davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
ITALIAN

Rome June 19-A combined raid by an Italian naval seapIame and dir igibIes on Austrian positions on the Isonzo front is described in an off, ciaI statement issued last night Seri- ous damage is said to have been done to railroad stations and to Austrian entrenchments. All the machines re- turned safely to their bases. The Italians are reported to have gained. further successes in the important struggle which is developing around Playa. The communication fol- lows:
 During the day and night of the 17th tn eenenny tried by long range artillery fire and small attacks to re- duce some Of our most advanced positions in the Tyrol-Trentino re- zion and Cadore. He was repuised and vigorously s11el1ed by our aRtiI- lery.
 Tn Carnia we continued methodic- ally to denao1ish the fortress of Nal borgoth with our artillery. On the afternoon of the 18th the guns of the fortress tried to reply to our fire but were reduced to silence.
 .sFurther details continue to conn @ in concerning the action in the en- vfrons of Monte Nero, mentioned in previous statements. These reports show that our mountain troops per- formed most praisewort11y exploits. w aen military reasons no longer pre- vent a full account being given, the country will learn that not only the mountain troops but other corps have won on several occasions the right to it's full gratitude.
 ..On the Isonzo front the struggle around Playa is assuming larger pro- portions and the importance of the success we have gained there be- comes more and more evident A naval battery si1el1ed enemy batteries near Duino Con the gulf of Trieste, between Monfalcone and Trieste) with considerable effect.''
 tsOn the night of the 17th while a naval seaplane was engaged in de- stroying the railroad station at Diva ca, (junction of the Istrian raiIway1 our d1rigibles made an incursion over the enemy's territory, bombarding with great effect, 1t appears, positions at Monte Santo and entrenchments facing Gradisca. Extensive damage also was done Ovcladeaga. station on the railroad from Gor1za to Dornberg. All the machines returned unscath- ed.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
ISLAND MAY BE
 aE-0PENED SOON
 FOR AMUSEM E:NT
Surveyors and Contractors Inspect Steeplechase
 Offers Are Considered


 II became known today that there Is 9 strong Likelihood that Pleasure Beach known at various times as Steeplechase Island and also as Sea Breeze and which has lain dormant as an amusement resort for the past several seasons. will be re-opened within a few weeks. The runor has grown considerably within the past few days because of frequent visits to the island by engineers and sur veyors.
 It is known that the owners of the island, the heirs of the John H. Me l1ahon estate. have received two of fers for the site within the past few weeks One of these offers came from amusement promoters, while the other was from interests who desired to erect facorties on the site. Though nothing definite could be learned 1t la believed the business agents repre- sented those men who are behind the several ammunition plants in the city. Only recently, counsel for the McMahon interests received an offer from the New Haven Trap Rock Go. who have an all summer contract in this city to lease the Stratford ave- nle dock from which boats formerly ran to the island. The offer was re- jected because the representatives, of the estate were considering the use of the Island along with the dock for amuseTnent purposes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
," Apparition'' Proves To@Be Factory Clerk;
 Is Sentenced To Jail

Pedestrians in the vicinity of the hone.off Richard A. Sherwood, 54 But Ter avenue. especially women passing the residence last night. were shocked and terrified by what they believed to esthetappari6ion of 8 nude.man in the lighted vestiba4le of the house. where Sherwood lives witf1~lhis wife.
 Upon the report of two women who passed the house, Sergeant Williams and Policemen Simmons and Kane haStened to the house. When they sought adnaiEtance Sherwood opposed them and it was necessary for the of hcerss to climb a porch to the second story before they could get into the house.
 Sherwood. a clerk in a west End factory, is believed perfectly sane, but his explanation to the city court of his nude condition was not satisfactory and a, 60 day jail sentence was inn posed. but the execution of the pen atty was suspended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
SMITH BLACKMAN DEAD FROM BLOOD POISONING AT 70.
For Many Years a Familiar Figure Throughout City
 As Pen Salesman.

