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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

10

Miners Withdraw From Federation Over Million Contribution

Butte Montana June 16 Alleging twenty years of affiliation with the Western Federation of Miners yielded no benefit the Miners Union Pee organ declares its withdrawal repudiating the contract and returns its charter to Denver amid factional tensions and alleged mismanagement of strike funds. Washington June 16 Georgetown University grants Doctor of Jews degree to Surgeon General Gorgas for Panama Canal zone work. The Whitaker Glassner Co Mar thins Ferry Ohio resumes operations restoring 300 jobs after a three week shutdown due to labor difficulties.

Butte, Mont Western Federation of Miners Miners’ Union Pee Denver Butts Miners’ Union Western Federation Washington W. ©. Gorgas U.S. A Georgetown University Panama Canal Zone Whitaker-Glassner Co Martin’s Ferry Ohio

Woman appointed to membership in education board

A Newtown school meeting last evening elected Miss S. J. Scudder the first woman to join the town committee, as part of a shift allowing the committee to select teachers for the year. The district also noted routine officer elections, a surplus in the treasury, and various local social updates and obituaries.

Education Newtown Miss Scudder Middle District H. Carleton Hubbell F. J. Gale Enairman A. B. Blakeman Benea Oscar Pitscher William A. Leonard P. H. Ganmon H. M. Tieman S. J. Scudder Stepney Will HN. Tremann Board of School Visitors Ezra L Johns Tiemann Hilsie Ferris Ly Northrop Elizabeth Noble New Milford William S. Hawley Hawleyville P. W. Campbell Harry Walker Harley T. Peck New Haven Bridgeport Ernest Sanford L. R. Edwards

Tufts' Biggest Class Graduates at Tufts College

Medford Mass June 16 the largest Tufts class, 225 graduates, received diplomas. Jackson College added 22 seniors. Nine Tufts men pursued bachelor of science. One earned master of arts and three master of science. Remaining graduates from medical dental and theological schools.

Medford Mass Tufts College Jackson College Tufts Medical Dental

Russian Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovitch Dies

Petrograd reports Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovitch head of military schools died last night of heart disease at 57. He was a member of the reigning family and his heir is Prince Jean Constantinovitch.

Petrograd Constantine Constantinovitch Jis Jean Constantinovitch

Exclusive Auto Hats and Sport Hats Displayed

A local display promotes classy exclusive Auto Hats and Sport Hats that stay on the head without pins. The note invites readers to come and see the choice collection and admire its quality.

Graduates Present Gifts at City Normal School

Teaching Day at City Normal School featured class gifts including the Cantorian Frieze donated by the class of 1915 depicting boys at play, and a grafanola from the eighth grade. Hundreds attended to see manual training and sewing displays by sixth graders, with admired baskets and caned items from irregular rooms. the exercises were exceptionally successful.

Norma School Charles W. Deane

Young teachers conduct classes in a creditable manner

Readable fragments describe young teachers delivering lessons in a creditable manner within a classroom setting, highlighting their conduct and approach to instruction. No further contextual details available from the fragment.

Frank's Hearing May End Tonight

Atlanta June 16 The hearing before Governor Slaton on Leo M. Frank's plea for commutation of his death sentence was resumed with the prospect of concluding by night. William M. Howard continued his argument for Frank, resuming the trial testimony where adjourned Monday.

Atlanta Slaton Leo M. Frank William M. Howard Frank

One Jailed Two Committed For Stealing Auto

In Litchfield Connecticut on June 16 Joseph Dupey of Winsted received a sentence of one to two years in the state prison. Fred Gent of Nyack New York and Winfield Lawrence of Winsted were committed to the state reformatory after pleading guilty in superior court to stealing an automobile belonging to C D Clark of Torrington. The auto was taken June 8 after binding chauffeur John Scoville and was abandoned at Twin Lakes before arrests in Poughkeepsie New York.

Litchfield Conn Joseph Dupey Winsted Fred Gent Nyack N. Y Winfield Lawrence State Reformatory C. D. Clark Torrington John Scoville Twin Lakes Poughkeepsie, N

Secretary Lindley M. Garrison as Secretary of State rumor

Washington June 16 gossip centers on Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison as a potential secretary of state. The president reportedly holds him in high regard for his legal mind, with a photo of him reviewing West Point cadets at the annual commencement exercises in West Point, N Y.

