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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
7
Rome reports the Italian transport Principe Umberto was torpedoed and sunk in the lower Adriatic with many soldiers lost. The ship, part of a convoy with other transports and war materials, was escorted by destroyers and attacked by two Austrian submarines. Exact casualties not yet known.
Bridgeport city notice records adoption by the Board of Appraisals of Benefits and Damages for the Ogden street extension project from Seaview avenue to Pembroke Lake. Report lists damages and benefits assessments, names several entities, and notes equal damages and benefits to Remington Arms and Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Adopted June 5 1916 approved June 7 1916 final attestation by City Clerk.
The Common Council adopts the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report for the continuance of Ogden street from Len street easterly to Pembroke ke. It lists estimated benefits and damages to named parties including The Remington Arms and Ammunition Company The Union Metallic Cartridge Company and The Remington Arms Company, laid over under the rules on June 5, 1915. Attest J. Alex. H. Robinson.
City of Bridgeport Common Council meeting June 5 establishes four foot building lines on Huntington road from Noble Avenue to Boston Avenue. Board of Appraisal reports damages and benefits to named residents, detailing compensation figures for impacts from the project.
A fragment notes an adopted action by the city clerk dated June 5 1916. The text records a formal adoption concerning municipal procedures with official timing and authority indicated by the clerk.
The Common Council report details the continuance of Ivy Court from Sea View Avenue to Pembroke Lake with estimates and appraisals for several persons. It lists sums paid over and above special benefits and notes equal distribution to certain parties, mentioning The Remington Arms and The Union Metallic Cartridge Co.
During the June 5 1926 meeting the Bridgeport Common Council discussed continuing the eight foot building line on Hancock avenue from Railroad avenue to Cherry street. The report lists beneficiaries and the amounts of benefits and damages including The American Graphophone Co The Columbia Graphophone Co The American Tube and Stamping Co and City Clerk.
The National City Bank deposited German gold totaling 2 500 000 dollars at the New York Assay Office.
Washington reports Justice Hughes gave no comment as Chicago ballots placed his name on top. White House and Hughes aides deny resignation or withdrawal, while parties debate whether he is an active candidate for the Republican nomination.
A Supreme Court justice declares refusal to permit the use of his name in a political campaign. The statement asserts independence and cautions against leveraging judicial neutrality for partisan gain. The move signals pushback against outside groups seeking the endorsement.
Chicago reports the Connecticut delegation split its first ballot at the Republican convention with Clark and Roraback backing Burton and others backing different candidates. On the second ballot Clark and Roraback shifted to Root, removing Burton’s support, as Connecticut voted 9 to 4 to adjourn the roll call after the ballot.
President Roosevelt appeals for Senator Lodge as a national leader with a long record in Congress. He cites Lodge’s 30 years in the House and Senate, work on the foreign affairs and naval committees, support for the Panama Canal and military upbuilding, plus advocacy for labor and consumer protections, urging Progressive conferees to back him.
A. E. Johnson a Connecticut Co motorman received second degree burns to hands and had eyelashes eyebrows singed when flames escaped from the car controller He fell to the floor and was taken to the emergency hospital where Dr Powers dressed the wounds
A Republican delegation at Chicago lauds Colonel Thomas Coleman Du Pont of Delaware as a candidate. The speech highlights his mining start in Kentucky, rise to mine superintendent, work for public service in Pennsylvania, and major New York building project. His blend of labor background and business acumen is framed as ideal for workers and capital alike.
The passage notes a nomination process in Milnais with a primary for presidential candidate Lawrence Sherman. It portrays a formal outline of his life and signals the nominee to be submitted for consideration by the state.
A Bridgeport lodge prepares Main Street venues for a six day carnival and state convention events led by Grand Marshal Major Houlihan. Ten thousand marchers are expected in the Saturday parade to the circus grounds for a festival of lights with Leavitt Taxier United Shows, free daily attractions, and concerts by the Royal Milan artillery band.
Michael Jandor aged 50 of 425 Hancock Avenue died early after going out for a walk. His body was found at the rear of a yard near Hancock Avenue and Cherry Street. He had been ill and under a doctor's care. No foul play suspected. death believed natural. Body sent to Cullinan and Mullins' morgue.
John Johnson aged 75 of Norwalk is recovering at Bridgeport Hospital with contusions to the scalp and face after an incident near Berkshire and Nobly Avenues last evening. He was found in the area while visiting the city to see the circus and could not describe what happened.
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