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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
2
The Senate Finance committee continued consideration of the war revenue bill amid hundreds of business complaints over proposed taxes. Senator Lodge noted a flood of telegrams and letters, with lobbyists active as the panel tackled documentary stamp taxes and a proposed confectionery tax.
New York stock trading opened with gains across major industries. United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel rose about two to three points, while Republic Iron, Locomotive, United States Rubber and American Can climbed 2 to 4 points. Railroads lagged as bonds slipped on early calls.
Rome reports a semi official Italian statement claiming Albania’s unity and independence as part of Allied nationality aims. It notes Albania would develop under Italian influence, shielded from Austria, contrasting Austrian autonomy offers and Central Powers occupancy in the Balkans amid Albanian agency and regional balance.
Amsterdam reports the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger praising Admiral Sims for his London speech on the first anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. It says the German navy desires a fresh encounter with Britain and hints the enemy may reveal himself again. Sims urged the U S navy to join in a new battle if one occurs. The piece notes critics oppose research and progress, insisting on action.
Reported over private wires of T L Watson Co Bankers and Brokers Bridgeport Conn Members of New York Stock Exchange Tune 6 19. Quotation details are summarized from the early market bulletin with prices or changes not reproduced here. The item notes the Bridgeport brokerage house and the exchange’s quotation service for a specific session.
Park City leads the state in registering young men for the draft, with detailed district tallies showing counts of those totally disabled, dependent relatives, occupational exemptions, and those with no exemption. Town figures from Connecticut report varied registration totals, alongside a long list of company and stock mentions appearing in the same column.
County Sheriff Simeon Pease announced that 90 inmates registered at the county jail yesterday. Minor offenders were moved to local districts under guard for registration, while felons sent absentee blanks to Chicago New York Greenwich Norwalk Stamford Fairfield and several Pennsylvania cities. About 275 prisoners are housed in the jail currently.
Jess Harris a laborer aboard the barge Blue Bird fell into the river trying to recover his registration card tossed overboard by his two year old. Harris disappeared and later appeared at the city clerk with no success in retrieving the card or himself.
The piece argues Berlin denies submarines in our waters while implying they are present. It notes anti draft plotters may try to escape jail and that many war bond buyers will forget to purchase bonds. It also critiques Congress for delays and cites censorship followed by tainted war news in the House.
Washington June 6 Provost Marshall General Crowder announced that registrars have until noon to report. No complete registration report is expected until late today. Governors were told to allow those who failed to register yesterday to do so today. New Jersey reports 302,866 registered. census estimate is 309,563. Missouri and Ohio expect delays due to storms.
Fire wrecked Fleetwood Metal Body Works in Fleetwood Pennsylvania destroying sixty autos. Jacob Levy an office boy at a Fulton Market oyster dealer was beaten and robbed of 945 dollars.
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