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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
9
On Christmas Day not less than 10,000 converts were baptised in the Swale at the mouth of the Medway, marking a remarkable religious gathering.
France Italy and the United States observe the centenary of General Philip Kearny born 1815 in New York City. A famed soldier who fought in Algeria Mexico and the Italian campaigns he is honored for bravery and leadership alongside Garibaldi in a cross nation commemoration.
A memorial day address urges forward looking patriotism, arguing against boastful ancestor worship. It praises democracy as progress, critiques reverence for old deeds, and states greatness lies in creating what has never been done before. The speech links national renewal to continual improvement and modernization.
The Employer Tuberculosis Relief Association in this city works at low admin cost. Its nine month fiscal balance shows receipts of 2340.44 with disbursements of 721.81, mainly for member relief, plus 56.02 for postage and printing. It retains a balance for ongoing work, backed by the Manufacturers' Association and seeking community support.
Analysis of World War I trenches notes that tenacity under fire rises not from greater bravery but from safer fighting. Modern warfare machinery makes remaining in the trench safer than charging or retreating, so soldiers endure extreme danger to survive.
In Roosevelt New Jersey armed guards sworn as deputies fired on striking workers causing deaths and injuries. Nine private gunmen faced trial with most convicted of manslaughter. Fifteen more deputies await trial as jurors debated murder versus manslaughter. The verdict condemns private guards in labor troubles.
Gen Albert d Amade, once prominent in the French army and linked to President Poincare, is dismissed from command on the Dardanelles front after failing to meet Joffre’s expectations. He had previously been relieved in Mons and Alsace and was later sent to Turkey, but remained unable to escape the general’s ruthless policy against blunderers.
Ethelbert, the first Christian king of England, was baptised on June 2 597 after St. Augustine and his companions arrived in England. The Kent monarch welcomed them at Minster and his people soon embraced the new faith.
The first day of June marks the anniversary of Kentucky and Tennessee joining the Union. Kentucky was admitted on June 1, 1792 and Tennessee on June 1, 1796, with both states’ pioneer histories highlighted from Transylvania to Frankland and the rise of settlements like Louisville, Boonesboro, and Lexington. Daniel Boone and early explorers are noted for shaping regional development.
The article recalls William Thompson known as Bendigo, England’s boxing champion turned evangelist, famed for dramatic pulpits and temperance campaigns. Noted for a Notting ham monument and a life alternating between zeal and drink, Bendigo's rise from pugilist to preacher shaped early sports to ministry narratives.
Harvard psychology professor Hugo Munsterberg, 52, marked his birthday with a renewed pro German stance and a provocative vision of a future United States of Europe. He argues Germany seeks cultural influence rather than domination and predicts a possible alliance of Japan, Russia, and Germany shaping postwar peace, while noting his long tenure at Harvard.
The life of Thomas Hardy is marked by poetry and novels. Born June 2 1840 in Dorset he is famed for Tess of the d Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. At 75 he still writes and sent poetic lines to rally English readers against the Germans while continuing his literary career and notes on church architecture.
The Ford Owner can discover a wide range of accessories designed for daily needs. The offer highlights practical items for routine use and convenience.
A local ad promotes a wide range of automotive goods including tires and tubes, Ford mats, tire covers, radiators, hoses, patches, brake shoes, wheel pullers, cut outs, speedometers from Corbin and Stewart, jacks and tire irons, clocks, watches, mirrors, greases, and oils, offered at popular prices.
The D D Read Co promotes June shopping with summer wear and home goods. Desirable slip models in silk, crepe and nainsook are marked down from $3.00-$7.50 to $1.39-$2.98. Linen scarves and runners priced around 25-29 cents. English glass sherbet sets and cups and saucers offered in pastel colors, with remaining stock on sale in the Basement.
Silk Stockings special for warmer weather with a range of shades and color combos for both men and women. Men’s half-hose in plain and two-toned hues. women’s silk stockings priced at 69 cents to $1.00 with black, pastels, and lace openwork. Black silk lisle at 38 cents each or three for $1.00. Main St. entrance. Iecft.
Alfred Pierson from Bridgeport faced Derby town court for reckless driving after his floral delivery car struck City Sheriff Donato Delia’s vehicle. Delia, driving toward Derby, avoided collision by stopping on the right side. Pierson paid a $25 fine plus costs and agreed to cover Delia’s vehicle damage. Monsigna Edward Hanna was appointed Archbishop of San Francisco.
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