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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
9
Washington reports show Winchester Repeating Arms Co may secure large ammunition orders for Springfield and Lee Enfield rifles. Prohibitionists push anti liquor riders on War Revenue and Priority Freight bills, awaiting Senate action on Jones resolution and Gore amendments.
A strong analysis asserts that if read and understood by Russia it could determine the future of Russian liberty and have global implications for freedom. The remark emphasizes the broad significance of understanding the analysis beyond national borders.
The article argues the stock market is driven by public sentiment, not a few operators, explaining how fear or panic affects prices and losses. It also cites a Farm and Fireside writer proposing farmers organize to protect bobwhite quail from city sportsmen and preserve game for community recreation.
A fragmented dialogue scene shows a dyspeptic young man and a practical young woman during Leak Week. He asks about death and admits weariness while she responds with dry discouragement. The exchange hints at legal trouble and social judgment.
Francis widow of James Cronan invites friends to funeral from 101 Les avenue on Tuesday June 12 at 8 30 am and from St. Peter's church at 9 am with solemn high mass Interment St Michael's cemetery Dab
The New Haven weather bulletin forecasts scattered showers tonight for the area. A separate financial item notes the German mark dipping to 71 francs per 100 marks, versus 123.42 francs in peacetime, signaling currency weakness.
Emma Reddy and John Blewett wed at St Charles church with a large gathering and a 9:30 a m ceremony. They plan a wedding trip to Atlantic City and will live at 925 Noble Avenue after returning.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Jances Booth Wilson and Kenneth Davison Christie set for 6 30 PM on Saturday June 20 at Park Street Congregational church with a reception at the Wilson home. Alumni luncheon at The Stratfield honored Miss Mary Mills with Forty-six members present and speeches by several guests. Local residents Fred MacKenzie and William J Walsh journeyed to or from Norwalk for visits. Seaside Institute closes dancing classes with Wahalla Barker and William Bunce directing a varied program. The Ladies of Charity St Vincent De Paul plan their regular June meeting at 3 PM in the Nurses home and discuss the upcoming law party hosted by Mrs George T McCarthy.
Frank Cohen, a prominent merchant, was elected yesterday as Bridgeport's unanimous delegate to the Jewish Congress in Washington. He was the sole remaining candidate after his opponent Dr Louis Smirnow withdrew amid a controversy. The 12 member elections committee included Jacob Weiss as chairman and M J Cohen as secretary with several local fraternal and Jewish organizations backing Cohen's bid.
Indianapolis boxer Jack Dilion enlisted in the navy after submitting to the final examination in Indianapolis. The June 11 item notes his formal entry into naval service as he joins the armed forces. New Jersey officials face mandated railroad fare payments as an exemption ruling stands declared unconstitutional.
Bridgeport forecast calls for probably light local showers tonight and Tuesday with mild conditions and no significant rainfall expected. The report notes a risk of brief showers but remains otherwise tranquil for the early week.
A wartime appeals piece urges buying Liberty Bonds to fund defense and deter invasion. It emphasizes that every penny goes toward winning the war and protecting cities from militarism. The message frames bonds as preferable to ransom and stresses timely participation.
This season features close fitting, nearly dressless swimming suits for women in bright blues greens yellows and blues. Knitted in fine wool designed to stay warm with no excess fabric. Prices from $6. Located on the second floor.
Under H C Fleitman Stamford chairman, Fairfield County mobilization committee starts organizing county transportation. Capt Louis ONeill and Lt Philip Bronson visit Stamford to map countieswide enrollment of pleasure cars, motorcycles, and trucks into five divisions with 37 vehicles per company. Training, surveys, and coordination with the Quartermasters Corps proceed for completion within two weeks.
Butte Montana June 11 The rescue of 25 men thought to be among the dead in the Speculator shaft of the North Butte Mining Co renewed hope that some of the 82 remaining entombed might be saved. Coroner figures show 63 known dead with total probable dead at 145 and 83 still in the mine.
Emily J Colborne 57 wife of Eewin J Colborne of Stratford yesterday. Survived by husband a son Sidney of Stratford a brother Richard Chepen in England and three sisters Mrs Lizzie Peace Mrs Alice Quantreil in England and Mrs Edith Marsden in Portugal. Antonia E Gerte wife of Herman Gerte funeral from 644 Brooks street to St Charles church burial in St Michaels cemetery with Rev Thomas Gloster and Miss Jessie Murray assisting.
An Atlantic Fort report states the United States government notified United Fruit Co that a requisitional service steamer will be taken over within days. The vessel, equipped with wireless and refrigerating gear, is expected to be used for transport service.
Boston June 11 six days of campaigning to recruit 200 men for the United States Marine Corps in New England as part of a nation wide drive to reach 4000 recruits by Saturday night Major H W Parker commander of recruiting in this district announced advices from Washington that future second lieutenants will be appointed from noncommissioned officers in the Marine Corps Also Haza Crasher of Hazleton Pa fined 10 for condemning President Wilsons war policies
Members of the Bridgeport team in the Fairfield County Association for Mobilization of Resources will meet this afternoon at 6 in the United Congregational church parlors. Rev. Dr. W. H. Day, chairman, will preside and reports will be given by the five team captains.
Washington reports the finance committee began another week of revision on the war tax bill aiming to finish and send the perfected measure to the Senate early next week. The panel signaled further important changes as several senators indicated revisions.
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