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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
2
Five people suffered injuries when a jitney bus collided with a street car on Fairfield Avenue near Sherwood Avenue. The bus was dragged 100 feet and toppled over. passengers escaped, with lacerations and leg injuries reported. No arrests were made. driver Eugene Caple not charged.
On the Dniester river Roumanian forces repelled a Bolshevik crossing attempt and virtually annihilated the surprised detachment on the right bank. Reports from the Roumanian press bureau say about 200 killed with hundreds wounded or prisoners. Separately Stamford police seek a 24 year old Polish woman missing since Saturday, last seen in a white frock and tan shoes.
Newspaper circulation report shows an 8 percent rise in net paid circulation during May for the Post and Standard Telegram. figures list May 1918 totals with Sunday editions and year-to-date comparisons, noting net gains and regional reach.
American forces crossed the border into Juarez and six and seventh cavalry regiments crossed at three fords east of El Paso. The battalion of the 82nd Artillery crossed east of the stock yard. About 3600 U.S. troops were on Mexican soil ten minutes after the order.
Police in New York have alerted Bridgeport authorities about 44 year old Geraci who left his home on Main Street years ago. He is described as 135 pounds with dark hair and a small dark mustache. Relatives fear he may have taken his own life, as he was moody and had shown signs leading up to his disappearance. His brother from Gavon Street is assisting in the search.
Clarence Ellis of 79 State street reported Frank Maro of 7 State street stole 400 dollars from him during the night while they shared lodging. Maro was arrested and held on a theft charge in City court with bond set at 190 dollars. he denies taking the money.
William Coyne a 23 year old reporter of 1170 Noble avenue was found on the sidewalk near 963 East Main street early Sunday with a skull fracture and scalp lacerations. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital in stable condition and police continued their investigation while the man claimed he was not robbed. Another incident nearby saw Nicholas Vicollo 9 of Ives street fall down an embankment, suffering a fracture of the left arm and being treated at Emergency hospital before返回 home.
LOOB BONHO and the housing commission visit to gather ideas for reconstructing French villages after devastation. Members include Jacob the plumbing expert, M Bonhownme general contractor, M Greber architect, with M Kret and Mo Nugue among others. A banquet in Strat field marked the visit.
Eva Tanguay known as I Don t Care actress caused a traffic stop in Southport when her chauffeur was arrested for a violation. Sheriff McGarry released her without a summons after she pled for his help and apologized for her driver s unfamiliarity with local roads. She gave New York address. Commands to drive more carefully followed.
Ansonia reports a conference of 19 strikers and American Brass officials set for 10 o clock this morning. Over 7 000 workers involved, aiming at amicable settlement after the walkout begun last week. No official company statement yet, but the union says officials will attend. a renewed meeting offers hope for return to work.
Reported large crowds at Seaside Uhbere and Lordship Beach with thousands on the sands. Bathers wore varied attire, from one piece suits to minimal coverings, while officials noted no unrest and mornings and afternoons saw peak crowds.
Figures listed for the Vickers Vimy bomber include two 3 75 horsepower Rolls Royce engines, gasoline capacity of 870 gallons, wingspan 67 feet, length 42 feet 8 inches, full load weight 13 000 sounds, range 680 nautical miles, time of flight 6 hours 27 minutes, speed 1.02 nautical miles per hour, two artificial glass cats, and a wireless outfit with range 250 miles though it failed early. Commissioned shortly after the flight began.
Norwalk officials discuss pay increases for Chief Bogardus and three deputy chiefs, with proposed salaries of 1500 and 125 a year, plus a new pumping engine at 23500. East Norwalk faces alarms and calls for a two platoon system to ensure protection, while transportation workers end a strike and prepare to resume work Monday.
Captain John Alcock recalls the record Atlantic crossing in a weather battered flying boat. He describes dense fog sleet and glare from the sea as they battled to reach Ireland. Despite near blindness and ice biting their faces the crew landed safely in Galway area and praised the flight as proving the route feasible.
A warm Humid Sunday left collars wilted as humidity kept temperatures from rising high though the day offered light breezes. The Sound retained a hazy veil, with Gong Island visible, and activities like driving and boating felt suited for mild exertion. A year ago temperatures reached 85 degrees.
London June 15 Captain John Alcock and Arthur Brown completed the first airplane flight across the Atlantic in a Vickers Vimy biplane from Clifden Ireland to Newfoundland. The landing caused minor fuselage damage but neither man was hurt. They faced drizzle and intermittent radio issues as Marconi station staff aided their arrival.
ST JOHN S Newfoundland June 16 The Vickers biplane carried two 350 horsepower motors and weighed about six tons with full fuel. Alcock and Brown planned the 11990 mile flight from Newfoundland to Ireland and faced a harboring forsea risk without pontoons. The start drew a large crowd as preparations and tests completed and the machine sped into clear skies for the historic transatlantic crossing.
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