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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
13
The article contrasts Mr Bryan’s arbiter approach with President Wilson’s pursuit of peace amid war. It stresses the duty of the President to decide the nation’s path, urging Americans to support the executive while hoping for peaceful means. It discusses potential sacrifices, including a possible draft, and warns against inflaming public sentiment with jingoism.
An analysis contrasts experience favoring the commission form of city government with Mayor Wilsons Warrenite pavement claims. It cites Bridgeport and 600 cities adopting commissions, noting lower costs, debt control, beautification, and elimination of contractor ties, while questioning the mayor’s stance on competition and Warrenite contracts.
Prominent Democrats say Secretary Bryan’s resignation will not cause a party schism. Across cities from Fall River to Lincoln, officials stress loyal support for President Wilson, noting the rift was over policy methods, not party loyalty, with no expected long term division.
London June 30 The Fall Mall Gazette editorial calls Bryan resignation important and notes American arbitration and peace aims. It argues US must deter German aggression while defending travel rights and civilization, backing Wilson’s stance and warning against Prussian arrogance. The Evening Standard foresees a firmer US policy and potential peace talks. It recounts the Niagara cable laying anniversary and mentions Warneford receiving Legion of Honor for destroying a Zeppelin.
Cincinnati June 10 Prohibition in Russia and Turkey were among topics at the final session of the annual convention of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association of America EB F Glacken importer New York City said We are now just beginning to receive the real truth about vodka prohibition and these reports are more and more to the effect that the recent prohibition abuse has failed even as a war measure because of drugs substituted for a natural stimulant He added the news from Russia and other foreign countries carries a lesson for the nation to consider regarding drug substitutes for natural stimulants
A Chicago dispatch recalls the 1910 Lake Como murder of Mary Crittenden Scott Charlton by Porter Charlton. The piece notes his trial in Italy, prior extradition fights, and the U S Supreme Court ruling adverse to his father. It traces Mrs Charlton s life from San Francisco vaudeville to a headline making union before tragedy struck.
An advertisement proclaims the superiority of several hose brands. Our Leader 34 inch strong 5 ply hose priced at 10c per foot, Wallabout 3 ply duck at 12c, Tempest none better very strong at 16c, and molded hose at 13c to 16c.
The advertisement from the D D Read Co established in 1857 promotes a June outing to the sea with an emphasis on fashionable bathing attire. It features satin swimwear 1.50 a yard, silk and cotton fabrics, bathing caps and bags, rubber capotes, and a range of jewelry pins, pins sets, and sterling frames. Also highlights riding gear, golf clubs, and embroidered centerpieces with price points across women and children's accessories on the main floor.
Steel wired window screens mounted on steel frames offer warp resistant durability. Multiple sizes available to fit almost all ordinary windows, priced per unit in the 35 to 65 cent range.
Dr B O Hovey of the Americas Museum of Natural History, financer of the McMillan expedition, will next proceed to Etah after securing backing for the voyage. The note places Hovey in a leading role with the museum while mapping the expedition’s route toward Etah.
The three masted schooner George B. Cluett sails from New York for the Arctic, with eight crew and two years of provisions. It aims to relieve the McMillan party pursuing Crocker Land, following a brief Boston stop before heading to Grenfell association hospitals on Nova Scotia and Labrador coasts to unload part of its cargo.
The public utilities commission approved construction plans for an electric railway line in Lordship Park, Bridgeport, at 2,250 feet along Hollister Avenue and a private section in Stamford. The American Smelting & Refining Co raised the stud price from 5.50 to 5.75 cents. Col. William H. Munn, a retired merchant and Civil War veteran, died at his Troy, New York home.
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