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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
4
A religious reflection on aviation ethics argues life safety must guide experiments and public displays. It distinguishes two aviator classes, urges private sober trial for safety, and condemns prize driven, showy feats as unlawful and dangerously exploitative.
The text argues spectators should not bear blame for aviator dangers except for highly social figures. It asserts first class aviators must act in a state of grace given the danger, and if they fall into sin they must confess or perform perfect contrition before attempting a flight to avoid exposing themselves to greater danger.
Washington May 17 opposition to the snobish element of the Metropolitan Club cites President Taft remarks at a Jewish temple denouncing the black ball practice against prominent men. Taft reportedly referred to Representative Martin W Littleton and William Loeb barred from the clubs while metropolitan leaders resign from the board of governors over Littleton’s exclusion.
Washington, May 17. Representative Henry George Jr declares that the Supreme Court's Standard Oil ruling gives the law to the people and immunity to trusts. He compares the decision to Dred Scott and warns trusts can reorganize to evade the law, urging amendment or recall of judges to weaken judicial confidence.
New York May 17 The stock market boom sparked by business optimism over the Standard Oil ruling persisted today with only a brief halt from profit taking. Demand outstripped supply as investors bought industrials and Standard Railroad shares, lifting prices by fractions to almost two points. The curb market Standard Oil gil was quiet with limited sales, trading two points above last night’s close.
Rare economies in this sale of millinery with trimmed hats greatly underpriced. The line offers hats at prices from 1.98 to 40.00 and 2.98 to 3.00 and 48 to 3.00. Prompt and enthusiastic buying expected as economy meets elegance and quality.
Washington reports the Supreme Court issued a decision affecting the largest U S business combine and inspiring further suits against similar trusts. The 1906 suit charged 143 corporations and seven individuals with restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. The government argued the Standard Oil group used rebates, spying and coercion to dominate competition.
New Haven May 17 In a discussion on education and sports Andrew Carnegie argued that a classics based college course is largely wasted for the average youth who must later earn a living. He warned that many graduates lack direction yet athletics remain valuable and virtue in sport is its own reward. Also noted is the International Sunshine Society forming here with a 15 member charter and listed officers.
Fire in South Norwalk caused about 10000 dollars in losses to two Nelson-Taylor estate buildings. A 500 gallon Standard Oil gasoline tank lay within 30 feet of the flames. Heavy rain and calm winds prevented a larger disaster. Ellsworth Oyster Company and Carl Anderson occupied the burned premises.
Waterbury May 17 The Connecticut State Federation of Woman's clubs begins its 15th annual meeting in Waterbury Tax Governor Curtis Guild of Massachusetts will speak this afternoon on the History of the Flag Attorney General John H Light of Norwalk will discuss The Women of Shakespeare tonight The convention closes tomorrow afternoon
Forecast suggests fair tonight and Thursday with light to moderate variable winds. No major storm east of the Rockies, but light showers occurred in the lake region and along the southern New England coast. Temperatures rise in central and eastern sections. In this vicinity conditions favor fair weather with only slight chances of a local shower.
Large selection of fabrics with deep discounts on ginghams madras shirtings and prints. 32 inch imported Scotch ginghams 27 value sale price 25 cents a yard. 80 inch carded madras shirtings 20c quality sale price 15 cents. Print foulards and shirting prints offered in multiple colors. Silk and cotton blends, baring vibrant color effects, at reduced rates.
Federal Judge Carpenter gave the 10 indicted packers one week to file for a rehearing of demurrers to the government indictments. The packers seek a ruling based on the Standard Oil decision, arguing that restraints of trade are not unlawful by themselves and that the term unreasonable restraint must be shown. They contend the Sherman Act is hazy, leaving whether they are engaged in unlawful restraint unclear.
New York May 17 The stock market opened strong but profit taking in early trading caused slight recessions after the initial burst. By midmorning, traders looked for direction as prices fluctuated and volumes remained active amid renewed volatility.
In the morning the market showed renewed strength as the strong tone persisted for the first hour with many leading stocks rising a fraction to over a point. Government bonds held firm while several other bonds remained strong at noon Union Pacific reached 183 Lehigh Valley 179 3 4 Steel Common 80 1 8 and other names such as Southern Pacific Reading and American Smelting posted gains of about a point at midday.
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