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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
2
Meiklejohn, a 42 year old philosophy professor born in England of Scotch descent, is newly reelected president of Amherst College. He has served as dean of the university for several years and hails from Amherst, Massachusetts.
The Connecticut Homeopathic Medical Society held its 1A annual meeting in Hartford with Dr. Samuel Worcester presiding. Dr. C N Payne of Bridgeport was elected censor for five years, and a propaganda committee to enhance homeopathy was empowered with Dr. H A Cameron of Waterbury as chairman and Dr. E C M Hill of New Haven as associate. Worcester urged reliance on drug virtues and study of drug action alongside other sources in healing the sick. Norwich resident Louis A. Frazier reported kidney pain relief after Foley Kidney Pills, praising their prompt effectiveness.
London May 22 federation of miners at today's session adopted resolutions declaring that under minimum wage board decisions in many districts especially South Wales men are unable to earn living wages. They urge Premier Asquith to amend the law and cure the defects.
Ambassador Myron T. Herrick plans a formal lunch in Paris on Saturday for the Chaplan Mission. He will also host the San Francisco Fair Commission at a dinner next Tuesday inviting Paris bankers and merchants. The commission will be presented to President Fallieres in the afternoon with several formal functions planned all week.
A large City mass meeting for Bridgeport metal workers is set for Friday night at Park Theatre Assembly Hall. Officers from the national organization will attend. President Kepple of the International Association of Metal Trade Workers will speak, along with other prominent union figures. The event aims to revive union strength among metal workers.
In a dramatized scene from a 1911 story, Caroline warns Rivers that his path to wealth is blocked while Miss Patchen schemes to sway Mrs. Kettle's daughter in law to the anti suffrage cause. A telegram to New York announces a conquest and romance laces through wedding day tensions as conspiracies collide.
In a tense scene aboard a boat bound for an unknown destination, Georgina and Darling encounter a wary clerk in a village hotel. The clerk confirms no extra rooms are available, forcing the couple to improvise. Georgina asserts control, arranging two rooms under fictitious names, while sparring with Darling over gender roles and social power. The episode ends with a cliffhanger as the couple contemplates their next move.
Fairfield County reports a Shelton dwelling entered about 1:30 am with over $300 stolen. Chief loss was $307 from John Misenick’s trouser pockets as they hung by his bed. Entry gained via pantry window left unclosed. Stamford notices include a June 3 civil service exam for Glenbrook postmaster and related vacancies. Water from Klinefelter pond deemed unsafe by health officials. A Stamford youth confessed to arson on two occasions aiming to revenge on a former associate. Miss Reed’s probate appeal settled for $25,000. Polish women fined for church disturbance. Norwalk area roads criticized for poor condition. Mrs Hill’s remarriage plans noted. Giuseppi Chiapetti receives threatening notes from “Black Hand.” An Italian-language letter warns of a fatal money demand near a spring.
An early 20th century ad touts TIZ as the solution for tired tender feet with claims of restoring youthfulness. It emphasizes family endorsement, a new drawing principle, and states price at 25 cents a box with mail order options from Walter Luther Dodge & Co.
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