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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
12
Local page fragment notes a feature titled The Story of the Hats dated Friday May 20 1914. The read text references hats appearing in daily life and hints at themes of truth versus falsehood amid brief editorial musings. The readable portion is fragmentary.
Lager Andre Poniatowski, longtime confidant of E H Harriman, stays briefly and praises President Wilson while denouncing third class minds. He cites our war avoidance with Mexico and universal suffrage as evils, and notes the Frisco line wreck as a minor evil, implying French investors will view it similarly.
The Canadian Parliament weighs a $40 fine for giving or receiving tips or allowing tips to staff. The article argues a ban could curb graft and boost state regulation, noting tipping burdens travelers and services. suggests pilots, rail staff, and even various professionals might be affected.
Editorial notes mix satire on Robert H. Ingersoll selling a dollar watch to workers with threats of disinheritance over marriage, then pivot to city tree pruning methods and the need for attention to public works and taxes. War correspondents send vivid but architecture focused letters from Vera, Kansas calls for 40,000 harvest hands, and dancing teachers warn of partner risks and job loss.
The Feast of Pentecost also called Shouoth marks fifty days since Passover and the harvest festival. Jews emphasize the law giving at Sinai while maintaining open synagogues and avoiding missionary efforts. The record notes Zionist returns to land influence on agricultural practice and urges tolerance toward other faiths.
Joan of Arc the militant maid is commemorated on the anniversary of her burning at the stake. The piece discusses her trial for witchcraft, beatification by Rome, and the long canonization process, noting private Paris celebrations, and quotes on her ascent as a national and international symbol.
The county representatives added Samuel H. Wheeler to the committee overseeing the new court house addition. They sought his experience in modern construction methods and advised by his expertise. Wheeler has led Bridgeport’s up to date business buildings and contributed to remodeling city hall.
The New York Journal began May 29 1767 founded by John Holt with support from George Clinton Philip Schuyler and revolutionary leaders. It helped spur rebel sentiment in the colonies before the British occupation of New York in 1776.
Mare Klaw born in Paducah Kentucky. He left law for theater management and built Klaw and Erlanger into a dominant North American and expanding international theatrical trust. He helped end the syndicate war and shaped Broadway with legal skill and bold productions.
The subject blends culture with commerce, pursuing artistic effort strictly as a business venture. He maintains that visionary ideals never intrude on box office success, or at least appears to avoid noticeable interference.
High school notes describe Raymond Wood Green of Hollands College presenting to B Hos students in Winter Park. The college, co-educational, closed its season last May and hopes to attract northern students. The Athletic Association met, nominating officers. A baseball ticket price change and a Newfield Park game against Hartford are noted. Separate items mention Lebanon Chain Co planning a 50,000 lb chain order to span the Panama Canal, with use to halt ships near the canal's span.
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