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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
1
Venice reports say hostile Austrian aircraft bombed the historic city early today. One corporal of engineers was killed and several people wounded. damage to property was limited with a fire from antiaircraft guns driving off one plane.
Galician town seized southeast of Lemberg as Austrain forces advance in Galicia. British ship Lady Salisbury, 839 tons, built 1890 in Newcastle, torpedoed by a German submarine and sunk this morning.
London, June 9. Italian forces consolidate positions from Caporetta to the Gulf of Triest along the Isonzo river. A first major engagement is anticipated within a week or sooner as troops cross both banks. In the east Russians fight to halt Austro German advance toward Lemberg. Western front notes describe gradual French gains. The Bryan resignation is reported in late editions.
Forecast calls for a gentile north wind tonight turning to west by Thursday. Stronger gusts possible in exposed areas with mild temperatures and no precipitation expected. Coastal regions may see light breezes while inland areas stay mostly clear.
London June 3 official announcement by Secretary of the Admiralty Balfour reports a German submarine sunk and six officers with twenty one crew members captured. Balfour added German submarine prisoners will be treated the same as other German prisoners in England.
Dr. Charlotte H. Dorkin of Bridgeport, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Dorkin, becomes the citys first woman to earn a certificate entitling her to practice dentistry as a full fledged surgeon. A New York College of Dental and Oral Surgery graduate with high honors, she plans to open an office in the fall after a summer rest.
The Georgia Prison Commission declined to recommend clemency to Governor Slaton regarding Leo M. Frank who was convicted of Mary Phagan's murder. The panel said its decision is nonbinding and the governor will hold further hearings before deciding.
The Rev E Campion Acheson rector of the Church of the Holy City Middle town was elected on the fourth ballot suffragan bishop of the Episcopal Church. A fight at Star Lunchrooms State and Broad streets left Cleveland Idilee and Charles A Dupree wounded by a knife before police caught the assailant.
Redding June 9 selectmen met to review auditors’ report on Tax Collector Jesse H Duncan. Shortages total about $1,300 since September with unentered payments and voided checks. Duncan, recently committed to a state hospital for insanity, left a tangled record spanning 1897 to 1912. town may seek indemnity from the surety company.
Walter Skinner architect of Skinner and Walker and Fred Hornberger civil engineer and city inspector were severely injured when a plank tilting caused them to fall two stories at the Lakeview home almshouse. Both men were taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.
Washington June 9 William Jennings Bryan resigned as secretary of state over a dispute with President Wilson on how to handle the Germany crisis. He urged submitting the issue to an international commission and warning Americans about traveling on belligerent ships or carrying ammunition. Robert Lansing became acting secretary as the note to Germany went out.
Health Officer E A McLellan warned the Bridgeport board of health that noncollection of garbage threatens public health. He urged the city to assume control of garbage collection, accusing private contractors of neglect and favoring business districts for faster pickups. Drivers allegedly haul waste to the almshouse site, neglecting residential areas as complaints mount.
Despatch from Rome reports Emperor Francis Joseph has relieved General Conrad von Hoetzendorf of supreme command of Austro-Hungarian forces on the Italian front due to recent Italian offensives. The action comes as the border situation on the front remains tense and the War Office confirms forthcoming shifts in command.
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