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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
8
Sunday services across urban churches listed with Holy Communion morning prayers and sermons. Notable calendars include St George's Trinity Westminster and others with Mothers Day observances, programs for Sunday schools, youth groups, and evening lectures. </analysis>
Washington reports say American protests to Britain over the blockade will be delayed due to Germany’s May 5 note and its implied threats. Secretary Lansing says the administration will not accept apparent diktats, and will judge Germany by future submarine actions and adherence to international law. Ambassador Gerard will seek the punishment details for the Sussex attack.
Stratford voters will hear on May 17 about a proposed crossover on Main Street in front of the Congressional church. Connecticut Co. seeks to ease morning and evening traffic congestion.
A reflective piece urges readers to curb overconfidence amid rising income. It contrasts poor and good winners, notes dangers of lavish spending, and calls Bridgeport residents to practical action: invest in homes, secure steady wages, and join Build For Bridgeport to create a mutually beneficial partnership.
Veterans of the War of 61 65 Spanish War Veterans and Sons of Veterans are urged to attend a meeting at the town hall on Monday evening at 3 o'clock. The gathering will discuss Memorial Day arrangements and seeks full attendance.
Chicago May 13 nearly thirty thousand union garment workers are ordered to join the five thousand already on strike. Sidney Hillman of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America directs the strike and claims all union members will quit. Manufacturers won a temporary injunction to restrain strikers from picketing plants, the petition citing the refusal to establish a closed shop as the strike cause.
Holy Rosary Italian R C church begins a two week mission starting Sunday at the 10 80 mass with Rev Robert Biasotti in charge. Daily masses at 6 7 8 and 8 am include instruction while evenings begin at 7 30. Confessions after classes and at all services. Women attend first week and men the second. Bishop John J Nilan confers confirmation May 23 at 3 pm.
Newport News May 18 The yacht Mayflower carrying the President and Mrs Wilson anchored off the shipyard this morning. The Sylph waited off Newport News and the President and Mrs Wilson transferred aboard. The Sylph set out for a James River run and Jamestown ruins were expected to be visited. No salutes were fired as the Mayflower remained offshore.
A flower passed Fortress Monroe as battleships sat anchored in Hampton Roads and the President's flag was not flown, signaling a formal or ceremonial moment without the national banner displayed.
The Pequonnock Yacht club hosted Ladies Night with a musical program. The Loyal Abraham Lincoln lodge held a masquerade dance at Eagles hall. A joint memorial service by Konckapotawauh and Wompon tribes of the Improved Order of Red Men will convene at 1087 Broad Street with Public welcome. Past Great Sachem E T Buckingham and Rev G O Tamblyn will speak. first joint tribute by both tribes.
A critical remark argues that enforcing anti trust laws to split Standard Oil into 34 firms would remove the combine's excuse for doubling gasoline prices, urging stronger action against monopolies.
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