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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
7
The Bridgeport Pastors Association sent a sharp ultimatum demanding enforcement of Blue Laws, threatening to denounce the mayor from 40 pulpits and announcing a Friday noon deadline. The editorial condemns the tactic as undignified coercion and a political maneuver by figures tied to big business interests.
The Telegram opposes a municipal electric lighting plant despite Mayor Buckingham's praise of Bridgeport's public services. It argues private plants cannot compete with public ones and notes a city buyout statute favors public ownership while warning of profit motives. Continued on page 8.
A discussion questions the ease of deeming legislation unconstitutional and cites standards from landmark cases. It defends public utility regulation, noting commissions and court precedents, and critiques Daniel Davenport and House Leader Banks for attacking regulation and judging the courts.
Norwich electors tally 1 232 to 845 in a stormy balloting rejecting a charter for a commission form of government. About two-fifths participated, and the 378 vote margin represents the view of over 2 000 voters urging continued agitation by supporters of the change.
Mayor Buckingham of Bridgeport asks the Bridgeport Common Council to consider establishing a municipal lighting plant. The move would counter United Illuminating’s control of Bridgeport’s electric plant and shape local power policy.
The B M Read Company advertises parasols for all seasons with a wide range of styles. Prices run from 25 cents to several dollars, including Dresdens, silks, eyelet work, and children’s parasols. Parasol Section located right of Main St. entrance.
June fourteenth nears and readers are urged to display the U S flag. Government bunting flags range from 2 by 3 to 12 by 18 feet and are described as sturdy and weather resistant. A special five by eight house flag is advertised at the Flag Section on the lower floor.
The notice highlights Nemo corsets including No. 522 for tall and medium figures with long skirts and Lastikops supporters at 5.00, and No. 403 self reducing model for short waisted figures with Lastikops supporters at 4.00. Coronation motor-hoods, veiling, and chiffons are also displayed.
The New Britain Herald notes Bridgeport agitation over city ownership of the electrical system as a possible benefit to consumers. It cites Norwalk and Norwich as successful but smaller precedents, warns that municipal plans are costly and require careful financing and management, and argues competition is the only relief from high lighting charges.
Special from United Press. Albany June 10 Miss Hazel M. Cole of Springfield Mass has been awarded the Josiah H Button prize for excelling in class standing and also won the White prize for the second best examination on corporation law at the Albany Law School. It is the first time a woman has carried off the highest honors of commencement in the school.
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