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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
4
T I Watson & Co promote private banking in Streets, Risrt Conn. They claim continuous operation and handling of millions in deposits and drafts with daily or weekly terms, emphasizing careful personal attention by private bankers in the state.
The notice invites accounts from individuals, corporations, and civic social or religious groups. Officers will be glad at any time to discuss opening five accounts and extending courtesies in power.
Many Bridgeport residents buy their Europe tickets through us saying they get more value. We arrange all details and ensure travelers enjoy more experiences for the same money and time.
Bruce T Simons son of Henry Simonds principal of the high school is valedictorian for the senior class and will deliver the commencement address June 24 at the Park Theatre. He graduates with a 92.5 average and is closely followed by salutatorian Harry Silverstone.
Captain N A Lybeck demonstrates the Submarine Oyster Cultivator and Harvester aboard the Dark Horse. The device cleans the harbor bottom and could scoop oysters from beds, shown near the Lewis Oyster Company dock. Demonstrations run daily at 10 o'clock for about a week, inviting public spectators.
Washington report notes a bill by Representative Steenerson Minnesota to create a country life institute to study rural life. A five member commission would assess farming efficiency and appeal, with potential private funding to expand if needed. The piece also records U S Steel tonnage data for May.
Washington June 11 A bill to give the interstate commerce commission control over all issues of stocks by railroads or other common carriers has been presented by Senator Lewis of Illinois.
Washington June 11 The senate finance sub committee recommends removing the anti dumping provision in the Underwood tariff bill which would tax goods sold below foreign prices. It also weighs other changes including a five percent discount on imports aboard American owned vessels and valuation dispute safeguards. Free list gains lift for cedar lumber coal tar dyes and tanning extracts while oat duties are adjusted to six to nine cents per bushel and 33 cents per 100 pounds for oatmeal and rolled oats.
Ipswich Hosiery Mills reopened under heavy police protection after a fatal riot at the gates. About 200 workers resumed duties as 22 people were held by authorities, five in hospital. Boston officials Nathan Hermann and Carroll L Pingree and wife faced riot charges. Thomas J Halliday arrived to oversee strike affairs.
Washington June 11 exporters who paid duties to Aguinaldo's government after the American occupation but before the treaty with Spain are told they need not pay duties to the American government. MacLeod & Company, a British firm, can sue for repayment of duties paid on rice landed at Cebu. Justice Day announced the decision as head of the American peace delegation.
Master barbers and their employers met again in Boston to end a strike by about 1000 IWW workers. Although terms from both sides were rejected by the strikers, masters hoped new terms might gain favor.
Rep OShau nessy of Rhode Island proposes the House direct Secretary Bryan to report on American interests in Argentine cattle since 1905. Dana Durand, former US Comsum director, has accepted a role at Minnesota Agricsinee in Minneapolis.
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