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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
7
An ad lists subscription rates, noting in advance pricing of $1.00 and directing readers to the office at 225 Finch Avenue Building Room 404 A for MENET, Representative.
The piece discusses Republican tensions around Mayor Lee's renomination, the potential candidates, and party discipline. It notes the risk of splits within the party, cites Hartford voting machine concerns, and comments on tariff and monetary policy debates as context for broader political currents.
The Hartford Courant column voices outrage at profiteering from widows and orphans in the Merit electric combine. It argues selling electricity to neighbors robs funds from the state’s widow and orphan capital, noting twelve towns face this crime while elsewhere the practice goes unchallenged. It also mocks pushing the issue to a Legislature of hard headed Yankees.
Morton TL Hl of Lebanon Indiana relays wife’s battle with inflammatory rheumatism. After six weeks in bed and eight doctors, she found relief with Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism and could walk within three days, per marketing testimonial. Curtis 7, 143 Main St. cor Zim.
London May 1 A movement for a large annual pilgrimage of Irish-Americans to Ireland is being debated. Richard Croker, one originator, says 50,000 Americans crossing the Atlantic could boost Ireland's industries and development. He notes better housing and the Land act encourage locals to stay and work. He questions why Americans tour Italy rather than Ireland.
A London court granted a divorce yesterday in a case where White Crowd, a North American Indian, was named co respondent. The suit was filed by a man connected to a West show, asserting the affair affected his affections and led to the breakdown of the marriage.
A town meeting warning for next Saturday at the town hall prompts discussion of further appropriations for repairing macadam roads. Divided districts and prior spending, mainly under Edward B Morehouse and Charles A Rowe, shape votes. discussion also covers charity funding, pensions, and local ivy control near Greentield.
Notices announce two special meetings of Fairfield voters to discuss road repairs and town appropriations, dated May 14 1909. Also to Bridgeport residents seeking liquor licenses for 248 Wood Ave and Steeplechase Island with electors endorsements and certificates sworn May 18 1909.
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