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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1915
Page
6
Advertisement lists various clothing items with low prices including handkerchiefs, khaki knickerbockers, ribbed vests, wash dresses for girls, middy and suspender styles for ages 6 to 14, and double tipped silk gloves. Noted irregulars at 25¢ grade and 50 dozen in stock. Special at 98c for girls dresses and other items with Paris Point backs.
Paris May 4 The Austrian foreign office asserts Austria has no obligation to give Italy prior notice of its ultimatum to Serbia, a Rome communication contends this contradicts the treaty's terms and spirit. Washington May 24 King Constantine of Greece is improved, fever abated per a despatch. Flagstaff May 24 Observers at Lowell report the Melish comet breaking up, energy and causes under investigation.
Delegates representing 186000 women from all states and several Canadian provinces gather in New York for the supreme review of the Women’s Benefit Association Ladies of the Maccabees of the World. The event runs all week with officer elections for a four year term.
Forecast for New Haven and past 24 hours reference is incomplete. Mentions May 24, rain, and a 3.90 inch gauge reading. Adds disparate names and a fundraising note attributed to August Belmont and the Committee of Mercy with vague context.
Society has gone in for racing at Belmont Park New York with a revival of the sport of kings. The accompanying illustration shows Mrs. E H Harriman widow of the railroad magnate posing amid a crowd of social prominence in the boxes club balcony and lawn enclosure.
New York May 24 opening as Italy formally enters the European conflict triggers an immediate stock rise led by Crucible Steel Bethlehem Steel Westinghouse and other war related issues. Later, profits realigned as buyers realized and stronger steel and metal shares fell sharply with massive declines in Bethlehem Steel and Westinghouse, while technicals remained cautious amid broader liquidation and war prospects.
Funeral services for Mary J. Alvord were held at Grace M. E. church after her death in New York last week with a large attendance. Interment followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Friends attended the funeral of Marcela Ford, who died Friday morning at St Vincent's hospital, from her home at 1387 Main Street. Requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Reilly at 9:30 and 10 o'clock. The body was carried from the church as Prof. Brisboise sang Nearer My God to Thee. Bearers were James Donnelly Michael Masterson James Horahan John Ford Will Hulton and Thomas McQuillan. Interment followed in the family plot at Augustine's Cemetery.
Screens were placed in the windows of the charities and health department room today as Ringling circus vendors arrive for business. They must obtain licenses costing 2 dollars. A man, James Carroll of 113 Black Rock Avenue, was taken ill at 1:36 this morning and taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
An advertisement highlights affordable curtains for cottages and summer homes. Scrim curtains in white and Arabian colors priced 59c to 85c per pair, with lace and insertion options. Special lots offer value at $1.19 per pair, plus white muslin curtains with Picot edge at 39c per pair and Madras curtains in assorted patterns with double borders.
E H Dillon and Co promotes a weeklong sale of decoration day millinery and related garments. It touts stormy weather not hindering strong demand and lists prices on hats, skirts, veils, fabrics, and coats from Madagascar Panama hats to ostrich plumes, emphasizing low prices and wide selection.
The article notes Italy has spent years building a strong navy to guard a long Adriatic coast as Austria-Hungary expands with formidable dreadnoughts. It argues Italy is now better prepared than a few years ago to contend with Austria-Hungary and focuses on Adriatic dominance, illustrated by the Conti Di Cavour and its gunners aboard.
Berkshire pond search continues for Joseph Heindowsky of 125 Island Brook Ave after he disappeared Friday while rowing home intoxicated. Bottom of pond dragged by David Goldstein with no body found. Owner opposes draining though some suggest iron fencing to prevent body from washing through the race. Also notes the May 24 death of Dr J H McArdle in Westport and a St John lodge meeting set for May 26 at the Masonic Temple.
President Wilson at the Pan American Financial Conference in Washington advocates open trade and new shipping routes to connect the Americas. He stresses mutual use over exploitation, the need for physical communication links, and government action if private capital cannot build the necessary transportation and routes. He praises international cooperation and “handsome rivalry” as the basis for lasting peace and progress.
Wide selection of curtain scrims in white cream or Arabian tones. Some with wide borders or narrow widths. Special at 10c, 12 ½c and 15c yd. Curtain swiss in figured designs dots and stripes. Fancy bordered madras in white or ecru. Usually 250 yd on reel at 19c yard.
The Hon. William H. Co addresses the audience, praising Americas ties and enlightened self interest to unite nations. Judge Comley, a former city judge and state senator, speaks on friendship between Americas and mutual service. Graduates will receive diplomas, and the event invites all interested in the training school and its graduates.
Bridgeport Hospital nursing students will graduate at First Presbyterian Church on State Street on Thursday evening May 27, 1915 at 8 30. The graduation program includes a feature address to the class by a guest speaker.
Colonel Theodore H McDonald former state insurance commissioner and notable Republican figure dies at his New Haven home at age 53 after a previous illness and a fatal shock last week. Survived by widow and son. Appointed insurance commissioner in 1907 by Governor Woodruff, served a four year term. Roy Champlin convicted of murder in Belmont New York sentenced to die in the electric chair. Farmer Wani Ads One Cent a Wort.
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