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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
7
German submarine Deutschland neared the American coast after a 30 hour chase by British and French warships. Flying the German merchant flag she reached Chesapeake Bay and anchored near Quarantine as customs moved to receive her. Captain Kalig claimed safe passage, praised the voyage, and noted cargo of freight including chemicals and nickel for Baltimore.
Norfolk July 10 Captain Kalrig commander of the German submarine Deutschland says he has covered about 4000 miles with 1800 miles underwater. The craft traveled mostly submerged from Kiel to the Atlantic and could return by a faster undersea route. He claims Europe to America undersea travel proves feasibility and that the Deutschland still has ample oil and food though will carry only what is paid freight. He says future subs may be larger with passengers and that a message of friendship from the German emperor was delivered to the U S president. He notes repairs and routine maintenance will determine sailing time back to Germany.
Baltimore July 10 a prominent German shipping figure said another undersea boat is on the way and more are to follow. He predicted a regular schedule of sailings to safeguard German trade during and after the war, noting Allies aim to break Germany commercially and that future subs will appear at unexpected ports.
Washington July 10 the Deutschland a German submarine carrying torpedo tubes may be treated as a peaceful merchant vessel if it shows no offensive arms and is manned by merchant sailors. The State Department will decide its status based on its peaceful character with entente allies awaiting the ruling and collectors reports. Funeral bouquets and designs John Reck & Son.
Boston figures announce plans to travel to Baltimore to claim dyes from the German submarine Deutschland. Importer Frederick E. Atteaux says wireless from Germany indicates one fifth of the cargo is for his company and he may seek passage on the submersible. Professor Hugo Münsterberg calls the U-boat’s arrival a start to cordial U S Germany relations and restored communication after two years of tension.
The French line steamer Lafayette struck an incoming Norwegian collier Wilfred in the Gironde Estuary shortly after departing for New York. Lafayette sustained 16 feet of damaged plating above the waterline and returned to Bordeaux for repairs. Sailings to New York expected in three to four days with most passengers remaining in Bordeaux.
Washington reports Congress may delay adjournment as four key army bills remain. The revenue measure passes House today. Republicans plan to block the shipping bill with a filibuster. Senate to take up the navy bill after the agricultural bill clears. An automobile theft near Cannon and Main streets ends with police locating it on John Street. Vehicle owner J. I. Taylor of Stratford identified. Wart Remover advertised for sale at Cyrus Pharmacy, 415 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport men Robert A. Gibney, Bronson Hawley, and H. M. Henderson returned from a month at Plattsburg camp. They praise the experience for health, discipline, and the insight into military preparedness. Gibney advocates universal service and notes front requires months of training. officers see Mexican troubles as police duty. Replacements for the trio will include Robert C. Seeley Jr., Joseph Donahue, and H. M. Smith as training continues with two more camps planned.
Mrs Merson, shot Saturday by her brother-in-law Samuel Merson during a demand for money and jewelry, is in critical but improving condition. Merson, a barber, shot himself after wounding his wife and is dead. Ernest Merson, the couple’s nine year old son, witnessed the event. Local authorities note Merson’s jealousy and financial disputes with his wealthy junk dealer brother on the East Side.
Installation of the recently elected officers of Samuel H. Harris lodge T. Co. O. F. will take place with an appropriate ceremony tonight. The officers elected are Frank Hunter noble grand Dr E B Morey vice grand Herbert M Booth recording secretary William Faubel treasurer.
Thomas J. Durnin of Cincinnati announces a 3 PM assembly of cooks waiters and hotel restaurant workers at Bartenders Union Hall Wall Street to organize a union. Members would join International Hotel Employees and Bartenders League of America under AFL affiliation. A clatshake is planned for Columbus Park on Sunday August 20. Toshio Shiratori named attache at the Japanese Embassy in Washington and Takero Ishii bound for consul chancellorship in New York arrive in Washington.
Petrograd reports the Russian hospital ship Vperiode, 858 tons, built in 1898 with capacity for 120 wounded, was sunk in the Black Sea by an enemy submarine without warning while sailing from Batoum to pick up wounded soldiers. Seven lives were lost.
Pequonnock lodge No. 4 I C O F will hold a public installation on Tuesday evening July 11 with a closing vocal and instrumental entertainment. Refreshments follow and dancing. All Odd Fellows and families are warmly welcomed and entertained in the lodge’s royal manner.
Danbury July 10 lightning struck the main exhibition hall and two adjoining buildings at the Danbury fair grounds igniting a blaze that burned them to the ground. Estimated loss exceeds 25000 dollars as crew battled the flames during a heavy thunderstorm.
Police crackdown announced by Superintendent J H Redgate targets gambling in the city. Officers warned to watch for baseball pools and other betting games in public and private venues as part of the anti gambling campaign.
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