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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
9
The 1913 page rails against railroad influence in small towns, claiming state funds gain value while towns suffer higher costs. It contends Connecticut towns lose telephones, trolley service, roads, gas, and electricity, paying more taxes to support distant interests.
The McDonough workmen's compensation bill cleared the Senate with only minor clerical corrections and now goes to the House under a suspension of rules. It is a compromise measure aimed at social justice, replacing old defenses with a modern insurance style system that provides immediate aid and avoids lengthy litigation, with the cost borne through the system rather than the employer.
The Massachusetts Legislature, with one dissent, backs a Western Massachusetts trolley extension bill. New Haven Road seeks to acquire miles of trolley line by merger, but Massachusetts demands tangible returns before approving. The plan involves spending 85 million for lines into small towns, contrasting Connecticut practices.
The Senate Suffrage Committee votes to report a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. Women already vote in ten states and hold sway comparable to Irish Nationalists in Parliament. Presidential candidates will court the female electorate, with suffragist states' representatives pressured to push for broader adoption. The era of targeted wooing begins as parties vie for women's ballots.
Washington May 15 The Nation's Business quotes William B Wilson Secretary of Labor asserting capital and labor are partners with the department aimed at promoting industrial peace. He describes the department as permanent, not temporary, and emphasizes mediation conciliation and broad welfare for wage earners as core duties. He argues capital and labor must serve each other and share voice in partnership terms.
The speaker argues that social justice requires viewing labor as the source of all wealth and that mental concepts, management, and invention influence productivity. Vocational education and federal support for state educational changes are urged to address the vast majority of workers who do not reach high school, in a manufacturing era.
The Epworth League began in Cleveland twenty four years ago with five Methodist societies uniting to form the league. It grew to 20 000 chapters and nearly a million and a half members with branches worldwide, pursuing piety, mercy, and loyalty among young church members.
The D. M. Read Co Established 1857 advertises braded Brussels nets in Arabian and plain white designs, casement length, 2½ yards, four styles and prices around $1.79 per pair. It also promotes porcelain sets, leather novelties, pocket note books, cards, and assorted bargain items on the third floor, with many items offered at reduced prices. A large stock includes plaid summer blankets and bleached muslin at sale prices.
The article reports on Sir Ray and Dr Muller debating human brain size variation among races and apes, noting skull capacity ranges and the lack of a fixed gap. It also covers claims on childhood duration, the origin of the chin, and Egyptology observations including Queen Tala and jewelry as clothing.
Chicago Mayor Harrison unveils plans for a massive public garage beneath Grant Park near the Lake front downtown. The concrete structure aims to house automobiles and address growing parking needs in the city core.
Canvan Shoes for tennis named Wacathww aim to suit various yachting and athletic needs with lightweight flexible design. Price listed as 82.00, reflecting a bicated value for performance footwear.
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