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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
5
A fragmented report claims a railroad framed his lawyer client amid claims of a conspiracy by New Haven Railroad. The piece notes attorney T J Oeil of New York spoke during a hearing referencing W Beck of Le Grice Eee, with various police and civic references and a May 17 incident linked to pneumonia risk. Funeral details for a Derby CT resident are given with a May 239 date and St Marys Cemetery noted.
The war reaches England as German aeronauts raid South End near London, killing one or two civilians and causing limited property damage. Allies intensify strikes in Belgium while advancing toward Constinople and preparing for major actions along the Isonzo front as Italian forces push into Austria. Strong Austrian defenses and expected decisive engagements mark the campaign’s early phase.
Berlin reports that despite French failures on May 26 they renewed efforts to break German lines from Vermelle to the Lorette hills. Strong French forces attacked a 10 kilometre front but were repulsed. Germany claims possession of positions with many French casualties and notes mixed actions near Souchez Neuville and Dixmude with limited prisoner captures.
Paris reports French air squadron of 18 planes each carrying 59 kilos of projectiles bombarded Ludwigshafen on the Rhine. Several factory buildings were struck and fires started. The six hour flight covered over 400 kilometres as a response to German raids on Paris.
Attorney Gray partners with Cliitus H. King as judiciary committee links stir debate on city clerk post. B E Garlick eyed as Levery successor with Hopwood or Geldulg as clerk candidates. Geldulig backs Hebrew voters. meeting called with King Seeley and officials to discuss appointments. George Mills, trotting starter, died in Middletown New York. About 5000 Italians volunteered for military duty at the New York consulate.
Five Bridgeport area youths from the George Junior Republic spoke at the Hotel Stratfield, detailing life before and after joining the program. Ernest Chitten and Joseph Adelizzi shared transformative journeys from rough beginnings to educated, disciplined paths, while James Robertson of Hartford outlined the Republics key pillars of government education and athletics. The gathering noted the institution’s growth to 25 boys, the fire loss of a cottage, and the community gifts including a $25 athletic prize and aluminum currency crafted by Paul Morris.
Mrs. Herbert A. Budlong, in a New Haven reply by Stoddard Goodhart Stoddard, names Mrs. Mabel Close as the woman involved. The acts are claimed to occur daily from January 17 to February 4, 1915 at Mrs. Close's Fairview avenue home. The divorce action rests on infidelity and cruelty. Trial may not reach autumn due to motions.
Mrs Wakelee seeks a divorce from Harold S Wakelee on cruelty grounds. The couple wed September 5 1911. A separate superior court suit by Myrtle May Hamilton against Burney Hamilton alleges infidelity and lists her maiden name Myrtle Ball, noting a marriage in 1839.
A set of funeral notices lists Everitt L. Rogers at 2:30 P.M. from 75 Crown Street, interment Lakeview Cemetery, with Rev. Ever Ett A. Buggnes of the Washington Park M. E. church officiating. Also noted are obituaries for Anna A. Eagan Marks, Maria T. Brown, Catherine E. Coleman, Vicorana Scarritt, Catherine E. Doherty, Mary Pryor, and reference to the Irish Turf Club deciding no interference with horse racing in Ireland for the season.
Memorial Day events on May 31 will feature six divisions and a 2 pm parade from Broad Street to Seaside Park. Commander William M. Barnum of Elias Howe Post will speak, with Clan Campbell and United Carpenters & Joiners of America contributing. Officials outline assembly points, formation orders, and review steps ending with ceremonies at the Soldiers and Sailors monument.
Maria Lachowska a 62 year old Stamford resident born in Berlin Germany applied to Naturalization Clerk Flanagan for first citizenship papers She came to the United States 22 years ago from Hamburg Germany and has worked as a companion to a wealthy woman Another visitor Mrs Josephine Stillson of South Norwalk applied for a passport to travel to Japan for a measure trip
Going soon. For a couple of days yet, Spring sale of Underwear offers its lacy fluffy collection at special price. Sale ends with the week. Before it ends, there is time for many women to share. New styles in plenty. Fine nainsacks and muslins and crepes in equal plenty. Some beautiful corset covers of crepe de chine. New envelope chemises, new full-flounced petticoate, new undermuslins. Second floor.
A printed ad extols Sunfast fiber carpet as fade resistant when wet or exposed to sun. It instructs testing a clipped piece by wetting and drying in sun glare to prove no fading. The copy praises light close weaving, sanitary, tasteful colors in green blue and brown with small patterns and inlaid floor motifs. One yard remains offered on the third floor.
Vintage advertisement notes the growing Double-Service family with Eton Norfolk wash suits added. Jacket features a patent leather black belt. Each pair of trousers finished in clean brown linen and white tep Palm Beach cloth. Available sizes 3 to 8. Front basement.
Five dollars buys a blue serge boys suit that is Double-Service and will stay blue. The Norfolk cut coat with lined knicker trousers promises shape retention. Summer weights in sizes 6 to 17, with silk caps at two ninety five to three fifty, showcased on the main floor front.
The article highlights a range of decorative collars and trims including Quaker, voile, organdy, lace, and ruffles priced from a quarter to a dollar. It notes piping in blue or pink, venise edging, and varied fabrics such as guimpes, volle, and oriental lace, with many items shown as dainty and fashionable for current attire.
Dr Madison C. Peters of New York and Dr Richard L Swain of the South Congregational church will address a mass Zionist meeting at the State Street Casino tonight. The program includes Fromenson and Swain with topics on religion and theJewish future. Louis Smirnow will chair. admission is free.
Mrs. Steven Kiss of Shelton Connecticut was struck by a jitney bus driven by Efthinny Demos of 12 Stall Street. She suffered a deep gash on her head and facial injuries requiring several stitches. Demos faced a technical charge of reckless driving and was released on bond of 150.
Andrew Albright Jr president of Rubberset Co Newark TM J bought from H B Oates the Tact trotting stallion Nathan Azworthy for 4500 dollars. The report notes the price and sale details amid a terse market briefing on stock and farm assets.
William Baker, a city painter living at 624 Broad Street and employed by Murphy & Faulkner, has been missing since last Saturday night after being seen at the La steamer Croix & Anderson saloon on Main Street. He left home early Saturday morning for Cape Ray, N F, and has not returned. An invitation to address the Constitutional Convention in Albany on June 16, marking the Magna Charta centennial, was extended to President Wilson by the convention. The training ship Newport avivas at Colonané will remain there on Saturday.
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