Washington Lindley M. Garrison Garrison West Point

June Weddings At Park Avenue Home

June weddings are planned this evening at 126 Park Avenue as Miss May Hatheway and Rev. Ralph Timberlake prepare for Episcopal ceremony. The bride wears white satin with lace cap and veil, and the couple will reside in New Haven after a wedding trip.

May Hatheway Sam Edward Hatheway Ralph Moore Timberlake William Timberlake Ottawa Can Park Avenue Richard L. Swain D.D Harry R. Miles Dwight Place Church New Haven Hatheway Helen Phelps Ansonia Cleveland Rice

Methodist Rally Supports Commission Government Tomorrow

Methodist Churchmen will hold a Commission Government rally tomorrow evening in the First Methodist church lecture room on Fairfield avenue. President James A. Marr of the Commission Government League and other speakers will discuss the topic and answer questions. Also noted is Henry Toberga Chicago streetcar conductor now on vacation after the car strike.

Commission Government First Methodist Church Fairfield Avenue James A. Marr Commission Government League Henry Toberg Chicago

Busy Bridgeport Cash Store Sells Wash Fabrics Cheap

The Smith Murray Co. offers wash fabrics from a manufacturer at low cost. Lot includes 40 in. voiles, cassaree, silk pressed voiles, striped linens, serpentine crepe remnants, and beach cloth. Main floor displays many designs and colors for cool summer frocks and outfits. Prices highlight substantial savings for shoppers.

Smith-Murray CO Bridgeport Copenhagen BeDe Stndies

Clear Price of Undermuslins offers big bargains

Bargain sale to clear broken assortments and make room for new stock. Prices are cut on undermuslins with items such as 97c nainsook gowns now 59 cents and 29 cents to 42 cents for drawers and corset covers. Basement area features lawn dresses and children's items priced low.

Bryan urges neutral nations to press for peace and restraint

In a lengthy statement titled World Will Be President says Bryan that mediation will come and neutral nations must act with courage. He notes the composite American population linking Europe and the United States through citizens abroad and their descendants. He argues neutral nations face economic disruption and domestic problems, warns against war questions intruding into policy, and stresses the burden of maintaining neutrality amid shipping shortages and disrupted commerce. He predicts an international conference on peace as soon as conflict ends and calls for restraint and adherence to evolving international law.

Bryan United States Europe

Quote on bearing burden and avoiding war through reason

A quotation expresses the idea that nations should bear the burden themselves and not transfer it to others, criticizing those who seek to avoid war by appealing to reason instead of force. The line emphasizes self reliance and responsible action in international affairs.

Thaw Hearing Postponed Again in Thaw Case

New York June 16 Supreme Court Justice Hendrick adjournedHarry K Thaw's trial for sanity. postponed until Tuesday as the state seeks to vacate the order to try him. Thaw, escorted by deputies, was returned to Ludlow Street jail after a brief proceeding.

New York Supreme Court Hendrick Harry K. Thaw Court of Appeals Thaw Ludlow Street

Zeppelin inventor Count Zeppelin gravely ill in Amsterdam

The Exchange Telegraph reports from Amsterdam that Count Zeppelin, inventor of the German dirigible, is seriously ill with bronchitis and confined to bed at Stuti. He could not keep a scheduled visit to Imperial headquarters.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Amsterdam Berlin Count Zeppelin Stuti Imperial

Brief Typhus Note and Appointments in Brief

In Paris dispatches 342 typhus cases were reported in Austria for the week ending June 6. President Wilson named Charles B. Williams of Georgia United States attorney for the Panama Canal Zone. London broker Harry Gwynner was suspended three years for rule violations. Suffragists held a flower fete on the Albany capitol steps despite protests. A refined Ammelogs woman in London is reportedly suffering memory loss. Farmer-Want Ads. One Cent igs.

Paris Austria Wilson Charlies B. Williams Georgia United States Panama Canal Zone Harry & Gwynner London Stock Exchange Capitol Albany

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