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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

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Convention Votes To Table Resolution Against Hadley Motion

In Ghieazo June 11 report on the Taft Alabama district contest the convention delays opening to 12 26 and debates the minority versus majority reports. Hadley addresses the floor as delegates vote on tabling the Hadley motion to substitute the minority report for the majority. Roll calls by state follow showing broad but uneven support and escalating confusion as officers maintain order.

Ghieazo Roosevelt Netane Ito Galceden Root Devine Committee On Credentials Alabama W. D. Dovall Renteen Missouri Virginia McCormick St. Alabama National Committee Taft Dovell Wisconsin Walker Hadley Newellery Conever James W. Wadsworth, Jr New York Watson Arizona Arkansas California Jeney Johnson Uled Johnson Mir Ivman Privitere Set Colorado Connecticut Delaware Nora Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Town Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maylana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Lane Wyoming Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Philippine Islands Porto Rico Mllinois Iowa

Bridgeport Girl Wins Honors at Mt. St. Joseph

Catherine Lombard of Bridgeport earned a prize for excellence in music at Mt. St. Joseph's 38th annual commencement. Miss Lombard is in grade six. Dr. James J. Walsh of Fordham Medical School gave the address and Bishop Nilan conferred the graduating honors. Seventeen graduates were none Bridgeporters.

Mt. St. Joseph’s Seminary Catherine Lombard

Roosevelt splits with regular Republicans on new party bid

June 21 Chicago and Washington report mass progressive movement forming under Colonel Roosevelt. A national nonpartisan convention is planned for August to draft platform and name a ticket with Roosevelt as leader if the old party fails to act. Possible running mates include Woodrow Wilson and William J Bryan, with critics urging a clean break from Penrose and Root and a push for social justice. Governor Hadley and other leaders weigh immediate steps as Fairbanks is mentioned in late negotiations.

Chicago Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Alreddy Wilson Baltimore William J. Bryan George Record New Jersey Taft Harmon Penrose Crane Root Dempsey Bryan Alton B. Parker Underwood National Committee Credentials Committee Hadley Missouri Charles W. Fairbanks

Lake Diver Sets Depth Record At 250 Feet

Simon Lake announces Lake submarine Seal Gl reaches 250 feet off Bartlett Reef lightship. Capt Sloan Dannenhaver commands with Lieut Kenneth Whiting aboard, plus Edward L. Peacock and Seal crew members. Tests at New London reef proceed. shipyard celebration follows.

Lake Torpedo Boat Co Sloan Dannenhaver Kenneth Whiting Navy Department Edward L. Peacock The Seal Bartlett Reef Simon Lake Liew Whiting Tt Reef Ligs New London Atlantic City Newvere

Roosevelt Plans Third Party Challenge Revealed

The farmer notes exclusive news that Theodore Roosevelt decided to lead a third party to victory. United Press and Associated Press services helped secure this important report, reflecting its impact on the political landscape.

Theodore Roosevelt United Press Associated Hearst

Reduction of the South's G. O. P. representation stirs convention

Chicago dispatch reports a rules committee minority plan to sharply cut delegates from the solid South, prompting expected floor conflict if it is presented. In New York, Governor Dix denies any deal with Charles F. Murphy to seek renomination in exchange for backing Murphy’s presidential platform as he heads to Baltimore.

Chicago Baltimore Dix Charles F. Murphy Murphy

Repairing Highway Beyond Fairfield Avenue Viaduct

State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald has men at work making repairs to the state highway beyond the Fairfield avenue viaduct. Also notices for rent, sale, dancing tonight, lost items, and local businesses listed in this fragment.

James H. Macdonald Fairfield Avenue Mariah Olsen Children’s and Nation Stratford Avenue Daniel P. Keane Atp Phra Quilty Dancing Academy

Awful Death for Workman at AT and 8 Plant

A laborer at the A T and 8 Co billet mills in the East End died when a coal bucket’s cable snapped and crushed him. Domenico Valentino, foreman of the crew, was killed instantly as the bucket toppled onto him near the boiler room at eight in the morning. Coroner to investigate. widow and two children survive.

Domenico Valentino Axinyi W.C. Watson Garlick Louis © Richards Céroner Pheilan Valentine's

Citizens Rebel Over Fairfield Avenue Conditions

A flood of notices and ads in this fragment highlights civic unrest over Fairfield Avenue from Main to Park. Residents threaten local action to compel repairs, while business notices advertise rentals and services. The item frames a looming battle between property owners, the city, and the Connecticut company over pavement and traffic.

Fairfield Avenue Patra Ave Pairfield Avenue Bridgeport Main Street Park Avenue Mai ‘Gra All I 7 Street Avena Ie Bile Club of America Stee Tmvores C #company Charles” D. Pany Davia

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