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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
10
The passage contrasts novelists focusing on amatory passion with religious themes, noting a shift in modern fiction toward interpreting life through secular concerns while religion often takes a backseat. It suggests religion is not treated as a central life power.
Thirty two members of the Guards Association of Harris Lodge No. 93 gathered at a cottage for a semi formal meal. BH. M Booth P. G. presided as the event turned tragic when an attempt to feed W. C. Meyer failed and Meyers life was saved? BBC interference caused Meyers death.
The event featured graceful displays by the class members with an air of beauty. The reception highlighted the elegance of the Gilbert and the overall refined atmosphere of the gathering.
W. D. Bishop of 199 Courtland St calls for funds to support the Animal Rescue League. Plans outline work to be done, with anticipated Labor Day events. A local report notes a fatal shooting of John Louis Connelly near Gunge City Okie as he attempted to depart town, allegedly by a citizen at the veterinary hospital run by Dr. C. Atkins.
An old advertisement touts Cyrus Roach Powder as a free trial remedy for roaches at home. It promises easy elimination with powder sprinkled where roaches gather and guarantees satisfaction or money back, noting no cost to try.
Reorganization efforts for the Frisco and Chicago & Eastern Illinois systems start under mortgage bondholders to foreclose and restructure. July 1 defaults trigger foreclosure steps. partial bond interest advances to some holders, while others receive none. Industry-wide dividend reports show mixed growth, with Standard Oil and others paying higher first-half distributions, while rail layoffs remain modest and market outlook remains cautiously optimistic. The piece also discusses stock outlook, political climate, gold flows, and Mexico’s unrest, urging disinterested U.S. policy.
A syndicate of eastern bankers has offered 1.8 million dollars for all Pope Manufacturing properties in Connecticut and Massachusetts now under receivership. Judge Bennett set a hearing for June 24, likely in federal court Boston, with Pope, the receiver, to receive the offer's acceptance by June 26.
Weekbank clearings in major cities totaled 2.63 billion dollars, down 12.2 percent from last year and 11.2 percent from the year before, with New York City posting the steepest drop of 16.5 percent. A Virginian Power Co plant in Kanawha River region West Virginia began supplying coal mines, with 129 miles of lines serving 260 mines. A. B. Leach & Co bought 3.3 million dollars of first mortgage bonds of the company to be marketed soon. William S. Granger, director of American Wringer Co, posted 3,000 dollar bail in Providence on framing for federal court appearance in Pittsburg on the 19th.
The Dillon firm argues for giving college men limited public service roles to gain practical experience. They warn that without university training employees lack theory yet gain more hands on exposure. The piece notes a cooperative plan to train workers in technical skills within departments for better government function.
New York June 13 Rev Dr Henry F Allen former rector of the Church of The Messiah in New York and of churches at Stockbridge Massachusetts and Amherst Mississippi died last night after 15 years in Europe He was born in 1888 a Harvard and Andover Theological School graduate His religious work in Lucerne and Florence made him well known to tourists.
Reports from the provinces indicate widespread work stoppage in several districts. At Florence and Castel-Bolognese the most militant workers forced all men to quit their posts. In Neptes some men left work, while no news yet reached Mi- Tan this morning.
The Foresters of America will decorate the graves of departed members tomorrow marking their annual Decoration Day. High courts and ladies auxiliaries will visit cemeteries citywide to place floral tributes, with living members from all lodges participating in the ceremonies.
Niagara Falls Ont June 13 The mediation group aims to name a provisional Mexican president acceptable to all factions and able to pacify the country so a constitutional election can occur The search favors a leader without violent prejudices and capable of balancing Huerta followers with constitutionalists The protocols signed by American Mexican and Latin American delegates seek a stable administration recognized by the United States and other nations The Mexican delegates stress that the new president be recognized by both interior Mexico and foreign governments and that Huerta resign when political pacification is achieved with broad faction acceptance
The steamship Antilla from New York discharged sixteen hundred cases of ammunition and two aircraft at Tampico, while federal gunboats watched the port. The vessel then headed north to dispatch a special train. It sails to Tehuantepec to recover Weston Burwell, the American murdered by Federals on April 22.
Washington reports discovery of a new counterfeit five dollar note from the 1902 1903 series at the First National Bank of Plattsboro Missouri The fake carries Benjamin Harrison portrait and shows poor execution especially on the back highlighting crude engraving and unclear lathe work
A German airship from the Zeppelin fleet was badly wrecked near Diedenhofen during an attempted emergency landing. The air cruiser broke at right angles behind the rear gondola and a lieutenant was injured in the incident.
A special school of horticulture is needed to help more women combine work with home life and explore broader, better paying fields. Horticulture offers honorable independence, financial gain, and improves health and happiness. The extension of horticultural work in America is desirable, with Europe having long since established schools for women.
A provocative Thameslike musing on possible mediation between the president and Secretary of State over Mexican land reform, debating whether Carranza or Pancho Villa should lead uplift and peace efforts. The piece hints at alternate pasts and calls for advertising in the Farmer.
A New York Evening Post quote shows Mr B praising a host for hearty eating as the highest compliment. A national highways society reports in May fourteen children and five adults killed by wagons, with presumed rise linked to truck traffic near factories and tenement districts.
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