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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
7
The governor endorses the Judson bill as a more satisfactory regulation of public service corporations than the majority report while still favoring the commission bill from Governor Woparuff. The judiciary committee minority regrets not adopting the governor's preferred approach, but the path chosen remains Judson or a worse alternative.
The report notes Senator Donovan accused J Henry Roraback, called king of the lobby, of opposing the will of the people and swaying legislature votes. It cites kinship with a supreme court judge and criticizes the lobby’s role in challenging the utilities bill as unconstitutional.
Washington despatch analyzes Senator McLean from Connecticut who argues the founders feared the people more than the king. He opposes initiative, referendum and recall, supports checks and balances, and suggests judges with long terms. He contrasts Hooker’s view with modern calls for direct vote and accountability.
The article notes an agreement reached after a conference with the Committee on Finance giving electors the right to vote on high school and other bonding measures. It asserts the privilege will not be lost and urges that cities deserve self rule in debt and contract matters, warning against removing referendum rights.
New Haven June 17 Henry P Hedges Yale 1838 oldest living graduate will attend commencement exercises. Judge Hedges is over 90 years old.
Derby, June 17 George Rajor died at Griffin hospital after being assaulted Wednesday night at Joseph Jadack’s Water street boarding house. Jadack is jailed in New Haven on murder charges awaiting arraignment. Rajor’s skull fracture and other injuries proved fatal. Also John Supplas of 256 Pequonnock Street broke his right wrist swinging on a beam in John street during athletic stunts.
New York reports Professor F P Bachman of Cleveland Public Schools contradicts Boris Sidis claims about modern schooling. Bachman defends teachers, notes earlier entry ages, cites European curriculums including fairy tales to shape ideals, and argues Sidis lacks school insight.
A reader criticizes the Public Opinion Association for funding foreign missions while neglecting local needs. He likens their stance to Puritan control, ridicules certain faiths, and questions use of force versus persuasion, urging action to attract crowds.
Union Fraternal League last night formed Svea Assembly with 30 new members and 16 applications. Officers include Speaker Otto Victorson and ex speaker Mrs. Otto Victorson. Also noted were K P lodge memorial service with Past Grand Chancellor Turney and Daughters of Veterans to institute a new tent in June with G A R hall and Sturdevant building organizers. Moose lodge reports 119 initiated and 150 applications on file with parade plans and decoration committee named.
The June sale of undermuslins features nine unique shedwater foulards in medium and dark color schemes. Prices listed include $2.50 per yard for various 45 inch fabrics, with sale dates and a selection of bordered pongees and tussia voile items on deep clearance. The event aims at Wednesday the twenty first with a larger than usual stock for women and children.
Denver reports a jury on a con job case ordered a diet of lettuce and water as they fail to reach a verdict. New York notes Lewis Gerkens' experiments with rheumatism and a fine for disorderly conduct. Paterson sues over libel claims tied to a memorial window contract. Atlantic City Gov Wilson criticizes lawyers’ status amid commercialism. Cronstadt reports the czar gifting a cup to a crew after a win over New Hampshire. Chicago rules on dog tax for secretary of the French consul. Velvet shoes and bright hats trend, peaches and melons color hat trimming with bold hues.
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