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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
2
Columbus May 4Indications point to Governor Harmon heading a Democratic party reorganization in Ohio with a view to his presidential nomination in 1912. The move appears as a response to the Bryan banquet held here a week ago and signals a shift away from W J Bryan’s leadership.
Cambridge dispatch reports Chief M Booker and eleven Cambridge Fire Department members severely burned by a gas explosion in the Boston and Maine freight yards at East Cambridge last night. Three railroad workers also suffered burns in the incident.
St Louis May 24 A new field of usefulness for the balloon was opened yesterday by Capt. H. E. Honeywell and John Berry two St Louis Aviators who took a county constable aboard their craft to scan the county highways and plan their next swoop on automobile scorchers.
In Lexington Hall at 109 East 116th Street New York police interrupted a Emma Goldman lecture on drama causing two disorderly breaks. A policeman was assaulted during the second disturbance and arrests were made as the audience left the hall.
Samuel Gompers writes that President Taft will back the AFL European labor conditions probe. He plans to attend the AFL Executive Council session in New York on June 15 and depart for Europe on June 19 to advance the mission.
May 24 Ithaca reports more oil near the Goodyear property in Groton. Workmen found oil below a creek bed while building a concrete wall and removing embedded forms. A shaft will be sunk soon by a newly formed company to develop the Goodyear property.
Newtown residents report high advance sales for tomorrow night’s Town Hall entertainment by the High School girls. Town guests include Edward Waterbury of Yale and several local families. Fire hydrants and the engine house alarm box have been painted. Social events feature Eagle Rock Circle dance at St. Mary’s hall Sandy Hook on May 29. Congregational notes mention sermons and meetings led by Rev. Alexander Steele and Rev. Sherrod Soule. Whit Sunday Holy Communion set for 11 o’clock next Sunday with a 3:30 memorial service. St Rose notes cover Pentecost vigil fast day and May devotions slight census and collection by the pastor.
The author argues honesty in medical practice over deception, recounting a seven year trial with lying and an eight year truth standard. He warns lies erode trust, undermine treatment, and fuel reliance on placebos and patent medicines, urging doctors to reveal aims and focus on lifestyle factors.
A Huntington circulation letter cites Rev I W Williamson endorsing Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. The testimonial claims restoration of health and strength, notes no harmful drugs, and lists F B Brill as local agent at 2195.
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