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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
13
Bridgeport voters chose the city manager plan then rejected it and later backed the commission form. The piece argues the machine favors the city manager option to entrench power, noting centralized control, limited recall, and difficulty ousting a city manager, while suggesting voters may accept or resist depending on who benefits.
The resignation signals growing unrest among Europe’s workers as liberal franchise demands seek greater political power for middle and working classes. If granted, monarchies could fall. Austria faces widening rift between crown and people. Revolution not impossible or unlikely.
The city manager plan will be voted on August 11 with adoption or defeat. If adopted, an election for five commissioners will follow to take over government after April 4, 1918, replacing the current system and party control.
The text urges setting aside selfish considerations and patronage to ensure opposing political groups cannot dictate policy. It argues that if a commission plan is adopted democracy will aid its usefulness. It recommends including old party leaders among commissioners and seeking principled strong candidates to run.
Rev John DePeu former pastor of the First Congregational church Bridgeport died last night in Roosevelt hospital New York after appendicitis and stomach trouble. He served 16 years in Bridgeport then four years in Williamston Massachusetts and earlier in Norwalk Connecticut. A widow survives him in Williamston. He was 58 years old.
George Poulis of this city was sentenced to three months in jail by Judge Thomas in Hartford yesterday. He came from Springfield last April with a girl named Mary Martin. They quarrelled in a local hotel and the girl was stabbed in the neck. Poulis pleaded guilty under the Mann White Slave act and received a light sentence as his stated purpose was to marry Miss Martin.
Five members of Capt Arthur Bennett's command CANGUS have been promoted in general order number 6. Corporal John M Peabody becomes mess sergeant, Corporal B F Field becomes first sergeant, Private A H Battery and Private Jepson advance to corporal, and Private E D Strobel is promoted to mechanic. Mobilization orders for Boy Scouts in the Armory Friday at 7 PM issued by Col Frank Armstrong.
Bridgeport Business Men's association holds a meeting in the Sun Parlor of the Hotel Stratfield on May 25 at 8 o'clock to present the true facts about the Liberty Loan. Members are invited to bring friends to hear the speakers.
London May 23 Henry E Huntington of New York sues a London art dealer over a Romney painting. The defendants admit the canvas is not by Romney and agree to return 20 000 pounds with interest and costs. Since yesterday a Humphrey sketch was found, showing the original painter.
Madrid reports Premier Prieta says Berlin’s answer is satisfactory and recognizes Spain’s territorial waters. Germany shows willingness to respect Spanish waters and to punish submarine commanders who violate Spain’s zone.
The public utilities commission heard petitions from Connecticut Co and a New Haven road yesterday. The New Haven seeks approval to build a highway bridge about 2000 feet from Hawleyville station in Newtown to allow space for a third set of tracks in Newtown.
In a New Haven county superior court hearing, Christe Heris sues Marietta Heris. Private detectives testified about a party in Bridgeport involving Mia Heris, her son, and three others. The hearing resumed today. A separate note mentions the Holland submarine being berthed from a lighter at a Pennsylvania freight pier in East 125th Street, New York.
A regiment of about 2600 veteran United States Marines will sail to France as infantry under Major General John J. Pershing. Colonel Charles A. Doyen, commandant of the US Marine Barracks in Washington, will command the unit, marking the largest Marine force likely to serve on the western front.
About two million dollars has been subscribed locally to the Liberty loan, with Bridgeport institutions contributing prominently. The Bridgeport Brass Co added 250,000 as part of the effort, while the First Bridgeport National Bank reported the day’s business as the largest since the loan opened. Campaigns will deploy Boy Scouts, brokers, and New York bond houses to press subscriptions, with bank officials and brokers coordinating drives Citywide.
Tales of an encounter with a German submarine off the northern coast of Africa reached Philadelphia as a British freight steamer reported a night battle shortly before daybreak on the second day out. The two vessels exchanged fire as the U boat fired many shells and a torpedo narrowly missed. The fight ended at daybreak when the undersea craft fled toward the African coast and the freighter escaped unharmed.
Harold J. McGraw 28 of 246 Harral Avenue Bridgeport died after falling from a moving train in Hudson Indiana and contact with charged wires. Undertaker Michael Gannon ordered his body shipped to Bridgeport. He had recently left Bridgeport to work in Indiana and is survived by his parents and three brothers Walter Clayton and Leslie. John Edward Bolt of Brookline Massachusetts cited for distinguished services with the American Ambulance Field Service for aiding wounded men during shelling in September last.
Paris dispatch reports architect Whitney Warren warning Rheims Cathedral faces imminent collapse after bombardments. He notes seven buttresses destroyed, cracks in walls, heavy interior damage, and preservation as a ruin being the only feasible option. Threats of further shelling loom as casualties and city devastation continue.
Evacuations reduce the city to 7,000 residents while iconic sites falter. The Lion d Or hotel closes, carriages abandon tours, and the Champagne cellars attract attention as 80 million bottles worth 140 million dollars loom. Cardinal Lucan remains near the cathedral despite ruin, recounting bombardments and a vow to defend the church. Whitney Warren and American donors funded aid for 200,000 refugees. The Jeanne d Arc statue amid debris becomes a symbol of endurance.
Certificates filed for Hartford Electric Steel Corporation of Rocky Hill with authorized capital of 150000 dollars, divided into 1500 shares. Incorporators listed as William R. Palmer of Bridgeport Harry B Blumenthal and Michael Sussman of Hartford.
Samuel B. Plotkin and B. B. Steiber with Dr. David Levy organized a company to publish the Jewish Review, a weekly paper intended to present news ideas and motives to give solidarity to Connecticut Jews. Plotkin will contribute columns and finances. Levy will be chief editorial writer, signaling strong editorial direction.
The Right Rev John Ward bishop of the Leavenworth Kansas diocese was born May 28 1857 in West View Ohio and years later became a leading Catholic figure. After ordination he served in Ohio Illinois and Kansas and in 1910 was chosen to head Leavenworth replacing Bishop Lillis. He was consecrated February 12 1911 by Archbishop Falconio.
Willicqua R. Young of this city unveils a new electrical tap device. George P. Carroll secures a refrigerating device patent and Clarence F. Benjamin of Milford designs a combined carpenter square mitre garage. Over 3,000 recruits join the New York National Guard as the force seeks 10,000 more. Harvard Medical School unit Red Cross Base Hospital No. 5 arrives in England, per a cable to H. P. Davison of the Red Cross War Council.
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