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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
18
The weekly Butte Socialist newspaper plant was wrecked by an explosion early today, likely dynamite. The interior and rear gallery collapsed onto machinery, front hurled into the street, with only the upper rooming house story lightly damaged. Police suspect the blast occurred at the rear. no injuries reported as investigators proceed.
In Cadiz on June 11 the French cruiser Du Chayla halted the Spanish steamer Canalejas from Larache Morocco and seized two men who claimed Dutch citizenship but were considered suspects. The Canalejas was later allowed to continue.
London June 11 The Bulgarian government has sent a strongly worded protest to Turkey over continued interference with traffic on the DeDeagatch railway and the detention of passengers and freight, per a Bucharest dispatch to the Times. A. Blwood, auctioneer, offers a large sale of 15 houses of used furniture on Saturday, June 12 at 280 Fairfield Avenue opposite Blue Ribbon garage.
June 11 highlights from Newtown include the death of James J. Linehan formerly of Myrtle avenue Bridgeport, with funeral in Newtown Congregational church. School and church notices outline guild meetings, a strawberry festival, outdoor nature study work, and upcoming Bible drama. Local civic roles are noted with Newtown Board of Trade officers and trolley line prospects discussed alongside graduation address plans.
The Bridgeport Hydraulic Company explains that the new Hemlocks reservoir increased city water pressure from about 45 to 65 pounds, with temporary roily water in some areas during the shift. They warn property owners to watch for leaks in old plumbing and note a blown 24 inch branch plug caused a street outage at Fairfield and Clinton avenues.
Lisbon June 11 several persons suspected of instigating a movement hostile to the government were arrested last night. There were no disorders and normal conditions prevail in the city. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The document notes the Prinz Eitel Friedrich officers were allowed ashore in restricted territory with guard escorts from Fort Monroe or the navy. It references Commander parole and Rear Admiral Beatty handling permissions, plus a May 13 report by Collector Hamilton and NATO-style implications around Captain Thierichens aboard the Prinz Eitel. It also mentions a Swiss update on Italy aiming to unleash a 1,000,000-man offensive and Bank of England gold and currency actions.
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