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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

8

Students strike in Russia leads to closure of universities

Berlin reports a May student strike at Kem University and the Polytechnic Institute. Police arrested several students for disturbing the peace and resisting authorities, then released them as officials considered transferring schools to local administration. Von Beseler warned campuses could be permanently closed if the dispute continued.

Berlin London von Bmeck Overnor Eee Hans H. von Beseler Russia Kem University Polytechnic Institute Enlire Preps Reco Aegan Gacen Tg Sh Suutente von Béseler Ves

New Directors Proposed to Lead the University and Institution

Students voted to continue refusing payment of the fees as authorities propose new directors to head the university and the institution. Gen Von Beseler, frustrated, closed both institutions.

von Beseler

Red Cross hospital opens in London for officers

An American Red Cross hospital for officers begins operations in London, mirroring a similar institute already serving privates. Greece reports 12 ships sunk since April, totaling 31 542 tons and valued at 4 592 000 dollars by Austrian and German submarines. Dissolution of the Council of the Ema ils of Deputies of Workmen and Soldiers follows a long debate. Captain Herman Koehler of West Point arrives at Plattsburg to introduce calisthenics aimed at making soldiers ready for bed.

iAn American Red Cross Hospital London Greece Herman Koehler West Point Plattsburg

Guardsmen to be relieved from factories by July 3

In New England the withdrawal of guardsmen from railroad bridges and factories is announced. Gov Holcomb says Home Guard not needed for continuous patrol duties and that corporations should hire watchmen. If emergencies arise, the Home Guard could be called for state property protection.

New England Home Guard Holcomb Connecticut National Guard

Horse Caught in Draw. Owner Seeks Damages

Paul Funerelli of near Lordship Manor reports damages after his horse was caught by a hoof in a space between the Yellow Mill bridge draw and its east abutment. Efforts to release failed until the draw was opened and the horse was injured further. He notified the city clerk that he will seek compensation, amount to be set after ruling on possible euthanization.

Paul Funerelli Lordship Manor Yellow Mill Bridge Funerelli

Nurses for Emergency War Duty Enroll This Week

Nurses eligible for emergency war duty should enroll this week. A Connecticut Nurses association executive board meeting in New Haven on Friday will review applications. Blank forms are available from city nurses registries or Miss Margaret Rourke at 59 Vine Street.

Connecticut Nurse’ Association New Haven Margaret Rourke Vine Street Mary Grace Hills Orange Street H. E. Gregory Elmwood Avenue Waterbury

Americans Get S O S Find Nothing After Patrol

One American destroyer reported no trace of 50 crewmen from a British merchantman attacked by a submarine. Initial message said submarine shelling us, then abandon ship. The destroyer searched two days amid high seas, found only wreckage.

Flotila Blue Jackets

War Loans Reach Billions As War Costs Mount

The article notes total Allied loans around 36.3 billion dollars and German Austrian loans near 18.8 billion, with U S Liberty Loan ongoing. It states global war spending reached 58.113 billion by end of March, rising daily as nations fund efforts despite cheaper commodities yet to be delivered.

United States Germany Austria-Hungary

Dam Breaks Loss Exceeds Three Million in Utah

Fairview Utah June 26 The Prince River Irrigation Company dam twelve miles from here broke yesterday and is a total loss. The Rio Grande railroad force evacuated hundreds of persons to safety. Damage will exceed 3 000 000 but no lives were lost.

Fairview Utah Prince River Irrigation Co Rio Grande Railroad

Flower and Vegetable Seeds CK and Seg AtoRn

Seed listing fragment shows CK and Seg as brands or suppliers. It names flower and vegetable seeds with limited readable details. The item appears as a small classified or product snippet from a historical newspaper page.

CK & Seg

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