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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
In a brisk note, the piece laments war yet notes a summer return to hobble skirts for women. A quirky line about a character resembling Fleaven appears, with a reference to a place called the Other Place and a vague comment on a person named Z ek sink.
Former governor general of Unanda and lord lieutenant of Treland spoke today condemning peace without victory for the Allies. He said this is a war for peace and no peace is possible without dishonor and subjugation except by the sword as British leadership continues the fight for human rights, liberty, and justice.
Special Circuit Court Judge George C Webb told the Fayette county grand jury in Lexington Wy that reliable information shows emissaries have been sent into Kentucky to injure the horse industry as part of German propaganda He urged uncovering German spies and emissaries and turning evidence over to federal authorities The court noted Justice Department agents are assessing the activities of several individuals The judge said traitors sowing dissension against the United States should be prosecuted imprisoned and shot if necessary This followed recent poisoning of government owned horses at Covington
In Washington on April 4 the House debated Representative Britten of Illinois charging military jealousy keeps Marines from France. Majority Leader Kitchin adjourned the session. Britten pressed to amend the draft act requiring his consent for any man drafted to fight abroad. Sheriff Sherley noted Britten’s shift on sending men overseas.
Washington April 4 a new shipbuilding yard dedicated to concrete ships will soon be set up by the shipping board. It will be located in a frost-free southern city, likely Wilmington North Carolina or New Orleans with the latter less favored. The yard will operate three plants building 5 500 ton vessels and, after those are completed, shift to 7 500 ton ships. Government facilities will supplement private yards at Jacksonville Florida Knoxville Georgia Redwood City and San Francisco California.
Washington April 4 The War Need and Dallocate Board told a Senate committee that shipyards are not short of steel. In last three months enough steel shipped to the Emergency Fleet Corporation to build ships at a rate of about 59,000 tons monthly or 0.59 million tons yearly. Some shortages noted at certain grids, but no demand that the Flor Island plant be shut. The board said the fleet corporation has been assured all needs will be met if detailed plant requirements are provided.
Fashion notes recall spring trends as shoppers fill shops with new garments. Departments showcase varied pieces though some items arrive late. retailers tout cheerful credit offers and seasonal savings as customers test wearables across Main Gobllen TiN and Middle stress districts.
A new rebellion erupts in southern Costa Rica as forces under Jorge Valio invade from Panama toward Vilka Conceptioneres frontier town. The Costa Rican government suspects many attackers are Panamanian natives and reports ongoing fighting near Vilka Conceptioneres.
Berlin born Earl Oscar P Beriling, interned as an enemy alien in Wort Ogle horne Georgia, wed yesterday to Miss Helen Glote of New York. The 1914 arrival to support the German cause is noted in this wartime notice from Boston.
Stamford April 4. James B. Jenkins an attorney who had long been active at the county and state bars died of pneumonia after a short illness. He was 40, a Yale man of 1894 and the law school two years later. His wife and five children survive.
President Wilson appoints former New Jersey governor James J. Bielder and ex attorney general Edmund Wilson to appraise the value of German-owned docks in Hoboken recently seized by the Alien Property Custodian Palmer. The April action follows wartime asset controls and aims to determine compensation.
A mixed catalog describes English and American porcelain sets 112 pieces priced from 22 to 30 dollars with blue borders pink roses and gold accents. Also listed are creams and beauty preparations with prices from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, plus home decor items like vases and shaded lamps and a new line of boys shoes and books at various prices.
Moth preventive goods and storage bags offered with tar and cedar products to protect garments. Tar Bags priced from 60 cents, Cedar Lugs from 75 cents, paper sheets and related insectide flakes also listed. Basement shop features antique brass boudoir lamps and silver plated items with initials shields. Clearance sale on larger shirt fabrics and other goods on second and third floors.
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