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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
6
A retrospective item notes German employers pledging to rehire soldiers at old wages, with reports on wars, prisoner counts, and political context. It also lists social events and local notices including Shriner trips, lawn fetes, and bridal party plans, reflecting community life and wartime concerns.
A brisk public notice warns readers about bedbugs on pillows and the discomfort of bites. It promotes Presto Killer as a solution, priced at 25 cents, claiming it will clean the bed effectually.
Public notice for Cyrus Pharmacy referencing Pairfield Ave Gov Court and Land Street. No explicit actions or deadlines shown. summarizing readable fragments as a local notices record.
Three mountaineers were arrested in Birmingham on murder charges after two men allegedly confessed a plot to derail the Seaboard Air Line New York express near Weems Alabama on June 10. The wreck killed three employees and injured ten passengers.
In Sandusky Ohio on June 19 Andrew Dysinger, a wealthy Hardin County farmer, shot and fatally wounded his wife and killed his 15 year old daughter, then wounded his 16 year old son Herbert before killing himself at home. The youngest child Kenneth was rescued by Herbert and survived. the mother is expected to die. No motive is given.
Atlanta June 13 Gov Slaton in the Leo M Frank murder case said he probably would not announce a commutation decision until Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. He stated there would be no respite but by Tuesday he will decide to commute the sentence or not. The New York Cotton Exchange will be closed Saturday July 3.
Ossining New York June 119 Charles Becker sentenced to die next month for murder of Herman Rosenthal was visited in Sing Sing death house by counsel Martin T Manton of New York They discussed the plan to appeal for clemency to Governor Whitman Becker hopes to escape the electric chair
Geneva dispatch reports cholera spreading from Innsbruck in Austria.
Artie B. Atwood, recently living with brother-in-law Edward Walsh at 266 Gregory street, is missing from his home and U M C work. Police and relatives searched grounds and haunts he frequented after ill health and threats of self harm. Atwood, last seen leaving work ill, is described as wearing black clothes, cap, and shoes with a missing center upper tooth. he sometimes used the name Harry Lamuti.
Ethel Debott aged eight, of 163 Main Street, was placed in police custody this morning on a charge of incorrigibility after her parents Burgess reported she idled on the streets until a late hour in the company of a special policeman. No evidence implicating any officer has been found. She was previously discharged from custody on similar parental charges.
Berlin dispatch quotes Morgen Polest opposing Washington peacemaking efforts. It notes Americans are unwelcome as mediators and would not press advice where not wanted. University of Berlin professor Ignas Jastrow discusses U.S. role ending if weapons to Germany’s enemies continue.
The department of agriculture announced further modifications to the federal foot and mouth disease quarantine on June 21 in Connecticut and other states. Large areas were released from quarantine and remaining restrictions were eased.
Washington June 193 Gilbert Feank of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, superintendent of an iron mine, was killed while interfering in a private quarrel near Charcas Mexico Wednesday. A despatch from Consul Bonney at San Luis Potosi announced three arrests.
Toronto June 19 Stanley Stack is on his way to Chicago to face charges as a member of a four man gang. They allegedly entered a private Polish bank in Chicago in May and shot and killed the proprietor. Stack was arrested here yesterday and waived extradition.
Washington June 19 President Wilson was asked to pardon Robert E Hicks a New York man who after 13 years as a fugitive became a Bowery Mission convert and surrendered to serve 10 months in jail He was convicted of a postal laws violation and his case drew wide attention Officials of the Bowery Mission and the Society for Suppression of Vice endorsed the request now under Justice Department review.
Slow but steady improvement in the condition of King Constantine was reported in a bulletin to the Greek legation from Athens. No petition for reappointment of Interstate Commerce Commissioners has yet been signed by people awaiting baggage valuation.
A collage of jokes and quips from a vintage column. Humorous vignettes touch on marriage, appearances, and everyday life with playful banter. Snappy observations feature puns about brides, debts, gossip, and social manners, all in a light, old newspaper tone.
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