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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
7
Notice from The Farmer Publishing Co at 178 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Connecticut describes exclusive telegraph service of United Press and post office second class matter designation.
Debs argues Roosevelt relies on Steel Trust and Harvester Trust money to reach the nomination. He warns a Roosevelt or Taft ticket threatens reform, suggesting plutocracy dominates the race and could derail progressive aims.
James John P. Warren, 74, just pardoned after 53 years as a convict, may vote Taft. The piece hints Warren’s time in prison shapes his view of a long term presidency, implying support for a four year or longer tenure in office and a desire to cast a ballot before death.
A fragmented account lauds William Jennings Bryan as a great American statesman. It portrays his influence in promoting national progress and compares his leadership to planting a tree that shelters the people with abundant traits. The piece hints at political change and a new era of governance.
Dr Arthur Twining Hadley in a Yale baccalaureate sermon is described as viewing Jesus as socialist to the rabble while being seen as conservative by the privileged classes. The text notes Hadley’s economics as a mix of Marxist ideas and anti dogma and suggests elite circles misread his stance. The piece argues Christ’s followers viewed him as radical, not conservative, and claims Hadley’s socialist label hides his conservative leanings.
A political convention story outlines a looming struggle to choose the Republican standard bearer. It frames a tension between abolitionist origins and modern wealth interests, suggesting a clash over party direction and leadership led by Roosevelt as a controversial figure.
The piece argues monopoly harms farmers and industry, citing inflated prices from watered stock and railroad rates. It blames big and small monopolies for artificial shortages, empty harvests, and price spikes, contrasting wealth with everyday costs and misery in towns like Springfield and New York’s mercantile system.
Actress Mabel Hite wife of Mike Donlin lies critically ill at Dr. Walker’s sanitarium in New York after an appendicitis operation a week ago. Yesterday peritonitis developed and faint hope was held for her survival. Her husband is at her side.
The piece marks Cyrus Curtis turning 62 and reflects on his publishing legacy with the Ladies' Home Journal. It recounts his Maine birth, rise from printing ventures, and the 1812 war centennial context, including Democratic and Federalist views and a pig anecdote tied to Rhode Island elections.
John P. Warren, a 74 year old lifer pardoned after 53 years for murder, told reporters he lives and is sane and plans to vote for Governor Baldwin. He longs to visit his brother’s farm, dream of Tolland County, and share apples with fellow inmate Jimmie Taylor before leaving Wethersfield.
The Boston site was sold to white colonists in 1684 after an Indian sachem claimed it. In 1630 Winthrop's group arrived at Charlestown and found Tremont renamed Boston in September. Issac Johnson, from Boston, inspired the city's name.
The 1912 graduation class at Myrtle Avenue School presented a framed portrait to the school. Miss Bessie Nugent spoke of teacher appreciation and the principal Miss Gilmore thanked the class. Class officers and members named include Henry Flynn, Hazel Broch, Marian Doolan, Lillian Brooks, Evelyn Grace, Ethel Haggerty, Agnes Nyberg, Howard Curley, Max Lebovich, John Miles, Morris Rasmussen, and Edward Speer.
A historical narrative recounts a judge led hearing on Sheriff Fred Slaver of Liverpool and his control of basket making in Onondaga County. It details convict labor profits, town contracts with the state penitentiary and alleged rebates, with focus on a 1912 removal of a sheriff and the local impact on workers and families.
Washable house dresses in sizes feature an elastic belt that adjusts to figures with larger waists. Made of chambray and percale in white black old blue gray and linen shades. Price $1.50. Suit Rooms second floor.
A local note promotes Wednesday embroidery classes by Miss Aldén, focusing on linen items and summer pieces. It highlights table and dresser scarfs pillow covers towels waists and undergarments stamped for work with displays of laces emienne all-overs ratine bands and motifs.
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