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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
7
County commissioners hear renewed calls to fund strengthening of the Shelton structure to accommodate trolley traffic. The debate centers on who should bear costs for repairs that would make the bridge safe for all traffic, with a proposal that the trolley company cover the re pairing if the bridge is safe for ordinary use.
A despatch reports Bridgeport lobby opposition to a 900000 bond referendum. The Finance Committee leans toward a plan to complicate the vote, requiring a 15 percent petition and 30 day periods, far shorter than the standard 60 to 90 days. urging Bridgeport legislators to push for longer effective dates.
The Neanderthal find outside continental Europe renews debate on Darwinian evolution. It questions the idea of human origin from an ape ancestor and suggests early humans may have emerged from simple cell forms in the ocean, with the latest specimen ranking far earlier in the human lineage.
The Legislative Board of Joint Railway Brotherhoods criticizes a majority bill as vicious. It would repeal protection in utility rates and service in statutes and charters, replacing with a commission that can set recommendations. It warns many communities could lose reduced trolley and water rates, harming New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury residents.
A debate over repealing trolley commutation rates demurrage rules and other railway related laws highlights a disconnect between the Legislative Board and a majority bill. Petition rights were invoked, with calls for respectful, standard treatment rather than dismissive criticism.
A City Court judge finds for a prosecutor liquor agent earning 530 dollars for issuing 53 warrants against violators, under a statute paying ten dollars per case. The piece calls to repeal the law, abolish liquor agents, and shift enforcement to standard authorities, condemning the fee system as promoting law breaking and corrupt practice.
Hon Zalmon Goodsell lauds a cautious analysis of the Hering sewer plan for Bridgeport. The plan lacks maintenance cost estimates and damages to oyster beds, risking expenditures that could exceed the system cost. Goodsell warns the proposal could harm local waters and wind up costly to abandon later.
Hartford June 3 A scathing critique of State Highway Commissioner MacDonald over a failed bridge project at East Windsor Hill South Windsor. Town built a substantial $17 000 bridge with state funds promised filling but the commissioner delays. Old bridge remains in use causing frequent accidents and traffic jams on a main route between New York Boston Hartford and Springfield.
The piece argues special interests will back the Democratic party in 1912 as the only path to power, labeling Republican standpatters and reactionaries as doomed. It asserts Wall Street backing, bi partisan machines, and Bryan influence shape forthcoming nominations, with Bryan opposing any reactionary Democrat.
The DR M Read Company advertises a 19th century sale of fine allovers and embroidery from a noted manufacturer. Includes infant patterns, designs for womens waists gowns yokes sleeves, star shirts for men, nainsook shirts, men s pajamas and muslin nightshirts. Location noted near Main St. door.
Linen Section advertises remaining stock in a sale noting pieces described as 3 yds long by 2 yds wide and 2% long by 2 yds wide. Priced from 1.00 to 5.00 from original 10.00. One pair only, size 72 by 108, very fine.
Describes fine cedar chests described as large with interior sliding trays and an abundance of fragrant shavings. The listing emphasizes quality and attractive markings for potential buyers.
The text declares a push to dissolve the Democratic party for loyalty to people and welfare and warns of surrender to Wall Street. It notes Democratic masses are independent and similar to Republicans, and predicts rapid crystallization around principles as the fight against money power continues. An epochal organization, the National Progressive Democratic League, is forming.
Building permits totaling 4410 were granted by the board of building commissioners at a recent meeting. Projects include J. Wake man and William E. Kelly houses on Wood and Manor avenues, a one story auto repair shop on Beechwood, Hartman Brewing brick additions on Hamilton street, Alcid G. Glacer shed, and J. N. McNamara improvements on East Main and Barnum avenues. Also an offer for a cleaning product is noted.
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