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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports say General Carranza and advisers will back Trevino in attacking advancing U S troops in Mexico. Some cabinet members push for harsher terms and immediate US troop withdrawal, with no clear date for a note from Carranza. A new national security council and a $200,000 initial study fund are outlined as Wilson's plan moves forward.
In Deming New Mexico on June 30 four Villa bandits involved in the Columbus raid were executed in pairs by hanging. Ensevio Renteria Teurino Garcia Jose Rangel and Juan Castillo faced death calmly Garcia remarked I hope God will forgive my sins. This action closes Columbus raider cases after Jose Rodriguez received a life sentence earlier.
In a Carroll Avenue home, Mary Esther Moore, 8, died after a streptococcal infection. Her father and brother suffered severe illness as doctors link the case to a citywide outbreak. The family’s condition shows three forms of the disease including stomach and intestinal involvement. The father and brother are recovering.
Nogales Arizona June 30 damaged American consulate amid looting of the premises. Consul Frederick Simpich fled the city last night. A small amount of clothing books and pro Vera Cruz items reported missing. Monterey steamer to sail this afternoon carrying American refugees.
Coroner finds Mrs. Alice D. Hayes died after being struck by a horse drawn by William Light as she crossed diagonally near Hawley Hardware in Middle Street. Light, 19, said he did not see her until she stepped into his path. The inquest also found Patrick Howard’s death at the county courthouse an accident after a fall during mortar work on the new addition.
Fort H Wright Fisher's Island June 30 The Connecticut Coast Artillery corps will strike tents and depart for New London on the Gen Nathaniel Greene and General Mills then march and be reviewed by Col Dorsey and Mayor Rogers in New London. Bridgeport battalion and medical corps to follow. most Bridgeport men have taken the federal oath while the band awaits a commissioned officer. First Lieut Potter unable to attend camp this year due to duties.
The will of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, who died aboard the Hampshire, is probated with an estate valued at 171420 pounds. Major bequests include 20000 pounds to nephew Henry Hamilton Kitchener and the Broome Park estate plus lands in Kent to Commander Henry Franklin Chevallier Kitchener RN, son of the new Wars.
Birdsey-Somers Co negotiating with Bridgeport Pattern & Model Co president Charles Gregory for lease of the Connecticut Avenue and Logan Street factory. Reported five year lease likely with possession by August 1. United Tower may move. Cooper Aircraft Co formerly housed there.
Three small fires broke out in the morning prompting a single fire company to each blaze. At 105 George Street youths playing with firecrackers started a shed fire described as trifling damage. A kettle of tar at East End Lumber yards boiled over and ignited before No. 6 Engine Company put it out with chemicals. A fire at the William Street dump at 9 36 was extinguished by Engine Co No 10.
Locomobile Co will marshal 1000 employees in the Fourth of July parade from Bull's Head on Main to Seaside Park with a two mile route and a two hour lineup. Coast Artillery troops will drill on the green in a 48 gun salute, with Independence Dayoration by Hamilton Holt.
Hans Tauscher a former German army officer was acquitted by a New York jury of conspiracy to blow up the Welland Canal. The case went to the jury shortly before noon as Judge Hand instructed that knowingly furnishing the dynamite or pistols could lead to a guilty verdict.
Ossining New York June 30 Oresta Shillitani was put to death in Sing Sing prison for the 3 year old murders of two New York police officers during an attempted arrest for a girl related killing. He had shown terror in the deathhouse after prior executions and escaped briefly by seizing keys and swimming the river before being recaptured. He accepted the electric chair with a final remark that his brain was not right.
A Bridgeport article argues septic sore throat cases may trace to hoof and mouth disease in cattle. It describes transmission through milk and udder feeding, notes uneven detection in small dairies, and criticizes local handling while citing past epidemics in Kansas and widespread culling methods.
Aree Pekin June 30 21 Suan Lung reports the Chinese republic forms a compromise cabinet. Tuan Chi Jui heads the ministry and holds war portfolio and premiership while Lang Shao Yi directs foreign affairs, returning as premier from Yuan Shikai era.
New London June 30 Denial of the sale by the Grand Trunk railroad of the steamers Narragansett and Manhattan to the United States government was made today by President E C Smith of the company He said the vessels had not been sold to the government nor to any one else.
Secretary Baker orders suppression of all news on troop movements to shield trains from possible sabotage. Funston enforces extreme censorship as railroads refrain from publicizing schedules to deter wrecking attempts by Mexican forces. separate dispatches report a Mexican line rider killed by American troops near El Paso and Pershing’s scouts finding no Mexican threat to the U S line.
New Haven June 30 Connecticut Infantry trains west of Chicago with sections under Major Isbell carrying Companies A through D and staff. Soldiers received three days extra travel rations as vaccination for typhoid and smallpox proceeds. Officers note health is excellent. 16 Yale guns expected on border and 300 horses prepared. 100 recruits daily. New Jersey and Utah militia movements also reported as border pressures mount.
Reported attack on U S guards at the Medina river bridge in MacDona grew from a fist fight between two soldiers. Initial word said bandits wounded two. later inquiry found no bandits in the vicinity.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with clear skies and cool temperatures. Saturday will be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze and mild daytime highs.
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