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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1913

Page

6

Government finance schemes for farm land loans debated

The article outlines several ideas for funding farm land values to back government lending. Proposals include direct currency issuance tied to land values, four percent government loans to farmers funded by bonds, and experts debating fiat money secured by national credit. It also reports a horse kick incident injuring Patrick McCarthy, 66, at John Fitzpatrick stables causing multiple rib fractures and hospital treatment.

Ccommentel John Fitzpatrick Patrick McCarthy North Avenue McCarthy

Main St Milliners Display in Pars Shops

Wholesale and retail leading milliners offer a vast display with more than 2000 trimmed hats. Shoppers can find Panama, peanut braid, black and colored hats in large small or medium shapes, trimmed or untrimmed, with prices within reach for all.

Main ST Bartfo Rue ST. Cecile

Mother Believes Daughter Kidnapped In New York

New York June 26. Police search fails to locate 16 year old Helen McCarthy daughter of wealthy broker John A. McCarthy who vanished after leaving a hotel on an errand. Private detectives mobilized, hospitals checked, but no trace found. Mother fears luring or abduction by force.

New York Helen McCarthy John A. McCarthy Helen Mrs. McCarthy Upper West Side

Plans to Protect Migratory Birds Sets Open Season Rules

Washington announces completion of migratory bird protection plans by the Department of Agriculture. Effective October 1 if approved by President Wilson, the rules impose a close season of nearly five years on certain game birds hunted beyond safety margins. Hearings possible before the regulations board. B. F. Palmer chaired the biological survey committee.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Wilson Regulations Board B. F. Palmer The Biological Survey

City Court Hears Concealed Weapon Case Involving Breach of Peace

Judge Coughlin sentenced Joseph Steinstch to one hundred dollars and costs and six months in jail with an additional penalty for breach of the peace after his conduct last night on Railroad avenue. Bonds for appeal were set at 3500 following the arrest and revolver discovery.

Coughlin Joseph Steinstch Steinsteh Railroad Avenue

Stationary Engineers Open 18th State Convention

Meriden June 26 The 18th annual convention of the Connecticut Association of Stationary Engineers opened this afternoon with a large attendance. Mayor Donovan welcomed delegates and James R. Coe of New York national vice president replied. The convention will last three days and officers will be elected Saturday.

Meriden Connecticut Association of Stationary Engineers Donovan James R. Coe New York

Man killed in auto crash near Chicago bridge

Harvey A. Gregory, manager of a circulation bureau, died when his car skidded into a bridge railing early today. Passengers included Charles Summers and two women, Miss Myrtle Peters and Miss Minnie Bristol. Bristol was reported drowned, Peters escaped with bruises, and the wife and three children were found at home unaware of the other women.

Chicago Harvey A. Gregory Charles Summers Myrtle Peters Minnie Bristol Bristol Peters Gregory Gregorys

Horses Blinded to Sell More Docile for Sale

Chicago on June 26 reports say a large number of horses were deliberately blinded to make them easier to manage. Agents of the Anti Cruelty Society plan warrants for horse dealers accused. Blinding done by jabbing a needle through each retina, rendering the horse permanently unable to see. In the South Water street market, 50 blinded horses were found yesterday.

Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society Hugo Kras South Water Street

Prospective Weddings Tie Town Clerk to Licenses

Marriage licenses issued at the town clerk office include Milton W. Jennings of Fairfield and Cornelia Crossman, William A. Carlton and Nellie E B Keegan, Herbert L. Hill and Catherine Umstatter, Harold Barker and Beatrice Blakely, Norman C. Gregorie and Clara Stenman, and Jacob Schneider with Lilly Greenspun. The output notes licenses are issued rapidly but below the monthly average, with many issued to foreign born individuals or to children of foreign born parents.

Milton W. Jennings Fairfield Cornelia Crossman William A. Carlton Nellie EB. Keegan Herbert L. Hill Stratford Catherine Umstatter Harold Barker Beatrice Blakely Bridgeport Norman C. Gregorie Clara Stenman Jacob Schneider Lilly Greenspun

Commander A. B. Beers Heads to Gettysburg

Commander in chief Alfred B. Beers and Adjutant General Henry J. Seeley of the Grand Army of the Republic left Bridgeport today for Gettysburg.

Alfred B. Beers Henry J. Seeley Grand Army of the Republic Bridgeport Gettysburg

Gettysburg G A R encampment to prep big reunion

Commander Beers and Adjutant General Seeley will attend the annual Pennsylvania department G A R encampment at Gettysburg. They will establish headquarters in the Seminary buildings on Seminary Ridge during their stay prior to the Union and Confederate soldiers reunion on the battlefield.

Pennsylvania Department of the Gettysburg Beers Seeley Amous Seminary Ridge

Sugar lobbyists loom in tariff fight hearings

Washington June 26 Senate lobby committee hearings suspend after last night to hear Robert S. Lovett of Union Pacific testify until the Democratic Senate caucus completes its tariff bill work. Expecting next week to interrogate wool tariff supporters, senators study disclosed expenditures surpassing 160000 for sugar tariff publicity and salaries. Beet sugar forces show about 169000 since 1902, Henry T. Oxnard notes 290000 spent in Washington over 23 years. No improper use found yet. probate admitted for Helen M. Ferguson estate with Fannie B. Wightman as administratrix and appraisers Curtis and Middlebrook.

Washington Senate Robert S. Lovett Union Pacific Railroad Democratic Overman Henry T. Oxnard Helen M. Ferguson Fannie B. Wightman George BE Curtis Henry B. Middlebrook

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