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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
13
An essay argues against censoring photographs and film, asserting free speech in America. It questions who should decide what is lawful or acceptable, noting censorship harms by capital and labor interests and warns against juried gatekeeping of public view.
Yale marks respect for former president Rev. Dr. Timothy Dwight with a Monday funeral at Battell Chapel attended by Yale Corporation members, faculties, students, and alumni. Interment in Grove Street cemetery. Hymn I Love Thy Kingdom Lord composed by Dwight’s grandfather. University exercises omitted. bearers included Hadley, Dexter, Farnum, Wright, Wier, Chittenden, Dana, Blake, Corwin, Phelps, Irving Fisher, and Mrs Fisher.
The Grand Army of the Republic is shrinking yet grows in national gratitude as Memorial Day parades continue. Veterans, mostly very young in their service, are praised for their sacrifice. the Civil War is cited as settling the nation’s great questions forever and supporting a peaceable path forward.
The text recounts the arrest of Mr Knapp amid a banking scandal involving alleged criminal misdeeds in the Burr & Knapp firm. It stresses banker integrity, the sacred trust of depositor funds, and that the bank withdrew funds to pay firm members, warranting jury consideration while defending the careful investigation by state officials.
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite faces the death penalty with claimed sanity and moral clarity. He rejects insanity defenses, accepts punishment, and presents a dignified, calculated stance that contrasts with other convicts who cling to life.
Next Monday marks the semi centenary of Gen Winfield Scott death, a review of his 1848 Mexico campaign and key earlier battles at Cerro Gordo Jalapa Puebla Mexico City with Santa Anna. The article also covers diplomatic dismissals from 1840s to 1914 including Sackville West Dupuy de Lome and Tur keys.
The piece recounts early U S episodes where envoys such as Edmond Genest of France, the Marquis de Casa Yrujo of Spain, and Francis James Jackson of Britain drew U S ire, prompting recalls or resignations after conflicts over privateering, bribery attempts, and contempt for American institutions. It notes Genest later became a naturalized citizen and married into prominent families.
Col John Edward Seely born May 31 1868 youngest son of Sir Charles Seely Brooke House Isle of Wight. He served in South Africa Imperial Yeomanry won D S O and Queen's medal. He later entered Parliament Isle of Wight 1900 and became under secretary for the colonies then minister for war in the Asquith cabinet. He resigned over Ulster issue after backing a letter about Ireland and home rule. He offered his services at war outset and proved a capable soldier, aided by Viscount Morley in drafting the controversial document.
Careful study of Bridgeport harbor as an auxiliary naval base for smaller fighting craft has been conducted by officers of the U S S Destroyer 51 anchored in the outer basin for a week. The assessment focuses on fuel and supply accessibility.
George B. McAneny former president of the New York City board of aldermen and noted student of municipal problems will be the chief speaker at a dollar dinner planned by the Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Stratfeld in June.
An advertisement hawks Leonardi's Cough Syrup as a safe fast remedy for tight coughs and phlegm. It claims antiseptic lungs protection and airways opening action, targeting colds grippe bronchitis whooping cough and croup with a 25 cent bottle from Hindle Drug Stores at 987 and 909 Main Street.
A period advertisement touts the ADLAKE bicycle with the line invest before you invest. It claims excellent value and urges comparisons with Barnes and Viking bikes. Prices cited include $24.50 for the ADLAKE, $25.00 for Barnes, and $22.50 for Viking, plus bicycle tires ranging from $1.50 to $3.50.
Read store showcases an extraordinary collection of real laces and bridal accessories. The window features Round and Rose Point Duchess Point Applique Princess Applique Carrick ma cross veils Lehre Point and Gaud lace offerings on the main floor Lace Section inviting shoppers to view and consider for wedding preparations.
The Liberty Gage hat is the Official Hat of the Suffrage Party. Members will wear it and supporters are urged to show loyalty at home by wearing party colors. Available only at Read Millinery in Bridgeport for five dollars.
The text advertises black and white checks for regular trotteur suits noting checks are most acceptable and versatile. It highlights fabric width options from 42 to 54 inches with prices ranging from 1.00 to 2.00 per yard. A grup of 47 to 54 inches is offered at 1.50. Also mentions checks with satan color threads in green or red for neat wear.
Corduroys offer a velvety ribbed surface ideal for coats and suits in rose moss green old blue white and black. Priced at 1.00, the fabric washes well and dries to a like new appearance. Dreas Goots Section.
Special lot of Porch Dresses dimities and white linens slightly mussed for economy at 1.95. Formerly sold up to 35.00. One lot of Wash Dress Skirts in pique Bedford cord and linens at 0.85 and 1.50. Dress Section, second floor.
A June sale offers yearly Designer subscriptions for 40 cents or the Designer year plus a summer Fashion Book with a certificate valid for any Standard pattern for 50 cents. Subscriptions are not accepted after the October issue. Sale begins Thursday June 1 with a Pattern Section as the main feature.
Local manufacturing circles report the American Car & Foundry Co. has abandoned, at least temporarily, its Bridgeport plant plan because inability to house workers. The decision stems from a lack of homes, leaving the firm fearing it could not recruit labor. Meanwhile a shipment of five hundred thousand rathes routes to England to aid Allied armies aboard the British steamer Cameron, which stopped for coal at Norfolk, Virginia.
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