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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

5

Progressives Attack Roosevelt Over Hughes Endorsement

In New York the Progressive Party denounces Colonel Roosevelt for backing Hughes, accusing him of disingenuousness and aiming to ruin the party. Chicago reports the national committee endorsing Hughes for president, leaving Parker on the ticket and debating Robins’ alignment with Wilson.

National Committee Hughes Parker New York Progressive Party Roosevelt New York County Committee Fifth Avenue Progressive National Committee Wilson Mr. Hughes John J. O’connell New York County National Progressive Party Chicago Charles E. Hughes Moose Guy Strings John M. Parker Louisiana Wil Parker Charles Warren Fairbanks Victor Murdock Kansas Raymond Robins Robins

Negotiations to lease old Swedish Methodist church for third precinct

Negotiations led by J. C. Stanley and A. DeLemes aim to lease the old Swedish Methodist church on Lee Avenue for a new third precinct police station. A one year lease at about 430 dollars, with repairs planned, would move officers from cramped State Street and Howard Avenue quarters and, if sustained, city quarters may be ready after one year.

Ent J. C. Stanley A. DeLemes Lee Avenue Lee Ae DeLemois Boys’ Club State Street Howard Avenue

Marine Band Concert at Old Mill Green

Bridgeport Marine Band performs Wednesday evening at 8 o clock in Old Mill Green featuring Chaubridge march Poet and Peasant overture Masquerade Ball selection from Verdi Boveland waltz Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera House Cavalry overture Flama march and The Star Spangled Banner conducted by Sibro Petrini Also reported the nineteenth annual convention of the Polish Singers Alliance of America opening in Pittsburgh and a Cincinnati Abattoir strike with five hundred workers.

Bridgeport Marine Band Old Mill Green Chaubridge Laurence Suppe G. Verdi Boveland Abe Holzmann Thetropolitan Opera House Theo M ‘Obani Flama Meyselles Sibro Petrini

Roosevelt Weighs Aftermath of 1913 Progressive Stand

The journal quotes Theodore Roosevelt on his 1913 farewell to South America and his 1916 message declining a Progressive nomination. He asserts loyalty to Progressives' principles, vows to fight for righteousness, and says he will back Hughes in 1916, deeming a third ticket unlikely. He emphasizes unity, endurance, and devotion to the movement despite party shifts.

South America Col. Roosevelt

Two Foot Wall Separates Foes at Zagora Hill Hamlet

A Associated Press report from Zagora on the Austro Italian front describes Zagora as the only point where enemy trenches meet on this front. Soldiers climb to viewing points through ruined houses and tunnels, noting the close proximity of opposing lines and the constant, deadly tension as barbed wire and silence define the battlefield.

Zagora Trenc Isonzo Adriatic Sea Venice Associated Press Zagore

Church Abatement Requests Rejected By City Committee

The common council claims committee will not allow abatement petitions including the First English Evangelical church street sprinkling relief. Trustees and residents such as C F Noren, Louis Harkabus, Bridget Thompson, and Mrs Emily W Brown seek adjustments, liens, or reimbursements for taxes, sidewalks, street pavement damages, and related costs.

Common Council C. F. Noren Morehouse Street Louis Harkabus Barnavenue Bridget Thompson Catherine Street Vincenzo Augustine Geraci Emily W. Brown North Avenue Shelton Street Mary Telikey Louis A. Veesey Veesey Emma C. Hopkins Stratford Avenue East End Dith Bahn R. R. Ferrett East Washington Avenue

Railways Face Arbitration or Law Over Wage Clash

Leaders of the train service brotherhoods rejected the railroads' plan to take the wage dispute to arbitration or Federal review. Voters will decide whether to authorize leaders to call a nationwide strike. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged as the public tribunal to determine merits, protect railroads, workers, and public interests, or Congress to empower prompt action.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Congress Train Service Brotherhoods New York

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