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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
3
A fictionalized editor’s fantasy recounts a reporter sent to Sonora with a thrilling tale of cash, gold, and a ranch. The cub narrator encounters an exotic rancher and an Indian maiden in a richly described setting before fleeing back to write the story.
Readers debate transport options including a double track tunnel and plumb line spacing for safety on Main and Gilbert streets. A proposed Goose Pond bridge, street widening, and a rail embedded road idea are weighed against costs and practicality with community input. Local notices mention Foley Kidney Pills endorsement and a sale at the Seely Waist Shop on 1115 Main Street.
Speculation grows on who wins school prizes this year including the Barnum Prize Speakers, cash for a Civil War theme, chemistry award, and senior improvement award. Freshmen held an outing at Beard sley Park. Junior class debates are announced for Monday in Room 10 on Roosevelt third term. Seniors reminded to pay class dues. senior photographs are circulating. Palmer diplomas for penmanship are expected soon.
Hartford Courant reports a new police education campaign urging drivers to indicate their turning direction as they approach street corners. Officers say signaling helps traffic flow and safety, aligning with existing rules that require drivers to signal stops or starts to vehicles behind them.
The voters of Norwich chose Tim othy C. Murphy for mayor, endorsing the Democratic administration and expecting effective city leadership. With a Democratic council, Murphy vows to govern for Norwich rather than a party, urging citizens to unite for the city's welfare.
New Haven June 7 Attorney Charles Elliott Pickett clerk of the United States court is named special examiner to take testimony in the government suit against the Hama American and other steamship lines forming the North Atlantic conference. Hearings begin next week in New York with daily sessions until mid November and may include J Bruce Ismay as the star witness regarding Titanic related issues. The government charges the defendants restrain trade through fighting ships and a steerage pooling plan.
President Taft recalled his ancestor Henry Taft a blacksmith who made his mark signing papers as Cumberland Mountain Congressmen urged clemency for L. H. Sallyer of Hellier Pike County Kentucky Sallyer is jailed five years for obstructing court and awaits presidential appeal outcome Sallyer signed his petition with his mark and Taft spoke of the old man during the visit. The piece ends with an unrelated sales plug for Radford Smith's Sales and Saturday bargains.
A bold sale note touts a blue serge suit at 12 50 claiming rivals charge 18 00. The ad promises fast color, full wool quality, and in store viewing on request.
Boston on June 7 Arthur Graves Lund of Boston, recently married to Mrs Louise Bankhead Perry, widow of Representative Perry, was sued for 100000 by Caroline S Bartlett of Winthrop for breach of promise. Bartlett says Lund concealed his marriage and betrayed her. Lund is noted as a promoter and member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
Readers are drawn to a broad selection of stylish models praised for high quality trimming and workmanship. The article notes exquisite waist freshness and sensational values attracting buyers.
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