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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
12
The article traces the Democratic Party’s convention history from its 1828 rise with Jackson and Van Buren, through Baltimore’s early gatherings, splits in 1860, civil war era adjournments, and successive 19th and early 20th century host cities. It notes key nominees and pivotal platform shifts shaping the party’s trajectory.
Boston debate over patent pavements exposes city councilors and contractors to potential conflicts. Five girders were reportedly let with unfair terms favoring Bitulithic, Warrenite, and Warren Bros. Asphalt bids dropped from 2.33 to 1.88 per inch on six inches of concrete, signaling potential savings for the city.
Robert Weber’s passing stirs memories among Bridgeport’s elder residents. A German immigrant who arrived at age 15 after the 1848 waves, he became a leading figure in his community. He organized Turn Verein clubs, singing societies, and a rifle club, helped form Bridgeport’s first professional baseball team, and served three terms as town clerk. Music ruled his life as he trained his children with European masters. His later years were marred by chronic rheumatism.
Essay traces Connecticut’s early colonial figures. Thomas Hooker and John Davenport founded Hartford and New Haven, shaping democracy and church and state. Robert Treat’s dissent led to Newark’s 1666 founding and Milford burial. 1818 disestablishment ends established church, easing sectarian tensions. annual prep parade and war casualties noted as context.
Rear Admiral Bradley Allen Fiske reaches sixty two and exits active service under the age rule. Born June 13 1854 in Lyons New York he was Annapolis top graduates second in class in 1874. He is a famed writer inventor and critic of fleet management whose views sparked a magazine dispute with Secretary Daniels.
St Louis June 13 Delegates at the Democratic national convention weigh renominating Vice President Marshall by acclamation amid debate on suffrage. Baker backs Marshall, Wilson influence cited. Suffragists split between two national groups and push for a federal amendment while Democrats consider a states rights approach. Labor, immigration and civil service groups seek a platform hearing. Delegates also await Bryan and Baker arrivals and a platform draft.
The passage recalls Kingston as the first Canadian capital from 1841 to 1844 after union of Upper and Lower Canada. It notes riots in 1849 and Ottawa’s selection as permanent capital in 1858, with the Prince of Wales laying the parliament buildings in 1860 and Ottawa’s first parliamentary session in 1866 after Confederation.
William Dimming III of Cleveland underwent an operation for acute appendicitis at a local hospital. He is brother-in-law of Detective James Bray and a prominent figure among national insurance men. Also noted were military deployments to Asia and a Utah Copper production estimate of 15,904,000 pounds.
United States Imperial Car Spring and Hood Tires are in stock. The dealer offers free mounting on all tires.
Items for graduation gifts highlighted on the main floor and in the French novelties display. Imported pincushions trays powder boxes and jewel cases offer exclusive designs for girls. Art section features leather bags pocketbooks notebooks and traveling clocks priced at 1.00 each.
Seasonable footwear offers tan oxfords and rubber soles in full size ranges from 214 to 8 with widths AA to D, featuring formerly 4 50 and 5 00 and 3 50 and 4 00 prices. Read Shoe Section provides child foot fitting and proper lasts for growing feet. Also offered are yellow ware bowls and nappies in 1 2 and 3 quart sets, conch floor, tin water carriers and cottage use pails with large sizes at 98 cts and 1 19, 69 cts special in basement.
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