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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
9
A passage notes concern about Senators exposed to stock speculation and the misuse of Senate stationery for gold mine promoter solicitations. It urges a tight control on public letterheads to prevent misleading campaigns and improper influence on legislation.
City attorney Comley strips the Warrenite pact of legality, noting no funds exist for macadam repairs and the $160,000 cited cannot be drawn from bond issues. The mayor is urged to yield to the paying commission and city attorney, or bear sole blame for any damages. Bridgeport should pursue proper pavement and public opinion.
An outspoken editorial questions Mayor Mitchel and financier figures led by Rockefeller for promoting a “better babies” program. It argues the root cause is economic conditions, not reforms by the board, claiming improved outcomes require systemic change and a shift away from entrenched power structures.
The passage discusses farmers reading agricultural papers leaving little time for farming, advocates a three cent piece to encourage thrift, and notes deacons would mistake it for a dime in collections. It mentions Roosevelt speeches, handshaking in politics, sports value for grads, and a sharp critique of New Hampshire politics and Thaw, plus a jab at commercial schools and shorthand devices.
The government will mobilize thousands of internal revenue deputies and other agency sleuths to pursue about 700,000 income tax dodgers. The effort aims to set a lasting example, with penalties to be enacted fully, as the tax system expands.
Washington dispatch portrays Jeremiah Donovan as a fearless foe of absenteeism and special bills. The report says Republicans in Congress hate him, linking his hard stance to uproar on the House floor and sparking clashes with Minority Leader Mann over procedural rule enforcement.
An Alaska tremor lasting fifty seconds shook Fairbanks yesterday, with thundering sensations reported. In San Francisco, June 23, Frank A. Perret, a volcanic authority, arrived from Japan and Hawaii to study Lassen Peak activity in Shasta County.
Imperial Tires and Tubes advertises a 3,500 mile guarantee with a moderate price Non Skid tire lineup. Prices listed include 30x3 to 36x4 sizes with varying non skid and grey options, reflecting recession era automotive parts offers and catalog pricing.
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