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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
A local millinery shop advertises wholesale prices on White Hemp Straw Hats White Milan Hats Natural Leghorn Hats White Lace Straw Braid Hats Natural Panama Hats and Sport Hats. Also features New White Fur Scarfs Ostrich Boas and Maline Neck Ruffs.
Adjutant General Cole said Connecticut does not need new military units now. He urged young men to enlist in existing organizations, noting six field artillery batteries are already activated, with four at Yale, one at Stamford, and one at Branford. No new CT formations will be accepted at present.
Congressman P. Davis Oakey endorsed H. H. Jennings founder of Bridgeport lodge of Piks, now Hartford resident, for supreme leading knight at the grand lodge gathering of the P P O E in Baltimore next month.
Fresh sea foods including codfish tilefish butterfish mackerel and halibut greet Friday shoppers alongside open clams steamers and canned salmon sardines and bacon. Meat specials feature lamb veal and pork cuts with roasts and bones plus smoked goods and poultry offerings. Market items extend to fruit vegetables tea coffee cereals flour brands and more at Bridgeport Public Market and Branch with contact phones.
A morning forecast notes showers in the eastern Iske region and along the Atlantic coast north of Virginia. A western disturbance forms a trough from Montana to Texas causing unsettled weather. Temperatures remain unusually low across northern districts.
General Electric Co received a $6,000,000 contract for electrical equipment for the new battleship California. The order underscores heavy industrial mobilization and naval expansion during the period.
An advertisement touts Cyrus Roach Powder as freely sprinkled where roaches gather to rid homes of pests. It claims the powder is clean to use harmless and will not drive roaches to neighbors. Priced 20c and 34c.
A New York police crackdown under Mayor McClellan and Police Commissioner Woods tracking the Black Hand network of Italian ex-convicts led to suppression of penal certificates and a weakening of the crime ring. The piece recalls prior efforts by Flynn and city politics, noting past deportations and the long battle against extortion, arson, and kidnapping in Italian settlements.
Police Commissioner Woods and Deputy Scull lead a focused campaign against Black Hand activities in Italian settlements. Close surveillance and rapid arrests reduced omerta, increasing public complaints to police. Arrest trends show a sharp drop in bomb throwing, murder, arson, blackmail, and kidnapping through 1913 to 1916, while copper coin values in China and international trade details are noted.
Peking June 22 13 000 tons of Chinese copper cash valued at 4 360 000 Yen or about 2 180 000 gold were exported from Tsingtau to Japan during the past year. A firm in Shantung holds many thousands of tons in stock and it is estimated at least twenty thousand tons have been gathered in by Chinese dealers in Shantung since prices rose.
Paris June 22 The Minister of Agriculture has organized the French fruit industry to lift production and improve preserving processes to rival other nations. France imports about 60 000 tons of fruit annually despite suitable growing regions. Minister Meline says fruit growers have underdeveloped canning and preserving methods and the commission will find favorable localities for canning plants to provide quick markets for regional fruit producers.
A bronze statue honoring Zebulon Vance, longtime North Carolina senator, was unveiled in the Capitol’s statuary hall in Washington. Vice President Marshall delivered the principal address at the ceremony.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Herbert Morton a 27 year old draughtsman.
Miss May Hall presents an exhibition dance Friday evening June 23 to benefit the war relief fund. The program includes Colonial Polonaise with Masters Olsen Fagan Irving McDonald John Smith and several Misses, various folk and interpretive dances, Tamborine Tarantella, Fancy Clog Steps, Indian War Dance, Spanish Special Dance and more. Nineteenth century style program features numerous named performers and a senior class performance. Additionally Mrs Kate Troy is appointed administratrix of the estate of her aunt who died January 6. estate valued at $300 cash deposited in New York and local banks.
Obituary notices for Ruth M. Novakoski infant of Mr and Mrs Stephen W Novakoski of 660 Noble Ave burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Mary C Bassett wife of Calvin Bassett of 877 Grand St dies at St Vincent Hospital age 39 survived by six children and a brother in New Haven. Michael Nolan funeral from Stepney home and St Stephen's Church with mass by Rev George Sinnott. John M Gensheimer former NY police officer dies at 121 Fluntington Road Stratford age 65 survived by widow and three daughters. Include ad for Cyrus Wart Remover at Cyrus Pharmacy and graduation baskets by John Keck & Son.
Bridgeport outranks all cities of its class in total deposits in the postal savings department, ranking 26th among 72. New Haven is 34th and Hartford also listed. Bridgeport’s deposits nearly equal the combined totals of New Haven and Hartford, with the city’s bank opened July 1, 1912, after many others began in 1910. Nationwide May saw a $2,000,000 rise. total deposits reach $82,250,000.
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