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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
7
A city mayor who championed competitive policies faced criticism as opponents argued the drive for competition harmed collaboration and public services. The debate centered on balancing market efficiency with inclusive governance and long term community welfare.
An editorial denounces Mayor Wilson for waiving advertising and bidding requirements on a Warrenite purchase, arguing no emergency justified favoring a contractor. It cites New Jersey findings that Warrenite costs exceed fair prices and that competitive bids would have saved substantial funds, harming Bridgeport’s finances and public trust.
A commentary argues that international law hinges on national necessity as nations like Germany and Italy break treaties for strategic aims. It contrasts European land hunger and population density with the United States ample land, urging America to prioritize national honor over European trade needs and avoid bloodshed.
The Chicago women voted in large numbers while Colorado women made no rush for the polls. Proponents of restricting or granting suffrage cite these contrasts to argue their position. The piece critiques the straw man reasoning of those against women’s voting rights.
A fragmented discourse argues about women's suffrage with comparisons to fashion and rifle use. It questions compulsion to vote and suggests choices in arguments, noting that gaining the ballot does not force daily participation. The piece uses witty analogies to critique insistence on turnout.
A newspaper excerpt criticizes Bridgeport road work describing careless macadam repairs. Crushed stone is spread beyond holes, compacted by rollers and horses, then swept into gutters and hauled to dumps. The text mocks the method as a costly, repeated cycle funded by money.
Washington May 22 President Wilson welcomes his granddaughter Ellen Wilson born last night to Mrs McAdoo wife of Secretary of the Treasury at 1709 Massachusetts avenue. The child weighs eight pounds and mother and baby are reported in good health. Mrs McAdoo attended by Dr Cory Grayson and Dr J Thomas Kelley. The President arrived just before the birth and Miss Margaret Wilson preceded him. The child is named Ellen after Wilson's late mother. The secretary previously had six children with his first wife and a boy is also in the President's favor as grandson.
May 22. It is understood among American commission agents here that the army commissariat has decided to stop buying American goods for France from sample owing to the failure of American manufacturers to deliver goods as samples. Henceforth purchases of American goods will be made by a commission in New York and paid for through bankers possibly through JP Morgan & Co.
Bridgeport motorman Charles J. Magnussen of 279 Connecticut Avenue was ordered in Winsted to pay his wife Mabel F. Magnussen five dollars weekly pending her divorce suit. He earned twenty one dollars weekly from Connecticut Co. and allegedly withdrew one hundred dollars from their joint account after separation.
Memorial Day committee of Elias Howe Jr post LAAHE delays annual observance awaiting replies from numerous civic organizations invited to participate. All groups asked to contact Judge Alfred B. Beers, chairman, before Tuesday. Due to many carriage requests, a division for carriages may be set aside.
The Bridgeport Baking Co formed two months ago to unite Bridgeport bakers in the wholesale bread trade has changed its name to Adams and Roth Baking Co. The rebranding aims to streamline operations and maintain market share in the local bakery sector.
Judge Alfred B. Beers, former national commander of the G. A. R., will address an AP patriotic meeting at People's Presbyterian church on Laurel Avenue tomorrow evening. Members of the Elias Howe Jr Post and several veteran and auxiliary societies will attend. the Bridgeport Pastors Association annual meeting is set for Monday at Rev. L. L. Barber’s Greens Farms home.
Nathan P. Beers of Grammar School No. 15 Fifth street died February 18 aged 91. He left an estate not exceeding 2000 dollars. His reading chair goes to Dr H W Schwartz, three second cousins are personal effects heirs, residue to Mrs Louise de Luna house keeper. Beers taught pupils including G W Goethals Ogden Mills Stephen S Wise Abraham Gruber and Joseph B Newburger.
New York May 22. The New York Medical Journal editorial warns wrist watches are widely used in European armies but high velocity projectiles can shatter watches and drive fragments into bones, risking loss of use of the wrist. The Dominion Medical Monthly notes German army injuries and suggests prohibition may be adopted.
