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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
6
The report describes Cuba’s worsening crisis as a race war with executions of insurgents across the island. It notes attacks on women and uprisings led by individuals described as Negro, amid loyalty from troops who are largely black. The piece discusses color line ambiguity and how mixed-race groups are labeled.
After thirteen ballots and an eight hour deadlock at the Connecticut Diocesan Convention, Rev. John Chauncey Linsley of Torrington was elected suffragan bishop. Salary fixed at 4000 yearly with opposition to liquor-license fee hike and Sunday-law reforms debated.
A report urges church leaders to mobilize congregations to back a liquor law proposal limiting saloons to one per thousand residents with a $1000 license fee. It links intemperance to mental illness crime and pauperism, calls for police matrons and a probation officer, and advocates prohibiting liquor in public dance halls and enhanced church involvement in state social policy.
Wm J Barnes Jr, head of the Republican delegation in Chicago, reports Taft supporters control a majority of pledged delegates and expects a Taft renomination. Nagel’s Missouri departure sparks party unrest as Hadley cites fear of confrontation. Nagel refuses to stay, aims to aid Taft forces after talks with national leaders.
Paris reports a navy commission findings that the battleship Saint Louis caused no blame for the Vandemaire submarine disaster off Cherbourg. The submarine sank after a collision, with 26 officers and men died. Swift currents apparently swept Vandemaire away and recovery of the wreck and bodies would be unlikely.
Local professionals roll into the Park theatre for a full week of stage stars including Lane and O'Donnell The Three Whalens Fred Gilman Neary and Miller LaRex and LaRex John and Gertrude Ross Conroy and Lee and the Bijou Four plus motion pictures. Seat sales opened today for matinee and evening shows with locals ready to welcome them.
Describes infestation as reason rooms fail to rent. Recommends spending 25 cents to clean with Cyrus Presto Killer, claiming it cleans thoroughly, is harmless, and won’t burn. Promotes advertisers as safe and effective solution to make rooms rentable.
Hon John de Vicq secretary of the Democratic State Central Committee is chosen sergeant-at-arms for the Baltimore convention. He will depart June 23 with the Connecticut delegation and assume duties upon arrival.
Miss Elizabeth L. Stanton, a noted vocalist and stenographer with Curtis Curtis, announces she will press charges regarding alleged misconduct by a policeman. The report notes her intention to pursue formal action and seek investigation into the incident.
The Smith-Murray June sale features women's and misses tub dresses at $1.50 to $8.50 ranges, linen suits at $5.96, lawn and percale dresses from 83c to $2.95, with Dutch necks, sailor collars, and varied patterns. Youthful sizes 13 to 17 years offered, description notes Swiss embroidery and trimmed details.
Miss Stanton's charges against Patrolman Patrick Corrigan of the traffic squad are expected at the police board's next meeting on Saturday. The case stems from a dog fight last Friday on Arch street involving Corrigan and Stanton family dogs, and a subsequent scuffle between Stanton's brother and Corrigan. Corrigan defends his conduct as thoroughly scrutinized.
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