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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
7
Partial OCR fragment notes King Co. at 170 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport listing a service of United Press in the era, with unclear article context and publication origin.
The piece argues that liberty must accompany justice for all, including the abolition of child labor, with a guarantee of work for all able to work and honest compensation for a decent livelihood. It emphasizes that justice for all is the finest goal any state can pursue.
The piece shows Roosevelt weighing political realities and declaring support for women's suffrage. It argues his stance is driven by electoral calculations rather than pure principle, noting the likelihood of women voters affecting the coming election as he seeks to secure support while planning his run.
Praise from Friend W Smith for former alderman and corporate official now moving to the All- Sessora Board. He notes decades of duty on the board, support in ending a twenty year water contract, and leading tax equalization efforts as Bridgeport moves toward tax justice.
A historical note discusses how criminal law must be strictly construed for clarity. It cites Williams v. Penner, where drinking in a prohibited place was charged as frequenting, yet the court required a precise definition of crime. The piece emphasizes that punishments hinge on clear statutes.
A vintage account notes Flag Day celebrations as the emblem was adopted in 1877 and later commemorated as the nation moved toward universal suffrage. It traces the Republics early strides from manhood suffrage to women’s emancipation and ongoing democratic progress.
The Springfield Union critiques the New Haven railroad and Governor Foss over trolley legislation and public utilities, warning that Massachusetts may take control of street railway service if the company persists in defiance. It argues state sovereignty is growing and urges restrained corporate power.
Opera star Mrs Schumann-Heink marks her 51st birthday amid talk of a long career and fame as a world renowned contralto. She laments motherhood time constraints while advising women to choose between marriage and artistic careers. She notes she would have preferred more time for motherhood and politics if allowed.
A biographical sketch notes the naturalized American soprano’s rise from Prague Ursuline schooling to Dresden debut in 1878. After a first marriage and a 1893 second, she achieved international fame as Schumann-Heink. She sang at Bayreuth in 1996, received an offer from Maurice Grau, debuted in Chicago in 1898 as Ortrud, and toured North America before a 1908 Dresden return for Elektra.
The New York Sun first used mugwump twenty six years ago today June 15 18 The term described indepen dent Republicans who bolted Blaine’s ticket and later came to mean a recalcitrant in party politics. Also noted is the Mount Denis railroad opening forty four years ago with central rails reaching 6700 feet summit and extreme gradients.
On June 15 1915 marks seven hundredth anniversary of the Magna Charta birth of English liberty. Memorials in New York recall the General Slocum disaster eight years past and the push for those responsible. Also noted are Arkansas admission to the Union, the Quebec fire, and the German emperor’s accession anniversaries.
The anniversary marks the long fatal history of aviation. It notes Pilatre de Rozier and his helper killed in a balloon explosion on June 15 1785. It recalls Montgolfier brothers first flights in 1782 and the famous rooster sheep and duck ascent observed by the French royalty before human experiments.
Sea Breeze Island will host the largest American flag ever made, 135 feet by 75, raised on July 4 with electric motors. W. L. Gallagher announced contracts for delivery from Philadelphia, with a $5,000 cost. The event will involve civic and military groups, schools, and a giant parade, aiming to inspire patriotic celebration across the island.
The text recounts De Rosier a la Motte and the Marquis d Arlandes testing balloon ascent as a quest for air travel. It notes the Montgolfier brothers earlier flight, de Rosier s fatal crash on June 16 1785 at Boulogne, and claims ballooning fatalities rose thereafter with victims each month.
In Fairfield on June 1 a court ordered Robert Broadbent, a Wilsons mill dam engineer and Savage dog owner, to shoot his unlicensed dogs and obtain licenses. The bull dog had recently bitten Martin Jennings and Andrew Anderson. Broadbent stated he would shoot the animal.
The Fairfield team travels to Westport this afternoon for a decisive contest against the Wolverines after winning seven straight. The Feirfield players have accepted the challenge in a high stakes showdown framed as a test of team form and resilience.
Westport notes a two year old Emma being watched after a bird of prey incident, William R. Palmer remembered as a former local, and Fag Day patriotic observances in schools. Updates on street lighting, Hast Saugatuck cake sale, new water craft, Cobblestone steps, Fellowcraft degree at Temple Lodge, Mrs. Lucy Tuchi’s reprimand, Atlantic City visit, and Westport Equal Franchise League meeting set for June 18.
The well known author and mining engineer Dr. W Reymond will speak at South Congregational church Sunday morning. He is a noted scholar and has served as secretary of The Mining Engineer's Association of America. He recently visited Japan and was honored by the Mikado with the order of The Rising Sun. He has spoken at Lehigh University and is visiting with Dr. Swain. Many readers of his writings look forward to his sermon tomorrow. Also First Methodist reports a successful summer service plan with Miss Gertrude Field as violin soloist Sunday evening and Rev G M Brown to discuss Self Respect. Mr Davenport will give an organ recital at 7 20, choir to perform anthems and selections. Children's Day Services are set for 11 o'clock morning.
One of the nation’s large mills cleared out white cotton fabrics and offered half-value stock. A buyer secured a large quantity and the goods are available at half-price. The display features Irish shamrock motifs on collars and cuffs, with elegant sets priced from $5.00 and up, plus various yokes and chemisettes in the neckwear section.
For the traveler, folding hangers for garments in leather cages, 50 brush and comb sets in leather, $1. Cloth brushes in leather cases, $1.25. Soft slippers for stateroom use in bronze, red, tan, blue and black, $1.50 to $4.50. Dressing cases in pigskin, walrus, or seal, from $2. Pineapple Eyer steel scoop in wood handle, sharp for removing apple eyes. Eyer two styles, 10 and 25 cts. Also jall for potatoes.
A Sunday program at People's church includes infants baptism and cradle promotions with carnations, 11 o'clock service, and an Olivet church entertainment featuring Flag Day tributes and a “Cradle songs of many nations” concert led by Katherine Wallace Davis. Also planned is a cantata “The Pilgrims” by First Baptist church with soprano soloist Mastar Thomas Wall and a combined chorus and quartet.
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