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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
1
London reports four classes of recruits under the Earl of Derby plan were called out today by Royal Proclamation. Recruits not listing for immediate service were moved to army reserve rolls. The first call will proceed with old reservist formality, targeting 18 year olds approximating the 1917 class in continental nations, with postponement for some groups.
Special to The Farmer. Newtown Dec 18 The Journey from Bridgeport to Newtown began Monday afternoon and ended Wednesday afternoon as told by Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler and others. A jitney bus encountered heavy snow and delays forcing the group to abandon the bus and continue on foot and by buffer until near Newtown. Miss Hazel Smith, a music student returning home, inspired perseverance and courage, keeping companions steady as they faced freezing conditions and multiple breakdowns along the route from Bridgeport through Upper Stepney toward Newtown.
Unprecedented four front tensions in Greece raise alarms as Allied forces fortify Saloniki with trenches and guns. German forces suspected to prepare advances into Greek territory while Bulgarians may cross borders, as Greece plans its general election tomorrow amid global front movements and British critique notes central powers lack reserves for multi front offensives.
Hartford machinists plan a meeting at the gerk Theatre building tomorrow at 11 o clock to discuss a suspected British government agent seeking names of local workers. Organiser Egan notes Pratt & Whitney letters followed the inquiry and several officers will speak. Also reported: live wire down at Congress Street and Houssienic Avenue at 6:50 AM and a telephone wire down at State and Broad Streets at 1:10 AM, attended by local utility crews.
Vienna December 15 1915 official note from Austria to the United States responding to the Ancona sinking. The Austro Hungarian Foreign Office criticizes the US portrayal of fault and the American demand’s precision. It argues the US presentation leaves doubts and does not justify blaming the submarine commander or the imperial government.
A Swedish company, the 8S. F. Ball Bearing Co., with offices in New York and a plant in Gothenberg, Sweden, is rumoured to seek a central Bridgeport location for a factory. Officials are said to be impressed by local labor and facilities, amid wartime material shortages.
Washington December 18 everything was ready for the wedding of President Wilson and Mrs Edith Bolling Galt. Guests had arrived and decorators completed the Galt home where the ceremony will be held tonight. The christening of Miss Ellen Wilson McAdoo occurred in the Blue Room with the President as godfather and relatives as godparents. The President will dine with family then attend the wedding at Mrs Galt's home and depart for the South afterward. Police and secret agents guard the house and traffic in the area will be diverted.
Samuel Leong a Chinese laundrykeeper at 69 Water Street appeared before Judge Bartlett in city court to answer assault charges against James Sheedy of Worcester. Sheedy spilled water causing damage to Leong's laundry. Leong shoved Sheedy, injuring him. Leong apologized. court marked a nol pros due to first offense and misunderstanding.
Crane Co officials and workers in Bridgeport will receive about 200000 in gifts this year from Richard T Crane. The bonus is an outright gift not a bonus and will be distributed across the United States totaling around 706000. It is based on each individual's salary and will likely be enclosed in pay envelopes between January 1 and New Years. Last year Bridgeport received 199000 from accrued profits, this year slightly more.
Colder conditions expected tonight with fair and colder weather Sunday. Wind shifts to the west bringing gales, affecting soil conditions and outdoor plans in the region.
Middletown, Dec. 18 The merger of Middlesex County National Bank into Middletown National Bank depends on Middlesex stockholders action at a Jan. 19 meeting. Middlesex deposits about 425000 plus goodwill would transfer to Middletown for cash, with Middlesex stockholders likely receiving 195 a share. Middletown National Bank, capital 369,306, has shares at par 75. bid 105 and 198 asked in Gent quotations. The merger would raise Middletown assets to about 2500000, making it the second oldest bank in the state.
Articles show Prospect Land Co and Ferms Corporation filing in the town clerk office to develop land east of Summerfield avenue for dwelling houses. Incorporators listed are Frederick W. Hall Chester E Blackman and James Stapleton. A separate city court note reports Philip Cullinan fined 26 dollars and costs by Judge Bartlett for disturbance at Strand theatre after two evictions, with the fine suspended.
Florence Severin of 79 Prospect street filed the winter season first damages claim in the city clerk’s office for a slip on an icy sidewalk. On the night of December 9:45 she slipped near Ett e te and Prospect, injuring her legs arms and back and spending nearly $25 on medical care.
Albert A. Tibbals was appointed administrator of the Elias Tibbals estate. Angeline W. Tibbals posted a 609 dollar bond. The estate includes Milford property and bank cash. Frank Plumb and Thomas Fox named as appraisers.
In a Washington barracks, Sergeant Timothy Reardon swapped six snoring Marines with five non-snoring ones to force mutual wakefulness. He says the plan keeps all eleven snorers content and proves Marines adapt to any circumstance.
In Little Falls New Jersey on December 18 two detectives Robert Shannon of East Orange and Frederick Mertz of Bloomfield were killed and two others wounded when attempting to arrest Antonio Fettericci a Newark court interpreter who fled after the shooting. Police surrounded a house but he escaped as gunfire began.
James Minty a New Haven road engineer died from heart disease not electrocution as some believed. Autopsy by Dr H LeBaron Peters last night showed Minty a chronic sufferer from heart disease and no evidence of electric shock.
Construction of a large store and office building at Fairfield avenue and Middle street will begin April 1 on the Lyon and Grumman site, after leases held by the Remington Arms and Ammunition Co limited starting work. Deeds for the Lyon and Grumman sale were recorded, with Hicks Realty Co. of Meriden as seller. Rumors of the Atlantic hotel inclusion are denied, though negotiations continue on related properties in the area.
Assistant Manager Herbert A. Budlong of the American Graphophone Co. calls the court’s dismissal of Mary Gorman Budlong’s divorce suit a vindication. Judge Case of the superior court ruled the case lacked satisfactory proof and found the evidence flimsy. Budlong was represented by Cullinan & Cullinan. In a separate matter, the court ruled for defendants in the Peck vs Edwards case over a disputed non skid chain invention.
Police disclose a scheme where Ralph Borino taxed a disorderly house keeper $100 monthly plus 15 percent of revenues to officials for protection. Borino and two women, Mrs. Margaret Roquette and Marie Toroke, face charges linked to living on earnings of lewd women. Bail set at $1000 for Roquette and $150 for Toroke. Borino jailed for lack of bail. Raid led by State Policeman Frank Virelli and Bridgeport officers follows earlier investigations and a pending trial.
Washington reports Austria denies US fault for the Ancona disaster and rejects blame on the Austrian government. President Wilson orders a second note and prepares to send it to Vienna within days. Secretary Lansing drafts the note as Wilson continues his wedding tour.
Seven people die and ten are injured when a Division Street bridge over the Spokane River collapses under two street cars. One car sinks with passengers trapped for over an hour. others are rescued. The disaster also destroys water and gas pipes feeding the northeast city.
Miss Margaret Rivers of 184 Catherine Street entertained a few friends Thursday evening at her home. The table decorations reflected the holiday mood and candy bankers were given as favors. Guests included Hattie Hummel Bessie Garvey Loge Franz Catherine Brennan and Andrew Britt.
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