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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
9
Fragmentary clipping notes that traffic rules exist for public protection and warns that failure to understand or obey them shows lack of knowledge. Mentions Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport address and a newspaper contact.
A contemporary paper depicts Walsh as the sole examiner among the Industrial Commission who questions John D. Rockefeller Jr. and notes the other commissioners’ discomfort with his blunt cross examination. The piece laments the loss of old rigid deference to power and mocks the idea of challenging a millionaire in a federal inquiry.
The German reply is cordial but firm. Berlin argues the Gulflight and Nebraskan were attacked as British ships, while labeling the Lusitania a warship built with British naval funds and carrying munitions and Canadian troops. It contends Britain bears responsibility for dangerous passenger conditions and suggests the issue may go to arbitration. President Wilson must balance peace with U.S. honor and ongoing relations.
A historical comparison notes large jumps in the grand list during the terms of Mayors Marigold and Wilson, driven by arbitrary assessed valuation increases rather than real property growth. It contrasts Marigold era tax relief with Wilson era rising tax rates and swelling city debt, and criticizes spending levels as unprecedented in Bridgeport.
A historic editorial argues strict enforcement of traffic rules would curb jitney and auto accidents. It stresses avoiding corner cutting, entering main streets from side streets, and holding teams and teamsters to the same standard as vehicles. Main streets like Main Street and State Street are singled out as principal thoroughfares.
Giovanni Giolitti, 73, born in Mondovi, known as the real king of Italy, led the Neutralist peace faction after the war. He entered the Chamber of Deputies 33 years ago, held the Treasury portfolio in 1883, and served four times as Prime Minister. He shaped Italian politics for over a decade, backing neutrality and steering governments to favor peace over war. His influence peaked as the Sonnino government fell after a 300 vote majority, then quickly bowed to his will as the Chamber obeyed his demand.
The May 31 1910 birth of the Union of South Africa united Cape Colony Transvaal and Orange Free State under the British flag. Gen Louis Botha leads Boer and British forces in a wartime alliance while Windhoek falls and annexation of German Southwest Africa looms. The nation faces race and labor strains yet shows reconciliation and progress.
A concise historical note tracing the gradual granting of political rights to Jews in England. It cites key milestones including David Salomons as sheriff, Moses Montefiore’s knighthood, Lionel de Rothschild’s parliamentary seat, Alderman Salomons as lord mayor, and Benjamin Disraeli as prime minister, marking the end of barriers to Hebrew participation in office.
Col John Edward Bernard Seely born forty seven years ago today. He rose from Isle of Wight MP to Derby MP and served as under secretary for the colonies before becoming secretary of war. His resignation followed Ulster disturbances and his later war service earned praise for scouting and rescuing wounded men.
Duke Albert, age fifty, heir to Württemberg, a top German commander and distant cousin of King William II. He married Archduchess Margaretta who died years ago leaving six children. The article surveys Württemberg rulers from Epberhard I to the present king and notes religious shifts and dynastic ties across centuries.
Washington June 1 President Wilson, Secretary Bryan and Secretary Daniels attended the unveiling of the Maine memorial at Arlington Cemetery amid Memorial Day ceremonies. The monument uses the Maine’s mainmast as a memorial turret bearing the names of the 264 dead, raised from Havana harbor. The event featured Marine rigging displays, a naval ensign hoist by Daniels’s sons, and remarks urging national unity and peaceful strength.
Fragmentary OCR snippet hints at a political or civic statement urging equity justice and peace with honor. The readable portion mentions Americans and a call to uphold rights within a frame of dignity and national values. No clear events dates or names are discernible for fuller context.
Bridgeport Press Committee writes to the Editor to set straight that the International Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers Union of America is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and is the only recognized Hod Carriers organization. The Bridgeport local aligns with the Bridgeport Building Trades Council and the International Hod Carriers have no ties to the Industrial Workers of the World.
Continued improvement in the general condition of King Constantine of Greece was reported, signaling stabilization amid ongoing attention from medical staff and royal observers.
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