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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
7
The Evening Farmer notes Connecticut railroads must submit to content in Massachusetts and New York and to the United States. It urges voters to watch the vote on public utilities and protect CT citizens as well as others in the United States.
In Nundeeport a court sought an interpreter in Finnish and quickly found one. The city hosts speakers of five to seven languages, reflecting global linguistic diversity. The text notes Europe’s dialects and the existence of about 3,300 languages worldwide, many represented in the United States.
A column argues establishing a Spanish class benefits high school students. Spanish is not a decadent language and is increasingly important commercially as South American trade grows. The article notes Spanish speakers rose from 26 million in 1801 to 50 million now and predicts continued growth in the hemisphere.
The piece stresses Secretary of State Rogers backing a bond referendum for Bridgeport and urges Bridgeport’s delegation to ensure the referendum is included in the bonding bill. It argues Rogers is honorable and vows public faith, calling on senators and representatives to deliver the right to vote on the bond and not hide actions in Hartford.
The Hartford Courant recalls Jefferson and peers warning that judges with life tenure hold ultimate constitutional power. It notes calls for reform as states debate amending constitutions and expanding popular initiative and veto powers, with expectations of rapid moves by states within years.
The passage argues for shifting federal control to the voters, praising Senate and House reformers like La Follette Bristow Bourne Cummins Gore Owen Chamberlain. It claims a new regime will bar court delays to progress, echoing Jefferson’s fears of aristocracy after four centuries.
Senator Stiles Judson has fought for public utilities but faces questions on direct primaries income tax and referendum. The piece argues true progressives align with democracy not selective reforms and urges Judson to commit fully to core democratic measures to become a party leader.
Discussion on Connecticut public utilities regulation frames the bill as a test of democracy against privilege. It argues CT corporations profit from watered stock and secret governance, urging a strong law to require public accounting, accountability, and transparency to protect taxpayers and ensure reasonable service costs.
New Orleans May 2. Thomas O Connor chief of the New Orleans fire department shot and killed himself yesterday afternoon. Colonel Henry O Seixas, his friend, also shot and killed himself in Central Park New York on Saturday afternoon. Friends of both men say the two personal crises reveal a close relationship between them. Seixas recently wrote to a former partner, asking him to manage his affairs in case of sudden death. O Connor, like Seixas, had been in ill health. He was 72 and led the department for 42 years, billed as the oldest head of a fire department in America by age and service. He had chaired the National organization and was a prominent figure at conventions.
New York May 22 ex Magistrate James G. Tighe 23 years on the Police Court bench Brooklyn committed death by his own action yesterday morning at his home 188 Bergen street inhaling illuminating gas He had hoped to retire from public life and had been named counsel to the Deputy Excise Commissioner but did not wish to pursue those duties He was found dead with a rubber gas tube in his mouth after being missed at 11 o'clock by his daughter The ex magistrate known as Jimmy Tighe was a familiar figure in Brooklyn politics and sport and was respected for his sympathetic ear to violators and families He had luncheon with his son and friends Saturday afternoon and spent the evening at the Sheepshead Bay Rowing Club before returning home.
The Stamford Advocate reports a Stamford incident where a manufacturing representative visited the city seeking land free for sites tax breaks and stock subscriptions but left disappointed. The piece notes Hartford’s practice of offering tax advantages to lure industry and argues towns lack a right to tax exemptions, labeling such practices unjust to existing businesses.
The New Haven railroad was asked to take over the bankrupt Norwich and Westerly trolley road. Bondholders sought disposal to avoid reorganizing the committee, with several talks held with President Mellen, who finally declined the buying proposition.
An open stock Limoges porcelain dinner set offer with 112 pieces in yellow green and gold borders, pink rosebuds, and daisies listed at 22.50. Also 112 piece white and gold sets for cottage use at 6.25 and blue Canton 6 setting at 0.10 per table. Includes plates, casseroles, cups, and related items. Additional household disinfectants and cotton goods section highlighted.
Advertises gloves as superior to common isle stock and notes known pricing. Emphasizes customer recognition and regular prices for quick identification.
Five Roach children aged from seven to sixteen perished in a late night blaze started by a lamp gasoline explosion at the Roach restaurant. Parents were badly burned. father saved one child and leaped to rescue others, but the five girls did not survive. Bodies recovered after flames consumed the upstairs bedroom. burial planned for tomorrow.
York Pennsylvania May 22 authorities order muzzles for all dogs due to rabies in parts of York and Adams Counties. A 19 day quarantine is imposed on dogs citywide as a precaution to prevent spread. Careful enforcement urged to protect public health.
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