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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
6
Bridgeport reformer Capt. Maby, once a noted figure in local politics and post office work, is believed insane after a long pattern of cons and schemes. Legal papers move to commit him to a state hospital. his mother already resides there and his father died by his own hand.
Emperor William arrived at the headquarters to join Field Marshal Archduke Frederick in birthday celebrations. Crowds cheered as he traveled through Berlin. The report notes large gatherings and renewed jubilation amid wartime context, with financial figures mentioned in passing.
A Kiel university professor in a letter to Dr Herman Duesing describes epochal WWI events, noting Dunkirk bombardment by a 38 cm gun, a Zeppelin airship sinking an English submarine, and prisoner exchanges. He urges calm about Italy and asserts Germany will win.
Special to The Farmer. Fairfield June 5 Lewis Weiner and Jacob Weiner brothers who run a junk business in New Haven were pinned under their touring car when it skidded and overturned on Grasmere avenue at about 9 15 this morning The car flopped while negotiating a sharp turn Bedford of Westport driving by aided the motorists Louis suffered chest and head injuries Jacob a severely lacerated left hand They were taken to Dr Joseph Dobsons office and later left for New Haven by train The car was not badly damaged. Justice Bacon Wakeman ruled for Fred Disbrow retired butcher against John McNally for goods bought awarding full amount and costs about 65 Miss Agnes Light of Bridgeport named supervisor of the commercial department in Fairfield High School Her appointment ratified by the school committee She is a Columbia University commercial school graduate Harvey C Went J D Brock of Bridgeport Miss Marks of Stamford and Miss Cornelia Buckingham of Southport named as judges for the annual public school field day and athletic meet at Mill Plain next Friday A number of medals for the athletic events donated by a Fairfield citizen.
New York stocks show muted start with many fractional declines in copper, war shares, and standard rails. United States Steel trades at 60, close to yesterday, while Canadian Pacific and American Can slip a point. Motor shares rise, Amalgamated gains, and Ford increases capital stock dramatically to 100 million and declares a 48 million stock dividend.
Bridgeport High School seniors marked class day with a full afternoon program of history poems and solos attracting hundreds. The event featured student speakers and performances then a 16-number class dance in the evening with officers and committees named. The Class of 1915 will return for commencement June 22 at Park Theatre.
Sir Edgar Speyer and his wife arrive in the United States for a long rest after resigning from his English priv councilorship over criticism of his German ancestry. He plans to stay along the Maine coast, with three daughters Pamela Leonora and Vivian, and will engage in social and business activities during the visit.
London June 5 The government's case against the London Times and Major E H Richardson for revealing information deemed useful to Britain's enemies was dismissed by Sir David Barrett in a police court. The defense argued the letter to Maj Richardson published by the Times merely stated known facts that Germany already understood. The case was heard under the Defense of the Realm Act.
The Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heems kerk arrived in Newport News Virginia from Curacao Dutch West Indies for repairs.
Chicago reports aviators Vincent Durry and Frank Touth were critically injured after a test flight ended with a 300 foot fall yesterday. Durry had trained under Lincoln Beachery, authorities said.
Health authorities and Bridgeport dog agents expect the rabid dog epizootic to end soon. If no new victims are found, Jeffrey O. Phillips, state commissioner of domestic animals, will likely lift the muzzling law on June 20, allowing muzzles to be discarded.
A New Haven city court case on park regulations failed to test revised automobile laws. Edward J. Daniels faced charges for using his car in East Rock Park but admitted only entering a non posted road. The judge suspended judgment, noting no posted warning and treating the violation as technical. London estimates show British officers average 23 days after reaching the firing line. A Barton Hepburn of New York will donate $200,000 for a men’s dormitory at Middlebury College Vermont.
Washington June 5 Shertman T McPherson United States attorney for Southern Ohio resigned today President Wilson named Stuart R Bolin of Columbus to succeed him The Justice Department cited criticism of his conduct in the Capital City Dairy Company receivership in Columbia Attorney General Gregory objected to McPherson taking a $20 000 fee along with his assistant Harley Burns Repairs motions were filed to vacate the judges order allowing the two to keep the fee as part of settlements tied to $575 000 in taxes on oleomargarine and to recover $20 000 paid to former Congressman E L Taylor as receiver of the dairy firm Criminal charges remain pending against Dennis Kelly and other dairy officials.
In New York on June 5 Miss Sarah Schuyler Butler became the first woman at Columbia College to earn the degree of doctor of laws. She is the daughter of President Butler and was noted as the brightest member of her class. Rufus W. Gaynor, son of the late Mayor Gaynor, was arrested in Brooklyn and released on a suspended sentence for speeding.
Bridgeport store showcases hundreds of yards of fine voiles at 25c per yard, down from 39c. 40 inch wide Seed voiles with seed-like flakes, tissue filet wash fabric, a voile resembling grenadine, sheer and filmy in floral designs and light stripings for summer frocks.
Persistent sale offers remnants across white goods wash goods and dress fabrics in varied weaves and patterns. Values range from 6 to 29 cents per yard, with selections priced from 4 to 15 cents per yard. Serges henriettas nun’s veiling checks and fancy suitings are discounted in the dress goods department.
Mrs Stefan Banas a 45 year old Trumbull resident despondent over long illness climbed an apple tree at Daniels Farms and hanged herself at dawn after eluding her husband's watch. She had a history of mental distress and had recently been confined at Lakeview and Middletown state hospital before returning home.
Senator Martin E. Pierson of Bristol was bound over for the superior court on a manslaughter charge after waiving examination before Justice John E. Blakeslee in North Haven. The incident stemmed from his car striking and killing Kenneth L. Doolittle in May. Pierson was held on a $1,000 bond with Deputy Harlan B. Norton posting. The hearing concluded quickly as the town prosecutor Ward Church explained the complaint and no evidence was offered.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on June 5 orders were issued to immediately fire 800 ovens at two Frick Coke Company plants. The move comes as part of a regional shutdown leaving 12,895 of 19,224 ovens in blast.
Secretary Garrison endorsed Major General Carter's advocacy of compulsory military education calling it perfectly proper. The remarks, expressed before Hawaiian delegates, prompted complaints to the War Department.
The American line steamer Philadelphia sailed to Liverpool on schedule after an agreement between the company and engineers. The engineers accepted a $5 monthly wage increase with option to disembark at Liverpool. The ship carried 675 passengers, its full capacity.
A reader warns of bedbugs on pillows and bites as proof of neglect. The remedy offered is Presto Killer, claimed to wipe out bedbugs effectively, with a price of 25 cents.
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