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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

15

Roosevelt Emerges as Possible Third Party Hope

The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt could lead a new third party, challenging the Republican establishment. It notes reform currents in California and other states, naming Johnson and Flinn as pivotal figures, and predicts large GOP defections may elevate Roosevelt in key states like California and Pennsylvania. It also cites fear of strong progressive sentiment reshaping Democratic backing for victory.

Mir Roosevelt X-Press Ana” Istteriy MepwBlican Party Iemows Republi Ean Bolt Sucelas California Connecticut Johnson Tugars Roosevelt Borah Hadley Flinn Record Republican Party West Middle West Pennsylvania Democratic Party

Timid Governor Hadley and Roosevelt Boom Debate

Missouri governor Hadley faces a strained path amid Roosevelt forces as a Tuesday demonstration in his favor clashes with a Roosevelt backed rally. The origin of the Hadley show is unclear, suggesting it was not spontaneous and may reflect party tensions within the Roosevelt camp.

Hadley Missouri Roosevelt

Basis of Industry Debate Over Strike Breakers in England

Aristocratic England buzzes over Home Secretary McKenna’s refusal to provide protection for strike breakers without violence. In Parliament he argued government duties are peaceful, not to back employers who provoke disorder by importing ships of strike breakers, citing London docks and port unrest.

Asquith McKenna England Purfleet Newport London Metropolitan Police

Inigo Jones and Cholera Reach America in 19th Century

On this date the cholera plaque reached the United States for the first time in New York eight decades after its spread through Europe and Asia. Earlier cases appeared in Canada with Quebec as the first American case, then to Montreal and New Orleans, costing thousands of lives across Montreal Quebec New York and New Orleans.

Inigo Jones England Whitehall Old St. Paul's Europe Asia United States New York Canada America Quebec New Orleans Montreal

Remarkable Change Drives Studebaker Sales Victory

In Detroit a Studebaker reorganization of its sales leadership and branch managers, done in May, boosted efficiency without delaying sales. Ernest R. Benson as sales manager, Arthur I. Philp as assistant, and ready branch managers replaced a third of the network, yet dealer relations and car sales remained uninterrupted amid a strong market surge. The effort accompanied a record first-week demand, with 2,200 dealers serving forty branch stations nationwide.

Detroit pSesnona Studebaker Corporation Flanders Studebakers Studebaker Rae Germany General Gunn Ernest R. Benson Arthur I. Philp Benson

Regatta Day at New London Faces Harvard Yale Showdown

Huge crowds converge on New London for Regatta Day as Harvard seeks to even the forty six race series with Yale. The town brightens with blue and crimson banners, a moving grandstand lineup, and traders selling blood oranges as anticipation climbs for the Crimson to repeat past victories.

New London Harvard Varsity Overdale Phoebus Apollo Connecticut P. Apollo J. Pluvius Tony Yale Crimsons

HANDKERCHIEFS AND RUSSET OAK FURNITURE ON SALE

The Ed M Read Company advertises handkerchiefs at 19 cents each or 3 for 50, and introduces Summer Furniture of Russet Oak with late arrival specials on chairs rockers and tables. Also features Couch Hammocks from $7.50 to $17.50, metal stands, canopy nets, and mosquito nets. Fourth floor, personal inspection invited.

June Sale Of Undermuslins In Progress

June sale of undermuslins in progress featuring gowns of extreme daintiness chemises corset covers hand embroidered nainsook garments la grecque and Trinity combinations with values for children on the second floor

Corsets Special Saturday at La Resista Corset Section

La Resista offers a fine summer weight batiste corset model No 949 in sizes 18 to 34 at 3.00 dollars. This special Saturday sale highlights a very special traction corset presented on the main floor corset section.

la Resista Batiste Fairfield Ave

Black Silk Hosiery Adds Two New Stockings

In the main floor display two new numbers of black silk hosiery entice shoppers. A $2.00 pair offers lustrous firm weave with trunk-tops for knee fit, while a $1.00 lighter weight option presents even, handsome texture. Both are pure silk with double heels and toes.

Women’s Summer Underwear Sale Listing

The advertisement promotes Gauze Lisle Union Suits with lace trim at the knee or plain finish priced at $1.00. It also offers Gauze Lisle mercerized vests in four qualities at 25 35 50 and 75 cents, and lightweight cotton vests with low neck and sleeveless at 13 cents, two for the price. Children’s summer vente is mentioned.

