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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
9
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut elected Rev. Chauncey Linsley of Torrington as suffragan bishop after ten ballots. The piece juxtaposes church leadership with national political shifts, arguing realignment in Republican ranks and warning that events will move rapidly in the United States.
Governor Simeon Baldwin spoke at Waterbury's Taft school commencement praising private education and Hopkins Grammar School. He urged that schooling cultivate both facts and ideas and that citizens be trained to understand government, law, and public duty, not just specialize in a trade. He emphasized individual responsibility, federalism, and a sound public opinion as pillars of democracy.
In Greenwich Village a dog owner known as Bill the Rat Catcher is followed by his two dogs Fanny and Samuel. The narrator recalls Bill’s gentle, comic bond with his animals, his country jaunts for catnip, and his humble life at the engine-house. Bill is killed in an auto accident, leaving Fanny and Samuel to an uncertain future as the narrator reflects on what will become of the dogs.
Capt Charles de F Chandler, chief of the aviation corps, states army aviation will be suspended until after the funeral of the dead aviators and then continue as before. He notes workers will respond and risks will be faced, with patriotism sustaining effort beyond the ceremony.
The American Climatological Association met in Hartford to discuss how altitude affects the human body. Two main questions were whether pneumonia is more deadly in high climates and how acclimation occurs. Opinions varied though good air and breathing were universally valued.
The Republican national committees in Chicago signal a turning point in U S politics. Governor Cedar Weathered of Pennsylvania speaks of a coming upheaval as party factions clash with old delegate bosses and conventions. Democracy faces reaction and readers witness the birth of an American revolution, set to rival 1688 and 1776 milestones in history.
Chicago dispatch notes Senator Borah awkwardly tangled in parliamentary moves while Victor Rosewater quips about a tabling motion. Ralph Cameron celebrates being chosen Arizona national committeeman, reflecting his narrow earlier bid for Congress amid statehood. Haywood observes Borah during a hotel telegram moment as the labor leader recalls past prosecutions. Mrs Killdriff has recovered from two operations at St Vincent's and will return home on Lea Avenue this week.
Nine Oregon girls traveling with chaperone Mrs H A Hagishorn visit New York for two days before heading to Washington They tour Detroit and Aurora stay with locals and are hosted by Hibert Hubbard Philip Bates leads the group delivering lectures at West Side and Twenty third Y M C A plus Y M C A Northwest program to promote farm and industrial development
Ottawa reports a June snowstorm spreading through the Chicoutimi region and along the Quebec and Lake St. John Railway from Lake Edward to Roberval. Heavy frosts across the area threaten crops, with snowfall and nightly frosts noted in the Saguenay headwaters.
The Ontario Methodist church, as decided at the London conference in St Thomas, prohibits church members who are farmers in Essex County from growing tobacco. The ruling, titled Thou shalt not grow tobacco, aims to curb tobacco farming in the region near Detroit.
June 123 Chicago crowds witness Roosevelt campaign staff in Congress Hotel hear a parody chant mocking a dog metaphor for Roosevelt. The bawdy verse, sung to a tune similar to Gasey, contrasts Teddy with Lincoln era imagery and hints at biting political satire from the campaign crowd.
Alaska Democratic national committeeman A J Daly at the Waldorf on his way to the Baltimore convention says six Alaska delegates are uninstructed and the territory is distant from the States. He argues Roosevelt’s conservation policy harms development and notes Taft appointed more Alaskans. he contends Nome and Iditarod show mining potential with new dredges and claims. Sullivan of Illinois also at the Waldorf echoes uncertainty about nominees and timing. James F Sloan seeks divorce from Julia Sanderson Sloan in New York court, naming two co respondents. trial set for October.
A Ivory Enamel bedroom suite for guest rooms is shown in a large Main Street window. The set features French cane panels, Sheraton style, and includes dresser chiffonier dressing table dressers chairs and beds with prices totaling $180.50. Full size bed option costs $151.00. Information at Furniture Rooms, second floor.
A dealer presents three top refrigerator options including The McKee models with oak or ash cases, Opalite or porcelain linings, removable ice racks and wire shelves. White Mountain features dovetail corners and stone-white or white enamel linings, with galvanized steel versions. The Success is an all steel unit with removable racks and no wood, offered in several sizes from $21.50 upward.
The Dress Department invites an inspection of lines of Ready to Wear House Dresses in percale chambray madras and lawn. Neat washable durable designs priced at $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 and $2.00. White lawn dresses for women and misses and up on the second floor.
May's Landing N J June 13 investigation into graft revelations linked to Atlantic City by William J Burns and his detectives will be referred to the grand jury by Sheriff Robert H Ingersoll Supreme Court Justice Lemuel Kalisch set June 28 as the date to direct the jury to examine the matter and consider charging the councilmen with bribery for fee legislation as described by Burns and his men who will testify before the panel.
Sea Breeze Island readies a season with repaired baths and a carpet smooth beach. General Manager W L Gallagher returns from a business trip to arrange installations including diving boards and new aquatic features. The ballroom, casino theatre shows Paradise and Purgatory and draws crowds. Plans for further construction are noted.
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