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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1913

Page

9

Bonaparte kin and notable births on June 9

Birthday notes mark Charles Joseph Bonaparte born 1851 in Baltimore and June 9 as a milestone for figures including Baroness Bertha von Suttner and William Canada. The item covers early Bonaparte lineage, Polish and English peers, and public figures tied to June 9. It also notes Pentecost observances and John Howard Payne’s centenary.

Charles Joseph Bonaparte Navy United States Jerome Bonaparte Napoleon I Westphalia Baltimore Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Susan May Williams Harvard Maryland Jerome Elizabeth Patterson William Patterson Baltimore & Onio Betsy” Patterson Elizabeth Patterson Betsy Napoleon Jerome Napoleon Charles Joseph Mme. Bonaparte Bertha von Suttner Franz von Kinsky Austrian Peace Society Austria Germany America John Howard Payne New York England Drury Lane Theatre London Roccius Payne Sir Henry Tunis Africa América Oak Hill Cemeter Weahbington

Lobby History Taints Tariff Reform and Democratic Losses

A 1915 reflection discusses the failed 1894 Democratic tariff revision amid powerful lobbies. It credits Grover Cleveland for fighting special privilege, notes Senate amendments defeated the House plan, and frames Wilson’s current battle against lobbies as a guard against repeating that defeat.

Spell Gover Cleveland Wilson Senate Washington Democratic Ways and Means Committee House of Representatives House Gorman Maryland Brice Ohio Cleveland Grover Cleveland Catchings Mississippi

One Day in Seven Bill Sparks Governor Baldwin Veto

Editorial condemns Governor Baldwin for vetoing the two days rest in thirty hours in the seven day bill. It argues telegraphers and ticket sellers labor seven days with little family time, traces from Sabbath work to modern slavery, and claims the Legislature rightly passed the measure despite the governor’s objections. The piece asserts the Legislature as final authority over such labor matters.

Tiie Baldwin General Assembly Public Utilities Commission

Coast Artillery Band Plays Enjoyable Beardsley Park Concert

A large crowd gathered yesterday afternoon at Beardsley Park for a Coast Artillery Corps band concert directed by the park board. The ensemble played each selection acceptably and obliged with several encores, delivering an entertaining program overall.

Bend Beardsley Park Coast Artillery Corps Park Board

Crowd Appeals to Musical Tastes in Evening Gathering

The event drew attendees with a varied program aimed at pleasing a broad audience. Performers showcased different genres to match the crowd's eclectic musical preferences.

Peter the Great and the rise of modern Russia

The article marks Peter the Great as the first ruler to bring modern culture to Russia. Born in Moscow 21 years ago, he sought European arts and sciences, trained a European style army, founded a naval academy, libraries, galleries, and schools, and expanded Russia by six provinces giving access to two seas. The piece credits him with transforming Muscovy into a modern state.

James Stillman J. P. Morgan Wall Street Texas Brownsville Hilo Grande Mr. Stillman Pujo “Brobers Money Trust Standard Oil E. H. Harriman National City Bank Russia Peter I the Great Moscow Peter Lefort Muscovy Europe Rusia

The Right to Retract and Oyster Stew Commentary

A newspaper column discusses libel reform, noting editors face pressure to retract quickly. It compares Col Roosevelt to Editors Newett, defends honesty over punishment, and opines on oyster industry inspection and cost of living tied to oyster stew.

Chemistry Bureau Department of Agriculture United States Sameon Carl Alsberg Wiley

Rubber and Cotton Covered Hose Sold in All Grades

Advertisement notes availability of rubber and cotton covered hose in all grades and lengths from 1 foot to 500 feet. Pricing listed as 18 cents per foot. Local supplier urges customers to order various lengths and grades to suit their needs.

Fine Wedding Gift Glass and China from D M Read Co

The D M Read Co offers an extensive wedding gift collection in cut glass china and silverware. Notable pieces include sugar and cream sets bowls trays bon bon dishes and various china sets with prices from a few dollars to over twenty dollars. The display emphasizes hundreds of practical pieces across many styles including French Austrian and Haviland china dinner sets with multiple piece counts and decorative patterns.

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