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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
7
A brief item notes a publishing concern located at 27 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport Connecticut. The notice mentions The Farmers Publishing Co and references a likely historical business address or ownership detail.
A fragment notes a New York office located at 225 Fifth Avenue Brunswick Building in Room 404 with reference to Co A Menet Representative.
A 1909 harbor line dispute shows Aldermen delegating to the Harbor committee to fix a line acceptable to city harbor interests. The fight over railroad lines and the implied government harbor line continues, with critics labeling mayoral moves as pro-corporation. The so called little joker in mayoral drafts fuels controversy about damages, charter amendments, and possible court implications.
A special nine member committee, appointed by the Senate president and the House speaker, is described as arranged to favor opponents of a public utilities commission. The piece accuses Republicans of manipulating the panel to defeat or weaken the bill while Democrats are forced to dodge or align with opposing interests. It characterizes the committee as a sharp, partisan device to skew the measure.
The piece notes the General Assembly’s resistance to a project, with Judiciary and special committees wavering. It forecasts a harsher stance in the next Assembly if public service corporations lose influence. It cites Patten’s wheat speculation and argues futures trading should be banned. A volcano steam power scheme and a half mill state tax sparking uneven burdens are discussed.
A large Stratford audience enjoyed an Oke muck Tribe 49 minstrel show at the Red Men's hall. The cast included Director Harry N. Brown and standout performers such as Geo A. Fairchild and Wm A Strickland. Jokes about local figures and songs like Virginia sparked laughs as lights and costumes added color to the performance. The program closed with encore numbers and a note that a repeat show would draw another full house.
Town gossip cites new hats like the galore and peach basket styles, social leaders at rummage sales, and plans for William Hughes to move a news depot. Harriett Williams of Derby marries George Coe June 2 at Second Congregational, while Mrs. Beard and others are listed as attendees.
Chicago on May 20 reports a business mentor managing a fundraising drive to raise 100,900 dollars for a Grover Cleveland memorial statue. Subscriptions are flowing with about half the total already pledged, though the finance committee has taken almost no formal action.
In Topeka Kansas on May 20 Judge Pol lock upheld the law creating the State Tax Board and affirmed a tax of 3,154,000 assessed against Western Union Telegraph Company. The company had sued claiming the assessment excessive and challenging the board act's constitutionality.
Special from United Press. Cleveland May 19 Bell Co known as the telephone trust won a point in its fight against independents. Judge Taylor of the U S Circuit Court refused to issue a temporary injunction sought by United States Telephone Co against Central Union Telephone and American Telephone and Telegraph to restrain actions causing local firms to violate 99 year contracts with United States Co for long distance connections. The petition charged the Bell concern was operating a restraint of trade.
Price list shows creamery butter at 26 to 44 cents, eggs from 24 to 26 cents, apples by variety with $4 to $5.75 per barrel or box, strawberries per quart at 6 cents, hay and straw costs per 100 pounds, poultry alive and dressed with various per pound and per pair prices, and vegetables including Bermuda potatoes at $3.50 to $5.25 per barrel and lettuce radishes rhubarb priced per dozen or per hundred bunches.
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