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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
7
A lightning fire on the Pomeroy farm near Center wiped out several outbuildings including two tobacco sheds as well as other structures. The main dwelling behind the blaze was saved with only minor damage. The loss totals about 5000 dollars.
Beaver Brook Farm of Milford issues a detailed statement denying selling or mislabeling milk from other herds. The firm describes steps taken after illness rumors, includes lab work by Dr. Lewis and others, and assures customers of compliance and ongoing improvements in dairy practices.
Berlin reports a lengthy exchange in the Skagerrak on May 31 in which German forces under Vice Admiral Hipper and Admiral Scheer engaged Beatty and British fleets. The narrative details destroyer, cruiser, and battleship actions, heavy shelling, torpedo attacks, and multiple ship losses on both sides culminating near nightfall.
More than 1500 persons attend the first solemn high mass for Rev. Andrew J. Fitzpatrick at St Charles Church. After ordination by Coadjutor Bishop Owen B. Corrigan of Baltimore, he plans to work among the Negroes in Mobile Alabama, starting July 12.
James Rogers aged 23 of Bridgeport drowned at Pontiac Route 1 while attempting to swim the Pawtucket River after escaping from the house of correction. John Woods, a Bridgeport resident, also escaped and swam to freedom. Rogers had been arrested in Pawtucket on June 24 for a vagrancy charge and sentenced to six months.
In tonight's common council meeting a resolution will be adopted to pay all federal employees who enlist for service on the Mexican border.
London reports say German reserves were thrown into the Somme area to stem the Franco British advance but the allied line held and gained ground. Curlu’s capture blocks the river passage while Ba paume and Peronne areas remain key targets as artillery superiority is credited for reduced Allied losses. Paris papers deem the second day of the offensive excellent but cautious, noting no break of lines and citing an artillery corporal on the effectiveness of bombardment and munitions buildup.
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports Austro German forces advanced up to five miles toward the Styr river in the current week’s fighting while Russians hold the line. Russian authorities expect General Letchitsky to push through Bukowina as German reinforcements enter the battle. Elsewhere Russians advanced about fifteen miles southwest of Kolomea as Austrians strive to cover their retreat to the Carpathians.
A fire at the Seaside Outing club started by a discarded cigar stub burned curtains and a floor hole. The blaze was spotted near 8 o clock and put out by No. 8 Engine Company.
Major Frederic J. Adams of the Connecticut Coast Artillery Medical Corps awaits orders to report to Camp Holcomb Niantic for training of Connecticut troops. He was told to report today and then held in readiness for possible further orders. First Lieut. George B. Garlick travels to Nogales Ariz with Troop A for border duty while Capt. Frank W. Stevens and Capt. Richard M. English assist Camp Holcomb medical setup.
Eleven boys were treated at the emergency hospital for burns on fingers and hands from wads of blank cartridges during early Fourth of July celebrations. The injuries occurred over the weekend as the boys celebrated, with all incidents resulting in minor burns.
Rev. Henry E. Kelly of St. George's Episcopal Church urged the congregation to support entry into the war after Belgium violated neutrality. He criticized American hesitation and called for action aligning with allied nations.
Miss Minnie Nichols and Frank Hunt plan a July 15 ceremony at 686 Clinton Avenue with parties prior to the wedding. Miss Marguerite Bishop and Dr H LeBaron Peters marry July 29 at 179 Washington Avenue, hosted by the Bishop family. additional nuptials noted include Long-Nimke and Scott-Hinman pairs, with receptions and future residences announced.
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