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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
9
The piece argues the United States would need about 500000 troops to subdue Mexico, citing Mexico’s 757907 square miles and fourteen million population. It notes Mexico’s rugged, rifle‑expert fighters and warns that the conflict would be difficult, disagreeable, but necessary and imminent.
The article sketches how Australia operates under a labor led system with broad suffrage, public ownership of railways and water, government control of key industries, and tribunals for disputes. Prime Minister Hughes promotes real democracy and cites Australia as a model in Pearson's magazine.
The Marseilles Rhône Canal will connect the English Channel to the Mediterranean through a tunnel bored through rock. Four thousand workers are needed for rapid progress, with German prisoners previously used and many engineers drafted for the war. The project is hailed as a monumental feat reflecting French energy and foresight during wartime.
The high school assembly hall stage is undersized, failing to accommodate the graduation class or potential Oratorio Society concerts. Supporters urge quick funding to install a larger stage, arguing the room serves the school and city culture, and that every tool should meet its needs.
The article argues the trumpeting call to arms reshapes the Boy Scout movement toward enlistment, noting that some believe two years of military service could strengthen American boys. It also highlights the camp schedule at Still River, emphasizing duties aimed at building sturdiness and discipline in youth.
The Carrizal attack on American troops was ordered by General Carranza who accepts full responsibility. The Mexican government acknowledges responsibility and the note cites injuries to Americans and property by bandits acting with or against the government. It argues leniency has limits and urges restoration through firm action.
The jury for Sir Roger Casement's treason case was finally completed after extensive challenges. Sir Frederick Smith opened for the government, outlining high treason and possible extenuating circumstances. Casement, once a British official noted for Brazil and Congo exposure, acted as a German liaison in 1916 seeking Irish rebellion, while Dublin fiction of the Sinn Fein uprising followed.
Bridgeport scouts and surrounding towns prepare a camp on the Housatonic at Still River with land courtesy of Bridgeport Wood Finishing. A kitchen, tents for 40 boys, and trained leaders from New York will guide swimming, drills, and campfire activities. open to non scouts if space remains after July 1 with early applications urged.
A suspicious object resembling a bomb and nine sticks of dynamite were found today behind a door at a federal building entrance in New York. The package, scorched slightly, was removed by a Bureau of Combustibles inspector for examination.
Mrs. Hetty Green III of New York was reported at her home on June 26 to be in very favorable condition. A stroke of paralysis was denied as the cause of her illness and her health status was given as improving.
New Haven June 26 rail officials announced that all Shore Line trains except limited services would halt at Niantic for Connecticut National Guard members, recruits, and government officers visiting the state camp grounds.
An advertisement promotes light travel with matting covered suitcases in sizes from 14 to 24 inches, Cane Cases and Matting Bags, plus motor trunks and visiting kits. It also markets White Canvas Oxfords and Buckskin footwear for comfort on courts and trips, listing prices from $1.25 to $8.00 and various color trims.
New York reports Charles E. Hughes Republican presidential nominee arrived today from Bridgehampton where he spent Sunday at his summer headquarters. Advertising copy notes inventory for boys’ bicycle gear with prices listed, including a wheel for boys at 22.50 and a Barnes hard service bike at 25.00.
In a heavy rain, the People's Relief fund workers raised 418.27 for Jewish war sufferers on May 21. Volunteers include A Kaplan, R Dworkin, R Spillman, A Abrams, F Kunin, S Raskin, D Blourtz, P Hlowitz, N Lyons, A Lyons, S Dryer, R Helphant, J Wasser man, K Potashnick, P Gorelick, B Borowsky, M Siegan, L Abramowitz, R Israelitte, J Pezaty, F Halperin, A Gocros, D Snow, L Snow, D Rosenbaum, F Dickerman, R Straus, Splaver, B Hillman, R Hillman, L Greenspun, RK Daukow, T Borshuck, L Kravtz, B Radel, B Magilnick, B Borchuck, F Miller, B Weimer, others.
Sealed proposals due July 20 1916 at Bridgeport Pav ing & Sewer Commission City Hall for about 9400 ft of large diameter sewer 69 66 and 72 inch with plans from City Engineer Alfred H Terry for a 2 dollar fee. Bid bond 5 percent required. Commission may reject any proposal. Time fuse order for Great Britain noted in related items.
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