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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

3

Trade Commission Seen Aiding Business in New Deal Bill

Senate Democrats say the Newlands Trade Commission bill will aid business by granting federal powers to curb unfair trade practices. The measure includes Stevens provisions and would allow orders to restrain corporations, with appeals to district courts if defied, while House leaders seek adjournment until after the election.

Washington Senate Francis G. Newlands Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce BR. B. Stevens New Hampshire Federal Trade Commission Interstate Commerce ‘Commission District Courts of United States Wilson Congress Oscar W. Underwood House John Whern Indiana Democratic Caucus Newlands Trade Commission F. M. Simmons Kern Juon.ay

Robbers Crack Meat Market Safe After Trap Fails

In St Louis on June 19 an automated explosive trap at John Meurer’s meat market failed to detonate during a real burglary. Robbers cracked the safe last night and stole its contents while the device remained intact after rehearsals had frightened false suspects. Ed Ritter, a store employee, reported the incident and noted the safe’s combination knob was found nearby.

St. Louie John Meurer Edward Ritter Faneagie

Depepsin Syrup Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best remedy for indigestion and stomach complaints. It highlights a testimonial from W. Goucher about long dyspeptic symptoms resolved after use, touts the product as gentler than pills and salts, and offers a free sample bottle by mail.

W. Goucher

S A R MOTORISTS TO COVER ROUTE OF GEN WASHINGTON

New York June 19. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will organize an automobile pilgrimage tracing General Washingtons 1775 Philadelphia to Cambridge route. Starting Philadelphia next week the ten day ride will visit Trenton New York Jersey sites and towns along the way, with tablets and memorials at key spots. Over a hundred participants are expected with many local augments, concluding in Cambridge on July 3 with ceremonies.

New York Washington Philadelphia Cambridge National Society of the Gons of the Irving George Washington Springfield Mass Nar Ipod Society Chicago Henry F. Punderton Liberty Lexington Concord Boston Bunker Hill Sons of Revolution Light -Horge Anthony Lispenard Hudson Hoboken Canal Street New York Provincial Congress Sons of_ the Revolution Sub-Treasury Wall Street Rogers Clark Ballard Thurston Louisville Old Post Road Kingsbridge Fairfield New Haven Telco Yale Green Isaac Beers Chapel and College Streets Wethersfield Silas Deane Hartford Parson Brown Palmer Brookfield Worcester Watertown Sons of the Revolution Cambrideg

Citrolax Ike: Best Laxative Ad Teases Drugstore Sales

An advertisement extols Citrolax as the ideal remedy for constipation and related ailments with lemonade flavor and quick, pleasant relief. Hindle's Drug Stores promote the product. Separately, Radford B. Smith's Saturday Sales grow, praising last Saturday's turnout and announcing another big sale this week.

Hindle’s Drug Stores Adv Radford B. Smith's

Four Leaf Clover Swindle Netted $2000 in California

Los Angeles June 19 The clever beggar alias Ope Wilson entered the city with a plan to profit from the four leaf clover craze. He bought and sold seed at high prices, promising four leaf plants and huge profits. The office closed as landlords found leaf samples altered with green plaster to fake quatrefoils, netting about $2000 before exposure.

Los Angeles California Ope Wilson

Help for Boy Violinist Tony Pocanio on Westward Journey

Italian orphan Tony Pocanio, age ten, travels west seeking musical education after being noticed playing a native violin tune aboard a New York steamship by Charles MacAndrews of Omaha. MacAndrews, visiting Albany, persuades Tony’s guardians to take responsibility as Tony’s parents are deceased and he travels with laborers toward a future study opportunity.

Albany Tony Pocanio New York Charles MacAndrews Sailam Tony Italy

West Point Cadets Assigned to Duty

Washington June 19 cadets from West Point were assigned by the war department to their active careers. Fifteen graduates join the engineer corps, 21 to cavalry, seven to field artillery, 20 to coast artillery, and 43 to infantry. Also noted are unrelated lines about African American workers and dancing in New York for prizes.

Washington Military Academy West Point War Department Engineer Corps Cavalry Séld Artillery Coast Artillery Infantry

State Manual Ready for Distribution This Year

The state manual and register will be distributed today according to Richard J. Dwyer deputy secretary. The 1914 edition is ahead of 1913 but behind prior years with many town details and acres listed. It includes parcel post law bank names express office addresses town clerk offices and new senate and house vacancies. About 6350 books will be printed and the spring topic remains unclear between corn medistion and railroad reform.

State Manual and Register Richard J. Dwyer Caton the of Representatives Senate Land House

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