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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
1
Casualties total around 60,000 as Allied forces advance in France and pressure on central powers continues. Prisoners tallied near 45,000 with German reinforcements arriving from various points. Reports note ongoing artillery preparations and looser German fronts as Italian, Balkan, and Russian fronts shift with renewed activity.
Paris reports the French have seized a trench line east of Curlu and Sormont Farm facing Clery. They pushed the Somme offensive at multiple points, took Spellop-En-Santarre, and pressed toward Estress while German attacks were checked. Prisoner tally exceeds 9,000 with ongoing heavy fighting near Verdun.
A Reuters dispatch reports a German counterattack against new British positions at Thiepval after heavy bombardment. German units are said to be rushed to the Somme front, with claims of near repulsion and prisoners mentioning movements toward Verdun and the north.
Viscount Bryce tells Pilgrims in London that a German peace offer would be only a truce and a return to armaments. He says the Allies will win due to stronger forces, steadfast French troops at Verdun, and control of Europe, while Britain fights for Belgium France and eastern changes to prevent Turkish masacres.
Upon coroner’s recommendation, the murder charge against Garifte Del Percio was nolled in city court. His brother Donato Del Percio and Frank Roberto had their cases continued until July. They are accused of shooting Carmine Martone in a salon about two months ago, causing fatal injuries.
David G. Patton, briefly running a Tay lor building market on Cannon street, filed for bankruptcy this morning with assets listed as zero and debts of 11 629 65, creditors mainly dealers. Referee John W Banks is out of town so no creditors meeting date set yet. In city court, eleven people arrested for discharging firearms were fined 2 shillings each, and three others forfeited $10 bonds for failure to appear.
Bridgeport police warn parents to beware a braid snipper at large likely a feeble minded individual. Miss Anna Benson of Boston, 16, visiting, had her braid cut in a crowded street near Golden Hill and Main. Detectives pursue the case as officials note such crimes require skill and secrecy.
New York reports an average of one death per hour from infantile paralysis across the five boroughs. Dr. John T. Black of Connecticut's health board warns officers and doctors of a possible spread and urges strict reporting and quarantine if needed.
Bequests of five dollars each go to grandsons Fred Beard Charles Beard Alfred Noel Ralph Noel and Max Zappe. The estate of about three thousand dollars mostly cash in bank funds a trust for husband Ralph H. Squires and a headstone cost. Charles L. Dennis is to pay maintenance from the estate with remaining funds to pass to his heirs if needed. Witnesses include Charles Strassburger Dr B I Hart and Carrie Mundry.
The U S S Dubuque departed for Newport Rhode Island at six this morning after a Fourth of July visit here. The Fanning proceeded on government business in the Sound and is expected back tonight possibly remaining a day or two longer.
Bridgeport officials move to curb septic sore throat spread after multiple deaths from strep infection linked to Beaver Brook farm milk. Be over milk supply quarantined while health authorities seek causes and push for pasteurization as Battery E prepares for Tobyhanna field training.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and on Thursday with no precipitation expected. Temperatures and wind details are not provided in the readable text.
The Mexican de facto government replies to US demands with a conciliatory tone, offering Latin American mediation and proposing immediate remedies to the border conflict. It calls for withdrawal of US troops and border protection as key issues, and notes willingness to pursue direct talks or mediation to avoid further incidents. The note is signed by General Aguilar, with Arredondo acting as envoy. A separate item reports the 74th New York regiment departing Buffalo for Texas.
Madison Conn July 5 Various watercraft search for a cedar canoe in which a Hartford chauffeur Robert L Furness and two Buffalo maids Margaret Burn and Tessie Garrick went out late yesterday. They did not return by dusk and no trace found. The canoe was found onshore near the country club beach at Madison center later. Theories suggest a north wind drove the boat out to sea or that the trio landed alongshore. The occupants newly arrived for summer. Furness married and employed by C H Veeder.
Milford reports a lone bandit entered Mrs. Clifford Boyer’s East Broadway home, tied her, and pistol whipped her forehead with a blank cartridge. Her daughter returned from Bridgeport at 9 PM and rescued her. Dr. Fischer treated the wounds.
In a bid to speed up records and deeds, the town council voted for two additional copyists at 700 dollars per year each, raising total staff from eight to ten. The move follows months of delays in recording deeds and permit issuance, tied to prior terminations by Town Clerk Schultz of long serving workers for rule infringements. A public meeting was bypassed as the committee, after debate, favored the resolution though no new appropriation exists. funding would come from unappropriated revenue through the board of apportionment.
Thieves entered Julius Vancovites at 655 Maple Street last night and took two gold watches and chains a breast pin two gold rings and $8. Vancovites, treasurer of the St. John's Slovak society, suspects burglars sought the society funds and police investigate.
John Kuba of Adams Street left an estate valued at $3159.82 in the probate court inventory. The estate includes Adams Street property valued at $2500 plano $100 cash in banks $409.82 and furniture $150. Appraisers were Joseph Michael and Wenzel G. Steigler.
Four persons were shot, one probably fatally, by robbers who escaped with $2,400 after the break in at a bank in St. Marys Kos July 6. The crime shocked the town and investigators pursue clues as to the suspects and motive.
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