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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

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Local health board under fire in inquiry into our milk supply

An inquiry into Milford dairy milk follows state lab findings of streptococci in samples from the area. Bridgeport health officials defend their controls while Beaver Brook Dairy touts self-imposed safeguards amid calls for municipal pasteurization and stronger supervision. Three new glandular disease deaths linked to the issue are reported as officials debate sampling and testing procedures.

Local Health Board EB. A. McLellan Bridgeport Beaver Brook Dairy Milford Fairfield County EB. T. Conn Connecticut Conn Beaver Brook Ridgeport McLellan F. Oscar Perry Perry Beaver Brook Farm Bridgeport Board of Health

Physician Heads Health Dept Called to Arms in Camp

A municipal executive position ends as Dr. F. W. Stevens president of the board of health is summoned by General Cole to Niantic for active duty. He leaves his city and practice with arrangements to run the department by three members if needed. Reserve corps ties note several Bridgeport doctors and pharmacists who have served or may serve.

Mexico F. W. Stevens Board of Health General Cole Niantic Stevens Hospital Corps Bridgeport Congress John R. Silliman Saltillo Hagle Pass Tex State Department Dr. Atl Mexico City Carranza United States Ir. Atl Eagle Pass Washington Washington Federation of Labor Senate House Unfta National Guard

Schultz Plea for New Clerks Rejected by Committee

Town Clerk Joseph A. Schultz pressed for two additional clerks at 700 dollars each to assist with city business after clashes and discharges with staff. The ordinance committee did not favor the plan and, despite Schultz’s push in the corridor, the extra hires are not expected. Separately, delegates attended the opening session of the 33rd convention of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in Cleveland.

Joseph A. Schultz Schultz The American Institute of Electrical Engineers Cleveland

Flood Sends Back Photo and Flags to Roosevelt

John Flood, Fairfield County delegate to the Progressive national convention, plans a large packing box to Col. Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. Contents include bandannas, Roosevelt campaign photos, banners, badges, letters, and Roosevelt literature used by Progressive committees. Flood, once a Roosevelt follower, declares he is for Wilson and vows to combat the Republican machine that he says betrayed delegates.

John Flood Fairfield County Chicago Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I Roosevelt John Flood Bridgeport Wilson

Gone 50 Years He Loses Battle for Patrimony

Aaron Burr Gray, who vanished for 30 years and reappeared to claim a share of Bar zilla Gray estate, lost his case in the supreme court of errors. The court found no error in Judge Williams's ruling for Kate Gray Goddard, administratrix of the estate, widow of Walter Goddard. The estate totaled $3,688.40. Goddard's action was deemed in good faith, as she believed Aaron dead. Aaron sought $2,000. Separate case: Roy C. Lester vs former Deputy Sheriff D Louis Ladrigan, supreme court found no error, upholding a lower court decision awarding Lester an automobile truck and $1 damages.

Aaron Burr Gray Barzilla Gray Supreme Court of Errors Judge Williams Superior Court Kate Gray Goddard

Connecticut Guardsmen to Deploy to Mexican Border

New Haven reports that additional Connecticut troops are to be dispatched to the southwest with orders to issue later. Troop A cavalry will entrain from Niantic tomorrow, while Battery E Branford and Battery F Stamford, with Battery F leaving from East Haven range, are slated to depart before Sunday. All units hold the maximum number of men though equipment is lacking.

New Haven Connecticut Niantic Branford Stamford East Haven Range

Last of Connecticut Troops Off For Duty

Niantic awaits the departure of the last Connecticut militiamen bound for the Mexican border. Troop B cavalry and the first Connecticut field company signal corps led an uneasy trek, with delays and trains pulling out overnight. Units move toward El Paso, Massachusetts and Yale batteries to drill locally before joining the southward push.

Niantic Connecticut New Haven Henry A. Beebe

Middle West Troops To Be Moved At Once

Chicago June 28 Major General Thomas H Barry issues orders for immediate movement to the border of all units of the Illinois Missouri Kansas and Wisconsin National Guard which are reasonably ready.

Middle West Chicago Thomas H. Barry Central Department United States Army Illinois Missouri Kansas Wisconsin

Rookies Drill At Connecticut National Guard Camp

Camp Holcomb in Conn June 28 reports mobilization training for recruits at a depot battalion of five infantry companies. Major J R North leads reserve officers as raw recruits undergo military routine and rifle practice at East Haven range before deployment to the Mexican border with Connecticut command units.

East Haven Connecticut

Davies takes charge of entire guard force at Remington plants

A new plant-wide appointment places BR. M. Davies as head of all uniformed guards at Remington Arms Works and Remington U M C Works with Captain Irving Inches retained to lead the Arms Works guards. Davies, from New York, was previously superintendent of buildings and now oversees security across both facilities as efficiency engineers tour the plants.

Davies Remington Company Remington Arms Works Remington U. M. Co Remington-Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc BR. M. Davies Remington Arms Works Remington- U. M. C Corps of Efficiency Engineers Irving Inches New York

De Facto Government Answer in Carrizal Crisis Hinted

Washington dispatch notes intent to hand Carranza reply to the U S note demanding the release of captured soldiers at Carrizal. Carranza delays seen to seek broader South and Central American backing. No change in U S policy. Wilson may go to Congress if Carranza acts unfavorably. no discussion of Carrizal incident is expected.

State Department Carranza United States Washington Rodgers Mexico City Carrizal Wilson Congress Lansing Prispranc Vanl Mr. Rodgers Pershing Morey Boyd Elizeo Arredondo Arrendondo Lewis Illinois

U S Troops Prepare to Occupy Nogales if Border Firing Persists

Nogales Ariz June 28 American occupation of Nogales Sonora loomed after eight Mexican soldiers were driven back by a United States sentry post as they crossed the line. Major William Brooke ordered guards to fire if needed. Shots exchanged late last night and Mexican retreat followed. Reserve troops later withdrawn and General Orza Garay pledged an investigation and penalties.

Nogales Ariz Sonora William Brooke

Border Raiders Kill Two Reported Slain Near Border

Army officers investigate a report that William Parker and his wife were murdered on their ranch southwest of Hachitn. A message says the bandits, a dozen or more, were wiped out crossing into this country.

Columbus N. M William Parker Hachitn Killel Parkers

Weather brief with partial forecast notes

Partly cloudy tonight and a brief note of tomorrow with unclear terms and stray place mentions. The OCR text is fragmented and lacks concrete details about temperatures or exact conditions.

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