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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
Paris June 7 the ministry of marine announces that American warships have anchored off the French coast. The French navy greets with joy their arrival as new brothers in arms under the flag of the great American republic. The two nations unite to pursue final victory in the common struggle.
British forces led by Gen. Haig press a powerful offensive on the Arras front targeting the Hindenburg line and threaten Lille. Italians advance with Trieste as a goal while Isonzo battles yield heavy losses for both sides. Crown Prince leads German resistance on the Aisne as Berlin reports captured French positions.
British forces cross the Messines ridge and entrench, taking the village of Messines and claiming further advances north toward Ploegsteert wood. German positions suffered a major mine blast of over 1,000,000 pounds of explosives, with tanks in action and more than 1,000 Germans captured. Fighting continues under a midsummer sun as German counterattacks are awaited.
British forces launched an attack along a nine mile front between Messines and Wrytschaete and Trave, claiming first objectives captured and continued progress. An official report notes prisoners taken and activity along the front as a new offensive targets a German salient near Ypres.
Berlin reported that German forces captured trench positions along the Chemin des Dames front south of Pargny in the Aisne, extending nearly 1% miles. The German statement says the gains were made yesterday with effect on the line, details continued on page two.
Kronstadt returns to central control as the local soldiers and workers committee recognizes the provisional government. On June 1 the Kronstadt committee had seized the fortress and expelled officials, while secessionists urged a federation of self governed communities. Socialist ministers Tzeretelli and Skoebeleff traveled from Petrograd to dissuade the seceders, leading to the apparent surrender.
June 7 reports say Austrian attempts on the Vodice zone and a bold left wing push failed as Italian troops held and even advanced between Castagnavizza and Volcizza. The Hermada road area remains under threat as the new Italian line is pressed by Austrian artillery.
London reports another aerial raid on Belgium by naval planes. Bombs dropped on the Nieuwaneter aerodrome near the coast between Zee ru ges and Ostend. All machines returned.
Boston June 7 Troop A of the Fleet squadron National Lancers voted to affiliate with the Third Artillery regiment of the National Guard. The three other troops in the squadron are expected to follow in hopes of earlier service in the war.
Bridgeport officials refused late hour registrations for men 21 to 45 despite a Hartford order to continue and separate late registrations. City Clerk said lack of instructions prevented action while Mayor Wilson’s office awaited guidance. Officials expected a county total near 26 000 with other cities reporting heavier registration.
Paris dated dispatch reports Premier Bratiano announcing Romania has reorganized its army and is prepared to resume combat. He says Romanian aims center on liberation of territories taken from Hungary and urges Allies to stay true to wartime commitments as Romania endures invasion, famine, and strain.
Former Danbury Bethel and Norwalk union hatters homes will be sold to satisfy the Loewe & Co. judgment. Judge E S Thomas signed the decree in New Haven. Sales run July 16 to August 19 with times 9 am 10 am 11 am noon 2 pm 3 pm and 4 pm. Ads will run in Danbury News for Danbury Bethel and in a Norwalk paper. Appraisers named for Danbury Bethel and Norwalk estates.
Officials at Army National Guard and Home Guard offices stated aliens who have long resided and profited in the country are expected to fulfill their duty. Aliens may enlist in the United States militia and government service, with first papers supplied by a naturalization clerk and held until acceptance by militia authorities. Officers say military age men cannot avoid service by delaying citizenship.
Bridgeport women argue the proposed city manager charter affects education and school governance and thus falls under voting rights. They contend the law allows women voters to participate in education matters, and suffrage activists are pursuing that interpretation to secure women’s influence on the board of education under the new plan.
The Fairfield Democratic club met at the town hall and organized a clam bake for a future date. A committee will supervise club work in various school districts to attract new voters before the fall election.
The Water Street widening and paving will be postponed until the new interceptor sewer is installed, pending agreement between the board of aldermen and the paving and sewer commission. The sewer commission decided to install the sewer first and will request aldermen approval of the program.
Official figures show subscriptions reaching 2.85 million by 11 am with city bonds banks and bond houses totaling close to 3 million. The Liberty Loan committee and bankers plan renewed effort to hit the 5 million required quickly and will urge advertisers and factory workers to do more.
Amsterdam reports the Belgian city of Mons was fined 20,000 pounds after a Dutch newspaper published that Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria was in Mons during an Allied bombing. The article caused the penalty for misinformation.
Hungary's premier radioslavoff departed for Berlin yesterday with the royal cabinet chief and the public debt director. In Petrograd, the first congress of Zionists of all Russia convened with about five hundred delegates present.
A large American transport carrying wheat for U S troops has crossed the Atlantic under an American warship and is unloading in a French port. Preparations for American troop reception are underway with bases and camps for infantry artillery and aviation. None of the officers are bringing families, signaling provisioning is well under way before troop arrival.
A Tuesday clash before the riksdag and royal palace injured one man severely and left many hurt. Some 10,000 protesters, urged by left socialists, halted factories and stormed streets as mounted police charged with swords and dispersed the mob.
In Christiania June 7 a nationwide demonstration against the high cost of living passed off peacefully with 40,000 participants in a street parade. A deputation of demonstrators was received by the president of the storage firm.
Hartford June 7 revised registration totals delayed by Crowder decision allow delinquents to file today and sick personnel to submit cards. County tallies list Hartford 37 518 New London 10 105 Windham 224 148 Middlesex 3 381 Litchfield 7 367 Fairfield 41 936 New Haven 54 190 Tolland 1 609 Total 160 254 Connecticut forecast calls for possible showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday with moderate south winds.
Navy secretary Daniels announced the collier Jupiter has reached a French port laden with 10 500 tons of wheat. It is one of the navy’s largest colliers and the first electrically propelled steamer built, whose success spurred electric drive adoption in U S naval craft. Built at Mare Island San Francisco she exhibits high speed for an auxiliary vessel. Details on additional supplies were not specified.
An American destroyer on patrol off Ireland rescued 20 survivors from two ships sunk by a German submarine. The Lynton from Pensacola and the Madura from Mobile were torpedoed. the Madura lifeboats were shelled, killing two and wounding seven before the destroyer intervened. American Consul Frost aboard the liner aids amid recovery.
Prominent Bridgeport home guardsmen allege political influence shapes the military emergency board’s funding decisions. They note Southington and Torrington units are fully equipped while Bridgeport remains underfunded. Danbury and Bethel units were inspected as ready. Major Dr. George Skifford reports ambulance funds subscribed. A meeting is set for next Monday with further announcements.
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