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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
5
Rockwell's announces a Tuesday coat day as part of a summer annual clearance sale. Every department features popular coat styles in various fabrics and sizes at sale prices well below actual value. No exchanges.
The debtor, Carge Kaufman of Norwalk, allegedly sought to evade creditors by transferring property and filing for bankruptcy. Referee John Banks of Stamford and Judge Mary Meyer of New York presided, with Norwalk creditor George H. Davis named in the petition. The Feb 14, 1936 filing notes a $88.06 value and outlines the alleged fraudulent transfer intended to shield assets from claims.
The Chamber of Commerce housing committee met today but produced no definite results. Chairman H. stated the group is moving slowly, with some progress on the housing project and plans to involve the City Planner and other officials.
Deaths and funeral notices from July 1916 list Mary Hinckley wife of Frank C. Hinckley Sr at Mt Grove cemetery and other relatives. Also public notices reference investors seeking active interest in a growing manufacturing concern and rental ads for a modern two flat residence on Colorado Avenue.
Judge Webb of the superior court grants a permanent injunction restraining F St George Smith from erecting a garage on his Greenwich estate. Neighbors claimed a binding restriction. the court orders removal of garage work within 60 days. In a separate case, Fidelity & Casualty Co. wins $23,938 against Frank Palmer, Stamford contractor, on casuation insurance payments but Palmer wins on cross claim and policy terms revised.
British and Russian accounts describe German forces falling back to roughly 36 miles from Kovel with attempts to abandon defenses along the Stokhod river. Austro German lines across 250 miles from Pinsk to the Carpathians retreat with heavy losses. Letchitsky reports 30,000 more prisoners and 18 guns in two weeks. French gains near Biaches and Peronne persist as Somme and Yser bombardments continue.
July 10 report states a fresh French assault in Champagne with trench gains across a 500 metre front. In Somme, French forces captured Barleux area positions. 960 Germans reportedly captured yesterday and last night. Vosges saw German attacks repelled by French machine guns while Cham p near Mesnil faced a three charge. Me front north of the river quiet. Verdun sector artillery activity at Chattancourt Fleury La Lauzee.
A grease pot boiled over in the Al Gonquin kitchen shortly after 8 am sending smoke through the dining rooms. Chemical Engine No 1 arrived and extinguished the blaze with little damage and calm diners.
Benefit claim for nervous indigestion. Promotes relief of stomach distress, restoration of appetite and vitality. Encourages purchase of a bottle.
Simon Lake reportedly went to Baltimore after word of a German submarine claim. Patent attorney Mercer Blondel declined comment on lawsuits or action Lake might take over potentially infringing Deutschland patents. Naval officials noted the reported German submarine's vast size, double American submarines, and questioned future economic viability of underwater commerce.
The 316 foot German submarine Deutschland was towed to a Baltimore dock amid heavy security and a watching crowd. Guards fenced the ship, idling river traffic, while health officers praised the crew and noted the vessel's machinery and periscopes. Meanwhile reports described life aboard and preparations to prevent disorder or disease from spreading from New York.
Miss Janette Schwartz daughter of Charity Commissioner Mrs George B Schwartz of Hartford and Mr David B Segall of New Britain were married in the Stratfield assembly room by Rev David Levy. About 40 relatives attended. The couple, unmarried bride escorted by her father, planned a wedding trip to the White Mountains and will reside at 339 Chestnut Street New Britain after October 1.
Harley, two years old, son of Mr and Mrs Harley Denmon of 87 Clifford Street, died this morning at Bridgeport Hospital after a brief illness of appendicitis.
The funeral for Charles Edward Thompson who died by his own hand in Stratford was held at 2 30 this afternoon from the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Thompson 932 Connecticut avenue. Rev Daniel M Lewis pastor of the Newfield M E church conducted the services The bearers were George L Troland Joseph Cave Joseph Hotz John Jackson E F Sanford and Frank Madel Burial was in Park cemetery.
Supt John H Redgate of the police department announces changes in traffic duty posts effective tomorrow. Terry Rogers moves from traffic duty to a beat at Second precinct while Griffin shifts to Third precinct. Replacements are Thomas Connery and Hugo Fischer with posts at Main and Golden Hill and Middle and Congress respectively. Other postings include Daniel Ryan P Flanagan D Cassidy Thomas Zhender P Corrigan Sullivan Ziebold Henckel Kelly and Edward Croweley with varied streets. Post hours run to 6 30 except Water and Fairfield 7 15 to 5 45.
Twenty soldiers escape death when a boat capsizes near a large quartermaster shed at a coastal fort. The Connecticut Coast Artillery corps stores tents and gear for summer camp in the shed. Fort defenses include 6, 8, 10, 12 inch guns and 12 inch mortars. Second company operates 12 inch guns at Battery Butterfield. Fourth and Eleventh run 12 inch mortars at Battery Clinton.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight with isolated showers possible. Tuesday brings continued cloud cover and a modest, shifting breeze as showers taper.
The Ward Line steamship Monterey carrying 134 refugees was fired upon by Mexican snipers as it departed Monterey. Captain Arthur Smith reported on its arrival in New York. The convoy fleet reportedly suffered one fatality from the attack and the shots were returned.
Ex Supreme Court Justice James A Blanchard lies critically ill at his New York home. June street accidents kill forty eight in New York. President Wilson departs Washington for Detroit to address the World’s Salesmanship Congress. New Jersey seeks five million five hundred thousand from Hetty Green estate via collateral inheritance tax laws. Secretary of State Lansing arrives at Henderson Harbor for a month’s vacation. North American Skat League opens in Milwaukee with three thousand delegates. Three men bound for a family reunion die near Reading when struck by a Reading railway train. Tropical hurricane sweeps Alabama Mississippi Gulf coast, at least seven dead. Philip Van Valkenburgh sued for two thousand three hundred by Moggs Brothers assignee. Four Battery A cars derail near Strafford Missouri. no injuries. Quip on dull summer days. Lost bank book No 81489 of City Savings Bank. Claimants must present within 30 days or book cancelled and reissued.
HoowLAnp reports Bridgeport Connecticut will have a partly cloudy night and Monday with probable showers. A brief forecast notes showers likely on Tuesday July 10 with continued unsettled conditions. Weather outlook remains mild with chances of rain.
A Bridgeport advertisement greets vacationers at local beaches and Sound waters. It invites travelers to visit a nearby store, promising familiar courtesy and helpful service, while noting the merchandise will speak for itself about quality and usefulness for full vacation comfort.
Connecticut drivers face detours on state routes as road work continues in Stratford Westport Norwalk Darien Stamford West Haven Bridgewater Newtown. Detours are posted with varying condition and caution urged for travel on affected stretches.
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