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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

7

Waves of War News From Europe and Beyond

A crowded bulletin reports on Austria and Serbia relations, Hungary’s grain seizure plan, and France considering calls for heavy men. Italy orders correspondents away while Paris notes officials touring Rheims Cathedral. Updates from Venice to Denmark and Russia cover trade, imprisonments, air raid fears, and munitions drives.

Eac Austria Eae Peeter Paghitch Correscents Italy Serta Serbia Ehiteh Rumania

Great Sachems Elect Robert Price as President

Meriden figures elected at a Saturday gathering of the Past Sachems' association of the Improved Order of Edmen. From the event at Tre Selection of Offi Pany RSeevee and New Haven, Price was chosen president with a slate including a vice president and other officers.

Robert ©. Price Meriden Wefrisen Improved Order Edmen Offi- Pany New Haven Aed

Bridgeport Officials Named In Local Meeting List

The lineup included Secretary William Saunders of Waterbury and Treasurer O. S. Pulver of New Haven. Bridgeport attendees included E T Buckingham B B Plumley George A Fairchild Frank A Cantwell W G Goddard and George H Lee. Custom $16 Suit Sale LYPORD and others advertised on East Side and West End pages.

William Saunders Waterbury O. S. Pulver New Haven E.T. Buckingham B. B. Plumiey George A. Fairchild Frank A. Cantwell W. G. Goddard George H. Lee Lypord

Captain McLean Probes Annapolis Exam Frauds

Captain Ridley McLean, judge advocate general of the U S Navy, has investigated alleged cheating at the Annapolis Naval Academy. Seven midshipmen were dismissed for stealing examination papers amid involvement by several prominent families.

McLean Annapolis Annapolis Naval Academy United States Navy Ridley Mclean

Wesleyan Grants Degrees in 1920 Commencement

Wesleyan University conferred ninety degrees at Middletown on June 21 including sixty nine bachelor of arts and fourteen master of arts in course seven honorary. Honorary awards went to Rev Dr Charles R Brown Yale and Wesleyan Prof William North Rice among others. A new 150000 dormitory broke ground as graduates plowed the land.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan University Charles R Brown Yale School of Religion William North Rice Wesleyan Edgar Blake Chicago Charles P. Tinker New York Irving S. Haynes Archibald E. Harte India An. M. C Germany Charles D Marcy Boston William V. Kelly Addison L. Greene Holyoke Mass George L. Peypek Scranton Charles R. Brown

Summer Capital Opens as Wilson Heads to Cornish

Preparations for the summer White House at Cornish New Hampshire began as servants and motor cars moved into place. President Wilson planned to travel via New York to visit Col. E M House, a close friend recently back from Europe.

Washington White House Cornish N. H Wilson New York Col. E. M House Europe

William H Rand former head of Rand McNally dies in New Canaan

William H Rand longtime head of Rand McNally & Co died at his daughter Mrs Henry W Chappell residence in New Canaan Conn He was born May 2 1828 in Quincy Mass and helped found the firm after partnering with Andrew McNally He aided the Linotype project and supported Chicago charities and churches He is survived by five children and five siblings noted for philanthropy and public service.

New Canaan Conn wWilliam H. Rand Rand, McNally & Co Henry W. Chappell William H.rand Quincy Mass John Rand Franklin and George Rand, Avery & Co Boston California Cape Horn Shane John A. Lewis Los Angeles Chicago Methodist Episcopal Church Newboys Home Chicago Training School Commercial Club of Brooks Charles E. Rand Otto T. Freer Charles B. Springer William Rand, Jr New York

Volcano Eruption Triggers Sea Turmoil Near Japan

Reports from Yokohama describe a marine volcanic eruption south of Japan on June 19 at 8:20 AM about 70 miles southeast of Hachise Island. A pillar of fire and red boiling seas followed rocks and lava into the ocean while steamers rode tidal waves. a strong earthquake in central Japan caused house damage but no deaths.

Tokio Japan Yokohama Fatsizie Hachise Island

Judge Miller Receives Brass Clock Before Wedding

City officials presented Judge Paul L. Miller of the probate court with a brass and glass French clock on the eve of his marriage to Miss Helen Capers at Milford. Mayor Wilson officiated and praised the gift as a token of friendship. The judge pledged to cherish the remembrance. Also noted are three nephews of Pope Benedict serving with the Italian army.

