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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
4
R B Johnston advises vacationing motorists to abandon speed and mileage goals. Emphasizing recreation over racing, he urges slow, unplanned travel to enjoy landscapes, meet locals, and reduce wear on cars while promoting safe, considerate driving and appreciation of regional sights.
Wellesley Mass June 21 The Wellesley Cupid smiles as the class of 1911 breaks records at the senior dinner 20 brides hopefuls share announcements of engagements led by Miss Lorraine V Milliken of Pittsburg Names include Blanche Phillips Longport NJ Helen L Johnson Morgan Park Ill Gladys Z Platten New York Gladys C Best Brooklyn Eva C Pierce Riverside Ill Mona L Kelly Charles City Ia Ellen D Longanecker Pittsburg Alice P Ace Camden NJ Lea G Hartley Philadelphia Selina E Sommerville New York Anna Sener Lancaster Pa
Danbury June 21 a fierce hailstorm lasted about ten minutes damaging windows breaking farm crops and shade trees injuring people none seriously. The storm left scattered debris and prompted residents to note the intensity as the strongest in living memory reported by local witnesses via United Press.
The Olympic, the White Star Line’s triple-screw giant, reaches Ambrose Channel and moors at Chelsea pier after a 882.5 foot voyage. Bruce Ismay aboard praises the ship as 4524 tons, 120 feet longer than any rival, carrying 3000 passengers with 80 crew. Notables aboard include John Wanamaker and J Swan Frick, with James Feeley named local agent.
Philadelphia June 21 Rev Dr Frederick B Meyer a leading British Baptist urges Baptists to avoid marrying Episcopalians and to marry within their own church He cites world dominance by Baptists and notes a committee will send coronation congratulations to the King and Queen of England Professors sermon sparks debate over Carnegie funds and Baptist unity
Extract from Wide World Magazine noting St Francis of Assisi as patron of animals. It credits his Cantico delle Creature with elevating nature, teaching humanity to respect beasts and birds, and influencing medieval reverence and home celebrations of animals.
Forecast calls for fair and continued cold conditions tonight and Thursday with moderate northwest to north winds. Rain swept from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast with light showers in New England. Pleasant weather prevails east of the Rockies, with temperatures high in the northwest and median in the lake region and New England. In this vicinity expect fair weather and moderate temperatures.
New Haven Union editorial writes on Hartford public utilities bill and the rise of anti railroad sentiment. It draws parallels to California politics and warns that lobby power will provoke sweeping future regulation. It details a celebratory Heublein party for lawmakers and the costly "legal expenses" charged to the bill.
Bridgeport voters face a November 1911 ballot on an advisory initiative and referendum act. If approved, a mayor signoff certifies to the Secretary of State for entry into force. The discussion covers public opinion as a direct voice for state legislation and the assembly’s role.
A Connecticut legislator urges passage of a public opinion bill enabling direct primaries and a mandatory expression of the people’s will through initiative and referendum. He cites Illinois as a model and argues for a decisive vote to reveal the popular will to the General Assembly.
Seven year old Luigi Vallillo son of Mr and Mrs John Vallillo of 431 Hallett street drowned in Pembroke lake near the U M C Co plant yesterday. He led friends into water and went beyond depth before others could help. Employed men recovered the body after cries drew them to the scene. Dr Cowell pronounced him extinct and remains were turned over to Carroll Richards funeral directors.
London June 21 Charles F G Masterman Under Secretary of State in the Home Office was deprived of his seat in the House of Commons for the North Division of West Ham by the law courts which found his election was aided by corrupt practices by his agents The judges said no fault rested upon Masterman personally.
Speeding car owned by Elbert S. Barlow of Stamford and driven by James Florrine crashed into a telegraph pole on the Connecticut turnpike last evening when a rear tire burst. In the car were Joseph W. O’Neil John Hogan George Williams and another Stamford man. O’Neil suffered a fractured hip and serious injuries. Florrine had a head wound, others were scratched. The car was taken to a local garage.
Middletown June 21 The Wesleyan commencement today included four young women among 62 graduates the last class to feature female students before co-education ends. Margaret Anna Dutting won high honors in general scholarship and in German.
New London reports that Alderman and Vice Mayor J Downey was stricken early today with a sudden illness. Two physicians were summoned and the nature of the ailment remains undisclosed though doctors suspect an overdose of medicine.
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