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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

9

Sew Fork Omen on Broadway Draws Attention

Fragmentary notice lists names and a representative at Broadway location, with unclear punctuation and an apparent reference to Buneme or Menet.

Broadway Menet

Wallace fatality prompts muffler use and road safety calls

The article argues mufflers should be required at all times and in all conditions after a Wallace fatality. It urges prohibiting public highway racing and suggests penalties for manslaughter, highlighting a push for safer roads and accountability.

Wallace

Court overturns Standard Oil conviction in antitrust case

The long battle over the Standard Oil Co antitrust case ends with a retrial ordered after a series of court rulings. The $79,260,000 fine is not upheld and the case may proceed to the Supreme Court, while proceeding investigations and political maneuvering continue to shape antitrust policy and enforcement.

House Standard Oil Co Padge Landis U.S. Suenurt Taft Supreme Court Interstate Cummerce Commission Ister Wok

Complex tax debates touch inheritance and corporate excess plans

The article discusses proposals for both federal and state inheritance taxes and a corporate excess tax affecting manufacturers. It notes potential conflicts if federal and state taxes overlap and mentions Massachusetts practice as a reference. It also references broader questions about valuation, town versus state levies, and the likelihood of any measure passing.

Connecticut General Assembly Maby Staten Connecticut Taft Congress Massachusetts

Farefield Town Notes on Automobiles and Local Matters

Wakeman dies at Greenfield and is mother of ex-Rejectman Andrew Wakeman and teacher Miss Maria Wakeman. Town debates curb lines on Main Street amid autos racing through streets, endangering residents including Mrs Pease and Bulkeley's family. Meeting discusses widening Main Street, fence encroachments, and enforcement. Also reports Broad Street traffic concerns, local papers and lectures, Measles in town, and theater ticket sale for Traveling Salesman at Smiths.

Heath Brothers Canpoli@ated Putney Orleman George K. Wilson Eleanor Beers Fre Appai Us LG Naugatuck Charles Putnam South Norvak Afr. Jumhes Martin Portchester Walter Lusher New York Hughes Washington Doremus Mary Devine William 2. Frost New Haven M.A. C. Innis Sara Swindell James W. Bunnel Miss Seeley Huth Bartlett Mr. MacConnell Robert Douglas Martin Christchurch John Jond B. He Merrick Bridgeport Mas. Myrwin Congregational Cbered Methodist Church J. W. Ran Btate Sunday School Association Bridgevort St Andrew SS John's Church New England William Toppine Bers. Wakeman Greenfield HA Andrew Wakeman Maria Wakeman Greenfield School Mr. Webber Webber Mr. Wallace Simeon Pease Broad Street Wallace M. Bulkley Mr. Bulkley Pease Forsythe Flint’s Corner Sasco Brosd Street Kippen Jabez Fackus Dolly Fipley de A Rs Southport James Burroughs Bunles Burr Perry Beers W. Burr Hilbee Greenfield Finnariss Messieval Southport Odd Fellows Norwalk St. Patrick's Farmers” Institute King’s Dalshters Fairfield Bridgeport Fresh Air Association George Reinecke Charles G. Sherwood Nichols Terrace

Father John's Medicine Story Linked to Charity Guarantee

A $25,000 guarantee backs the tale of Father John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts. The offer vows $325,000 to any charitable institution if the claims prove false. The piece notes a half century since the priest advised parishioners and prescribed a remedy named Father John's Medicine.

John O'Brien Lowell Mass Cape Pather John

Darien Approves Waterworks Bill for Bonds Up to 75000

Darien town meeting Monday night unanimously approved the bill before the Legislature allowing the town to establish waterworks and issue bonds not exceeding 75000. The Neroton Water Company holds private charter rights in Darien. The report covers other local notices including measles at Stamford schools and a fire loss at a Stamford barn.

Darien Neroton Water Company Stamford Wiegand Frey Barnet Wolf Jay Wolf Scott Hartford Mildred Scott Bethel Lattimer Peck Danbury Corporation Counsel

New Hartford Water Case Ruled For Defendants

Judge George W. Wheeler decides in favor of the defendants in the New Hartford on the New York Yachford Water Company case, awarding costs to the defense. The brief note records a judicial decision affecting the local water company dispute.

Selectmen and Water Company Albert E. Kirkbride Hartford Hessie A. Bartz Torrington Welch Court of Common Pleas Torringford Woods George Drinan Providence George W. Wheeler Own New Hartford New Yachford Water Company Hhe Bermuda New York Prince George Suate ST. Ney Tork

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