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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
13
Judge Banks described as overcoming inherited prejudice against the New Haven road while opposing the minority public utilities bill in the House. He restrained hostility toward the hereditary foe and offered principled opposition, a display of self control praised as superior to mere popular voting. Local observers anticipate a suitable reward for his magnanimity.
Local chatter swells over a possible historic cornerstone at the Bijou Dream site on Church Street. S Z Poli, owner, asks residents to report any relic or deposit, noting plans to preserve any found for posterity and to share early history of the building’s past use.
Senator Donovan named lobbyists in the capitol and accused Charles Comstock of Norwich, chair of the Democratic State Central Committee, of interfering with legislation. The piece urges Comstock to resign if charges are true and warns lobbyists harm the party’s integrity in public utilities debates.
The House action on the utilities bill signals that the remedy lies with local voters. The Banks amendment exposure shows lobby influence still taints reform efforts and that politics is shaped by relations with powerful corporations. Citizens are urged to identify and name local office holders tied to questionable service interests.
Judge John H. Perry chairman of the state commission argues for direct primaries before the General Assembly. He notes 34 of 46 states have adopted direct primaries and cites Democratic endorsement, GOP gains from voter nomination, and campaign expense concerns including Goodwin’s delegate spending. He urges a law capping candidate expenses.
The Ansonia Sentinel cites the New Haven Journal and Courier condemning lobbyist access to the general assembly floor. It argues only members and officers should enter while sessions convene and calls for reform to curb lobbyist influence on lawmakers. The piece laments the lobbyist’s persistence despite press opposition.
Mrs John T Sterling of Bridgeport has asked Connecticut Co officials to raise the high steps on trolley cars and complains the new cars have closer seating than the old ones. Vice President Buckland replies designers say spacing is unchanged. A dispute grows.
Mrs. Sterling is urged by Mr Buckland Ison to identify which car sections use low steps so investigators can verify results. He notes women have experience riding comfortable double step trolleys between Hartford and Unionville and believes the company may adopt the design if the demand continues.
Early today the steamer Western States, with a blown cylinder head, sent a wireless distress to the City of Cleveland. In darkness on mid lake the two vessels swung together and gangplanks were laid across. Twenty two passengers, bankers from Michigan, transferring to the City of Cleveland and continuing to Niagara Falls.
The notice promotes little dresses in one piece styles that suit many women. It highlights plain chambray gowns in old blue or tan with white piping and buttons, and ornate figured lawns and dimities trimmed with lace and embroidery. Prices are emphasized as surprisingly low.
Dainty filmy silken scarves and shawls designed for wraps over summer gowns. Shoulder shawls of wool or silk and wool in various shapes. Orenburg and fine Shetland scarves light yet warm. Shetland jackets new sleeve less model with pearl buttons. Honeycomb shawls in thick white wool. Silk and ice wool throw-ons for head. Exhibit in window at Fairfield Ave and Middle St.
Madras shirts of the best grade of material made in excellent shape coat style with cuffs attached in sizes from 14 to 17 regular value 1.25. Loisette shirts of extra quality made soft and with turn back French cuffs regular value 1.25 each 89 cts for either style.
Summer undergarments for men and women featured in India including gauze shirts in pure white, nainsook shirts sizes 34 to 42 at 25 cents each, men’s pajamas at special price of 1.00, mercerized gauze lisle vests for women at 25 cents, July designer on sale with fashion book for July, in haberdashery and pattern sections.
Goshen June 16. News that William F. Wilcox 21 married Miss Gertrude Call 19 prompted her father Frank Call of Litchfield to seek annulment, claiming his daughter is only 14. The case arises from a clerical or legal challenge to the union.
Classified notice advertises bathing suits and tennis goods with a deposit option to hold items. It presents a simple sales promo in a concise, period-appropriate style.
A Saturday sale advertises unbleached muslin at 98c per yard and many items priced from 3% to 50 cents. Featured goods include ta ffeta umbrellas, sheets, underwear, house dresses, silk gloves, negligee shirts, dressed dolls, boat lamps, ribbons, red white and blue bunting, cheese cloth, prints, cretonnes, bleached muslin, broad cloth, and sateen. Special sale window 9 to 10 A.M.
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