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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
13
New York and Boston and Chicago figures headline the Bridgeport evening paper. Associated Press service provides updates on foreign representation and official appointments.
Reports from Britain show submarine losses not diminishing and, if anything, rising. Submarines rely on invisibility to attack armed merchant ships from long range, as illustrated by the Moreno incident where 200 shots were fired at 8,000 yards. The danger prompts suggestion that commerce carriers be designed with low visibility, echoing Simon Lake’s views on underwater carrier concepts.
The text argues Congress should yield to the president and executive branch to pass food legislation. It warns delay harms national thought and the legislature's prestige, stressing food as vital, not to be monopolized or wasted. It calls for ending middlemen profits while ensuring farmers receive fair equivalents and limiting excess profits among intermediaries.
A commentary argues that a regiment of women in Russia would serve more as moral instruction than combat readiness. It contends men have instinct to protect women, that women’s safety behind lines preserves the race, and that using women in battle would deplete national vitality.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that the coal industry and broader transportation system cripple the nation and urges government supervision to ensure fair margins and direct shipments to demand centers. Bridgeport leaders back mobilizing Fairfield county resources, while seizing coal mines if supervision collapses would be socialistic, a path New England will likely avoid.
Secretary Daniels condemns Newport gambling dens and vice as a health and morals threat to American sailors. Federal officers gathered evidence and sent it to the Rhode Island governor for action, with a firm warning that a drastic remedy will be employed if needed.
Four drivers faced license actions at Stoeckel's office after county hearings. John Bimme had 40 days, Myron Rickson indefinite suspension, George Paters six months, Michael Stanley 301 days, while John Brown had license returned after no evidence found. John McCormack earns a doctor of literature degree from Holy Cross College. Two Germans arrested in New Orleans for possessing trunks of bombs, say federal authorities.
Elmer H. Lounsbury, formerly of Stillman Street Bridgeport, named chief clerk of the Hartford department, succeeding Raymond B. Comstock of Stratford. The change takes effect June 25, with Comstock’s dismissal confirmed as due to a shift to a lawyer in the role. Comstock, a Republican, was appointed by Charles D. Barnes. Lounsbury is a Dickinson and Yale Law School graduate who previously served as chief clerk from 1909 to 1913.
The Wheeler and Wilson band presents its first public concert of the year at Washington Park this evening at 8.00. Conductor Louis F. Chermak leads a program including The Star Spangled Banner Our Glorious Netherland Overature Red White and Blue, cornet solo by Mr Ad Vernon, and selections My Home Town Girl Reminiscs Popular Airs Lampe American Fantasie Bendix. Postlude America.
Mills H. Husted of Greenwich took the witness stand in Superior Court defending against Jessie Shepard Husted’s cruelty charge. He denied mistreatment and said he opposed his wife’s outings with Miss Billie Birks and meetings with Charles Conrad. He claimed she dined with Conrad near New Haven and said he offered to buy her a Ford she refused. He denied offering $1000 for a divorce and said he would take her back after two months if she quit drinking and left old friends. The judge, Curtis, presides as the trial resumes.
Miss Cecil Spooner will hold five year summers at Bridgeport's Park theatre as a basis for her stock company ventures. Her New York plans will occupy winter months, while she trusts in Bridgeport patrons. S Z Poli, now owner of the Lyric site, aims to build a large theatre on Housatonic avenue to expand motion picture patronage.
June 21 dispatch reports ongoing investigation into demonstrations against former King Constantine of Greece. The former king and his suite stayed at a hotel and plan to depart today for Berne. H. V. Jellicoe, nephew of Admiral Jellicoe, joined the British aviation corps in New York.
Henry Ossawa Tanner, born in Pittsburgh fifty eight years ago, rose to fame as a premier religious painter. Son of African American Bishop Benjamin Tanner, he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy, then Paris with Benjamin Constant, later earning honors in the Paris salon and at major galleries in America and Europe. He married Jessie Macauley Olssen in 1899, who left opera to support his career.
Captain John Smith, founder of Virginia and famed explorer, died in London on June 21, 1631. Born 1579 in Lincolnshire, he left school for adventure, fought in France against Protestants, and served in the Netherlands under Spanish interests. His voyage to Chesapeake Bay in 1607 led to Jamestown, where Powhatan spared his life after Pocahontas intervened, and after several returns to England he never came back to the colony.
The marriage of Miss Roberta Neville niece of Mrs Mary Neville of 05 Warren Street and Mr Clark Blackman of Newtown occurred on Wednesday morning. They had an automobile honeymoon along the New Jersey coast and will return to Newtown to reside.
Local shop advertises guaranteed bathing caps in one and two piece suits. Offers worsted sweaters suits and cotton suits with prices from $1.00 and up.
Che D1 Read Co advertises porch furniture clearance with 20 percent off including Burdett rockers and chairs Old Hickory pieces such as the Andrew Jackson Chair. Refrigerator McKee styles and other reliable options. Porcelain enameled steel linings. Front and top ice chests from $11.00. ice chests from $7.50.
An exhibit of Turkish Towels arranged through the Linen Room showcases large showings of practical towels. Snowy white towels with color borders, in various sizes, are offered at prices from 13 to 60 cents. The display aims to delight housekeeping collectors and features striped and ribbed patterns in pink blue and yellow.
New styles in Van Raaite Shirley and Betty Veils plus washable Shetland fabrics and durable 50 cent yard cords. Pathe Phonographs arrive at 25 dollars in mahogany and oak. Recital Friday in Reading Room with extra heavy bath mats in velourlike softness, white borders in pink blue or white, and varied centers. Mats priced 69 cents to 3.75 dollars with patterned borders and designs.
All styles from Spobkers Die Det and Pumps for omen misses and children available second floor.
On June 21 1611 Henry Hudson was set adrift by his crew near the bay named for him and vanished. In 1770 on Louis XVI’s marriage fete 15 000 people were said to be trampled to death during the parade. In 1783 about 300 American troops with fixed bayonets surrounded Congress to demand redress, according to Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
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