Smith Black1nan, one of the best known of the older residents of Bridgeport, died at his home, Tom Thumb street, this noon. MT. Black man had been i'll for about a week. Blood poisoning developed from a cut due to his cutting a corn with a razor. Pneumonia complicated his condition. His death had been expected for sew eraI days
 MT. Blackman was a familiar figure about the city for many years. He was a. salesman of fountains pens, jew elry and inks. Years ago he trave1ed about the western part of the state, but of late he had been content to pursue his activities in this city.
 MT. Blackman conducted a cafe and restaurant years ago under the postoff1oe on State street. He was the first call man for the Old Blk Six Engine Go. Since giving up the res- taurant business he. has engaged in the sale of jewelry. pins, fountain pens and inks
 He is survived by his widow, one Mrs. W. H. Ishan, wife of the Lyric theatre manager.
 MT. Blackman employed as an as- sistant, several years ago, a strip1ing fa1r1iliarly known here as Charley 5 Charley was destined to become the most famous aviator of his time, for he was none other than Charles K. Hamilton, the New Britain man who died about two years ago. Hamil- ton, when he visited Bridgeport, used to renew acquaintances with Blackman and other former asso- ciates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
MOTOR GAR DRIVERS HELD; VICTIM IS
 SERIOUSLY HURT


 George Kellan, aged 2s, of 4SO2 At lanttc street, automobile driver for7the Remington Arms-U. M. c. Co.,. and Webster Hubbel1, aged 25. of 4s Wa terview avenue, driver for Lyon & &rumman Go, were today remarked for a. hearing in the city court July A, under bonds of $500 to answer charges of reckless driving.
 The arraignInen ent of the two young men came as a sequel to last nights automobile parade by supporters of the commission form or government, when Joseph Bodgany, aged 14, of 42s Hancock avenue, was caught between the heavy Remington-U. 1G- C. truck and that of Lyon & Grun1znan, which was closely following it waenstae first stopped suddenly in State street near Howard avenue.
 Bodgany, who was taken to .ss&- Vdn-. cents hospital. has compound fFas- lures of his right fenur and ankle. three ribs in FAe chest were ecrushsd and abdominal injuries resulted.
 According to the statements. made by both drivers to. the police thseac- cident was unavoidable and but for the quick action of Ke1Ian rnfghS@hasvs resulted in serious injury to more than one other. boy who had clfubeds upon the truck without permission one sof whom was held from falling beneath the wheels by sheer force upon tho part of Kellan.
 Hubbell, driver of the rear truck which ran into the heavier eonseahead told the police that he was driving about 12 feet to the rear when the procession came to a. halt RedAfrs from torches partially obscured his vision. and he did not see the forward car stop in time to avert the collision
 Ke1lan, driver of the forward truck told the police the boys all along the ~.1g the truck. One boy had jumped on the running board and would have been thrown beneath the wheels when the sudden stop came had not aHelan grabbed him by the neck and held him in the car using his free hand to stop the truck. He did not know that the injured boy was on the rear of his truck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, June 1e-Adnission is made in an official statement issued tonight at the war office that the Rus sians have retired beyond the line of lakes at Grodek, less than sixteen miles west of Lemberg, their last line of defense in front of the Ga11cian cap itaL
 The communication follows:
 .tIn the region of ATuravievo and shayii. on the Dubyss, engagements on the 17th resulted in no important changes
 etOn the evening of the 1Tth on the Bzura and Rawka from Koz1on to Viola szydlowieka- there were artillery -dueIs. Near Gpumine the enemy spread cloud of asphyxiating gas on 8 front of six versts -four nniles).
 .On the right bank of the San our troops retired, fighting beyond the river Tanef and the line of lakes at Grodek.
 Between the Pruth and the Dneis- ter where the enemy crossed the iron tier on the previous days he has been driven back to Austrian territory"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
Fashionable Bridal
 Party Uses Special
 Train to Fairfield
6special to The Farrner. ]


 Fairfield, June d9,-Clara Louise Brett, daughter of MT. and Mrs George PIatt Brett of Greenfield Hill, and James Polk Mckinney, Jr., of Pittsburgh, were married at high noon today by Rev. Allen B. Beeman, rec tor of St. Paul's Episcopal church, Fairfield.
 The matron of honor was Mrs Charles A. Painter, Jr., of Pittsburgh, and the bridesmaids included MT. Mo Kinney's sister, Miss Irene Mckinney; Miss Lucy Kay and Miss Elizabeth Donnei1. of Pittsbqrg. Miss Anna. English and Miss Elaine Van Dyke, of New Haven, and Miss Edith Rdker, of Fairfield. The brides cousin, Miss Grace Btherington. of this city, was her flower girl.
 Robert Mckinney attended his brother as best man, and William s. Mckinney, Jr., Dean Ka1bheisch, Don ald NEcLead, Alfred G. Kay, Eugene Barnhart Johnj Carroll, Paul Navtn, Russell Gardiner and the brides broth CT, George Platt Brett. IT., served as ushers.
 A reception was held this afternoon at the home of the bride and many friends and acquaintances from New York and Pittsburgh attended A special train carried them to Fairfield from New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Sailor Hurt at Dock
 In Critical Condition

