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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
6
A wartime report warns U boats could disrupt 1930s grain flows, threatening wheat and other staples. The piece cites international estimates showing sharp declines in wheat production and rising shipping risk. It notes labor shortages and policy limits dampening production relief while stressing the broader impact on households and economies.
Jumble of names and phrases reports a confused scene from the Fourth Congressional district as delegates and prospects of the Bull Moose convention gathered for a party event at Chicago. The text lists various individuals and districts with no clear actions or outcomes.
The text indicates delegates will be forwarded to the national committee, then forwarded and claimed by the delegate Fenton.
A retrospective on New Orleans boxing history notes promoters Chenks, Tortorson, and events dating to May 6, 1847, the first world‑flavored bout in the Crescent City that tainted by crowd trouble and rough conduct. It recalls Deaf Burke and Samuel O’Rourke and the violent, spectaclefilled remnants that shaped local boxing lore.
Seattle May 9 The Nome steamship run, isolated since October, will resume June 1 with the Umatilla sailing from Seattle followed by the Victoria on June 2. Nome, icebound all winter, will again see passengers walking ashore over ice if needed, with no harbor or wharf and cargo including reading matter, vegetables and fruit in demand after eight months of confinement.
John Haran aged 26 of Baltimore was pulled from the water at Wall Street docks early today after leaving a saloon. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with chills. condition not serious. He claimed to be a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee on strike and said he came to visit his sister at 75 Milne Street. He was reportedly in the water for two hours.
New York May 9 After long examination of Capt Bonifacio commander of the Fabre Venicia Capt Gaunt British Naval Attache has despatched a report to the Admiralty expressing belief that the supposed German commerce raiders off the Azores were in reality British or French converted cruisers used for target practice The submarines seen by Venicia crew were likely steam launches from a cruiser to mark hits and misse x on the target The Venicia encountered cruisers May 1 south of the westbound transatlantic trade route Capt Bonifacio gave position latitude 42 51 longitude 89 53 and said cruisers did not pursue or fire on his ship, indicating they were not enemy raiders The incident occurred as the Venicia steered almost due west at about twelve knots with fires from distant vessels seen but no pursuit reported The British report concludes no submarine threat and supports target practice on friendly vessels.
A naval attaché argued that any merchant vessel could exceed Venicia’s speed, noting cruisers run over fifteen knots while Venicia barely did twelve. He cited cordite’s rapid deterioration and suggested the small squadron may have fired a fixed number of rounds during target practice, with Venicia in the Atlantic lane and potentially wasting old cordite.
Friday report covers teachers at Pairfield County convention in Bridgeport, social visits of Paul Keane, and community updates. evolving items include church devotions, court actions, new roles at the Newtown Country Club, and plans for Dr. Pierce Clark’s health establishment reopens June first.
Mrs Ane Royall born in Maryland in 1709 became America's first newspaper woman after failing to secure a government pension. She established a Washington sheet using old presses and battered type, interviewing distinguished visitors and attacking those who declined subscriptions, earning notoriety as a feared critic. Napoleon died in 1821 on Saint Helena in exile.
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