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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
9
A discussion argues private fire insurance costs $2 to cover a $1 risk while a municipal system could cut costs to about seven cents per dollar of loss. It proposes compulsory or monopoly coverage, comparing collection and administration expenses and estimating large potential state savings from self insurance over twenty years.
A 1908 manifesto began Finland's incorporation into the Russian empire. Finns resisted Russian encroachment yet endured occupation while seeking independence. The piece details the history of Russification, the 1909 conquest from Sweden, and lingering Finnish discontent amid war.
The Journal-Courier weighs Bridgeport versus New Haven amid growth and industrial fault lines. It laments Bridgeport’s arms plant while praising New Haven as fairest city, yet condemns envy and intellectual snobbery shaping public opinion.
The Hartford Courant shows weariness with the commission plan as applied in Bridgeport and 600 other communities. It notes referendum and recall are usually included, yet advocates tire of the system as public telephones and civic tools appear underused and worn.
On a north side street two amateur wrestlers faced off when one challenged the other. After a ten minute struggle the challenger was thrown and died at the hospital from a broken neck. About six spectators were arrested. The article notes upcoming travel by the Chinese Honorary Commerce Commission from San Francisco to China.
Count Stepheny Tisza, Hungarian statesman, defends language rights and suffrage as he opposes Austria and Russia. He led opposition after 1905 throw of his party and praises unity with Austria-Hungary and Italy during wartime. He traces his pedigree to KM Tisza and KC Tisza, long premiers who opposed Panslavism and Russia. He vows to wage war to the last breath with allies to force victory.
The pillory, abolished in England seventy eight years ago, began in the thirteenth century and spread to France Germany and America. It served to expose criminals such as quacks bakers underweight coal and grain dealers forgeries counterfeiters keepers of infamous houses and beggars.
Silk gloves and hosiery offered at deep sale prices. Milanese styles with 16 buttons and Paris point stitching reduced from $1.00 to 69 cents for select colors, later lowering to 49 39 25 cents. Lavender 12-button and tan 2-clasp silk hosiery also on sale. Lisle stockings in white and black discounted to 29 cents, four pairs for a dollar. Hosiery section on main floor east end.
The text notes that the D. M. Read Company employed false dice and that the pillory later served to punish political offenders and suppress press freedom, turning into an instrument of persecution.
The youthful ruler of Nepal, Dhiraj Tribhubana Shesh Jang, born June 30, 1906, is educated for his duties. The Himalayan kingdom, between Tibet and Bengal, covers about 54 000 square miles with 3 to 5 million people and Gurkhas as its famed warrior class.
Berlin June 30 Overseas News Agency distributed a pamphlet by Dr Kolb the Socialistic leader. He claims the Socialistic party is at a parting of the ways and that war has tied a new band around the German people and the monarchy. He urges Socialists to abandon fighting militaryism and to embrace parliamentary action as the party of national duty, otherwise doomed to loss of influence.
York Pa June 30 Rev John Fryer Mesick, who claimed the distinction of oldest college graduate in the United States, died at his home at age 102. He was valedictorian of the Rutgers College class of 1334.
A heavy morning rain flooded the courts at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and prompted officials of the National Clay Court Tennis Championship to push today's schedule to tomorrow, delaying play and leaving entrants awaiting new matches and results.
Archbishop James Edward Quigley of Chicago has fallen seriously ill with paralysis at his brother’s home in Rochester and is not expected to survive the day. Dr. T J Conley, with local physicians Culkin Stapleton and Haynes, reviewed his condition after arriving from Chicago. His temperature is 102.5 and pulse 75.
President Wilson will stay at Cornish New Hampshire until Germany replies to the second American note on submarine warfare. The White House has no definite date for arrival. He had initially planned to return July 6.
A local ad lists shock absorbers for Ford cars and all makes with guaranteed brands. Brown Absorbers four-piece set reduced from 8.00 to 7.00, Bound and Rebound Ford absorbers from 15.00 to 11.00, in stock for car longevity and comfort with a quoted $20 set this week at 14.00.
Weeklong closeout offers at Dennison Street store feature cheap negligee shirts in striped colorways and various napkin sets. Also clearance of English and American dinnerware with platters plates and teapots priced from 5 to 25 cents, plus patriotic decor and a Dennison picnic outfit box for outdoor entertaining.
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