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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1913
Page
7
The column marks birthdays of Tertius Noble York Minster organist. Theodore Shonts, Interborough Metropolitan Railroad head. Darwin Kingsley of New York Life. and railexpress pioneers Harnden and others. It traces early express companies, fleet ranks, and notable figures shaping public life and the Times history.
The piece questions who received funds tied to a Connecticut railroad deal. It cites Mr Mellen admitting unlawful actions and a secret fund used for pier leases. It notes Mr Robbins claiming $100,000 was spent to influence Connecticut public opinion and secure a trolley monopoly, with an outgoing voucher of $190,000. Who actually benefited and in what amounts remains unclear.
The Bridgeport Standard faces accusation and denial over ownership as it proclaims broad public support for police expansion and city spending. A lone critic challenges the grasp on city control while the paper frames municipal ownership debates and gas pricing as moral issues.
The Democratic party selects Michael F. Dwyer as Bridgeport town chairman. He is praised as honest, competent, and loyal to party discipline, pledges, and public service. Retiring chairman Bent is noted for his years of work and support for the party.
An editorial notes Eugenie Montijo de Guzman former Empress of the French celebrates her eighty seventh birthday while recalling her storied reign and downfall. It also profiles Joseph P. Tumulty private secretary to President Wilson on his thirty fourth birthday noting his youth wealth and long service and describing him as a good fellow.
The article surveys prominent figures from law, theater, and medicine, including Corey and his wife the former actress, Judge George Gray with a record of public service, Abraham Erlanger and Marc Klaw shaping the theater syndicate, and Dr. Roswell Park advocating euthanasia. It also discusses the Times newspaper’s price cut and evolving stance under Lord Northcliffe, alongside Wilson’s praise and Hearst’s reaction.
The Times notes Bird Day on May fourth and the growing global movement to protect wild birds. It highlights England's early Ornithologists Union efforts, Australia’s import ban on bird feathers for millinery, and U.S. laws like the Weeks McLean act with Audubon Society backing. John James Audubon is celebrated, and bird protection organizations such as the American Bird-Banding Association are profiled along with recent English and Canadian feathered emigrants and import trends.
Miss Caroline Ruutz of Rosemary Hall Mrs Ernest Thompson Seton of Cos Cob and Miss Whitney of New Haven and Vassar College are Connecticut representatives to the American delegation at the International Suffrage Congress in Budapest June 15 to 21 Ruutz Rees will attend as a delegate while the others join as alternates Several Connecticut women plan to attend as unofficial guests The National American Suffrage Association has arranged a tour from New York May 24 to Antwerp and ends July 10 Naples aboard S S Saxonia after visits to The Hague Amsterdam Berlin and Vienna by steamer
The Nemo Corset line from D M Read Co highlights Lastikops Webbing and Lastikops Cloth for a firm silhouette and comfortable fit. Nemo Week offers a summer Batiste Corset with back Lastikops section at 3.00, with other models priced to 5.00, Corset Section main floor.
Free corsage sachet bags will be given to every woman at the Underwear Section tomorrow, no purchase required. The Summer Union Suits display includes Gauze Cotton low neck sleeveless styles from $1.00 to $6.00, with free embroidery lessons announced for Miss Alden’s day on Wednesday, on the third floor.
The article outlines a European itinerary including Vienna Venice Florence Pisa Rome and Naples with a brief stay in Vienna and a possible Gibraltar glimpse on return. It highlights the Congress as historically significant for the international women movement and notes American progress with new states granting votes. It also reports the death of J. G. McCabe, railroad freight agent, in Fort Worth Texas.
The National Horse Show began in Washington today with the event opening amid formal ceremonies and expected strong entries across divisions. Officials stated entries include prominent riders and recognized horse breeds for the competition.
A clipped ad lists baseball items for sale including gloves, masks, and shoes. Prices shown range from 25 cents to 100 dollars, with quantities and decimals implying bulk offerings and varied stock.
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