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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

11

Bigelow Carpet Co stock offered for purchase

New England Capital-backed Bigelow Carpet Co proposes a stock sale at 228 per share including the July dividend. Offer cites 175 cash per share plus a 60 special dividend from accumulated profits upon acceptance by 74 percent of votes. Phelps Dodge & Co. declares 260 per share dividend and 31.50 extra dividend set for June 26.

Barron Financial News York Bigelow Carpet Co New England Capital Thou Phelps, Dodge & Co Chicago Tulincle

Portside Iron Order Expected Amid Market Gains

New York wires report a large iron tonnage order from Bridgeport connected interests. The pending Interstate Commerce rate decision, due midweek, is seen as a market mover with stocks awaiting a favorable outcome. Traders anticipate relief or a shock depending on the ruling, with volume and prices likely to react quickly.

New York Steine Don Saturniay

Vacations Without Pay Aid Railroad Workers

A three day furlough was announced to provide unpaid vacations for railroad employees. Management argued the plan saves jobs by avoiding staff cuts and is preferable to reducing the workforce. The move follows an announcement from Serie Nelson and involves securing funds for the program.

Tos- Serie Nelson Sopeor

Directors Approve Blanket Mortgage for Northern Pacific

The Northern Pacific Company of New York yesterday secured director approval for a blanket mortgage on the property. Some stockholders requested details on the amount, to be set by the directors soon. Indications put the total between 500 million and 600 million, with a 20 million stock issue planned alongside road improvements.

New York

Grand Trunk Expands Western Service with New Trains

Western Grand Trunk service accelerates between Winnipeg and Edmonton as new trains debut this week. Reduced coal traffic forces Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh to trim staff and dispatch more engineers to the fire side of the cab. Coal output trends upward, shaping the labor shifts and route operations.

Grand Trunk Edmonton Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh

Interstate Commerce Agency Eyes Lake Line Control and Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission aims to retain Lake Line control and oversee lake and rail rates. Summer tourist rates have been in effect since June 1 and passenger traffic is improving. Officials expect a pronounced rise after July 4 through early September as business heats up. One early outcome of the receivership for the Pere was the removal of W. S. Ap Garrett.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Community Field Day Plans Amid Parades and Catholic Retreats

The article outlines CTAU field day activities in Ruiddletown on Saturday June 20, including a morning parade, afternoon field events at Crystal Park, and an Armory Dance in the evening. It notes notable attendees such as former Olympian athletes and GTU society members, plus Catholic retreat events at Mt. St. Joseph in Hilton Heights running June 26 to 29 led by Rev. Owen Fill, with ordination in Todeph's Church on Friday.

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Weather Swings Across Lake Region And Midwest

Disturbance moved over the lake region yesterday morning with light showers in the eastern districts and cooler northwestern weather following. Rainfall peaked at Kansas City with 1.50 inches as a central pressure area stretched from Minnesota toward Ohio. Forecast calls for fair, cooler conditions tonight and Saturday with light westerly winds. drivers reminded to light lamps at 7:56 pm.

Lake St. ‘Lawrence

Women's Knit Underwear and Accessories Sale

Fall and summer weight Union Suits and vests offered in regular sizes with sale prices. navy grey black and tan colors listed. Ladies gloves 18‑button in white spongee and tan with self trim. Items include sleeveless tops with lace and crochet details and varied regular and sale pricing.

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Explorer’s Courage and Return to Civilization

A dialogue about the challenges of exploration and the patience required to discover new places. The adventurer notes that returning to civilization after distant exploits requires resilience and reflection.

Scott

Boss Explains Reform Divide Hampering Tammany

The Tammany boss admits reformers outnumber his gang but fail to unite on a single program, saying they want too many different kinds of reform. The quote appears in the Pittsburgh Post.

Rs Morwalk Cénn Tooter Wong Wiward Heiseman E Latge Louse Mens Pee Peer Omsanes Aeerkee Heise Lghthouse Serst Leathériend Bieiserman Tammany Fittsburgh Post

Prophecy Fulfilled in Trusty Defeat

A political race unfolds as a defeated candidate claims you pressured them to run and hints at Christian Reece’s involvement while noting a lead at Trusty. The fragment suggests drama and allegations amid the campaign.

Trusty Christian Reece

Art note fragment hints at Futurist artist and exhibition

Fragmentary note mentions Futurist artist and an unnamed exhibition context. Limited readable facts describe an art note with possible reference to a show and sequence of terms without clear dates or speakers.

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