The condition of Charles cawaach, of Elizabeth. N. J.. of the crew of the MdWi1lian's tug Hokendauqua, who was injured by being caught between g. hawser and the tugboat bits yester- day. is said to be precar1ous at St. Vincent's hospital.
 The man soffered most painful maceration of the bone of the left leg, requiring the first application of hy- podermics to be given by an emer- gency surgeon in some months.
 ItSis saidFthat' the captain of the ves- sel ordered the emergency surgeon to remove the suffering man from the vessel before treatment could be rem dered because of the notoriety that was feared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
0ks Opposes Another Applicant
 For Saloon License

The Ren1ingto M c. Go, and Bridgeport Arms Co, are opposing the application of H. Schmucke & Son Ito locate a saloon at 856 HaIIett St., Ia location adjacent to the big plants and therefore coveted by liquor deal CTS. The applicants want to trans sstreet
 The rernonstrance is signed by other 4property owners in the neighborhood IIsvho claim the location is unsuitable. 1The county commissioners have as- lsigned the hearing for Monday morn ling at 10 o'clock. There have been Ia number of witnesses summoned for both sides. Since the Bridgeport Arms Go. has started operations there Ehave been several attempts to trans fer licenses to that vicinity but so far Lthe commissioners have refused all lapp1fcattons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
U. s. s. ARFz0N A LAUNCHED TODAY
Continued from Page 1


 navy officials and representatives of the state of Arizona. and the city of New York.
 That navy department experts are experimenting with deBtces by which it is hoped to protect eature. American dreadnaughts against submarine tor- pedo attacks was revealed here today by Secretary Dante1s+in a speech at a banquet following the launching of the Arizona.
 After describing the work done on three of the five dreadnaug1ats auth orized for the navy by the last Con gress, the secretary said:
 t'The experts are at present consid- ering the best general type for thestwo remaining authorized dreadnaughts, while experiments are being made the water against the submarine tor pedo, which has proven so deadly in the present European war"
 ''The launching of this big dread naught,' MT. Daniels added, ''is an event which tells better than can be spoken by any words the steady ana orderly growth of the navy. Within the past year have had the pleasure of witnessing at Quincy the launching of the Nevada, at Camden the Okla hona and at Newport News of the Pennsylvania and now today of the Arizona This follows close upon the completion of our two latest dread naugiats, the New York and the Texas.
 ttAs soon as the Arizona leaves the ways we will here begin actual con struction work upon the California, much of the material for which all ready has been contracted for, and which will be equipped with electric propulsion, being the first of the mod ern dreadnaughts3 of any country to utilize this recent tested and success fu1 new motive power which promises to be a revolutionary invention. It is estimated that by it's use the oil burn ing California, steaming at 12 knots, will be able to steam for il days longer than 9, coal burning dread naught and that during that time she could go more than 5000 miles fur ther. This contenplates her using only her normal bunker supply, but with her emergency bunkers filled, she could steam an additional 5000 miles further. In other words, the Ca1ifor- mia will be able to steam about twice as far, as the Wyoming"
 The secretary said that the back bone of the navy is still the power fuI dreadnaught, but declared the navy was keeping abreast of progress in the building of submarines and destroyers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
TEACHERS TRAINED IN COLUMBIA ARE
 GIVEN REFERENCE
Five Designated By Super intendent-elect Slawson
 Have Been Trained
 There.

