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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
6
A brief vintage sale entry lists Men s Silk Sox in black Weeeie and Pongee colors with 2 pairs priced at 25c each and 1.00 for the lot. Also mentions Dotted Swiss Waists in milo Brocaded Strip with related Wants and 696 rows of unspecified items.
Ambrose Foote of Carbondale, Penna, told Patrolman Casey near Seaside Park at 1.30 this morning that two men robbed him. A taller man and a shorter man, both described, took $50 from Foote while another sum of about $200 was missed in a separate place. Foote, reportedly under liquor, said he had arrived five weeks ago and spent $500 in high living. He gave details to Captain George Arnold and Captain Lane of the steamer Winifred. A report from Tam pico notes Mexican bandits killed a dozen Americans recently. The Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy will chair a 2000-person committee to provide masks for soldiers' protection.
An advisory warns that bedbugs on a pillow can indicate multiple pests and painful bites. It recommends a can of Presto Killer as an effective cleaner and notes a price of 25 cents.
In Litchfield on June 3 details emerged in the trial of Isaac N. Williams and Harry Roe for the Barkhamsted murder of storekeeper Hubert Case. testify show blood, the wagon axle used, and the store’s interior while witnesses place Case on the floor and note money counted in cigar boxes before night of the crime.
Judge Coughlin’s final day on the city court was marked by leniency as several arrestees, including a Pawtucket man jailed for trespass after sleeping in a freight car, received suspended judgment. Tomorrow morning Frederic A. Bartlett is to be inducted as the new city court judge amid expectations of retaining interpreters and court staff.
George Otis found $300 in greenbacks in Seaside Park lying in the grass for almost two weeks. The money belonged to Mrs. Peter Romanowski of 303 Broad Street and was recovered by police. Otis of 1637 Park Avenue was rewarded for returning the funds.
Washington reports the American Red Cross has started relief aid in Monterey Mexico with carloads of corn beans and flour. Authorities restrict purchases to three pounds per person per occasion as transportation improves and aid spreads to interior points.
A special sale offers many white summer millinery styles trimmed in white with unusual savings. White waists are featured in fine materials and choicest styles at prices that will be hard to equal for some time.
In Tokio on June 3 the House of Representatives voted 133 to 282 against a lack of confidence resolution. The session was chaotic with cabinet members in place as Premier Okuma and Foreign Minister Kato defended talks with China while opposition members pressed agressions and remarks. The Diet announced plans to expand the army by two divisions, aiming for 25 divisions total.
Rome reports Premier Salandra defending Italy's 1914 entry into World War I as vital for national interests. He argues allies failed to justify betrayal claims, cites diplomatic exchanges from July 1914, and asserts Austria sought to provoke war with Serbia. He outlines Italy's stance on compensation and the breakdown of the triple alliance.
Attorney Hugh J Lavery is unanimously elected chairman of Bridgeport Democratic town committee. Bartholomew Brady is secretary and John Broderick treasurer. Lavery pledges harmony, impartial district chair appointments, and victory through united party action across all districts.
The Mary Silliman Chapter D A R held a formal dedication of bronze markers along the old King’s Highway, with the Wheeler Wilson band playing, welcomes by Mrs. Katherine Moody Spaulding, and addresses on the King’s Highway by Mrs. Samuel M. Garlick. Markers were presented to Bridgeport and Stratford and accepted by mayors and officials. Informal remarks followed by state and local D A R leaders. An order for 500,000 army shoes was placed with a Binghamton company by the Ri government.
Sir Edgar Sp Tr, recent British privy councillor, arrived in New York aboard the Philadelphia after sailing May 26 from Liverpool. He sought to revoke his baronetcy amid disloyalty charges. The ship carried 715 passengers and eight Lusitania victims, including Philip Klein, son of playwright Charles Klein. Also aboard were Louis G. Dreyfus, American vice consul at Berlin, and Raymond T. Baker of the American embassy at Petrograd.
Reports from Sacred Heart church and St. Peter's church detail quiet mornings mass weddings. Miss Mary Frances Lyon wed Dr J H Finnegan, with a Atlantic City Providence honeymoon and plans for East Side home. Anna Bishop wed Edmund J Belleville at St Peters with reception then trips to Springfield and Boston. Nathan H Whipple and Evelyn F Neuschafer married at high noon with Berkshires honeymoon and planned summer home on Clinton Avenue.
Fairfield June 3 Joseph Sannel lo a boarder at the Shieburgs Stratfield road has disappeared with Mrs. Shieburg. Conrad asked police to find them. Joseph lived above their apartments and was a friend of the family. They moved all furniture into Josephs apartments and locked the door before vanishing. Sheriff Elwood will visit the Shieburg home and restore the furniture. A horse and buggy owned by R. B. Knapp was stolen last night weighing 1150 pounds with a P on its blinders.
Resolutions adopted unanimously by the National Liberal Party of Germany urge retaining western territory to strengthen empire security by land and sea. The plan calls for annexation politically militarily and economically as reported by the Cologne Gazette from a Berlin meeting. The item notes the party stance amid postwar security concerns.
Four items for women attractively priced at the Bridgeport cash store. Includes cotton summer weights shaped to stay on the shoulder, lace trimmed petticoats in blue pink or gray striped seersucker, silk hose with strong tops and heavy heels, and button back soft waists offered at reduced regular values.
Commissioners have sent blanks to every fire department member for a full history including name age residence appointment dates bravery records and past charges. President Leonard denies retirement motives and says the move seeks comprehensive history of each officer and man.
Postmaster Chas F Greene recommended today twelve clerks and fourteen carriers at the local post office for a salary increase of 1009 apiece. The recommendation was sent to Washington. Bridgeport has 222 clerks and carriers with salaries from 800 to 1200, rising by schedule after officer recommendations and postmaster approval.
Secretary Daniels designated Captain John Hood to command the dreadnought Texas succeeding Captain A W Grant who moves to the Atlantic submarine Houla. Captain W L Rogers will succeed Hood on the general board as the Delaware captain joins the board. Grinnell Manufacturing Corp of New Bedford Mass issued a 50 percent stock dividend plus a 50 percent cash dividend.
Advertisement promotes delivery service for 68 to 76 Cannon Street with free delivery and call for orders. Encourages trying the service and mentions other departments.
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