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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
5
Paris reports an appeal to the French people to accept a military bill extending active service to three years. The cabinet submitted the measure to Parliament with a ministry declaration urging adoption for France’s security and Europe’s peace, asserting it would maintain the equilibrium among great powers.
Cloak makers join a wave of walkouts across clothing trades led by the Cloakmakers' union affiliated with the International Workers' Union. About 4000 cloakmakers are reported on strike with aims including a 15 percent wage rise, better sanitary conditions, and union recognition. In total around 8000 workers in the clothing trades are involved in the action.
A New England florist on a steam packet reported Easter lilies will be scarce this spring due to an early season and poor Bermudian crop. Growers reportedly shipped bulbs earlier, leaving native lilies weakened by excessive fertilizer and yellowing leaves observed in fields.
In this city, March 6, 2912, Frederick Schaffer aged 90 years 4 months funeral from his late residence No William Place on Saturday March Sth at 2 30 p m Interment at Mountain Grove cemetery. In this city, March 4, 1912, Northrop aged 458 years 10 months 21 days funeral from Washington Park M B church corner of Barnum and Nobleg avenues on Friday March 7 at 2 30 p m Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
Trenton N J March Woodrow Wilson left the governorship to become a private citizen as his resignation took effect. James F Fielder, president of the State Senate, was sworn in as governor before the joint legislature. Fielder, an attorney from Jersey City, took the oath administered by Chief Justice Gummere in a simple ceremony.
The 104th annual meeting of the Connecticut Bible Society was held in Hartford. Rev Rockwell Harmon Potter presided. officers were elected and reports showed canvassing 13,439 families and 9,240 persons, 18,022 Bibles sold, 7,873 donated, receipts of 3994.69 with 27416 on hand. several ministers admitted as corporate members and an executive committee named.
Washington March 6 a special senate committee began hearings into the alleged insults to suffrage marchers last Monday. Witnesses including ex representative John A Martin of Colorado prepared to testify as Maj Richard Sylvester and other police officials stood by. The inquiry aims to map action while criticism of police protection for the parade reverberates nationwide.
The House considers district judge and U S attorney in the southern district of Florida while President Wilson asks for recommendations to the attorney general. Office seekers lament civil service limits and staff changes slow in federal departments as world leaders send congratulations on March 4 births named Woodrow Wilson.
Washington reports a plan to cut the White House personal military staff from twelve officers to six, removing uniforms for travel aides. Major Thomas Rhodes advised the cut, while Archibald Butt's uniform tradition is noted. Tumulty presses an early workday, and two young nieces bring childlike cheer to the East Room terrace.
President Wilson's chief stenographer reports a plan to rotate the office with Secretary of War Garrison ordering Maj. General Leonard Wood to remain chief of staff until further orders. The move aims to give the president time to decide on a permanent designation. Senator Willem Alden Smith of Michigan presented ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien's resignation to Wilson today.
The department of commerce and labor reports 1912 export values for engines, tires, and parts totaling 8.96 million dollars, up from 1911. December figures show imports of cars and parts, with a shift in types and standards as manufacturers move away from “freak” designs toward standardized models and newer drives like hydraulic transmissions.
The Automobile Club of Bridgeport holds its annual smoker in The Stratfield grill room tomorrow evening starting at 8 15. Acts include Haley and Bond song and dance artists Fred Dunworth magician Miss Helene Gibbons singing comedian and Greg Patti blackface comedian. Bentley's orchestra will provide music.
A recent Victrola music release offers a varied month’s lineup from ragtime and tango to grand opera. It features songs by renowned singers and instrumental pieces by skilled ensembles, with the instrument praised for matching mood and delivering delightful melodies at affordable prices.
Unusually vivid Wilton rugs arrive featuring a range from small allover patterns to medallions and Oriental motifs. Warm bright colors enhance room fittings. Quality praised. sizes include 27 by 54 inches at 3.50 dollars, 36 by 63 inches at 6 dollars, 54 by 90 inches at 12.50 dollars, 8 by 10 14 by feet at 30 dollars, and 9 by 12 feet at 35 dollars. Carpet Hall third floor.
The Howland Dry Goods Co announces the sewing machine club sale ends Saturday night. Machines priced from 15 to 89 dollars, with guaranteed durability and satisfaction. Members pay cash price on easy terms, no extra dues, one dollar initial payment applies to the price, machine can be returned for refund if unsatisfactory. Third floor.
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