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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
13
The excerpt condemns overregulation in local governance arguing that electing governors and national leaders follows the same principle as municipal choices. It urges the charter commission to stop delaying and abandon costly, beaten paths that hinder progress.
Determined women rioters urge Rev. Gaspard Panik to resign from Sts Cyril and Methodius. The protest stems from perceived injustice toward a deceased pastor and fanatical acts are noted by Father Komara. Bishop Nilan is expected to mediate. Authorities anticipate measured handling of the group.
A reform critique argues that commission government centralizes power like a private company, risking unresponsive machines. It favors checks via referendum and recall while noting practical limits on initiative thresholds and voter turnout. The piece questions a Bridgeport charter's proposed veto rules and poses broader anxieties about democratic participation.
Confederate veterans of Louisiana and the Southwest mark the centenary of General Henry Hopkins Sibley born May 25 1816 at Natchitoches La a West Point graduate who fought in Florida Mexico Utah Navajo campaigns chaired by his three flags career. He led Texans in New Mexico skirmishes early 1862 defeated Federals at Valverde before retreating to Texas. He later served Egypt as brigadier general and died at Fredericksburg in 1386.
A compact review traces the cycle of provisional presidents and rebel leaders who governed Mexico after Porfirio Diaz. It follows Francisco Leon de la Barra through Huerta Carranza Gutierrez Garza and Zapata, detailing brief terms and shifting control as factions competed for power.
Argentina marks the centenary since the May 1810 uprising that led to independence from Spain. The July festivities in Buenos Ayres will spark a major exhibition as the city grows toward world-city status with a population nearing two million. The piece notes Argentina’s rapid progress, Buenos Aires ranking with Philadelphia in the Americas and second only to Paris among Latin cities, plus a hopeful prophecy of a future “Buenos Ayres of Europe.”
Buenos Aires is described as the liveliest city in the world as it prepares for a centennial celebration. Boxing is surging in popularity with an anticipated South American tour by American and British fighters led by Billy Gibson. The city, melting pot of many nationalities, hosts strong horse racing, golf, cricket, and football scenes, while boxing draws international attention and investment.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims benefits for skin, blood, bowels, and liver cleansing with no sickness or pain, urging a nightly dose and noting prices of 10c and 25c.
The article profiles John Miltern, once of New Britain Conn, recounting his rise from amateur theatre to professional stage villainy, a failed Wall Street gamble, and revival of his career through roles in first class productions after meeting Winchell Smith and joining Via Wire.
The speaker reflects on early career in melodrama and comedy, detailing engagements with William Gillette and roles like Officer 666 and The Man Inside. He notes progress as managers recognized talent and mentions a quote about acting in $2 drama, Sabbaths in the U.S. and England. A commission meets Monday to discuss a proposed measure requiring 60 percent veto passage at regular elections and 40 percent at special elections.
A three member civil service board, unpaid, will assess city employees under the proposed commission government charter. The five city commissioners will appoint the board, with no more than two from the same party, certify pay rolls, and allow taxpayer actions against improper payments. The mayor’s police and fire control remains undecided. Initiatives require 20 percent of registered voters to sign petitions. Veto powers rest with the commission.
A historical ad lists tire prices with a 20 percent discount and a 5000 mile guarantee. It shows sizes such as 30x3 and 36x4 percent discounts with prices ranging from about 11.70 to 32.80. Non skid tread tires are included with varied pricing.
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