Henry Clews analyzes liquidation in speculative stocks amid slow war progress and cautious optimism. He notes market strength from isolation, acknowledges risks from negotiations with Germany, and sees Italy entering the war as bullish. Investors are urged to proceed cautiously with vigilant daily monitoring of events.
Tokio May 22 In a Diet session after a debate on supplementing credits Minister Wakatsuki announced a supplemental budget of 52 000 000 yen about 26 million dollars. The funds would finance two new army divisions naval construction and funding for educational industrial and harbor works.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with a slight warming trend. Connecticut may see showers this afternoon or tonight, followed by partly cloudy and warmer conditions on Sunday. A disturbance formerly over the upper Mississippi valley is moving toward the St Lawrence valley, bringing rain across the eastern regions and a gradual temperature rise in central and eastern areas. The text also notes the Troy common council passing a resolution to investigate the Hudson Navigation Co. whose director Charles W. Morse has recently died.
London May 21 Members of all political parties agree that forming a coalition ministry will break up the present British party alignment. Some foresee a new national party, while all insist future unity on war projects will prevent future separation. The illustration shows Arthur James Balfour of the Unionist party who will head the Unionist group in the new coalition and Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, soon to retire.
A men’s mission opens tomorrow night at St Patrick’s Church directed by the Vincentian fathers of Germantown and Rev John C Lynch. Daily masses at 6 and 7 am with brief sermons and instruction. Evening services start at 7 30 pm with sermon instruction and benediction. Confessions heard afternoon and evening beginning Tuesday.
A birthday gathering for Shirley Stapleton marked her third birthday with a party Thursday afternoon at her parents home 2737 Main Street. Twelve little girls attended enjoying games before gathering at the dining room table with a cake bearing her name in sugar. Guests included Virginia Hall Doris Peer Kathryn Munson Eleanor Seward Gertrude Conlin Anna Gertrude Flannagan Alice Stapleton Grace Holmes Mary Stapleton Florence Stapleton and Loretta Simmons.
Judge of Probate Paul J. Miller will marry Miss Helen F. Capers of 335 Ogden Street on June 22. An announcement says the wedding date is set for that day. The home wedding shower at 3095 North Main Street Stratford featured gifts of cut glass silverware and linens. Attendees included Misses Emma Florence Edith Allen Viola Johnson Gertrude Landon Margaret Thompson Edna Peake Ann Wilkinson Emma Dundas May Cleland Ray Fisher and Henry Beckner, who provided music.
Isaac Williams a suspect in the killing of former County Commissioner Hubert B Case of Barkhamstead Litchfield County will have his trial moved to June 1 from May 25 in Litchfield Superior Court The delay is attributed to Williams absence of counsel from the state Harry another arrestee on the charge will receive a hearing that same day Williams was arrested amid sensational police action after an incident with a moving picture party on Gilbert Street while he was diving with his wife
The store features Voiles 40 inches wide in checks and stripes, Flowered Crepes at 79 cents, Melba Silks for waists 30 inches, Serpentine Crepe 30 inches at 17 cents, Plisse Crepe for kimonos 30 inches at 19 cents, and Percales, Bates Ginghams, Imperial Chambray all in multiple colors and patterns for sensible wear. Items are displayed in the Basement.
Radford B. Smith notes the D. M. Read Company shows what may be the lowest price ever manned for roll paper. Most paper products are available in handy five cent packages including crepe tissue wax shelf or lunch sets and ice blankets five cent confetti two rolls for five cents.
New York May 22 Bill Hinchman right fielder for the Pittsburgh team is one of baseballs notable comebacks. He was a big leaguer before most teammates and spent many seasons in the American Association. Hinchman led the Association in hitting last season and was brought to the Pirates by Barney Dreyfuss to win a regular outfield job. He batted .366 in 163 games for Columbus last year with 227 hits and 353 bases, ranking sixth among outfielders in the circuit.
Rubber sheeling offered in many widths and colors at 450 a yard. Large stock in Silk and Linen grades. Special orders available at the same cost.
Small face sponges to large body sponges priced from 15 cents up to 1 dollar 50 cents. Rubber matting available for stair treads and flooring in all sizes.
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