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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
13
The House Democrats refused to concur with the Senate Bristow amendment authorizing federal election laws. They argued that states should control their own elections, aligning with a belief in state sovereignty over electoral processes.
The Read Company showcases Mohair suit fabric selections for women’s wear with gray and navy mohair options. A large section features colored dress goods including plain colors and stripes, 44 to 56 inch widths, prices from 75 cents to $2.00. The display highlights durability and weather suitability for travel and business attire.
A New York magistrate sentences a milkman to 30 days in jail for diluting milk to raise prices. The sentencing is framed as a corrective measure, while noting parallels to business magnates diluting property. The piece advocates broader accountability for corrupt figures.
New Haven merchant Frank Bushnell testified before a price combinations inquiry that giving a little present to a state official is not wrong, though overuse has sparked moves to depopularize it. Ohio Judge Blair punished givers and recipients, and Lorimer's supporters face sanctions amid probes. Detectors, dictographs, bills, and lobbyists complicate politics even in Connecticut with Senator Jeremiah Donovan’s rise.
A union of Republican insurgents and Democrats routed standpatters in the Senate and ordered the finance committee to report the Democratic revision bill by July 10. The reciprocity bill may carry a free list for farm products from Canada to lower prices, but no compensation for American farmers. Democrats aim to reduce costs for urban food and farm manufactured goods, while the wool schedule seeks lower raw material tariffs and clothing prices, challenging the wool trust and signaling broad reform benefits.
The Senate rejected the Banks bill 21 to 13 after a public utilities debate. Advocates praised strong leadership and denounced lobbyists, while Bridgeport pressed for decisive action and reform. Senator McNeil faced criticism for a vote, with calls for the Judson bill to pass the House and for Banks to abandon amendments.
Arch bishop Gienben urged 40 priests at Kenrick Seminary to include prayers for rain in daily Masses and have the faithful recite Our Father and Hail Mary after each Mass until July 1. He cites Missouri crop distress amid only .41 inches of rain since June 1, far below the 4.47 inch normal. A New York note reports painter Evan Sherman surviving a 160 foot fall with only torn trousers.
The Blue Ribbon Garage notable 1912 Packard demonstrator touring bear was used by President Taft during Yale College commencement exercises. Brooks of the Blue Ribbon piloted the presidential car through the Elm City from morning to night.
Captain Paul Boyton offers reduced admission and free use of facilities at Steeplechase Island for outings and picnics with E. J. Madigan arranging meals. Vaudeville opens tomorrow in the summer garden. a state league baseball game is set for Sunday. Annie Payne heads bathing houses as families enjoy the season and sun. In New Haven the June 23 letter from W. A. Pearse notes an excellent game bird season with plentiful old quails and partridges and a brood of woodcock hatched.
Ralph B. Hill landed a 38 pound striped bass near Guilford after a long struggle. The huge fish, about three feet long, was exhibited at the Colonnade in Savin Rock, drawing a large crowd as the day’s centerpiece. Norwich and Westerly trolley railroad sale closes in receivership with buyers Locke and Verrill paying 940000. Judge Noyes must confirm by July 1. bondholders’ committee to continue operations and plans for reorganization remain.
The Farmer readers can send mail to vacation destinations by mail for any period. Mrs Seey's waist shop hosts a ladies waist sale on Saturday featuring lingerie silk and other fabrics from top manufacturers at Bridgeport 1115 Main Street over Surprise Store.
Special sale items include unbermuslins lace trimmed drawers in small sizes for 22 24 and 26 inch belts very low marked. Drawer combinations large assortment of all sizes and qualities Trinity 3 piece combinations. Corset covers size 34 with V necks 39 cents. White skirts lace trimmed dainty low priced for children drawers extra fine balbrigan underwear shirts with long or short sleeves and nassnook shirts 19 cents 3 for 50 cents sale price boys ribbed shirts 15 cents 2 for 25 cents on second floor.
The Bailford B Smith department store at 1072 Main Street and 89 Fairfield Avenue promotes a special sale with deep discounts on fabrics, ready to wear, and household goods. The list includes bath suits, screen wire, sheets, pistols, bicycles tires, belts, dresses, croquet sets, gloves, and flags with prices ranging from 1c to 89c.
Danish engineer Christian Sandborg, arriving May 30 in New York with papers and funds to start heating and lighting work, disappeared after boarding the Boston express at Grand Central. Officials have no trace since June 4 and June 15 reports from Hoboken and Boston.
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