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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
13
The piece explains President Wilson aims to extend the Sherman Act across territories, ban price discrimination, ban tying contracts, and outlaw holding companies and interlocking directorates. It defends personal guilt for corporate wrongs and notes exemptions for labor unions and farmer actions.
A discussion notes two paths for industry: strict competition and monopoly. Advocates of competition warn against price discrimination, raw material control, tying contracts, holding companies, and interlocking directors fostering monopolies. President Wilson believes competition can still prevail in a fair field, shaping anti-trust aims.
The public learns that George M Baldwin was appointed clerk of the board of contract and supply after the abrupt removal of Mr Catlin. Supporters argue Catlin was punished for efficiency and honor, while Macdonald claims political opposition drove the dismissal. The piece warns that honest officers risk punishment in Bridgeport’s current government.
A mob of about 1000 people in Tarrytown attacked I W W supporters at a Rockefeller estate event. Stones, mud and rotten eggs struck speakers Becky Edelson and Arthur Caron, with a crowd shouting insults and threats late into the night. The piece condemns wealth-led lawlessness and defends free speech amid rising tensions between wealth power and labor agitators.
Bridgeport news notes wet fog hindering Camp Bridgeport drills as Coast Artillery plans unfold. Troops face ten day recruitment at home stations then Fort Terry mobilization near Houston for a month infantry drill before Texas camp. Weather damp, there is dress parade and shifts in personnel roles with illness and hospital runs cited.
New York June 24 The second Roosevelt homecoming in two months excites Progressive leaders and Roosevelt friends. Wireless messages say he plans a June 30 Pittsburgh speech after recovery from fever. Also notes Hewett Textile to reopen Narragansett Worsted plant near Worcester and Samuel Beardsley to speak on labor laws at Fairfield Avenue tonight. Flooding in Kwantung and Kwangsi provinces leaves thousands homeless. Vases and Window Boxes Filled.
New York June 24 The fortnightly bulletin of the American Railway association shows on June 15 idle car surplus for the United States and Canada at 232334 vs 241802 May 31 a drop of 9468. Totals for box cars coal cars flat cars and other categories are given with minor changes. Arlington Mills resumes a 33 1/3 percent dividend payable July 1 to record June 23. Illinois Central orders 2000 cars from three makers bringing monthly total 5000. Underwriters may unwind stock after July 1 if syndicate expires. Copper prices fall to 63 pounds five shillings per hundredweight and demand remains quiet.
W Averill Harriman eldest son of the late BH Harriman will be honored July 1 with the addition of the title vice president of the Union Pacific. He succeeds W V S Thorne and gains full charge of the purchasing department after years as a director. The promotion marks his first major victory toward his father’s aim of Harriman prominence in transportation.
Directors of the Panhandle Railway the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis are expected to omit the dividend on common stock at today’s meeting according to a report from Philadelphia. The stock has paid 5 percent annually.
Martin W. Littleton counsel for Jennie Morse obtained from Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum an order to compel the Atlantic Steamship Company to furnish books. On June 29, Frank R. Vanderlip and others from National City Bank and Farmers' Loan & Trust to be subpoenaed. The two banks must produce all books and records concerning Jacob A. Guide. Huntington saloonkeeper convicted of selling intoxicants after warning by Harmer's wife. Gorgas decorated with gold medal by AMA for Panama Canal zone work.
Imperial Tires and Tubes advertises a 3500 mile guarantee on a range of non skid tires. Prices shown include 30x3 Non Skid at 9.76 and up to 37x4 1/2 at 26.70 with several 34x4, 36x4, Grey variants and sizes such as 80x3 1/2 and 32x3 1/2.
A local shop offers a pattern section with easy designs for good fitting bathing suits and colorful trim options. It lists silk and satin fabrics from $1.25 to $2.00 per yard, plus accessories like black moire bags, purses, and silver purses. Also highlights a Wigwam Outdoor play set and affordable cottage linen items and napkins.
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