Bridgeport will have an influx of teachers trained in the Teachers Col Iege at Columbia this autumn, if the choices of Samuel J. SlaWson, super intendent-eIect, are approved Wednes- day evening at the special meeting of the board. Of the five teachers recom- mended for the Bridgeport High School by MT. Slawson through the committee on schools all have stud jed at Columbia.
 Superintend dent-elect Slawson favors teachers who have studied at the Tea chers' / college in Columbia, and most of the teachers he had under him at Stamford. are persons who have studied there.
 The teachers who will probably be adopted for the High school are: Jas c. Moore, science; Miss Alma K Becker, science and natf enatics; Miss Maude Kernm erer, history and English; Miss Rose M. Starratt, Eng fish and Miss Kathereine R. Adams commercial.
 Mir. Moore is a. graduate of Ha,rv- ard, class of 1904, he took a post grad nate course and later, in 1914, he graduated from the Teachers Col 1ege. He has taught in Dunkirk, N. Y., and in Worcester, Mass, Acad- erny. Before teaching in Dunlzirk he taught in the Cattaraugus, N. Y..
 
 ing lately.
 Miss Becker is graduate of Mariet- ta college and the High school of Ma rietta, Ohio, This year she has studied at the Teachers college.
 Miss Starrett is a graduate of Pennsylvania University of Lexington, Ky. She studied at the University of Chicago and in the Teachers college, She has been a teacher of English for eight years in Pennsylvania uni veFsity.
 Miss Kemmerer, graduated from Swarthmore college. She took a post graduate course at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania and has taught in the Stevens schools of German town, Pa During the last year she has been studying at the Teachers l college.
 Miss Adams gives her record as | wellesley 1910, Columbia one year Banks Business College, one year. Il is not known if the record represents teaching experience or places in which she has studied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
EsrERBRooK---D1A11oNEY.

Miss Teresa AIaloney and MT. Ma than Esterbrook, both of whom are very we'll known in this city, were married at g o'clock on Wednesday morning at St. Charles church. The bride was attended by Miss Mae Els terbrook, while Thomas H. NIa1oney was best man. Many out of town guests were present at the ceren ony and at the reception which followed it at the home of the bride. On their return from wedding trip to New York and Philadelphia they will welcome their numerous friends at their pretty new home on Orchard street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
Summary
 OF THE w ar News

The Italian invasion of Austria, the frontier. Is said by newspa- pers of Rome to have resulted thus far in the occupation of more than twice as much territory as was offered by Austria, as the price of Ita1y's neutrality. A communication from the Italian general staff states that the Aus trian fortress of Malborgoth is being demolished.
 Malborgoth is about 20 miles from Vfllach. This city, Trent and Triest. constitute the three present objective points of the Austrians.
 At the Isonzo frontier. the bat tie on which hinges the fate of Triest is assuming large proper tions. Austria has sent in rein forcenents of her finest troops A raid by Italian seaplanes and dir ig6bles inflicted considerable dam age on Austrian fort1hcations and railway stations on the Isonzo front.
 In Galicia the resolutions are making a determined stand to hold Lemberg, the capital. from the onrushing Austro German armies. It is admitted in Petro- grad that the resolutions have retired beyond the line of lakes near Grodek, 16 miles west of the city A German correspondent, however, sends word that the resolutions are fortifying heavily a line 0 miles west of LeInberg.
 The 2,0O0 ton British steamer Dulocie was sunk today off Suf- folk. Eng, by German sub marine All the members of the crew but one were saved
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
RECEIVER IS DENIED
 FOR KNIGHTS OF HONOR

New York, June 19.-The petition for the appointment of. a. receiver for the Knights of Honor, a fraternal in surance order, was denied in the fed eral court here it was announced to- day.
 The court granted leave to the pe- titioners to take out a new applica- ton for receivership if there was not rehabilitation by August.
 Assessments paid in before August 1 will be held as a special fund and if rehabilitation plans fail these assess ments are to be returned to the mem bers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
Foresters Plan Field
 Day and Sheep Roast

The general committee of the local branches of the Foresters of America, which is composed of representatives of each of the seven courts, held a very enthusiastic meeting last even ing at their hall, 62 Cannon street. Reports were made on plans for the field day and sheep roast which will probably be held on or about Labor Day. The definite date will be an Anounced at the next meeting of the committee. The affair, in which all Foresters of this vicinity will partici- pate, promises to be a huge event in fraternaI circles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
MRS. CHATLOS HOLDS
 OWN DESPITE RELAPSE.

