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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
7
Washington June 27 The American Red Cross plans to establish dispensaries in all important Allied seaports as one of the first undertakings of the big war fund now about 114 million dollars. The plan aims to provide medical aid and supplies in key ports as final city reports are completed.
Red Cross Headquarters in The Birathela is being moved to the Sta Blés building to cut costs. Staples bank receives more checks. Remington Arms adds $500 and Crane Co. $400 as campaign work proceeds. B D Pierce Jr, head of field work, cites six months for current mobilization and thanks all who aided the relief effort.
Special report shows Fairfield more than doubling its Red Cross war fund allotment from 8 000 to 17 532 with post office returns. Two residents contributed 2 000 each while one gave 1 000, campaign costs listed as 55. A separate local court matter involving Irene Devis of the Davis estate was nolled on costa.
King George reassigns German origin titles for Battenberg line. The elder son becomes Earl of Medina, with the second son titled Lord Louis Mountbatten. Prince Alexander Tekk inherits a new Athiont title amid the revocation of German-origin names.
New Haven and vicinity expect thunder storms as a warm front moves eastward. Hartford records 1.42 inches of rainfall with the heaviest drainage yet noted, while southern New England faces unsettled skies and cooling chances later.
In Washington T P OConnor a leader of the Irish Nationalist party would arrive on a mission with Irish Parliamentary party members to explain the status of the Irish question to Americans. Sinn Fein leaders plan to seek British passports for three members who will oppose the mission. Some believe Lloyd George aims to present the Irish situation to President Wilson and others in the U S government.
President Carranza proposed pensions of 30 pesos daily to Mrs. Madero widow of Francisco Madero Jr. and 20 pesos to Mrs. Pino Suárez widow of the murdered vice president, plus eight pesos to the widow of Miles Serdan. Import duties on essentials were lifted from July to December, raising gasoline prices and prompting Mexican refiners to face U S competitors. Rafael Nieto warned Cananea Copper Co. to settle back taxes and faced export suspensions while authorities threaten forfeiture of 7 702 mining claims and end export duties to force compliance.
In addition to white sport shoes Mollan's offers smart light sole canvas high and low shoes for dressy wear. Attractive ankle ties for children and sneaks, scout and tennis shoes for boys plus special make for young girls at 1026 Main Street.
Latin American ministers report most countries except Cuba and Panama accepted Argentina’s invitation for a Buenos Aires congress to decide the region’s stance in the world conflict. Mexico has accepted, with timing still flexible, aiming for the near future. The debate includes whether the U S should join and whether Mexico should sever relations with Germany.
The wedding of Frances Booth daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn W Wilson to Kenneth Davidson Christie will be held Saturday evening at Park Street Congregational Church The Rev Gerald H Beard will officiate Helen Clark maid of honor Winifred LaVoy Cadwell and Alice H Shaw are bridesmaids Best man is Clifford Shaw Ushers include Curtis Wilson F Edward Shaw and Robert William Kiloh Donald Root The reception follows at the bride’s home for relatives and close friends
Bridgeport Housing & Co plans Park Apartments opening July first to ease local housing pressure. The three room units target newcomers and workers, offering flexible leases and staged development across Lordship and Fairfield projects with ready-to-switch options to larger homes. A St. Regis paper plant fire in Carthage, Utica region caused about $5,000 in losses.
A July suffrage convention met at Mrs. John Adams Thayer’s Westport home with delegates from Fairfield County leagues under Miss Garolina Ruutz Rees. Sessions covered league reports, food production and conservation, garden projects, and county canning efforts. Fairfield led in bonds sales and canning courses at Storrs, with demonstrations and cooperative canning centers planned.
A Saugtuck lawn fete at the Lewis estate raises funds for the Red Cross and Allied War charities. Prominent shore figures organize a week of entertainments with Houdini performing the submarine submerged box mystery and Marie Dressler and Stella Mahew hosting booths. The Iaa Claire Playhouse will feature Belasco drawn acts.
July schedule lists concerts on July 2 Beardsley 3 30 by W and W July 4 Wood 8 by CAC July 5 Sea side 8 by W and W July 8 Beardsley 3 30 CAC July 10 Wood 8 W and W July 12 Washington Locomobile 8 July 15 Sea 3 30 CAC July 17 Yellow Mill 8 W and W July 19 Sea side 8 CAC July 22 Lafay ette Marine 3 30 July 26 OM Mill Green Locomobile 8 July 29 Sea side CAC July 31 Sea side 8 W and W
Investigations reveal Acting Captain Cooper moved to the voluntary departure theory about Ruth Cruger. Mrs Cocchi reports suppression of information and detective hush tactics. Four motorcycle cops suspended over summons irregularities amid graft accusations. Gas company workers and a subway guard link to the Cruger case as new leads emerge. Grace Hamiston, key in locating the body, appears in a new photo.
San Francisco June 27 The Southern Pacific Railroad may operate only 80 days longer at current consumption unless it secures more fuel in the open market. W R Scott general manager said this to the California railroad commission during a hearing on a 15 percent freight rate increase. He noted the company had investigated the supply situation.
The text notes practicability of converting engines in divisions to coal burners but reports the idea was abandoned due to a lack of coal supply. Specific entities, dates, or organizations are not provided. The passage focuses on evaluating conversion while highlighting resource constraints that halted the plan.
Premier Dato stated the government’s martial law measures were well received by the public after the cabinet moved to suspend constitutional guarantees on Monday in Madrid, June 27.
State treasurer Frederick S. Chamberlain will send a circular this week explaining the law passed by the General Assembly. Private bankers in towns of 20 000 or less must deposit bonds or securities totaling 20000, while those in larger towns and cities must aggregate 40000.
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