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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
7
A truncated ad noting subscription rates for one year in advance. Reader is directed to New York Office at 295 Fifth Avenue Brunswick Building Room 404 with A Menet listed as representative.
Long critical column surveys a 1903 Supreme Court decision on the Commodities Clause, railroads and coal mining links, noting the ruling allows coal roads to own mines and transport coal while condemning the broader hold on holding and distributing shares. It references Taft era views and warns of legislative moves to curb trusts and excessive tariffs amid political upheaval.
The text rails at a public official, urging resignation unless replaced by a proponent of reform, and discusses New York water storage plans aimed at 200,000 horsepower annual yield with $300,000 revenue. It notes Connecticut and coal supply concerns, then details Governor Crothers 1903 proclamation calling a Maryland Good Roads Congress at Johns Hopkins University May 18–20 with delegates invited from counties and cities to promote highway development.
Morton Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedridden for weeks despite eight doctors. After using Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism she experienced immediate relief. The claim mentions Curtis Pharmacy at 19 Main Street corner of Emmerson.
The annual D A R meeting at Linden’s, Main Street, drew large attendance. Officers were elected and delegates to the Swashington convention reported. Miss Emma Brown and Miss Loretta Perry spoke on Washington visits, Taft’s handshake remark amused the crowd. Hawley sang, Simons played piano, decorations delighted guests as the chapter discussed progress and future plans.
A Connecticut report details a state police observation near the MN River bridge last Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Four speeding machines were cited as over 25 mph and warrants issued for John Dow and Richard Roe. Edward J. Thomas and Carl Reck faced hearings. Reck was found not guilty after defense showing slow driving and safe conduct.
Berlin May 5 the German Government plans for new revenue include an increased brandy tax alongside higher inheritances tobacco and beer taxes while discussions on specific bill provisions continue. The heated debate centers on the scope of the amended spirits tax.
Washington reports the Third Squadron of the Pacific Fleet sails from Kobe to Yokohama for weeks to bolster amity with Japan as the Japanese squadron is hosted on the Pacific Coast. The move signals a pledge to deepen friendship amid ongoing regional goodwill efforts.
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