Paul L. Miller Helen Capers Milford Wilson Miller Pope Benedict

Aged Woman Breaks Both Arms In Fall From Second Floor

Mrs. William Gecklar a 73 year old resident of 115 Colorado avenue fell from a second story while hanging laundry sustaining two broken arms severe contusions and shock. Though ambulance surgeon Beaudry set fractures she chose to stay under her family physician care and her condition remains critical due to age.

William Gecklar Colorado Avenue Beaudry

Advertising Men of World Gather in Big Meeting

Delegates from every state and abroad attend the 11th annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in Chicago from today to Friday. William Woodhead of San Francisco presides. A monster pageant with 8,000 marchers, 150 floats, and 20 brass bands will cost over 100000. Education leaders predict broader advertising courses in high schools, colleges, and Y M C A programs within five years, with 26 top schools already offering advertising curricula. Frank Leroy Blanchard notes ongoing expansion in ad education.

Chicago Associated Advertising Clubs of the World William Woodhead San Francisco Association Llewellyn E. Pratt New York City Pratt Frank Leroy Blanchard Educational Committee

Anniversary Mass For Rev. William H. Lynch

Parishioners attend the second anniversary mass for Rev. William H. Lynch, former pastor of St. Charles church, held at 7 30 this morning. Rev. P J McGivney, current pastor, celebrated the service.

William H. Lynch St. Charles’ Church P. J. McGivney

Harbor Happenings on Stratford Avenue Bridge Alarm

A small fire started by a cigarette on the Stratford avenue bridge east of its center was extinguished with water buckets and no fire apparatus was sent. Tug Clarence Blakeslee and a towed boat clipped the bridge fender yesterday, shifting it about two feet. The schooner Henry 4. Chamberlain sailed to South Amboy N J for coal and then on to Fredericksburgh N S. Burton Brooks reports a burglar entered his Carroll avenue home and stole 17 dollars from a young lady. The Fourth Avenue subway in Brooklyn opened officially, part of the New Municipal Railway Corporation, with total cost listed at 25 000 000.

Stratford Avenue Clarence Blakeslee New Haven Trap Rock Henry 4 Chamber Burritt Lumber Co South Amboy WN. J Fredericksburgh N.S Burton Brooks Carroll Avenue Fourth Avenue Brooklyn New Municipal Railway Corporation

Dr Winship to address City Normal graduates at Warnerhall

D Albert Winship editor of the Journal of Education Boston will speak at the City Normal school's graduation this evening in Warnerhall. Eighteen graduates will receive diplomas proving teaching qualifications for Bridgeport schools. The program includes music and an address by Winship, with diplomas presented by Dr Charles W Deane.

D. Albert Winship Journal of Education of Boston Mess City Normal School Warnerhall Bridgeport Waldmeister Probert EH. Winship Journal of “Education Mase Trio Srerse Charles W. Deane Cowan Mienes Marjorie Conklin Allen Ezva Wildred Bunnell Josephine Evangeline Conklin Mary Harriet Pennell Catherine Elizabeth Fitzgerald Mary Joséphine Flynn Susan Birh Gallagher Pearl Magdalene Hamilton Alice Marie Harrigan Katherine Ellis Hill Christine Bessie Howe Louise Lucilie Course Annia Aleen MacNamara Gertrude Miller Helet Irene Wanstrom Natalie Lora Rosen Paret Jair Whelan Freda Caroline Wiermer

Southport pupil sets high school record at Staples

Westport reports Miss Elizabeth Corcoran of Southport graduates with the highest four year average in Staples High School history. Her 97 average includes mostly 98s and 100s across subjects, impressing teachers and the principal. Ten Fairfield town students join her in the 1915 class as caps and gowns are prepared.

Elizabeth Corcoran Westport Staples Southport Corcoran Thomas Corcoran King's Highway Fairfield Sherman Chilés Florence Reilly William Ped Belen Kinzella Ida von Holts Keith Nichols John Dunham Anne Perniss Alice Bulkley Margaret Coycoran Staples High School

German Expert Visits Sultan in Constantinople

Professor Jato Adolf Israel, a noted German specialist, is at the bedalik of Sultan Mehemed in Constantinople per Tageblatt. Commissioned by the Turkish embassy, he arrived June 61 and stays at the Yildiz Kiosk through late next week as a guest and adviser to the Sultan.

Berlin Jato Adolf Israel Bedalik Sultan Mehemed Constantifiepid Israel Yildiz

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