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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
12
The Hartford Courant elevates Mr King to promotion crediting Mr Roraback as the decisive force after Mr Mellen’s retirement. The editor set aside personal views in favor of Mr King, calling it political rather than personal, and adds to the paper’s list of heroes.
The piece argues that political platforms across parties now back women’s suffrage, crediting productive campaigning and rising female achievement. It contrasts Republican stance with stronger Democratic and Progressive support, noting young women’ success in education and industry as proof of suffrage momentum. It asserts that opposition has waned as women gain political power.
A cautionary editorial argues that intense athletic training harms long term health. It warns college athletes deteriorate toward middle age due to excessive prep, notes the shift from physical prowess to modern rapid communication, and condemns the moral value of pushing the body to extremes. It laments the unhealthy American athletic system.
Joseph W. Alsop, chair of the Progressive State Committee, said Bridgeport Bull Moosers shifted loyalty to Charles Evans Hughes. A Bridgeport Progressive leader, who has aided Alsop, sent The Farmer a statement that few Bridgeport Progressives will back Hughes. If no Progressive candidate emerges, they will back Wilson.
The article notes that eulogies for President Wilson are generally temperate. It mentions Martin H. Glynn and Senator Ollie M. James delivering creditable yet less piercing efforts than Homer Cummings. Cummings’ Connecticut Democratic State convention address praised Wilson’s administration in a clear, moving recital.
The new factory law forbids hiring children under twelve in heavy work and restricts male workers under forty five and all women to forty two hours per day. It is far from perfect, resembling harsher past laws in the South and earlier New England practices.
General Sir Charles Carmichael Monro, born June 15, 1860, commands the First British army in France after succeeding Sir Douglass Haig. A self-made Scotsman with 37 years in service, his career spans India, Egypt, South Africa, Dublin command, and the Dardanelles before returning to France. He married late in life to a sister of Lord O'Hagen, settling in London as war erupted.
The term mugwump first appeared in 1884 during Blaine's presidential campaign to describe disaffected independents. Its Algonquin roots are noted, with claims it meant captain or superior person among Connecticut Indians. It spread nationwide as a satirical label for self styled reformers and later as a general synonym for hypocrite in parts of New England and the Midwest.
The Wall Street Journal profiles James J. Hill as a transformative railroad operator who slashed operating costs at Great Northern and built a durable financial structure. It notes the 1911 blanket mortgage of 600 million dollars, its purpose to redeem bonds, finance acquisitions, and sustain decades of credit, with parallel adoption by other railroads.
A stove back draft in a State Street restaurant kitchen started a small blaze at 1 30 a m. extinguished with minimal damage by No 1 Chemical company. Policeman William McDonough alerted the fire from box 14 at Broad and State. Occupants were excited but reassured by officer Oraampene on the scene. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word of the Tre.
The Journeymen Horseshoers union announces a near agreement with the Master Horseshoers Protective Association. A nine hour workday will apply, with eight hours on Saturdays for nine months and five hours during the three summer months. Bridgeport Local 89 members Charles Callahan Daniel Cashman and Francis McGahay active in the conference.
The article recalls Kaiser Wilhelm IIs accession on June 15 1888 after Fredericks death. It details his early reign enthusiasm for military expansion, his absolutist rhetoric, clashes with Bismarck, repeated dismissals and reconciliations, and the succession of chancellors Caprivi Hohenlohe Bulow and Bethmann-Hollweg up to 1909.
Bridgeport sees a surge of pickpocket activity as complaints rise at police headquarters. Victims report purse and billfold theft on crowded Main Street trolley cars, stores, and bridges, with professionals suspected of targeting unwary women. Two first offences led to arrests but only one offender jailed. Police vow ongoing vigilance, noting circus day saw fewer reports due to crowd awareness. A resident, Anna Mortensen, reported $5 stolen from her handbag on Congress Street Bridge while crowds moved after work.
Bridgeport fire department will grant four additional 12 hour leaves per month starting July 1, for night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. James R. Neary, 26, and Joseph Brady, 25, were hired as new firefighters. Neary, a machinist, will join No. 3 Engine as hoseman on June 22. Brady, an assistant foreman at United Illuminating Co., will work at fire alarm headquarters. Salaries start at 4000 with increments to 1100 and 1200 after three years. Captains must maintain minimum staffing: six per engine, five per chemical, eight per truck. If understaffed, extra leave is not granted.
The Che D I Read Co unveils practical bathing suits in knitted worsted with blouse and skirt and attached tights. Available in black or dark navy with white or red borders, sizes range early season. Prices $1.00 to $7.50. Annette Kellerman style appeals for swimming without skirts. Tights $1.00. Children, misses, and hygienic gray wool paddler suits with red borders $2.00. Second floor.
A model described as extra long in the body appeals for warm weather wear. The item, labeled as 17 cents or three for 50 cents, is advertised as a main floor sale in the store.
A nation section display showcases close fitting rubber bathing caps with tight forehead fit, wide brim hats, and floral trim. Prices start at 25 and 50 cents and up on the main floor.
Fashion feature notes July designer items and patterns with a subscription offer for a full year at 20 cents. Includes Pattern Section and a mention of a main fete event or display.
Commissioners Tague and Lindquist study abolishing alarm bells in fire houses after a bell fell through the tower at No 1. The brass valued bell weighs tons and may fetch $1,000 in scrap. Hydrant Inspector Noonan will not work nights except emergencies. new flags ordered for all engine houses to fly from sunrise to sunset.
Superintendent 8 J Slawson told teachers all salary inquiries must be in writing for the next week. No personal interviews will be allowed. He said he would ensure all mistakes are adjusted and urged cooperation while stressing the aim of teaching children, not teaching books.
A Copenhagen despatch quotes Denmark's postmaster general saying British authorities seized all first class mail from the Danish ship Hner United States at Copenhagen on June 1 for New York and all first class mail and parcels from the Danish liner Frederick VIII from New York for Copenhagen on May 31. The item notes thirty thousand people marching in Albany's preparedness parade.
Rear Admiral Dewitt Coffman who commanded the sixth division of the Atlantic fleet was appointed vice admiral of the fleet. Coffman’s promotion places him among top naval leaders, reflecting his wartime service and leadership.
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