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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
14
The article reviews tariff policy battles and proposed income taxes debated by Senator Aldrich and others. It notes tensions over steel and iron ore duties, protection vs revenue, and looming income tax proposals. It mentions presidentials and public sentiment on lumber and automotive regulation.
The piece discusses potential tariff changes taxing tea and coffee, with the president's role in making taxes obligatory. It also critiques Ida Tarbell and Tom Lawson exposes on Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper, noting John D. Rockefeller and H. H. Rogers' wealth and Rogers' death, and reflecting on Wall Street influence and public impact.
Fairfield town notes report Yale students arriving for an evening program at Perry's hall to raise funds for Hope Chapel. Attendance is high with many seats sold. Local items mention funerals, library exhibits, tuberculous public health efforts, upcoming town meeting, road funding, residents traveling or visiting New York, and shifts in beach season arrivals.
A column recalls Roman emperor Titus and his reign with calamities, virtues, and his death in the Sabine country. It notes graves in Trinity Churchyard including Alexander Hamilton and James Lawrence, with brief biographical highlights and epitaphs. The piece closes with quirky anecdotes about dream misfires, painter William Willard, an odd funeral joke, and a 1993 Mohawk and Hudson railroad stock inventory for context.
Burglars broke into the Keeler residence in Ridgefield between 10 and 3 on Friday, stealing about 200 dollars in goods including two gold watches rings and a purse. Most stolen items belonged to Mrs Nehemiah Perry of Fairfield who was visiting. A peddler with a satchel was seen nearby but no trace of him.
The body of Martin Gnioyk, a Polish immigrant, was recovered from the Natchaug River near Milford on Tuesday. Authorities report the body had been in the water for about ten days.
The medical examiner ruled the death accidental for a 40 year old man, leaving a widow in Poland. in a separate item the Torrington board accepted the bid of Whichter, Young & Conant of Boston for a $150,000 borough bond issue at $1,003 per thousand with no other bids.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina denounced Republican leader Aldrich for delaying a tariff bill vote. Aldrich replied his patience aimed to wear down debate and move the bill to rapid paragraph by paragraph consideration.
Mid to high quality cattle range at 5.50 to 5.75 per 100 pounds with oxen bulls and cows priced around 430 to 450. Veals and dressed beef vary from 12 to 38 per 100 pounds for city dressed to country dressed. Sheep and lambs show 4 to 9 dollars per 100 pounds with dressed mutton and lambs also cited. Hogs steady with light to medium at 7.75 to 7.85 per 100 pounds and heavy hogs around 7.
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