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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
9
In a clipped record, El Richard Eliott Seymour is mentioned alongside P Jodoin in a sequence of names. The fragment hints at a legal or civic context but provides no clear event or outcome. Names and associations are presented without dates or locations.
The piece argues for sending Jeremiah Donovan and Home Cummings to Washington to support Wilson and the new freedom, while critiquing Hill for alleged improper fundraising. It cites past contributions from manufacturing interests and Steel Trust ties, noting $10,000 from various sources and questions current donors.
GREETING MR REILLY THOMAS L REILLY drew a large turnout in Meriden and Bridgeport with hundreds of citizens in attendance. The meeting, held in a hall seating 500, overflowed with 600 inside and 300 outside. Jeremiah Donovan shared honors with Reilly, boosting the Democratic ticket as voters expect a strong Wilson majority in Bridgeport.
The piece notes that papers allied with Mr. Hughes claim defeat in several states including Connecticut. It argues Democratic managers push back despite such stories, asserting the motive is Republican fundraising from Wall Street figures rather than editor conviction.
Bridgeport, a city of industry renowned for manufacture and commerce, is enriched by its gifted daughter Vera Gurtis. Her voice, among the world’s great artists, brings broad artistic flavor to her hometown. Her Bridgeport concert was a treasured delight for music lovers.
The Bridgeport Housing company announced the selection of Miss Marcia Mead of New York, designer of Ellen Wilson homes in Washington, and Herbert Lucas of New York, for construction work. Twelve volunteer ambulance drivers and two orderlies will sail today with Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton and Tiffonis for Lima, Pars, aboard the steamship Lafayette to the American hospital in Paris.
The Wilson Business Men's National League reports broad support from business leaders across the nation, including Edison and prominent firms, arguing that Wilson’s economic policies secure business welfare and national safety, not partisan gain. The group, led by Crane and Straus, highlights bipartisan business backing and a shared belief that leadership continuity protects industry and growth.
New York Oct 21 3 W L Saunders chairman of the board of directors of Ingersoll Rand Co states his reasons for supporting President Wilson. He praises his restraint and patriotism asserting the president acts for the will of America, not personal passions, and cites economic leadership, the Fed Reserve Act, and the Federal Trade Commission as key to stable business and ongoing prosperity.
George D Parker aged 69 died in New Britain today. He was said to be the youngest member of the 26th Massachusetts when enlisted for the Civil War. Since 1892 he served as a letter carrier in New Britain. He is survived by his widow a son and two daughters.
Freye Andrade, Havana mayor in poor health, resigns the post and hands over the mayoralty to the President of the Common Council. New York port exports for September reach 262 373 951 dollars, rising from 160 785 868 year earlier. Five million in gold arrives from Canada and is deposited for J P Morgan Co. Wellsville and Buffalo Railroad to suspend operations on November first. New York State Women Suffrage party calls for its forty eighth annual convention at Albany on November 21 22 and 23 8.
Indianapolis Oct 21 John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency told the Farmers National Congress that the new reserve law will save farmers from exploitation by banks and prevent money from being hoarded in centers for speculation. He said the farmer can borrow on farm securities and praised the rural credits program. He also contrasted the farmer with businessmen and warned against bankers attacking his office.
Edison Day marks Thomas A. Edison and his workers observing the October 21 anniversary of the first successful incandescent glow in a carbon filament bulb. The piece recounts gas and oil lamps’ primacy before Edison’s breakthrough, noting fifteen months of relentless toil to produce practical householder lights and the shift from older illuminants to electricity.
A recounting of Thomas Edison's early filament experiments from wood shavings to paper carbon, the October 21, 1879 breakthrough, and the long pursuit of a stable high grade filament. Edison describes trial, cost, and global search for fibers including bamboo from Japan, noting years of work and ongoing improvements toward heat-free light.
The article recalls Franz Joseph Gall presenting his phrenology system a century ago in Vienna. Born in Baden, he settled in Vienna in 1781 and advanced the idea that skull appearance reveals talents and dispositions. Though once influential, phrenology faded as a science and practitioners who read character by skull bumps largely disappeared.
Albert C. Schultz, assistant engineer at Locomobile Co, was hosted to a farewell dinner at the Algonquin club by many friends. He will leave after 14 years to become chief engineer for Mercer Car Co of Trenton New Jersey. Guests seated 16, expressed regret yet wished him success, and presented a gold watch with initials in platinum.
A special communication of St John’s lodge No. will be held at the Masonic temple at 7 o’clock on Wednesday evening October 25. The B A degree will be conferred. Just arrived Dutch and French bulbs John Reck & Son.
The 1816 Republican handbook omitted the suffrage plank prompting a halt on distributions and a new edition. Emily Pierson of Cromwell exposed the gap and questioned the state central committee. The Danbury Labor scene and a missing union label fueled reactions. Also notes: Maxwell of Brooklyn attempted suicide in Prospect Park. Army plans expand aero corps with two new squadrons and 765 school planes.
Take time by the forelock and buy that Rubber Coat and be prepared for the fall rains. Men's Rubber Coats $4.50 up Boys' Rubber Coats $2.75 up.
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