real heavier than air flight in 1903 while acknowledging Langley, Lilienthal and others as part of the long progress toward aviation. The story frames progress as a costly battle where early pioneers pay the price in effort and sacrifice.
An Italian inventor Vil lo Ulmi proposes an electric ultra violet device to explode powder magazines from ten miles away inside layered, protected casings. He envisions destroying war vessels and fortifications without direct confrontation, arguing the technology could end war if true. The claim prompts calls to purchase or distribute the design worldwide.
A nostalgic reflection on Phineas T. Barnum, his circus legacy, and its lasting impact. It praises his vision, cites Seaside Park and Washington Park as local monuments, and notes the enduring appeal of the Greatest Show on Earth across generations. The article lauds Barnum's educational and cultural influence and commemorates his enduring urban footprint.
The article traces early U S and British diplomatic figures, noting John Adams 1783 recall, later ministers to England, and Bayard as first American ambassador in 1893. It then covers Lt Col John Edward Bernard Seely born 1868, his military service, political rise, roles as Under Secretary for the Colonies and War Secretary, his Ulster crisis context, resignation, and related cabinet reaction.
Local store advertises bulk pricing on 30x38 plain items with listed price points 8.21 11.81 13.31 17.05 18.17 24.50 and 29.31, highlighting marked discounts.
Read Co Princess showcases Chantilly Fedore and Shadow Laces in varied widths for gowns and camisoles. Lyons Silk Laces and Mechlin nets highlight intricate patterns and gold or silver inset. Two yard widths, net tops and all overs for kimono waists, plus discounted fans, gloves, and brasiers.
A collage of historical notes traces Vera Cruz from Cortes in 1519 to Mexican independence, Spanish and French occupations, and the brief Maximilian era. The piece blends travelogue with dramatic images of sieges, flags, and imperial pomp, ending with a tangential note on a Bridgeport circus stop.
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