Mayor Buckingham's push for municipal electric plant
The mayor urges Bridgeport to adopt public ownership of utilities by creating a plant for electricity and gas, arguing it will boost industrial growth, reduce private power reliance, and serve citizens first. He notes legal steps, two thirds council votes, and majority elector approval, citing South Norwalk's success and the need for fair valuation of private plants.
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Bridgeport
Democratic Party
South
Norwalk
Pridgeport
South Norwalk
Superior Court
United States
Buckingham Bridgeport
Madero Arrives Home in Mexico City to Welcoming Ceremony
United Press dispatch reports Francisco I. Madero Jr. will land in Mexico City to a hearty greeting with troops aiding police and clubs of supporters marching to his home. He plans a balcony speech launching his bid for the presidency. Riots in Santa Julia leave unknown casualties as authorities clamp down.
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United Press
Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Madero
Macro
Madera
de la Barra
Santa Julia
Hartford Seeks State Leprosy Farm After Shelter Move Rejected
Hartford Board of Health faced disappointment as New York State and Massachusetts refused to shelter Hartford leper residents. Connecticut plans to push General Assembly to establish a state leprosy farm to care for Hartford patient after ten days in Hartford Hospital.
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Pm Married Now Writes Student Hartford
Trinity College student William Gewald Lowe son of contractor William Leron Tromident of No May Wend Street Hartford announces engagement to Miss Lilian Poss of Motley No 4 He planned chemistry and electricity studies at Trinity and claimed to have gone to New York for work with Washington Electric Company Spare letters suggest a hasty arranged match with parental opposition and misgivings about motive
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State Ratification of Constitutional Amendment Is Binding
Farmer Willard C. Fisher argues that ratification is a practical, binding act. He notes 36 of 46 states needed for approval and lists those still undecided or pending. He cites historical cases showing ratifications and withdrawals, stressing irrevocability once a state ratifies or abstains.
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Louisiana
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Minneota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Minnesota
White Serges and Dress Goods From B MA Read Co 1857
The B MA Read Company offers an extensive line of white serges and dress fabrics for summer wear. White serges range from 1.00 to 2.00 per yard with options in plain and hairline striped weaves. Pure white serge 54 inches wide is priced at 1.25 per yard and white whipcord at 2.00 per yard. A section for colored dress goods is also featured.
Stylish Neckwear Fichus in White Lawn and More
Neckwear and Collar Section offers fichus in white lawn net and marquisette trimmed with Valenciennes cluny or Irish lace plus black organdie fichus with white hem and white fichus with black embroidered dots. Emphasis on mourning wear, white crepe sets, turnover collars and cuffs, white crepe banding by the yard. All over embroideries special with numerous small dainty designs for children, novel ties for women’s gowns and yokes, priced 69 75 89 1.00 and 1.50 a yard. Embroidered bands, extra value 31 and 445 inch widths 39 and 60 cts. Colored silk umbrellas, special size 26 inches in dark wine blue and green with Mission handles.
Ice Cream Offer in Tea Room Declared Best Vanilla Cream
Announcement states tea room customers will receive delicious pure cream with vanilla flavor. It can be served with crushed fruit or chocolate sauce, priced at $1.79. The cream is described as the best option available and made from pure cream.
Four Palmer Ham Offers at Low Prices
The notice promotes Palmer ham mock items at bargain rates with prices ranging from 68 cents to 4.50 dollars. It emphasizes limited quantity and urges readers to act quickly to secure these deals.
14th Amendment Ratification Debate and State Actions
Willard C. Fisher argues the process shows state consent can be reconsidered before incorporation. He notes New Jersey and Ohio counted in the ratification, while New York later withdrew consent yet still counted. He discusses how delays and reversals shaped the path toward the 14th Amendment and cautions Connecticut against rejecting relief that would align with national practice.
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Congress
Buckalew
Pennsylvania
Texas
Senate of Ghia
South Carolina
Alabama
New Jersey
Ohio
New York
Secretary of State
Ames
Connecticut
Tony
Willard C. Fisher
Middletown
New York Hux Mei Elected to Phi Beta Capya
New York based Chinese Columbia University graduate Hux Mei has been elected to Phi Beta Capya, marking a notable academic and honorary achievement. The student joins a selective honor society recognized for scholastic excellence and service.
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New York
Hux Mei
Columbia University
Phi Beta Capya
Photographers Plan New England Convention Meeting
The Bridgeport Photographers club met to discuss plans for the New England Photographers association convention. Final arrangements to secure Steeplechase Island for the week of Sept 11 were to be completed today with delegations from Norwalk and Stamford attending.
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