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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
7
A wide wrap reports on wartime events and diplomacy from Europe and beyond. It covers Belgian and German actions, the White Book on Pope diplomacy, German libel suits, and German newspaper censorship, plus plans in Jamaica and new Zeppelin gas craft developments. The tone remains concise and formal with named places and figures.
Rome reports Esren Von Hintenberr, ex councillor at the German embassy who left with Prince Von Haelow, has returned to Germany according to the Jews Papers. Several individuals claim to have seen him recently in late hours.
The seventh national conference of city planners opens in Detroit today and runs through Wednesday night. The delegates from across the United States and some Canadian cities include 94 experts spanning all phases of city planning and machinery.
Italian authorities vow to spare the Pola amphitheatre and its remnants, arguing Austrian forces used the site for military purposes near the eastern Adriatic. The claim centers on preserving cultural heritage while contending wartime actions.
Serbian forces press in Albania in two directions near Sentai and Elbuen. Giornale D'Italia reports towns Vu sovea and Galoherdo occupied, while Bas i and Ijammalee regions hold for Albanian and Slueschinan units.
Fragmented report notes Moorish reels losing two Thypnantan positions as Humary forces advance in the Spanish zone. An exped Humary force allegedly seized two Moorish lines, prompting discussions at Supis pres about abandoning the era to avoid misinterpretations and further losses amid ongoing conflict.
A fragmented report notes income trends for a women’s trade league. Mentions names Wey, Winnett, and Wark in an unclear context with figures like 100,080, suggesting financial data or membership metrics within a historical local economy.
Executives are employed, represented at the convention of the National Women's Trade Union League of America here today through the week. Mrs. Janet Robins of Chicago presides. Key topics include organizing workers into trade unions, equal pay for equal work, an eight hour day, a living wage, and citizenship for women.
Rome celebrated Constitution Day with a large parade of soldiers clergy students and citizens. Queen Mother Margherita Crown Prince Humbert and the royal family appeared on a balcony as bands played the national anthem. The crowd cheered as the prince saluted and urged cheers for the army and navy.
London June 7 A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd debunks German claims that Libau is a fortress and naval base. It states Libau was abandoned its forts demolished and an open naval port exists. Russians say German naval superiority prevented occupation. no major attempt to hold the city. Myron F Westover of General Electric denies a 9 4781 000 war order claim.
An offer for Cyrus Wart Remover claims to swiftly remove facial warts and blemishes, marketed as a beauty cosmetic from The Cyrus Pharmacy located at 415 Pairheic Ve. The pitch emphasizes painless, quick results and targets readers seeking cosmetic improvement.
Berlin despatches report Austro German forces seized Przemyśl with about 7000 prisoners, 31 cannons and 99 machine guns. The Russian garrison reportedly fought to the last but yielded after heavy artillery fire. The Galician campaign appears to favor the Teutonic allies as Russian lines on the San and Dniester retreat.
A semi official Petrograd report via Reuters describes Soviet losses after a German submarine torpedoed the transport Yenjeed in the Baltic Sea. It notes enemy hydroplanes attacked our ships, submarines claimed to have sunk three enemy steamers, and 33 men from Yenjeed were saved.
Toptton, June 7 The naval engagement at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia resulted in the sinking of several German transports and a large well named vessel. The Russians lost one auxiliary ship. It is surmised the German fleets at Kiel have moved into the Baltic, while the smaller squadrons were not engaged. It is believed Petrograd and Berlin may repeat landings on Russia.
June 7 report from the ministry of marine states the French mine layer Casablanca struck a mine at the entrance to a way in the Aegean Sea. The captain, another officer and 64 sailors were rescued by a British torpedo boat destroyer. It is possible other survivors reached the coast and were captured by the Turks.
The Tesiris, a Dark Steamship Company vessel from Liverpool, faced a Zeppelin bombing, a submarine pursuit, and an aerial attack near Kaiser Rotterdams. Despite swarms of bombs and threats, the crew held steady, escaping with the ship and crew unharmed after a tense voyage ashore.
Mr and Mrs Job Nevins announce the marriage of their daughter Alice to Mr Raymond Ruffin of Middle town Conn. The ceremony was at the Sacred Heart church and performed by Rev Mathew Judge. The bride was attended by her sister Mrs John Malone and brother John Nevins, with many congratulatory expressions on news.
Miss Bessie Levy and Hyman Plotkin were married by Rabbi William Wittenstein at the State Street Casino in an orthodox ceremony attended by hundreds from New Haven New York and nearby towns. The bride is the daughter of Jacob Levy of 239 Bostwick Avenue. After a reception the couple planned a trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and will reside in the West End. both are active in Jewish community groups.
Stratford June 7 Immediate fire protection for Lordship park may be provided at a special meeting of the Taxpayers Improvement Club Fire department and the crew of No chemical, with agitation begun for protection to Lordship buildings. The Dingbat club presented deputy sheriff E Mills Tomlinson a gold badge. Dr Rollin S Curtis spoke. Work nears completion on Thomas street road with oiling planned. Okenuck Tribe Red Men held a memorial service on Church Street. Dr B N Packard preached. Industrial Taxpayers club Hollister Heights opened rooms on Cornwall Street with remarks by Dr Rollin S Curtis Judge Charles H Peck and Frank B Conine.
A forceful address by David E Fitzgerald of New Haven led the division 1 A O H campaign for 1 000 members in Wagles hall last evening. Fitzgerald urged Irish birth or parentage men to join. He recounted famous Irish born figures, eliciting loud applause. Sixty-one new members joined on day one as Chairman John J O Neill outlined benefits and aims, followed by a musical program.
Rev Jesse Thomas aged theologian and author died at his Brooklyn home. He served as professor of church ministry at Newton Theological School from 1856 to 1905 and became professor emeritus. Survived by widow and four children. The steamer Duca desi Abruzzi sailed from New York for Naples with a number of Italian reservists aboard.
Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard, named by Count von Bernstorff, travels to Berlin as a special German Red Cross agent to present the American view of the Lusitania tragedy. By international law he cannot be interfered with as a Red Cross representative. He previously served in Berlin and the colonial office, born Gibraltar May 22, 1868.
Fire members of the Fones Dental Hygienists class Spl4 held their first annual reunion Saturday marking graduation anniversary. A brief business meeting at Stratfield preceded a shore dinner at Milford Point. Dr. Fones entertained with a recap of his trip to Japan and the group includes Dr. and Mrs. A C Fones, Dr. and Mrs. Strang, and many others.
Hartford June 7 Frank Greta who shot and killed his wife while she slept pleaded guilty in police court and was bound over to the criminal court for murder without malice. His plea was changed to not guilty by Judge Edward L Steel. Greta cited jealousy as motive.
Readable scraps show jing advocates discussing enlisting to stop bullets, a straw hat trick drenched and warped for style, and a German submarine near the Dardanelles arriving at Constantinople to an ovation.
Washington Jaffe sues Tanie Gully in a California case alleging breach of a financing agreement over a contraceptive product venture. The jury disagreed on liability, with trial lasting about four weeks and ending after hearings.
A neutral Mexican faction gains control of Lower California, with aid from the U S Navy. Reports from Ensenada and La Paz say the movement is led by a former governor’s son, who has escaped pursuit, and seeks to preserve neutrality as fighting continues between contending Mexican forces.
Report notes Belgian refugees, many orphans, arrive in Paris fleeing bombardment and ruined towns. Families fear for children as Belgian officials, teachers, and aid groups arrange shelter and care, with a painful toll including a death from pneumonia in a hotel.
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