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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
7
Senator Mahan led a judiciary committee push to strike repeal clauses from a major utilities bill. The move aimed to prevent financial harm to Connecticut residents and curb railroad and monopoly interests, signaling bold public-spirited resistance in the senate.
Bridgeport women urge the Connecticut Company to remove or lower the steep running boards on city trolley cars this summer. Associations have complained without relief and threaten formal representations to company officials. Public indignation grows as cars are deemed hard to board, effectively requiring a ladder.
Senator Judson defends the public utilities bill, outlining merits and listing statutes likely to be repealed. He criticizes the majority for drafting the measure and condemns reform opponents as impudent. The discourse highlights past grants and rail rate service statutes as indicators of the legislators and Connecticut’s freemen.
Mayor Buckingham proposes a municipal lighting and power plant and seeks council steps toward its establishment. The plan faces a lengthy process requiring two successive council approvals and voter ratification, with time for debate and citizen investigation. Bridgeport could be set to join the municipal energy movement if the proposal gains broad support.
Bridgeport's three senators backed the public utilities bill per Governor Simeon Baldwin's suggestion, marking a notable victory for the people in the Senate. The action reflects support for the governor's policy aim and signals legislative progress on the utilities measure.
Senator Judson and Rep. Tingier praise a wets victory for Connecticut ahead of a Governor Baldwin endorsement. The minority bill faces the governor’s approval, with public pressure and utility lobby opposition noted. Fairfield County senators McNeil Paddock and Bartlett are commended for voting with the minority.
Washington June 7 postmaster salaries appointed by the President based on annual receipts were reviewed by the post office department. July 1 changes show increases and some decreases with list of Connecticut towns and other New England cities reflecting specific dollar adjustments for each postmaster.
A large turnout from local Christian Endeavor societies traveled to Southport for a rally. Fairfield society won the banner for the largest percentage of members present, with King's Highway church and East End Baptist church following. Rev. J J Dunlop of Hartford delivered a stirring address on the aims and achievements of the workers. Iowa campers in Algonquin Park will no longer display the American flag as the province orders only the British flag shown.
Congressman Kent in New Haven discusses Western democracy as a modern application of old town meeting principles. He argues direct nomination, initiative, referendum and recall empower responsible government and frame a race issue as a broader Pacific Coast concern involving Japanese and other Orientals. He notes no sacred reverence for the state constitution and urges progressive reform. Also an ad claims rheumatism cure in days with Dr. Detchon’s Relief.
Noah Loder Jr a Greenwich resident and New York lawyer took matters into his hands after his ten year old daughter reported insult by Albert Goldner at the Greenwich Grocery Co store. Patrol intervened. Loder and Goldner arrested. Adjournment granted for a week.
The Read Company advertises Jacquard stripes in a fine woven jacquard figure with white grounds resembling a brocade suitable for summer pajamas at 19 cents per yard. Japanese crepes in flowered and bordered designs for kimono and other uses are 17 cents per yard. Large assortment on lower floor wash goods section.
The Art Section on the third floor features stamped designs for marquisette waist embroidery, simple kimono styles, and small escallops on necks and sleeves. Also offered are white lawn pillow slips, sweet grass baskets, and 1200 pieces of jewelry at bargain prices, plus a prompt tease about the tea room ice cream.
The piece surveys Mexican politics as Porfirio Diaz clings to a seventh presidential bid while critics urge resignation. It notes disaffection grows, pundits’ quotes a rise in opposition, and Madero’s stance against manifestos, with Diaz portrayed as a relic of the past amid calls for renewal.
The piece argues for stricter marriage license rules citing Chicago Vice Commission findings. It notes licenses for other activities require proof of reliability while marriage licenses can pass with unknown individuals, often with serious health or moral concerns, prompting public demand for reform.
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