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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
1
The Bridgeport Fuel Committee opens permanent headquarters in the Stratfield building Room 49 with Murray Caldwell as permanent secretary. A card system starts tomorrow for all coal sales, with urgent cases handled and no telephone orders allowed.
British troops reoccupied a trench section on high ground southwest of Bourlon village after losing it Friday. Masnieres was shelled by British guns after British evacuation. Germans attacked Laquinire at 8 50 p m and were beaten off. Byng’s forces moved near Villiers Guislan with line close to the town.
Berlin reports 6000 British captives and 400 guns seized in the Gambrai area since Friday. The item notes a Russian deputation under Prince Leopold of Bavaria arrived to seek a general armistice. Bulgaria to open negotiations with Russia, per Sofia government dispatch via Sofia Parliament.
Mayor C B Wilson filed a formal remonstrance against the renewal of William Pfau’s Amazon hotel license at Fairfield avenue and objections to 46 other saloon licenses. Police complaints cited women loitering, Sunday law evasion, disorderly conduct, and sanitary neglect. Licenses were not issued and applicants with money and bonds must return. investigations and possible remits will precede license renewals. Weather notes: for Bridgeport and vicinity Cloudy warmer tonight, Tuesday snow or rain and warmer.
David Layton and Edward Cowan, both 20s and 28, of 260 Horace Street, were sentenced by Judge F L Bartlett to six months in county jail for taking Frank Jacoby’s auto on a late Saturday night. Miss Hazel Waterman, 905 Noble Avenue, critically injured, is in Bridgeport Hospital with internal injuries, broken bones, and severe bruising after the crash on Westport Road. Police say the car reached about 50 mph before hitting a telephone pole. Layton admitted two prior unauthorized trips. The case will be reviewed by Westport authorities. charges may include reckless driving.
Washington reports a 1919 harbor and waterway program totaling 29,515,697 dollars, down more than 5 million from the current year. The Mississippi River receives 12,112,000. Ohio River 5,006,000. New York harbor 3,010,000 including Hudson and East River improvements with 2,600,000 for the waterway.
Thirteen convicts escaped from Joliet State Penitentiary by breaking from solitary cells and tearing through doors. They beat guards into unconsciousness before scaling an east wall and disappearing into the darkness. A 60 man posse chased the escapees. three inmates hold life terms. Arden Murphy suspects inside help.
Judge F. L. Bartlett fined Charles Montai and Louis Pinkus $100 plus costs in police court for gun possession. Pinkus received 60 days in jail. Montai said he carried the weapon for protection before heading back to Europe. Pinkus was seen with the gun in Washington Park by police.
South Norwalk reported two robberies. Robert Scalzi a local grocer was arrested for stealing about 200 dollars of groceries from Mead's in Rowayton. The Mead family also lost turkey cranberry sauce butter bacon sugar gravy pepper and bread from their ice box plus five gallons of gasoline.
Indications point to Ford Motor Company’s large Detroit plant being turned over to the United States government for war production after January first. Ambulances trucks and tractors may be built while pleasure car manufacture ends. some doubt remains on actual munition output.
Bridgeport Land & Title Co appeals the County Commissioners 28 November license grant to J. E. Morrisson at Main street and Onion Square. Remonstrants claim the site’s financial center location is unsuitable for a saloon. While appeal proceeds, no action on John Shea renewal near Morrisson site. Original remonstrance by Y M C A and others was withdrawn.
Michael Montanaro of 76 Lexington Avenue secured liquor license No 1 from the county commissioners after arriving early at the county courthouse. The day saw steady activity as dealers paid for new licenses, filed bonds, and received the document authorizing sale of liquor for the year.
Washington reports Congress convened for its second wartime session to authorize billions in appropriations and to advance measures backing the Allies. President Wilson plans a joint address outlining the war program while debate over declaring war on Austria Turkey and Bulgaria hinges on executive guidance.
US cavalry and Mexican civilians clashed near the Tigner cattle ranch in Ti Friday. One cavalry private and Justo Gonzales were killed. Private Nobel was wounded. About 200 bandits fled toward Buena. Lieutenant Matlack led a pursuit into Mexico, killing 35 bandits and wounding many others as the Mexicans retreated into town.
The post office began selling war savings certificates and thrift stamps with rush activity. Early buyers included C. F. Noren John L. Hanley and Mayor C. B. Wilson. Purchases ranged up to 1000 per day and certificates earn four percent interest prepaid with redemptions at post offices.
Daniel J Purcell of Main Street Westport was reported by police to drive about 30 mph on State Street and stop abruptly in front of Alexander Morrissey of the Charities Department. Morrissey chased and Purcell was arrested on a reckless driving charge.
Bernard Connors of 737 Wood Avenue faced the police court for cruelty to animals after two horses were found without adequate shelter. A rudely built lean-to shed and minimal blankets exposed the animals to cold winds for two weeks. Judge F L Bartlett ordered a fine of 26 dollars and costs.
Bridgeport Bread Co joins with Massachusetts Baking Co to form a new firm. The Bridgeport plant on Housatonic Avenue Wells Street will continue under the Dha L Gilbert and W J Travis leadership. Seven bakers say bulk flour buys will lower prices and keep the Bridgeport operation running. The Massachusetts group includes Reymond B Waterbury G Emanuelson Haven Mrs Chaney yoke and Fitchburg Bread Fitchburg Mass.
Despatches from France report American engineers, including Oliver Wilkins of Pittsburgh, among those who behaved well during a recent engagement near Gouzeaucourt. Wilkins, an architecture student at the University of Pittsburgh, is said to have crossed the Atlantic and faced fire. Reports place him at 809 Cleveland Avenue, with friends highlighting his actions and actions of colleagues from New York and Pittsburgh.
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