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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
6
Inagraham began duties as assistant secretary of war succeeding Henry Stier, with President Wilson appointing Eugene Debs to the War Claims Commission. Debs joins Bem member after Clntos L. Higes resigns amid weakened administration.
Readable weather forecast fragment notes cooler conditions on Tuesday with scattered showers. Forecasters predict mild daytime highs and partial sunshine later in the week, with temps returning to seasonal norms by Thursday.
Fairfield residents await a new public park on a triangular plot opposite St Thomas church on Spring Street bought by DeVer H Warner from the Killian estate. The site will include benches and shade for churchgoers and trolley riders, with Spring Street realignment to straighten the approach. Nearby Vallacions Spain notes a general Spanish rail strike called for today at 4, aiming to keep rail traffic from full paralysis.
A pier on the South Side of the Seadin River burned last night destroying Pier 2 of the Florida Best Coast Railway yard. The blaze caused estimated damage near $200,000 with flames seen along the pier and adjacent structures.
Major General Hugh S. Scott stated that a final conference with General Obregon was near to settle the status of American troops in Mexico. Reports say a Mexican raiding party attacked Green Springs killing six, with three soldiers and three civilians among the dead. Cavalry reinforcements from Port Bliss and Fort Clark prepare to march 110 miles toward the border, aiming to boost protection for ranchers and towns.
Washington May 8 Secretary Baker returned from Cleveland and prepared to act on General Funston s report that three American soldiers and two civilians were killed in the raid Friday led by Mexican bandits at Green Springs and Bogulias Hurried dispatch of additional troops to the raided district and possibly another punitive expedition were in prospect Indications that more than 500 outlaws might be hiding in the hills south of the border were suggested if a message from General Funston reached Carranza s war minister Onrego n for an agreement allowing US troops to stay in Mexico and co operate with Carranza soldiers to hunt bandits The raid s apparent ease raised fears it might be duplicated in other localities
New York reports Captain Guy Gavit investigated a claim that two German commerce raiders or companies operated with two submarines near the Azores about 1500 miles from New York. Venezia passengers said one raider fired on April 23 but could not overtake. Captain Boniface’s Fabre line file to confirm details.
Westinghouse Airbrake plant at Wilmoring reopened with four thousand of day shift returning under guard of infantry. East Pittsburgh Electric plant gates opened, workers paid but forced to surrender pay envelopes and reapply as new hires. County moves to arrest riot instigators linked to Braddock clash. new arrests planned for incitement.
Coroner John J. Phelan examined the section of Congress Street near the Connecticut Co. yards where an automobile carrying the late Catherine Car was crushed between two trolley cars. Mrs Colzan’s relatives say she died from the shock and injuries suffered when hurled in the crash. Many witnesses testified. the coroner is preparing his findings.
From Dublin May 8 the government is conducting a thorough examination of all local departments aimed at purging rebels. Sinn Féin insurrection uncovers widespread disloyalty in the civil service, especially the post office. A high official was found in a house used as a rebel arsenal containing a large magazine of explosives and arms.
The British steam er Turret Crown, en route from New York to New Orleans, was towed into Hampton Heads late yesterday by the Merchants and Miners steamer Kershaw after being picked up north of Cane Henry.
At tomorrow night’s wealth board meeting a definite date for Clean Up Week is expected. The health board will add three inspectors and the Boy Scouts will aid in the effort. Former Want Ads One Cent Word.
Reports from Columbus New Mexico indicate the Glenn Springs raid and Pershing line of communications disruption push new activity. A second expeditionary column of about 1000 men may be dispatched, with cavalry scouting for agitators aiming to incite violence among Mexicans against Americans. Major Robert J Howse continues pursuit of Villa's western Chihuahua remnant. The body of Private Albert Goodwin of the Twenty fourth Infantry was brought in after being shot in a quarrel with a fellow soldier.
Funeral services held at St Patrick's Church for J Sheahan a prominent local shoe salesman. The large attendance included Foresters Retail Clerks union and Cartwright Shoe Co relatives and friends from nearby cities. The cortege proceeded to St Michael's Cemetery after a solemn high mass officiated by Father Lynch with Father Plunkett and Kenna.
An executive committee and the Soldiers Home hospital board applied to the civil service commission to restore a steward position at the Soldiers Home. The commission will hold an examination for candidates to be placed on the eligible list, date to be announced. Salary is $75 a month. the position may be exempt from the civil service law.
TRUMBULL scenes feature guests at Mrs Mary J Beach and gatherings with Marion Edwards Josephine Garey hosting whist for many ladies including Burr Beach Albert Christie Cora Beach and more. Nearby a Boston and Maine freight derailment halted New Haven Hartford line for three hours with no injuries. A Lusitania sinking memorial procession took place in Lyond.
Washington May 8 trial of Riggs National Bank officers on perjury charges set for today in district criminal court. Indicted are Charles C. Glover president Sam J Flather vice president and Henry Heather former cashier. Charges stem from an injunction suit of the bank against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams alleging a conspiracy to wreck the bank.
After the regular meeting the Seaside council will hold an open house for members and friends. An illustrated lecture by George Whitney titled The Zodiac Sun Moon and Stars is planned and expected to draw a large attendance. Seaside council also notes its pow baseball team is practicing with a few games already played at Diamond No
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