Mrs. William A. Chat1os, of 46o Mill Hill avenue, suffering from self inflicted gunshot wounds at Bridge port hospital is still in serious condi- ton. Though she has shown some Improvement relapses have been fre- quent. It said that she held her own throughout a critical period.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
DEED


 DO0KTTIT1E-In Myrtle Beach, Mill ford, Conn. June IT, 1915. James E. DoolittIe. aged 66 years.
 Funeral services will De held at the nortuary chapel of Walker & Banks, No. 314 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, on Monday, June 21, at p. m Burial in Lakeview, ceTne- tery IS b% fDAVIS-Suddenly on June 18th, at Vancouver, Washington. in the 66th year of her age Sophie Sharp Davis. wife of the late Samuel Todd Davis of Washington, D. c. Inter ment: Bridgeport. Notice of ser vices later. as KEIlLY-In this city Friday, June IS. 1915, James Kelly.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 513 Gregory street on Monday. June 21st at 8:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at o'clock. Burial at St. MichaeEs cemetery. FOOTE1In Norwich, Conn, June 18th, 1915. Raymond Wood Foote, only son of Fiber R. and Florence Osborne Foote. aged 30 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the family home No. 20tnS inst, at o'clock p. m. Burial in Wilton cemetery. Wilton, Conn. o,BRIEN-In this city. June Is 1915. Julia. A. Heating, wife of Timothy O'Brien.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence 222 Warren street on Monday June 21 at&9: 30 az m-. and from Sacred Heart church at 10 a. m.. with sol enn high mass Interment St. Mi chae1's cemetery. aa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
CARD OF THANKs

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many kind friends and acquaintances for assistance and sympathy shown us in our late be- reavement in the loss of our. beloved husband and father, Gustav Scho1z. Especially do we wish to thank the a1aenabers of Humboldt Starnm No. 153, U. o. R. WoEkuens Sick and Death sBanef it society, rNo.-35.; Park City Camp Nc. 59, W. 0. w: Brew CTS Union, No. 40; Schwa bischer Maennerchor; Schiller Lager No 3S, J. 0. R. M, and all senders Of flor III tokens.
 MRS GUSTAV sCHoLz
 AND EAMILKs asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
OBITUARY
FLORENCE B. DREW

The funeral of Florence E., the seven months old daughter of CIar- ence W. and Hester J. Drew was held from the residence of her parents, 370 Wood avenue at o'clock this after noon Rev. Henry B. Kelley, rector of St. Georges Episcopal church, conducted the services. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery
 HATTIE Nfs WARD SMITH
 The funeral of Hattie M Ward, wife of John w. Smith, was held from the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Ward, of 511 Central ave- nue at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. John P Wagner, pastor of the Sum merfield M. E. church, conducted the services which were largely attended by relatives and friends of the de- ceased. The floral tributes at the funeral were of unsual beauty. In terment was in Lakeview cem etery.
 JULIA A. HEATING O'BRIEN
 Julia A. Keating, wife of Timothy O'Brien, of 222 Warren St, died last night at the Bridgeport hospital as the result of a brief illness with pneu- rnonia. Mrs. O'Brien was a well known and respected young woman who had resided in the South End for a number of years. Her numer- ous friends, among whom she was most popular mourn her death deep ply. Surviving her are her husband, three children and three brothers: James. Joseph and Henry -Keating. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
LYDDY PREsSIDES AT
 N. E. O. P. CONFERENCE.

The District Deputy Grand War dens of the New England Order of Protection held a meeting at o'clock this afternoon in New Haven, Grand Warden, John E.. Lyddy presided at the meeting which was attended by some 80 or 30 deputy wardens from all over the state. The local depu- ties in attendance were J. L.. Christie. J. H. VanStone, c. o. Sniffen, Joseph E. Clabby, Wallace A Smith, Leonard Burritt, Emil Belts, Mrs. J. L. Beck CTS and Mrs. J. M. Gilbert
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
FINED FOR FTHNGING
 VEGETABLES INTO STREET
 IN ROW WITH PEDDIER

Angelo Ritzo of 1908 Main street. bought some beets yesterday from George c. Meachen on Water street. Angelo didn't like them and he started to fight with George. He was ar raigned this morning in the city court on the charge of violating the ordin- ance that prohibits throwing refuse in the streets, the result of the battle with Meachen, in which the beets fig ured- His case was nolled on pay ment of costs, amounting to S457
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. and Mrs. Edgar Ridden Thom- as Of BOT ,Nevzt1eId avenue and Mir. and Mrs. William Morgan Thomas of 1890 East Main street, rnotored to Stan- ford this afternoon to attend the we'd ding of their niece, Miss Lois Conant Robbins to MT. F. Enrol Cohan, both of that city. The ceremony will be performed at the brides home, s6 GIenbrooke avenue at T:2O this even ing and 1t will be one of the most Fashionable weddings held in Stau1- ford this season.