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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
18
Readable ad copy lists special prices on hats, shirt waists, petticoats, and coats. Various Leghorn hats, furs, ribbons, neck ruffs, chiffon veils, and gloves advertised with discounts. Dresses, skirts, and coats promoted as part of a seasonal sale ahead of a national holiday.
The New York World argues Theodore Roosevelt would lead a Roosevelt Division of volunteers with full independence, drafting officers and issuing commissions. yet the paper notes he lacks men, rifles, uniforms, machine guns, artillery, tents, ambulances, and planes, with readiness described as imminent.
The Progressive Party in Congress, seven Representatives including Chandler and Martin, backed by Roosevelt, voted to surrender the right of Americans to travel on the high seas. The New York Times criticizes loyalty and accuses the party of unpatriotic conduct.
Edward Gebeau of 231 Olive Street credits Lax-a-Tone with curing long standing indigestion and constipation. He reports improved appetite and energy after using the remedy and offers his photograph as endorsement. Hartington’s Drug Stores at 81 Fairfield Avenue and at Main and Congress Streets stock Lax-a-Tone.
Cecil Spootter and her company begin a new season with the Zelda Lars comedy Cinderella Sally at the Park theatre next Monday night. A strong opening attraction with matinee receptions on Wednesdays and Saturdays features notable New York managers and a guest list including Bridgeport newsboys after the Fourth of July fireworks. The event is billed as Bridgeport’s biggest theatrical opening, expected to excite local playgoers.
The Manchester Guardian urges clemency for Sir Roger Casement, conceding only death fits the court but arguing the death penalty fuels fanatical dreams. It notes Casement was a fanatic and calls mercy for the sake of a new Ireland, with other papers echoing mercy as Irish problem unresolved.
Corporal Victor Chapman of the Franco American Aviation Corps dies after aiding a wounded comrade. He engages Captain Boelke and downs two German planes before being shot down over German lines. Rewards and promotions are announced for fellow aviators including Lt William K Thaw and Sergeants Kiffen Rockwell and Bert Hall.
The Park City steamer offers special matinee excursions to Port Jefferson this Saturday and Sunday. Boats depart from Fairfield Avenue foot at 1 30 p m and return to Bridgeport at 6 p m after a 90 minute harbor visit. Passengers enjoy beach strolls and village paths before the trip back.
June 20 report lists district by district actions with elected committees clerks and teachers for 1916-17. Notable picks include Sandy Hook J A Tilson and Miss B Keane. Taunton Miss Jennie Honan. Palestine Starr Benedict and George Myer Jr.. Zoar A G Griscom and Miss Ella Lillis. Bank of France shows gold up 63338 100 francs and silver down 1640000 francs.
An official Turkish war department release reports Russian forces retreating from fortified positions east of Serai after two failed assaults near Befrail and in Persian territory. Turkish troops pursue the retreating Russians toward Kerind, six miles east of Serail, as of June 3.
Italian dispatch from Paris reports German corps seizing a fortified work in the first French trench line east of Hill 304 Verdun before French counter attacks recaptured it. German assaults west of Hill 504 and at Avecourt were checked with heavy losses. Front activity noted from Nieuport to the Aisne.
Georgetown University and Yale University seismographs recorded earthquakes. Washington noted a 10:08 to 11:24 p.m. quake about 3 300 miles from the capital. Yale logged tremors lasting about 40 minutes starting around 10:39 p.m. nearby several thousand miles southward.
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