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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
5
Bridgeport shifts toward a double city lifestyle as two family housing and bed designs surface. Sornes multi tier beds, seen in windows of local stores, attract lodgers and raise concerns among keepers. J H Milligan notes the growing demand strains dormitory beds and fuels local sales.
Washi i May 18 Only approval by the House of the conference report on the army reorganization bill was needed today to complete the legislative process. The Senate completed its action by adopting the conference report on the measure. The House is expected to act in a day or so, paving the way for administration reform steps and the Baker Secretary measures to take effect.
Stratford May 18 Oliver Beardslee of the late Semmel W Beardslee, a first resident, is named executor of the estate valued around 75000 dollars. Widow and son inherit under his will as Mrs 8 W Beardslee and others prepare for church and parochial society events including a Derby car ride from the center at 10 55.
Stratford May 18 The body of the man believed to be a sailor found on the shore of the Houss tem river Monday noon was buried today at Potter's field Union cemetery by Undertaker Frank L Curtis. No one appeared to identify the man.
Chicago May 18 The plan shows 40 000 women marching June 9 to push the Republican national convention to adopt a woman suffrage plank. A detachment of 12 young women will wear ag drapes bearing names of states with suffrage and lead 36 grey dressed girls, hands manacled, with a ball and chain toy balloon at their ankles to symbolize states denying voting rights.
Died May 17 1816 Mary widow of James Herbert. Friends invited to funeral from the residence of her daughter Mrs. John Jones 519 Myrtle avenue on Friday the 19th at 3 80 pm. Out from Sacred Heart church at 6 10 pm with interment cemetery.
Washington May 18 The state department aims to learn Mexican attitudes toward the American punitive expedition and other conditions in northern Mexico Consul Letcher at Chihuahua arrived in El Paso to report on Chihuahua and telegraph summaries to Washington Other consuls will be detached temporarily for similar tasks over the coming weeks Communications in Mexico are unsatisfactory and cited as the reason for the action Baker attended a National Consumers League meeting in New York the Mexican situation was described as improving.
Paris reports a large Austrian offensive across the Italian front in the southern Tyrol. Analysts expect a major assault aimed at the Idvarone plateau and forts from Vulgaria to Lavarone, with Vicenza as a likely objective. French authorities predict Austrian failure despite efforts.
Paris dispatch reports German troops attacked the redoubt at Avecourt in a night assault but were repelled with heavy losses. French forces countered and reportedly killed or captured occupants of the fort. Verdun front near the Meuse saw active artillery as French planes dropped shells on the railway station at Lets on May 7.
Berlin reports artillery engagements along the Austro-Italian front as Austrian forces press an offensive started days earlier. An official Austrian statement dated May 17 claims new positions captured on the Doberae Plateau.
Berne May 18 The federal department announced that Germany expressed regret through the Swiss minister in Berlin after two Swiss citizens were killed when the British steamer Sussex was torpedoed by a German submarine. Berlin promised to indemnify the victims families.
Fairfield plans a new park on Spring street opening early this summer after improvements on the recently purchased ground. Benches are in place and the area roped off. A fence separates the railroad holdings from the park property.
Bridgeport Business Men's Association will banquet at The Stratfeld next Thursday evening with J Stebbins Clyne directing the association chorus in singing. Fire prevention will be the program topic.
Our clothing chief bought from Hart Schaffner & Marx stock in Chicago. These suits, left after early orders, include top materials and styles from striped to plain, with 1 to 8 button fronts and various pockets. Priced at 23 dollars beginning Friday, far below usual 25 to 32.50, with full fit color and cloth guarantees.
The Howland Dry Goods Co reports over 1500 people attended St. Joseph's German church annual minstrel at Eagles hall last evening. The show, directed by Lester Burdick, featured Teresa Polke as interlocutor and earned praise for jokes and chorus harmony in support of the church.
Dust complaints fill Bridgeport streets as visitors and residents roar. Passengers on accommodation trains view Fairfield avenue real estate amid last night’s rain and grow irate. North avenue residents say the street has not been swept in a long time. Washington May 18 Dr Frank Love US Army Medical Corps awaits hearing on narcotics possession of government property. German pig iron production in April reached 1 073 706 tons versus 1 114 194 in March.
An unusual gathering of special value merchandise sparkles the store with corset covers 25c to 89c nightgowns 48c to 3 dollars princess slips 89c to 2.75 envelope chemises 89c to 1.10 combinations 89c to 1.10 petticoats 25c to 2 drawers 25c to 69c hats easily trimmed with colored ribbons straw hats in white and other colors offered on second floor under sale pricing.
A fresh lot of silk suits from 21 dollars and cloth suits from 19.50 to 45 dollars are offered in black, blues, and greens with short or long coats and trim. Featherweight black models, rare weights, and finest season fabrics such as serges and gabardines are advertised. Skirt making for one dollar and a half and affordable skirting woolens and mohairs are also featured on the second floor and rear right aisle.
Aluminum is cheap and so are 101 utensils for the home as shops advertise a broad range of housekeeping items at special prices. The notice warns that prices hold only briefly as supply is dwindling, urging shoppers to act quickly.
War orders from large munitions makers across New England and rising local purchases of motor trucks without bodies prompt Metropolitan Auto & Carriage Co to double factory space on Grand Street. Acquisition of Clampett property on Goodsell Street adds a three story L shaped brick and glass addition.
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