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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
10
Dillon's advertises exceptional values in millinery with direct-from-manufacturer and Paris imports. It highlights White Sugymer, White Hemp, Milan, and Panama braid hats priced from 15c to 9.00, emphasizing savings by buying through five New England stores.
Washington reports the second administration food control bill, granting broad presidential powers, passed the House 2 to 5 and moves to immediate report. It aims to guarantee a minimum price to non-perishable producers under executive rules, dropping maximum price plans amid opposition. Mortality notices and local classifieds follow, including obituaries and a help-wanted for a butler.
The day’s notices report funeral services for Margaret Beane at 8:30 a m and St Peter’s church at 3 p m with Rev Thomas J Kelley officiating. William Warwick’s services were at his Hallett Street home with Magna Charta lodge members assisting and burial at Lakeview cemetery. Angus Nicolson’s funeral from Denver Avenue included L O O F and Painters and Decorators union delegates, burial at Mountain Grove. Delia Kimarian widow of James Killian held mass at St Mary’s with Ave Maria and Nearer My God to Thee. burial at St Michael’s. Almira Morris’ private service occurred at 2 p m at 418 Connecticut Ave. burial at Mountain Grove with Morris and related bearers. William Henry Jacobs of Bridgeport, 67, a Singer toolmaker, died at 173 Maple Street. burial in South Coventry after long local residence. survivor details noted.
A local retailer announces a clearance event of remnants and odd lots to refresh stock. Items offered include summer wardrobe and home goods at substantially reduced prices, with more stock to move quickly and sales starting tomorrow while supplies last.
John Pate and Michael Marchetti are arrested in Easton on reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a license after a touring car driven by Pate plunged from a bridge into the Aspetuck river. The occupants survived with no external injuries. authorities blame excessive speed and the car is linked to Frank Marino of Beardsley Street in the jitney service.
Italian forces repelled an Austrian assault on the Carso plateau as heavy artillery and infantry actions continued on the Italian front. The report notes violent artillery exchanges during the night with German and Romanian fronts engaged in reconnoitering and sparse fire.
Paris reports a night of artillery fighting north of the Somme with a German raid west of Cerny repulsed. Patrol encounters occurred near hill 404 and in the Woëvre while other fronts remained quiet.
Berlin dispatch reports Baron Ernst Von Plener, one of Germany's most celebrated aviators, killed in action in Flanders. Amsterdam. June 11.
Berlin reports a considerable rise in artillery activity yesterday in the dunes sector near Nieuport and east of Ypres on the Belgian front, according to the army headquarters.
Rome reports the Italian army resumed operations and seized Monte Ortigara east of Cima Andies. They also captured Angello pass and widened the gains announced in today’s official statement.
Amsterdam telegraph quotes Marshal von Hindenburg sending to the Potsdam Union that he is sure the army and people will enforce a peace favorable to Germany. He says the war will not have been fought in vain and praises the Kaiser’s strong leadership.
London reports an additional British advance south of Messines with artillery activity overnight east of Ypres. Raids southwest of La Bassée and east of Vermelys and south of Armentières yielded prisoners and enemy casualties. Sophia Be Wolf funeral held for widow of John Wolf in Cincinnati. Wilson backs continued college sessions per Indiana University telegram.
Readable catalog of discounted remnants including silks, gros de Londres, Shantung, curtains, upholstery fabrics, lace, rug borders, and various printed and solid textiles. Includes yardage prices and off-regular-value discounts on woolens, prints, plus silk gloves and accessories. Notable items: All Silk Gros de Londres 36 inches, 1.79 value now 98 cents. All Silk Shantung 86 inches, 1.19 value now 98 cents. curtains and draperies 1-3 off. leather and rug remnants. beads, pins, and small fashion accessories priced modestly.
A diverse range of sale items including underwear, shirts, hosiery, and dresses. Notable offers feature knitted undergarments, women’s wash skirts, silk hose, satesen petticoats, and wool serge skirts, with prices highlighted from 10c to 4.45 dollars. Includes several odd lots and specials for beach wear and afternoon use.
Readable catalog notes a large sale of girls dresses and middy outfits in gingham with belts and pockets plus valuable remnants of Madras cloth, white crepe, poplin, shirting and muslin. Also offered are gowns, skirts, bungalows, underwear, handkerchiefs, ribbons, Turkish towels, sheets and linens at reduced prices with multiple sizes and color options.
Reverend Hubert Cyril Carter, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, preached his farewell sermon after trustees and church leaders requested his resignation last Friday night. The dispute centers on controversial statements about women that drew criticism months ago.
In Petrograd on June 11 a large parade of wounded and sick soldiers from a hospital demonstrated for continuation of the war. Banners and motor cars carried maimed men. the procession made a strong impression on observers.
Frank Prine of 78 Frank Street clashed over a war argument in Columbus Place. He claimed to drive home his ideas with a butcher's cleaver but was arrested. Judge Bartlett fined him five dollars plus court costs.
Kansas City reports Elea Lubo sher a photographer arrested a week ago on anti draft conspiracy is on a hunger strike in the county jail and forcible feeding has been applied by jail authorities.
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