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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

6

Emperor Charles Seeks Peace While Vows Firm War Resolve

Amsterdam reported Charles I of Austria addressing the Reichsrat in Vienna, pledging loyalty to constitutional rule and urging peace through mutual recognition of front-line victories. He saluted heroes, warned against revenge, and called for reform and co operation with Germany to shape a humane end to the war.

Amsterdam London Charles Reichsrat Vienna Alps Adriatic Francis Joseph Bohemia

Austro-Hungarian Reichsrat Opens With Imperial Oath Hope

The Reichsrat opening at the Hofburg featured Emperor Charles entering to enthusiastic cheers and a solemn oath to govern constitutionally. The Emperor praised free nationalities and a strong Austria, while the hall echoed with multilingual ovations as he departed.

Austria Reichsrat Imperial Hofburg Charles House of Deputies

Peace Demonstration by Austrian Workers in Vienna

Reports from Vienna say that with the Austrian parliament opening thousands of workmen stopped work to attend city meetings. A large procession paraded the streets as a demonstration for peace, signaling broad labor support in the capital.

Copenhagen Vienna

China Considers Thirty Submarines for Coast Defense

June 1 report from Peking says Navy Minister Chen Pih Kuang has proposed building thirty submarines to protect the Chinese coast. No government action has been taken on the recommendation.

Peking Chen Pih-kuan May Paul May China

Rev William Swanson Fights Long Illness at Home

Rev William Swanson, longtime city minister, lies dangerously ill at his 500 Warren Street home. He has battled a severe illness for years, with consciousness recently lost and little hope of recovery.

William Swanson Warren Street Hfe

Miss Rose Jones Hostess at Tashua Mixed Shower

Miss Rose Jones of Tashua entertained Saturday at a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Charlotte B Plumb with June nuptials to Leslie Palmer of Bridgeport A Spanish fortune teller prophesied for each guest and the playful route from attic to cellar up a ladder into an apple tree provided amusement Pink sweet peas colored the decor Miss Plumb soon leaves for Bridgeport and will be missed Guests included Mrs John Patterson Mrs Edward Thornton Miss Nellie Thornton and others Sunday callers gathered at the Evitts and Hazzard homes in Huntington and Monroe Families hosted gatherings at the Christie residence with extended relatives and friends from Bristol and nearby towns

Rose Jones Tashua Charlotte B. Plumb Leslie Palmer Bridgeport Miss Plumb Plumb John Patterson Edward Thornton Nellie Thornton Henry Blair Gertrude Frazer Minnie Greening Evelyn Seeley Rebecca Lewis Christie Elizabeth James Gordon Julius Christie Beatrice Julius, Jr Kenneth Christie Frances Wilson Ada Christie Joseph Barratt Alice Jean Joseph Mary Ruth Barratt L. J. Wing Harold Wing David King Bristol Wallace G. Taylor Eleanor and Finnett Taylor Christie

TWO DIVORCE ACTIONS FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT

Emma J. Pinder of the city filed for divorce from Charles Pinder citing desertion on May 1, 1914 after their 1897 marriage. Emma Blassett was her maiden name. Anna Tile of Danbury filed against William J. Tillie of Danbury alleging habitual intemperance and cruelty in a December 4, 1909 marriage.

Emma J. Pinder Theity Charles Pinder

Kultzow and Myers wed in Brooklyn ceremony

Grace Myers and John Kultzow married Tuesday at the bride's sister's home on Wood avenue with Rev J Burn of Brooklyn officiating. The couple will reside with the bride's mother in this city until their Brooklyn home is ready. Mrs Harry Myers served as matron of honor and Gus Myers was best man.

Gus Myers Mrs. Kultson Brooklyn

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