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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

6

U S Credit to Small Nations Is Necessary

Kanees City Mo June 22 Extension of credit to small and weaker nations is a powerful tool the United States and its allies may use against Germany and Austria Hungary, Dr Howard Salt at nate to Garnl hatesn of foreign and domestic commerce declares. He urges organizing credit facilities so smaller nations are not forced to depend on dangerous powers. Swiss Parliament meets June 26 to elect a successor to A Hoffman forced to resign over his part in German intrigue for a separate peace with Russia.

Kanees City United States Gerrey and Ansteis Howard Salt Nate toGarnl National Association of Credit Men Pratt Germany Austria- Hungary America A. Hoffman Russia

Wilson Takes Firm Stand To Cut War Prices At Four East Ports

Washington June 22 railroads and coal magnates agreed to pool coal at tidewater ports New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Hampton Roads to speed shipments and reduce car delays. The move aims to save 133000 freight cars and 6,640,000 tons more coal moved to ports than last year.

Wilson East Washington Railroads’ War Board Fairfax Harrison New York Philadelphia Baltimore Hampton Roads Atlantic Seaboard War Board Tidewater Rembrandt Peale Interstate Commerce Commission Federal Trade Commission Congress

United States Aviation Motor Aims to End War

Detroit on June 22 reports a new super airplane motor perfected by an unnamed Detroit engineer. The United States Aviation Motor is claimed to be the most combustible engine yet and designed to endure as long as the aircraft, potentially standard for all Allied airplanes. It has been submitted to the War Department and may replace the current 60 hour air engine life.

Detroit War Department United States Aviation Motor United States

Liberty Fete at Oakhaven Wright Homestead Fairfield

Arrangements are complete for the Liberty fete at Oakhaven the home of Mrs J O Wright in Fairfield on Saturday afternoon June 23. Proceeds go to the Fairfield Garden club garden work. A patriotic string quartet concert is planned and a sale of military novelties Indian baskets and garden items will be offered plus cake candy and refreshments. Dr John M Lee of Rochester was elected president of the American Institute of Homeopathy.

Oakhaven Mrai J. O. Wright Fairfield John M. Lee Rochester The American Institute of Homeopathy

General Crowder A Veteran Legal Expert In US Army

General Enoch Herbert Crowder, Judge Advocate General, a West Point 1881 graduate, played a key role shaping conscription methods. He served in cavalry, Spain War volunteers, Cuba, Manchuria, and Chile, honing legal advisory work across conflicts and reforms.

Enoch Herbert Crowder United States Army West Point Army Spain Manchuria Cuba Chili

Analysis and Compilation of the Returns Task

The excerpt describes a leading figure preparing for a major work after prior tasks. It notes the scale of the new duty, emphasizing the transition to extensive analysis and data compilation, with attention to the demands of handling large returns. The passage centers on preparation, scope, and responsibility.

Jitney Drivers Demand End to Restrictive Order

Bridgeport Public Conveyance association condemned a common council move to ban jitneys within 100 feet of Fairfield avenue and Main street. Members praised police for not enforcing the order and backed Capt. Wheeler’s stance until police commissioners decide. Charles Swartz led the group and urged support from the commissioners.

Bridgeport Public Conveyance Association Common Council Fairfield Avenue Main Street Charles Wheeler Charles Swartz Poice Wheeler

Shear Nonsense and Sharp Wordplay Across Papers

A fragment from various papers shows quips on theft and humor. Lines reference a purse thief as trash, a jab about vaccination soreness, and a costly doctor visit. Also noted are a comic collector snippet and a one cent partner want ad.

Newport Mayor Denies Charges Against Town

Newport Rhode Island June 22 Mayor Clark Burdick issued a statement disputing Secretary Daniels and denying widespread impropriety among enlisted Navy personnel here. He notes local efforts to house and clothe sailors, Red Cross aid, and liquor dealers complying with laws amid shortages. He cites bottle gangs as the main ongoing problem and claims progress in enforcement.

Newport R. I Clark Burdick Daniels Navy Secretary of the Navy The Red Cross

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