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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

7

Power Machines and City Politics—A Contested Election

A dense report examines a city election clash among major political groups the Youngs Olds and the State machine with hints of federal aid and party loyalty. It discusses plans for a mayoral race the elected body and the balance of power between parties amid calls for tariff changes and possible duties on luxury or inessential imports.

Manmdeed Branean Bie Olds Youngs Mes Wwe Lee Wehich Senate Hull Gould

Malodorous Charter Amendment Prompts City Hearing

A terse session hears demands over a proposed amendment to the city charter. Counsel argued for damages claims tied to road allotments of about 11 acres. Officials and a city committee weigh the merits and potential costs of the action.

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Joker amendment tale twists through Hartford politicking

A contested road related amendment nicknamed the little joker hops from protests here to Hartford, with claims of clerical error and hidden requests. Mayor Lee faces scrutiny as legislators, railroad counsel, and residents weigh the measure's fate amid sharp rhetoric and possible manipulation. A later medical ad appears in the same column.

Board of Aldermen May Lee Hartford Clark Reqest

Stratford Courtroom Thriller Over Swindle Case Ends

In Stratford yesterday a large crowd heard the case of Peter Greath versus Joseph Hodock of Hollister Heights. Hodock was found guilty of a swindle, fined $5 plus costs, and appealed. The report notes measles in town, home renovations, and local social updates including a piano move, electric lights, and a farewell sermon.

Peter Greath Joseph Hodock Hollister Heights Atorney Hall Bridgeport Mr.Greath Hodock Great Greathaald Ater Hull Hodocke Lettle Bennett Center School Otis Curtis Elliott W. Peck George W. Fairchild J. Henry Biskernan Washington Baltimore David L. Rhoades David Boothe Putney Mr. Eggleston Schneider Gunther Lines Avon Park Margaret DeLacour Stratford Art League of Bridgeport Sniffin Brothers Mr. Booth Mary McCaul William Stage William Peck, Jr Robert Seymour Miss Beers Hearn Cold Spring N. Y C. S. Bulletic Teddy Great Lakes

Penitence and Passion Offer Lenten Events

A Lenten cantata titled Penitence Pardon and Peace will be performed at the Congregational church, followed by Rev Charles F Macfarland delivering The Passion Play as Holy Week observance. Rev B N Packard will preach Assets and Liabilities of a Christian Church at 10 20 tomorrow. Christ church lists morning and evening prayers with speakers from Berkeley Divinity School and St Johns Bridgeport. Wall Street Review notes April disbursements totaling 155000.90 to 7,000,000 security holders amid market optimism and improving employment signals.

Congregational Church Charles F. Macfarland Congregasions Church Jesus Macfarland Yale Divinity School Reve B N. Packard D. D Christ Church Samuel “Kr. Colladay Berkeley Divinity School Fr. Miller St. John’s Church Bridgeport Christchurch Ellis B Wall Street New York Third Avenue Street Railway Tennessee Coal & Iron Plants Steel Corporation

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