Lisle Union Ask

Men s Summer Shirts Specials at Present

Two important specials at present. No 1 Shirts of extra fine Soisette in neat coat style with French cuffs, sizes from 12 to 17 inclusive, 79 cents. No 2 Lorraine woven Soisette coat style with French cuffs, sizes 14 to 17, $1.00 each. Newr Mein St entra.

Milliken Brothers Credit Push in Government Suit

New York June 21 The Milliken Brothers independent Staten Island steel concern sought rehabilitation through bank loans but failed. Testimony in the United States Steel case shows they could not obtain credit and blame financial influences. Banks named include National Park Bank Mechanics Trust International Trust Guardian Trust.

New York Milliken Brothers Staten Island Foster Milliken United States Steel Corporation Richard V. Lindabury The Steel Corporation Jacob M. Dickinson Milken Brothers Lindabury Dickinson

Pastors Association Elects Officers and WAME Committees

At the last meeting the Pastors' Association elected officers for the year. Rev John R Brown was chosen president Rev J M Richardson vice president and Rev Edgar R Cooper secretary treasurer. The president named committees for one year starting June with members from multiple churches including Rev F A Dillingham chairing Law and Order and other ministers across denominations.

Pastors’ Association John R. Brown First Baptist Church J. M. Richardson First Presbyterian Edgar R. Cooper First English Lutheran Law and Order F. A. Dillingham Universalist G. M. Brown First

Steps Taken to Collect City Back Taxes Warning Issued

City Attorney John S Pullman has issued circular letters to property owners who owe back taxes warning that proper proceedings will be started unless payment is made immediately. Tax Collector Bernard F Cooney will soon begin collecting the back taxes. He is posting taxes paid last month and then plans to tackle the arrears to secure payments.

John S. Pullman Bernard F. Cooney Board of Apportionment B. F. Cooney

Alling Store Offers Massive Hose Stock in Bridgeport

The Alling Store in Bridgeport features the largest selection of garden and lawn hose with over 25,000 feet available at 8c per foot. Also stocked are Nozales, Menders, clamps, and all hose fixings needed.

Bridgeport Alling

Local ads list price cuts and goods for sale

The page details numerous discounted items from hardware, fabrics, and apparel. It also reports city tax arrears totaling about 200 000 with 60 000 in unpaid taxes and interest accruing monthly, and notes the Bridgeport State Trade School impending supervision changes with Frank J. Glynn temporarily overseeing New Britain and Brooklyn, while Clarence H. Woolsey resigns amid authority friction.

Frank J. Glynn Bridgeport State Trade School New Britain Clarence H. Woolsey Glynn Bridgeport F. J. Trinder American Electrical Co Schenectady Supt. Woolsey New Britain School Woolsey

Masonic Notes Jeruselam Chapter to confer Royal Arch degree

At a regular convocation of Jerusalem Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons the Royal Arch degree will be conferred Friday evening June 21. A large attendance of companions is desired. Last meeting until September.

Jerusalem

Private Summer Dance Series Opens at Casino West Haven

Tuesday evening the ix sixty four Club presented the first private dance of the season at Casino West Haven with Ninety-five couples. The program featured a march led by tary helan and the dance team Lyons Ives Bram ten numbers, a dialogue by Devitt and Troy, and a Four quartet led by Stephen Rahrig. Mrs Mohr chaperoned as attendees included Stevens Whitehead Abbott Schneider M Devine A Cogan Kelley F Toomey McLarney Kiley Wilmington Nell Burton Me McCarthy Melrose Pet cock Birdseye Kelasy Moher Nothningle M Devine F Devine De Ives Kelly Stevens Abbott Frank Stevens Mune eas Lyons Hurley Whitehead Ge Rahrig Whelan O Loughlin Brig Willis Burdick Wilson May Tose Haverhill Dennis Meyers Miller Cansgar Connelly vin McPhaylen Sheridan circle Ladies of g R held a whist party at 191 State street.

Casino West Haven Tary ‘Helan Lyons Jes Ives Bram Calerea Devitt Troy Mond Smith Kane Stephen Rahrig Mohr Stevens Whitehead Abbott Schneider M. Devine A. Cogan Kelley F. Toomey McLarney Kiley Wilmington Nell Burton Me McCarthy Melrose Petcock Birdseye Kelasy Moher Nothnngle F. Devine de Ives Kelly J. Stevens Frank Stevens Mune

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