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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
6
Due to special purchasing, customers can profit with millinery bargains. Untrimmed hats in white Milan straw range from 1.98 to 7.50. Straw hats from 0.75 to 2.00. Natural Leghorn hats from 1.25 to 5.00. Trimmed dress hats are offered at about half original prices, delivering exceptional value.
Max Winkler of French Street was fined 5 in city court after being arrested at Main and State for speeding to take a sick woman to St Vincent's hospital. He cited no-signal by the traffic officer and proceeding through stationary traffic despite the emergency.
Karl Nickerson Liewskyn of Brooklyn once a city resident earns Yale honors along with John Edward Hallen in the second year class. A former Teuton during the Belgian invasion period, he received two prizes for fish and Yale school acclaim.
Russia's diplomatic mission spends its second day in Washington paying formal calls on President Wilson and other top officials. The program includes the presentation of a message to the president from the new Russian government.
Geneva reports a Balkan news agency claim that King Boris of Bulgaria faces abdication fallout and that former Premier Venizelos may lead Greece, signaling Greece’s entry into war against Bulgaria. Lugano notes Swiss reception for the Bulgarian king with German notables awaiting him.
Local thunder showers possible this afternoon or tonight with Thursday to be fair. Moderate south winds. Disturbances from the St. Lawrence valley and Minnesota bring unsettled weather to the region. Temperatures remain moderate east of the Rockies with normal daylight times and daily highs around seasonal norms. Correlates with a plumbing ad note for Cortez C. Rockwell at 2051 Main and Hillside Avenue.
Miss A Marie Scott wed Irving H Sipperly at Olivet Congregational Church with reception at her mother's home. The bride wore dark blue satin and honored bridesmaid wore blue taffeta. Helena Miller sang before the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Morrisonville Illinois. Mrs Mac Bell Olsen married William C White at Nativity Church North Bridgeport in a pink lace gown with pale pink satin tunic. A reception at the bride's mother's home followed and the couple will live at 185 Island Brook Avenue after June 28.
Paris reports the French press condemns Robert Grimm and M Hoffman for seeking a separate peace between Germany and Russia. It notes Switzerland's State and National Councils have officially rejected mediation by the country.
Swiss telegraphic agency reports M Hoffmann sent a telegram to Robert Grimm aiming to spur early peace and aid Switzerland. Several Swiss newspapers call for Hoffmann to resign citing his actions as not representative of belligerents' interests.
Frederick J. Feeley, five years with Bridgeport police and three years in the detective bureau under Capt. Cronan, resigns his post. The action will be considered by the police commissioners. divorce proceedings between Feeley and his wife followed marital disagreements leading to the resignation.
Grand River altered its path near Bear Tunnel twenty miles from Grand Junction Colorado when earth and rock from a undermined mountain collapsed into the river. Denver and Rio Grande railroad tracks were washed out in the washout.
Miss Edna Sheridan daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Sheridan and Charles Taylor wed at St Patrick s church witnessed by relatives from Trenton New Jersey and Milford Reception followed at The Stratfield then 11 33 express to New York for a honeymoon along New Jersey shore They will reside at 212 Parrott avenue she from a well known North End family he an employee of Bridgeport Gas Light Co.
Ward Deuter of 11 Calderwood Avenue phoned the Park Theatre and demanded his wife’s discharge. He later confronted Louis Smith on Fairfield Avenue and allegedly punched him after accusing Smith of trying to oust his wife. Smith denied the accusation, claiming he was following his own wife. Judge Frederic Bartlett dismissed the charge against Deuter on court costs.
Joseph Liberone a 63 Chapel street special policeman at Polls theatre who favors the United States was provoked by John Partha a Cuneo fruit store employee to repeat anti American remarks. Liberone struck Partha and an assault complaint followed as Judge Bartlett adjourned the case in city court.
In Petrograd on June 20 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst a British suffragist leader arrived and held talks with Elihu Root and Charles Edward Russell at the winter palace. She said she came to explain the British democracy stance toward the war and planned to appeal to the people and address street crowds.
New York on June 20 a stock exchange broker who sold Liberty bonds below par last Saturday on the exchange floor repurchased them at par. An exchange committee disclosed the action and noted the broker, whose name is withheld, had contributed 100000 to the Red Cross. He said he believed the loan was heavily oversubscribed and did not consider the country’s sentimental effect at the time of sale.
