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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
4
A chaotic report outlines factional battles in the Mission Government dispute, with committee names and districts listed as factions vie for control. The piece names commissioners, registrars, and local leaders amid tensions over commissions and party alignment in a contested election environment.
The board of education plans swift action to address clerical errors injustices and issues raised by teachers citywide. President Simer Heaven vows personal oversight and aims to resolve cases for each teacher before the school year ends. a city hall meeting tonight is expected to discuss immediate business.
The Library Board reported no staff changes after last night’s annual meeting at the public library. No action was taken on a new building site for the proposed structure, and selection of a site remains unsettled. Names connected to local business transactions are noted, including transfers involving Meriden residents.
A list of marriage licenses granted by the town clerk includes W Reid and H Heid of Reta & Todd. Greco Bite a grade school worker. additional licenses issued to Joseph Corr and Bianca Panny Halpin both of New Haven. Isaac W Buyer and Wilhalmins Fenton. Wien J Reilly and Alles Maconald. Martin & Petes. Mary Davis and another party. Ambulance and Charities Department weigh fat the poor.
Batchfield Conn June 15 Proceedings in the murder trial of Isaac N N for the killing of County Commissioner Hubert Case of Garkhamsted last November resumed in the superior court today. Attorney Charles Shapiro of Bridgeport spoke for the defense and State's Attorney Denald T Warner closed for the state.
Seven women earned master of arts degrees and 310 bachelor of arts degrees at Smith College commencement in Northampton. Dorothy Winslow Dulles of New York led the graduating class. John H. Fenley of the University of New York delivered the commencement oration. President Marion Leroy Burton presided.
Judge Shumway of the superior court motored to Southport to view the store seeking a liquor license renewal by Christian Rist. Remonstrants led by Wakeman Memorial Association argued the location is unsuitable, while the court restricted how Judge Perry could comment, and a decision was reserved after arguments.
The Overseas News Agency reports German submarine blockade impact on England’s commerce and prices. A London paper notes 46 merchant ships sunk in one week, amid reports of Austrian POWs transported to Bardinis concentration camp and Swiss air export restrictions.
Daniel Meloney of 488 Pembroke Street wakes at 3 15 am to find his pockets empty and a shirt missing after celebrating at Mrs Sulla Kane’s lodging house at 6481 Main Street. Missing items include a diamond and ruby ring, two solitaire diamonds, a watch, cuff buttons, and other small jewelry. Police recover copper sheeting and lead pipe from a nearby junk dealer.
Washington June 15 President Wilson said plans for handling the Mexican situation are not complete yet but are taking shape. He has before him Carranza's proclamation and Villa's memorandum in reply to calls for factions to settle differences or the United States would seek to restore a Mexican government. The President will study the documents in detail after examining them closely.
Annapolis June 15 A court of inquiry investigating irregular testing at the Naval Academy may hear testimony from junior officers on the forced resignation of a midshipman by classmates. Evidence shows a former honor system existed years ago but had fallen into disuse as proceedings target midshipmen Price of West Virginia and R J Walker of Pennsylvania, former second class, now defendants.
Bids are being received by the board for the annual gasoline purchase of about 25900 gallons. The Standard Oil Co. held the contract last year. The school board will consider the transfer of school supply funds at tomorrow night’s meetings.
Albert Engel of 1021 Barnum Avenue was hauled to city court on assault and breach of the peace charges after a quarrel at Jacob Kleinberger’s auction mart. Evidence showed Engel was not to blame, while Kleinberger admitted spoiling a good bargain on horses. Meanwhile Chicago carpenters strike looms as talks continue, and orders are placed for a 10,000 ton fireship steamer in Corwallsville and vessel yards.
A string of funeral notices and obituaries from Stratford and Bridgeport area papers recounts Cordelia Perry widow Elis Keppy and James Flannagan among the deceased. Other obituaries include Edward Nelson age 42 and Margaret Lyday with services at St Charles church. Interments follow at Easton Centre St Thomas and St Michael cemeteries.
A jumbled set of excerpts covers habeas corpus fundamentals from Magna Carta to the 147 law, water dam breaks and repairs, and meteorological and engineering observations. It mentions jury trials, double jeopardy, bail, and county confinement, plus scattered notes on versts versus miles, wind effects on trees, and tall chimneys and piers in bridge construction.
A collection of fragmented quotations and snippets from various newspapers, featuring stray dialogues, jokes, and brief captions. The items reference humor about money, ambition, attire, and social interactions, with names like St Lowke Pow Dispatch and Detroit Free Press noted in passing.
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