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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
7
Reports from June detail British officers teaching discipline to show allied unity in occupied France. Paris notes President Poincaré’s trench visits, and Royal Navy plans add 50,000 more sailors. A St Louis officer, Heinrich von Heine richshofen, is reported killed. Turks deploy sawdust shells at Gallipoli, while a Parisian dust-filled dungeon note hints at lingering grim memories.
The Aldrich Vreeland currency measure ends as most currency issued has been retired. About 500 million dollars in notes remain on hand in the treasury and will be redeemed in coming periods. The expansion and contraction of circulation will be managed within the Federal Reserve system by issuing notes at regional bands backed by commercial paper.
In Washington June 39 Attorney General Gregory asked Secretary Garrison for a statement on the legality of an officer resigning in peacetime. The case concerns Lieut Col Odus Hermes, army ordnance officer at Picatinny Arsenal Rover NJ, who resigned to join DuPont Powder Co. Garrison will assess feasibility after the attorney general rules on the law.
Hartford reports the Connecticut Agriculture Board declares fairs must be decent and dignified. It forbids indecent shows and events restricted to men, signaling stricter standards for future agricultural fairs in the state.
A Hadencamp files for bankruptcy listing debts of about 2,211 and assets of 600. His wife Margeret Hadencamp is named as chief creditor with a claim of 1,240. The piece notes the pupil of J. Adam Hugo will be
Building commissioners approved multiple projects including a two and a half story frame dwelling for Arthur Lisems on Woodavereu east site and a nine family brick and frame dwelling for Nathan Mussenbaum and Sastmel Silverman on Samford north side. A shore dinner will be served at Milford at 7:30 p m Thursday for the Holy Rosary church choir with members transported by city buses.
Berlin papers largely print a U S note urging Germany to settle by direct diplomacy the Frye sinking claim. The Rundschau says the note aims to influence Germany's sea warfare toward England, while others defend prize court damages and Germany's right to halt contraband shipments on American ships.
Ex governor John M Slaton says his 1907 commute of Leo Frank's death sentence saved a man and reflects Georgia public opinion. He notes wife support, safety valve role of the governor, and his plan to return to Atlanta to practice law. He hints at a possible Senate bid depending on voters.
Gen Francisse June 30 United States submarine H-3 grounded 120 miles south of Point San Pedro while en route from San Diego with H-1 and H-2 to San Francisco for Panama-Pacific Exposition events. No injuries or leaks reported. H-3 commanded by Lieut W F Newton. Coast guard cutter McCulloch available but not needed as Arizonian stood by.
Hoguaim Washington June 30 On board sea craft seized by customs officials upon arrival yesterday are said to be 4000 old style Springfield rifles and 1060000 cartrdiges of the dum dum type The cargo is believed to be destined for a European belligerent and originated in Kansas City The vessel linked to the Maverick tank steamer and to a supercargo named Walter Page with orders to meet at Socorro Island The Larsen towed northward by a tug reached Socorro after 11 days from San Diego waited a month for the Maverick which failed to arrive The party cleared Acapulco with aid of Yorktown then headed to Gray's Harbor Washington Provisions ran short and the cargo was moved from Kansas City to New York City then to Galveston by steamer and rail to San Diego The cargo valued at 300000 The tanker Maverick later put into Hilo with arms and ammunition claimed transferred from the schooner Annie Larsen
South Norwalk June 26 Col Hidwin H Mathewson died at his home today from plomaine poison ing after eating canned peas. He led Lounsbury Mathewson Co Shoes and was a director at United Shoe Machinery Corp and president of City National Bank of South Norwalk. Born 1848 in Essex, he is survived by his widow and a daughter.
President Wilson will press a button to formally start the Wises Day celebration at the San Francisco Exposition. A telegraph line connects Village to Harlakenden Howe for the event as Wilson travels from Hanover to golf with Dr. Cary T. Grayson. Leading cement makers announce a 10 cent per barrel price rise effective July 1 with a half yearly dividend payout of 145 million dollars.
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