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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
13
An advertisement lists a shepherd check and rich Scotch Mixtures priced from 18 to 25 dollars. It promotes new Summer neckwear shirts underwear hose belts and related men's wear. The line suggests updated fashion items and special pricing for fashionable seasonal goods.
Chicago June 4 clubwomen from across the country gather for the twelfth bi annual convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to be held June 9 to 19. Mrs Percy V Penner president will preside at most sessions. A extensive program includes live reports and discussions on clubwork. Jacob H Schiff of New York funds 50000 toward translation of Jewish classics announced by Simon Miller president of the Jewish Publication Society of America. Miller said the society aims to translate Jewish classics long sealed to scholars with Schiff funding. The project to publish the Hebrew Bible translations advances, supported by a fund of 50000, as noted by Miller and others. Prof Max Margol of Dropsie College attended. The Philadelphia Record reports plans for early publication of Bible commentaries. The Great Masters, a million-dollar concern, was placed in receivership.
The ad touts Ralston foot wear with fit as though made to measure. It promises perfect comfort and correct styles with long service. If not right, the manufacturer will make them right, and it notes competitive Ralston prices.
Barron Financial News reports Lehigh Valley shares dipped after a weak ten months, with net operating income $2,250 below last year’s, risking dividend coverage. Indications suggest full-year earnings may cover the dividend with a small surplus if year-end traffic holds. Meantime United States Steel sees rising orders and potential production upticks, while American Can Co and Pierce Oil Corp face hearings and financing moves. Anaconda Copper announces output curtailment of 36 million pounds annually due to price and mine issues.
New York June 5 A railroad equipment order exceeding 6 million dollars for 7300 cars was placed by the New York Central. 8000? cars to be built by American Car & Foundry Company and Standard Steel Car Company. Illinois Central has 3000 on the books and Big Four has ordered 5000 of the 7000 new freight cars under its 15 year equipment trust. Orders in June surpass last month, signaling large steel demand for plate and shape work.
Earnings statement shows the New Haven system posting an $89 952 April operating income gain while overall ten month operating revenue falls by 2 8 million and operating income down 3 5 million. Other subsidiaries report declines in revenue and income. several lines are blank for dissolution indicators.
Albany June 5 Articles of Incorporation for the New York and Buffalo Steamship Company were filed. H F Morse, son of Charles W Morse, holds 1 448 of 1 500 shares with elder Morse and eleven directors each holding one share. Capital stock $75 000. The firm plans thirty steel barges with ten ready this fall.
Washington June 5 The Senate passed Senator Cummins bill amending the Interstate Commerce law to hold carriers engaged in interstate commerce liable for actual loss damage or injury to property caused by them. Liability applies regardless of limits in receipts bills of lading or tariffs filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, with minor exceptions.
A prison reformer questions an inmate about transport costs, privacy, and living conditions, while the man reveals his crime of polygamy and his preference to stay imprisoned. Separate items mention a Brooklyn murder suspect sent to Matteawan and various local advertisements for wart remover and custom suits.
Paul Deschanel, a member of the French Academy, was re elected speaker of the Chamber of Deputies. The report notes his continuing influence within both legislative and scholarly circles as political ties and cultural stature shape parliamentary leadership.
Florence Italy June 6 extenuating circumstances accepted for Vincenzo Perugia who stole Da Vinci Mona Lisa from the Louvre Paris. Judge sentences him to one year and fifteen days while noting he has been in prison since December last year and will serve at most six months. The theft occurred August 22 1912 and the painting was found December 1913 when Perugia offered it for sale in Florence.
June 5 report from Tarrytown New York describes Alexander Berkman leading a plan to invade Tarrytown in protest of John D Rockefeller Jr policies on the Colorado mine strike. Sheriff Doyle crowds police to prevent clashes from the prior Saturday and court arraignment is set for Berkman. Onlookers note a large pole and sea voyage incidents elsewhere in the era.
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