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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
9
The piece urges voters to approve a municipal ice plant bond, arguing it will stabilize prices, require careful citizen oversight, and counteract political interests seeking more bonds and unproductive spending. It contrasts reform sentiment with the Eighth District Republican club's criticism of the commission plan, predicting political changes after the June 19 vote.
The passage argues that the current system traps citizens and taxpayers, creating rings of spoilsmen and paying contractors who control discharge and decisions, and that reform is needed to free the public from such municipal influence.
Rome reports a suspicious plane over the city prompting lights out and questions. The Messaggero says the aircraft is kept near Rome. In Belgium artists embroider flour sacks for the American Relief Fund to aid war relief.
Redding officials report about $5000 spent on road repairs last fall and this summer, leaving $1000 for fall work. Improvements include gravel top dressing where available, removing large stones, and leveling two small hills. Critics note excessive shoulder scraping as a mistake and warn against reverting to past costly contract methods.
F R Canfield, secretary of the Eighth District Republican club, argues against a commission plan for Bridgeport. He asserts officials would be unaccountable, warns of monarchy, and praises recall and referendum to curb power. He contrasts old aldermen with five commissioners, claiming public control would improve transparency and curb corruption debates.
Gen August von Mackensen, aged sixty seven, famed cavalry leader and authority on military history, rose from Prussia’s rural class to high command in the eastern theatre. His life blends scholarly pursuits with frontline leadership, earning him a place among Germany’s noted military figures.
In theatre circles on both sides of the Atlantic June seventeenth marks the natal day of Charles Frohman. The tragic sinking of the Lusitania ended the career of the prominent American theatre manager and prompted mourning among peers such as Maude Adams Bethel Barrymore Billie Burke Blanche Bates and others associated with his work.
Brescia Italy June 17 The Rev Eduardo Gilardo a Roman Catholic priest serving as a chaplain in the Italian army has been decorated with a silver medal for conspicuous bravery under fire.
The article recalls the death of C F Frohman and recalls tributes from peers including Belasco. It covers Frohman’s rise from selling tickets to running eighty first class theatres and eight in London. It notes his impact on American and British theatre, and mentions the broader wartime context with details of losses and Navy orders.
Admiral Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson, aged sixty, succeeds Lord Fisher as first sea lord. A veteran of 47 years in the navy, he pioneered wireless telegraphy use and electric physics in ship design. Born in Barnsley, he rose from 1868 entry to captain in 1396 and served as commander in chief of the Mediterranean fleet at outbreak of war. He joins a list of senior officers while Sir Arthur Wilson remains on advisory duties.
Hats for every need are trimmed and ready at Read Millinery in the Halligan Shop on Broad Street. An inspiring display of trimmed hats this week features styles as artistic as Halligan Hats, with prices starting at 12 dollars.
Fabrics include Silk and Cotton Poplin in Russian green batt leship gray rose and navy blue 36 inches 79 cts Seed Voiles striped or flowered 38 inches 39 de Flowered Organdie white grounds 38 inches 30 da checked Voiles black and green effects special 29 du Moile Classique 40 inches ote Silk and Cotton Jasper gray 36 inches cts Melba Silk 32 inches 50 ot Wash Goods section basement Alteration Army moved front store Hosiery near Main St entrance to east end third floor Ardahan Rugs clearance sale in all patterns Third floor No-work Ice Cream Freezer costs 2.25 to 2.75.
Fragmentary note mentions the admiralty and an elapsed period, suggesting a historical inquiry or archival reference. No clear person, date, place, or event is deducible beyond the maritime governance term.
A public letter to The Farmer lauds the Sea side Park Flag Day program held Monday with a large audience of representative citizens. The Municipal Patriotic Committee thanks Park officials, the Wheeler Wilson Band, Park Department staff, the press, local editors, business leaders, Union Metallic Cartridge Company, William Brandegee, Naval Reserve detail, and city officials for their roles in the event. It questions whether Flag Day should be annual and lists committee members Sara Be. Boudren and Alice L. Lector with June 16, 1916 as the date. John Franklyn, noted University of Cincinnati sprinter, is reported drowned while swimming at Bethel, Ohio.
Massachusetts Governor Walsh attended the commencement exercises at Holy Cross College near Worcester, delivering remarks and greeting graduates.
Advertises reliners and inner sleeves for boots with an extra long hook on boots. Lists prices for multiple sizes including 30x3 reliners at 2.00 and 36x414 at 3.60, noting low prices and superior quality.
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