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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
8
The federal trade commission reports canned vegetables cost wholesalers about 7 1/3 to 12 1 2 cents and retail at 17 to 20 cents. The commission says the price spread aims to forestall populative pricing and will act if unreasonable prices persist. About 2,000 canning factories sent inquiries and the agency will probe dealer purchases to curb speculative holding.
Copenhagen June 28 German press editorials attack Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg. Theodor Wolff in the Tageblatt condemns his leadership and argues Wilson is more autocratic than Nicholas II. Lokaler Anzeiger criticizes Russia as a cautionary example, praising the existing system for recent victories.
Preliminary Census Bureau figures show the average per capita income in 215 cities at 74.64 dollars, about eight times the national figure. Excess revenues in these cities totaled 73,591,070 dollars, or 228 dollars per person.
The Price River Irrigation Co dam burst on Gooseberry Creek caused more than 1.6 million dollars in damage to railroad trackage buildings and highway infrastructure. Bridges and culverts along a 45 mile valley were destroyed. No loss of life reported though warnings allowed evacuations. The Helper operator noted five houses and the depot passed through nearby safely.
Editor calls for immediate US action to accelerate air power training and operations to hasten victory. The piece argues rapid air superiority could disrupt German rear areas and revolutionize conditions on the French front, urging a large American effort now.
Horatio Bottomley argues that the press must resist censorship and government meddling, praising journalists for helping mobilize public support while condemning Orders in Council and the Official Press Bureau. He cites silenced editors, biased coverage of troops, and failures to warn about Irish rebellion, Russian revolution, and submarine menace.
A commentary argues for sane censorship by capable editors to sustain press role in wartime. It warns government reliance on newspaper publicity harms public trust and suggests the press acts as the safety valve of the war, urging realism and resistance to sensationalism.
London June 28 G Holt Thomas predicts a transatlantic passenger mail air route between New York and London within two days at about one dollar per mile. He envisions affordable fares and rapid travel to Paris Bagdad Marseilles Constantinople and distant hubs with minimal government support after initial years. Lord Cowdray backs the cost estimates and foresees rapid commercial flying.
London report notes John Dillon as the greatest talker in the parliamentary session from February 7 to May 4 with 183 columns of speeches and reparks. Laurence Ginnell tops in inquiries with 344 questions.
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