Copenhagen reports German newspapers urge a national fund to aid war cripples and families of soldiers, matching widows’ relief. Government pensions are deemed utterly inadequate with Rhine district data showing 67 marks for men with families. The Vorwaerts decries private appeals while demanding adequate public treasury support.
Miss Margaret Mallard a 16 year old from Stratford slipped and fell from a ladder while working at Alb and BE Henckels Lace Co factory on Connecticut Avenue this morning. Her left knee was dislocated and she was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Dr. S. IE Aranki from the emergency staff.
A large sum was netted for the Red Cross fund through Grace D. Clarke’s pupils last evening at the Stratfield ball room. The program of recitations and plays drew a capacity audience and praised the pupils and teacher. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. A Festa and Garden Party by Mrs. Kenneth McNeil at Black Rock Saturday will feature a fashion promenade with gowns from New York shops worn by prominent local society women. Surgical dressings will be organized at a table led by Lucille Godfrey and Marion Betts.
Fairfield campaigners for the Red Cross meet at the Fairfield Memorial library to hear the first weekly drive reports. William O. Burr presides as captains from Southport Fairfield and Greenfield Hill present figures and pledges. The town aims to raise 8000 dollars with per capita about 80 cents as a thermometer at the post office tests progress.
Stratford residents raise $2,644.55 on day one as six teams, led by captains Mrs. C. C. Gunther Elliott W. Peck and others, pursue a $5,000 Stratford share of the Red Cross War Fund with a possible weekend total doubling. Anonymity kept for a $1,000 subscription. Lovell unavailable for returns due to business in New York.
Red Cross campaign committees across the country opened the third day of a major canvass with about 35 million dollars pledged or more than one third of the goal. Cities reporting early totals include Waterbury 212000 Hartford 122000 New Haven 114000 Springfield 95000 Bridgeport 51000 Stamford 17000. Headquarters said prospects were bright for a single 10 million dollar gift from a wealthy American to fund tuberculosis work in France.
A huge red and white cross will flash from naval craft searchlights above Boston’s skyline this week to urge citizens to donate to the Red Cross war relief fund. In New York contributions toward the $40,000,000 quota reached nearly half as solicitors began the third day of an eight day drive, reporting $2,217,248 in subscriptions.
Hartford June 20 A second panel of 40 talesmen summoned in the trial of Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan charged with murdering five elderly inmates was reported in superior court today. 33 of the talesmen were questioned to fill the two remaining jury seats as seven were excused. James W Canfield asked to be excused for farm duty and financial loss. State Attorney Alcorn questioned a salesman about willingness to verdicts, noting extreme cases like the Cruger case. The defense had asked for the state to elect a count to try. The court had not yet ordered that but was expected to occur when Mrs Gilligan is placed. She arrived late with her daughter and counsel.
Mrs Florence Olsen a 19 year old wife from 250 Sixth street drank creolin after a jealous husband scolded her for talking with other men. She fainted, was given a stomach pump by Dr S I Aranki, then transported to Bridgeport hospital where recovery was expected.
Butte district miners began today to work the day shift only after a strike by the metal mine workers. Companies abolished the night shift as a precaution. Union officers say between 4,900 and 5,000 miners joined the new union, with thousands more still at work in the mines.
Philadelphia on June 20 greeted the Italian war commission with a gay display of flags and a prestigious reception honoring foreign visitors. The delegation arrived to a warm official welcome and extensive city honors reflecting their significance.
Contracts for building the national army cantonment at Fort Sam Houston Texas were awarded today to Stone and Webster of Boston. Mexico City reports 6451 Mexicans returned to Mexico from the United States in the first five days of June through Tamaulipas and Coahuila ports.
Joseph Schmidt of Fairfield attempted to steal meat from T. J. McNamara's market, becoming the first German defendant in years to require an interpreter. He paid a $7 fine plus costs. Uruguay’s President Viera declared the nation will not regard any American belligerent in a war with another continent as a foe.
Mexico City reports the Mexican government plans to establish a financial agency in El Paso Texas to manage funds from frontier customs houses and to aid in paying troops and government employees in northern Mexican states.
A catalog style listing products for infants underwear including cotton vests high neck long sleeves and sizes 1 to 6 with prices from .29 to .65 dollars. Also includes infants shirts merino and bands in various weights and sizes.
A newspaper ad lists a limited selection of couch hammocks in heavy khaki duck and woven styles. Prices range from six to eleven dollars, with various features such as adjustable head rests, strong angle iron frames, and spreaders. A large assortment includes bright and subdued colorings.
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