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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1910

Page

6

Return of Roosevelt debated by Norman Mark in North American Review

Hon Norman E Mark chair of the National Democratic committee weighs Roosevelt prospects and bi metals in a discussion from the North American Review. He argues Roosevelt renomination would be a historic blunder and unlikely to win, while outlining monetary themes and gold production trends shaping prices since 1895.

North American Review Norman E. Mark National Democratic Committee Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt United States Hinevevelt Taft House

Boy Admits Trying to Wreck Train on New Canaan Branch

Stamford May 31 Clarence Scofield thirteen of Springdale Stamford confessed to Chief of Police Brennan that he tried to wreck a New Canaan branch train of the New Haven road on May 19 1910. He placed two ties on tracks near the Catholic Cemetery causing damage to the locomotive front while thirty five passengers aboard were unharmed. The boy stated he acted while riding a bicycle and could not explain why. Chief Brennan says he appears of abnormal mentality and the boy is large for his age living with his grandfather. his parents are separated. He was held in bail of 500 pending a City Court hearing.

Stamford Clarence Scofield Springdale Brennan New Haven Road Westeetowboy Rejn Schoo

The Commission Plan of City Government

An exhaustive discussion from Engineering News notes 68 cities adopt the commission plan across states and regions. It traces origins in Galveston, details recall and initiative features, and cites Boston Seattle Michigan and Wisconsin changes. The piece weighs home rule versus concentrated power and doubts Connecticut adoption amid political opposition.

Engineering News Commission Massachusetts West Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin Kansas South Dakota North Dakota Missouri Texas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Washington California Idaho Galveston Tex Boston Seattle Michigan Connecticut

Direct Rule of the People Must Be Had in the United States

Senator Robert L. Owen urged a constitutional amendment to elect U S senators by direct popular vote. He argued against machine politics, tied commercial interests to corruption, and pressed for reforms including the Australian ballot, direct primaries, initiative and referendum, and procedures to remove corrupt officials. He warned the Senate against war faction pressures and favored restoring nationwide popular rule. A separate item reports two doctors killing a rattlesnake near Norfolk and noting a snake abundance on Canaan Mountain.

Owen Oklahoma Washington Robert L. Owen Senate United States Oregon Congress Germany Great Britain

New French China and silk fabrics showcased this week

The D M Read Co presents new white and gold French china designs with rich repousse work and faultless gilt edges. Center-table displays feature Bouillon Cups andAfter Dinner Coffees sets. Also offered is a substantial silk and wool fabric in striped and plain colors, 32 inches wide at 1.25 per yard, plus matching garments and vests at 75 cents to 1.00.

China

The Stock Market Forecast by Watson and Co Rural Prosperity Hint

The current outlook shows national prosperity tied to promising crops and solid high character securities trading below liquid money rates. Investors may gain by buying on reactions and holding through summer developments, as profits are anticipated with patience.

Watson, Alpers & Co

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