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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
6
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Reports from Paris May 22 reveal army orders promoting two members of the American unit in the French air service for daring feats. Kiffen Rockwell of Atlanta flies to engage a German plane at close range, while Victor Chapman of New York and William K. Thaw of Pittsburgh also see promotions after dramatic aerial combat. The day’s news notes casualties from Dunkirk and allied air successes, with further details on Belgian and French engagements.
A Bridgeport reader argues the Ansonia riot stemmed from unskilled cheap labor and factory head blame, defending authorities over the shooting of a striker while noting the violence was not a true strike. Police inquiry into the Saline Kansas death left Joe Kelly's family unresolved and William Kelly missing.
Fred Delorme manager of Young Rector outlines why his fighter won t box McAuliffe again while McAuliffe is set to box on the 29th in Bridgeport Rector claims terms were fair and contends a return bout should follow if McAuliffe wins Rector vows to attend the Bridgeport bout and seek a match with the winner Rector says he will box Eddie Wallace at Broadway Sporting Club Brooklyn on June 3 if asked
Paris reports heavy fighting last night on the Verdun front with French grenadiers occupying blockhouses in Ave Court Wood and areas west of Dead Man Hill. German infantry attacks east of the Meuse near Haudremont Quarries were repulsed with heavy losses, according to the war office.
Austrian dispatch reports intensified fighting on the southern Tyrol front with the capture of Lafraun Highlands peak Armentara Ridge area and Bercola Pass. Archduke Charles Frances Joseph's forces seize Chimak Imachi Chimadin Esole positions and 28 cm howitzers while advancing toward Passubio. over 3,000 Italians captured along with 25 cannons and eight machine guns.
A collection of obituaries and funeral notices prints deaths of Mary Reid, Harriet F. Scripture, Henry Sorrensen, Frederick C. Roberts, Elizabeth Tyler, and Wesley Lockwood. The notices note ages, residences, surviving relatives, service times, churches, burial sites, and sending of remains for burial, with local funeral homes and cemeteries listed.
Police investigated Mary Hausk aged 12 of 131 Bond Street after a jitney driver said he found her crying and she claimed to have walked to Stepney with three men. Officers think she left a trolley at Long Hill and walked until lost.
A midnight Saturday blaze in the attic of the Island View Hotel caused estimated damage of 5000 dollars before firefighters contained the fire. Upper floors suffered water damage and insurance partially covers the loss. Twelve warships will be sent to Santo Domingo to quell the revolution there.
Stratford reports five homes of well known residents broken into last week. Suspects entered Beverly, Wells, Gunthry homes on North Main street. vegetables were taken from Bevans. Other attempted entries occurred at Hubbell and Porter residences. intruder frightened away. Deputy Mills Tomlinson and Constable Fredric Palmer investigate. culprits believed to be youths.
President Wilson began consideration of the army reorganization bill and aims to sign within days. He met with House and Senate military chairmen Hay and Chamberlain to discuss features as Representative Hay said the army appropriation bill, about 150 million dollars, will reach the House later this week, up 50 million from last year. Brigadier General W E Harvey urged public expression of confidence in the District of Columbia National Guard to aid its upbuilding. The President promised to do so.
Seymour H. Conger, Berlin AP correspondent, sues Edwin A. Emerson of the Continental Times for libel over an article implying Conger and Ambassador Gerard betrayed Sir Roger Casement. Conger denies the insinuations and says he learned of the matter after the outbreak in Ireland.
Report from the office of the superintendent of fisheries and game notes 1500 deer killed since last August. Superintendent Crampton says this count likely represents only about one third of actual losses, with a recent drop due to difficulties in keeping meat untainted as warmer weather arrives.
Detectives in White Plains New York say Claude Martin, wanted for murder and formerly employed at the Singer Sewing Machine plant in Bridgeport, has been apprehended elsewhere. Bridgeport police were advised of the capture.
New York May 22 Federal League players bolster Cincinnati Reds elevating them to a first division club. Hal Chase by Buffalo form strengthens infield and batting while Louden at second shows steadiness. Manager Herzog says Reds possess one of the fastest infields in the National League and could contend for the pennant barring any discipline issues.
The Reds aim to sharpen offense with Groh and Zimmerman shaping the infield and Moseley Schultz adding depth. Herzog to manage temper while building a winning club with Schneider Toney and Dale anchoring pitching as the hit and run style steers them toward breakthrough wins.
Samuel A. Rockwell of Windsor formerly Waterbury official and 10 year city fire engineer died at St Josephs hospital Willimantic after a Saturday collision between a jitney and a trolley on Main Street Rockwell suffered a fractured skull and never regained consciousness Pensions likely to drop 6 million dollars under new congressional bill Shakespeare Julius Caesar staged for 40 000 in Los Angeles outdoor 409 acre venue Dr Enrique Hendiquas former Santo Domingo foreign minister asked US forces to withdraw from the republic
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