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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1915

Page

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Zeppelins Raid London Kill Four in Nighttime Attack

Long expected German air raid hits London and outskirts with ninety bombs. Four killed and several injured as fires break out in outlying districts. Press bureau reports minimal damage and tight censorship, noting Zeppelins sighted over Ramsgate and Brentwood before London raid.

London Lonsa Thess Bureau Ware Ramsgate North Foreland Brentwood South End

Submarine raid triggers panic in Constantinople

Athens reports June 1 that Constantinople faced panic during a submarine raid in the Sea of Marmara. The royal battle cruiser Sultan Selim allegedly dismantled, troops dispatched to the Dardanelles, and Armenians warned to improve conditions as refugees describe fear of Russians.

Athens Constantinople Sultan Selim Dar Sea of Marmara Constanle

French Cruiser Razes Consulate in Haifa

Paris reports a French cruiser shelled Haifa Syria on June 1 destroying the consulate after the German consul allegedly incited Turkish troops to attack. The ministry of marine issued the statement clarifying actions and alleged provocations connected to Napoleon era burials.

Paris Haifa Syria Bird Ministry of Marine Hiateic Atfa Napoleon

Bombardment Targets Ottoman Consulate Amid City Fire

A French admiral's remains lie nearby as a cruiser destroys the consulate in a concurrent bombardment. Ottoman authorities had prior notice of the attack reason. No other buildings were hit.

Tering

All Officers of Majestic Rescued

London June 1 the secretary of the Admiralty announced that all officers of the British battleship Majestic sunk May 27 off the Gallipoli peninsula by a submarine had been saved Udine Italy June 1 Italian troops have occupied seven villages surrounding Cortina in the Ampezzo valley the Italian army invades Trent from the east with invasions from the south and west Cortina lies sixty miles northeast of Trent municipal authorities telegraph to King Victor Emmanuel praising him recalling his visit as Crown Prince

London Secretary of the Admiralty Majestic Gallipoli Peninsula Udine Italy Cortina Ampezzo Trent Victor Emmanuel

Prisoner reports 40000 Turkish losses at Gallipoli

A prisoner captured a fortnight ago in the Dardanelles says Turkish losses in the Gallipoli defense were then over 40,000. The statement comes from London dated June 1.

London Dardanelles Gallipoli

Austrian planes drop bombs on Bari and Brindisi

Austrian aeroplanes flew over Bari and Brindisi in Southern Italy and dropped bombs killing one person and wounding two others. The raids struck Adriatic seaports, with reports confirming casualties and damage.

Italy Rome Bari Brindisi Adriatic

Weather forecast for Kair tonight and Wednesday

Moderate winds are expected in Kair tonight and continue into Wednesday. The outlook calls for stable temperatures with no significant precipitation.

Kair

Lavery Outlines Plans To Lead Local Democratic Party

Attorney Hugh J. Lavery indicates he will accept town chairmanship if offered and pledges fairness to all factions. He would uphold district chairmen from district winners in primaries, aiming for harmony and party success. Meeting of the executive committee called by William T. Mullins is set for tomorrow night.

Hugh J. Lavery Democratic Party William T. Mullins Mullins Attorney Lavery

Six-Foot Sluice to Confine Lake and Pond Waters

Pembroke lake and Stillman’s pond will disappear as a concrete six foot sluice confines waters to a narrow channel. The flow will be used to wash floors in new Remington U. M. C. Co. buildings south of Boston avenue. Water is currently piped to wash spaces and is not fit to drink.

Pembroke Lake Stillman’s Pond Remington U. M. C. Co Boston Avenue Remington-U. M. C

May Deaths in Connecticut Hit Sixty Nine

New Haven reports 69 violence related deaths in May in Connecticut. Accidents totalled 51, suicides 12, and six homicides. Drowning caused 11 accidental deaths, and 10 people died in automobile incidents. April recorded 63 total deaths with three homicides.

New Haven Connecticut

President Wilson weighs final text of Mexico ultimatum

President Wilson said he would defer releasing his statement on Mexican affairs until tomorrow morning. The plan warns factions to improve conditions immediately. West is praised for his report and may not return to Mexico soon. Red Cross distributions to the United States and Cuba test shipments, with two carloads to Monterey. Oregon Governor Withycombe to aid, others to reply quickly. Miss Mabel Boardman proposed an arms embargo and halt food imports to ease famine below Rio Grande.

Mabel Boardman Red Cross Washington Wilson du Val West West Mexico Hed Cross State Department Merxico United States Cuba Monterey Withycombe Oregon American Red Cross

Remington-Arms UMC to Host Employee Entertainment Night

Thousands of Remington-Arms UMC employees will attend a June 7 social evening organized to foster fellowship and plant unity. Vaudeville dancing and luncheon will mark the event, designed to strengthen cooperation between workers and management and benefit the plant as a whole.

Remington-Arms-U. M.C- Co

Panic at Normal School as 17 Juniors Dropped

Seventeen junior students at the normal school face removal from the eligible list for the Training school due to low marks and space limits. Critics and the board fear economic and staffing strain, with expected reforms to fix clerical errors next week. Sheriff Pease and deputies sworn in at the county courthouse, with staff assignments announced.

Board of Eduction Board of Education

British Submarines Halt Turkish Transports

Athens dispatch reports British submarines cruising off Constantinople interrupted the transport of Turkish troops to the Dardanelles. The operation halted by two submarines, forcing delays in Turkish troop movements.

Lisbon Quiet After Resignation Read and Braga Elected

American Minister Birch reported Lisbon quiet as President Arriaga resigned and the resignation was read to a joint session. Theophile Braga was elected to succeed him, in the wake of the political shift.

Washington Lisbon Birch Arriagas Congress Theophile Braga

Wilson Plans Brief Note If Germany Ignores International Law

President Wilson and the cabinet debated Germany and Mexico policies for over two hours. A brief note to Germany is planned if Berlin rejects principles of international law, with a warning to Mexican leaders and a final decision expected tonight at the White House. Von Bernstorff will meet the President tomorrow to influence responses, as observers expect a concise reply and potential severance of diplomatic relations if unsatisfactory.

Berlin Germany White House Washington Wilson Mexico United States von Bernstorff Count von Bernstorff Herr von Jagow Count Bernstorff Geman Howe Thys

Troops Called Out in Oklahoma Strik Enid Riots and Harvest Stoppage

Governor Williams ordered a company of the Oklahoma National Guard to assist Garfield County sheriff in quelling riots tied to harvest labor shortages in Enid. About 500 men gathered awaiting work, 200 escorted to rail stations and sent away, with more than 100 others warned to leave as unrest persisted.

Enid Okla Wiliams Oklahoma National Guard Garfield County

Garlick Investigates Bridgeport Assault Death

Medical examiner Garlick investigated the Thomas Donne case at Bridgeport Arms works and Bridgeport Hospital after Donne died following injuries. He will report to Coroner Phelan for an inquest. Police have not identified Donne's assailant.

Thomas Donne Bridgepor Arms Works Bridgeport Xaminer Garlick Phelan Donne

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