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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1918
Page
2
Behind British lines in France on April 14, eye tests reveal the rigors of musketry training. Instructors push men to focus on small targets, rest eyes after intensive work, and detect hidden vision problems. A case notes a man who hid glasses, fearing they would fail the test.
Coroner and detectives acknowledge no solid evidence against Michael Cotter of 60 Noble Avenue. He remains jailed after three weeks on murder charges without bail as investigators review the coroner’s report. Police seized two trunks and a suitcase linked to Cotter while tracing his Bridgeport to New York move and a woman he claimed was his wife whose death fuels the inquiry.
The report notes many trainees conceal weak eyesight, with few wanting to shirk or blame poor shooting on their eyes. It highlights the musketry officer must account for this reluctance when studying pupils, as admissions of weakness are rare despite visible performance issues.
A fragment reflects on women’s influence and the aftermath of applause in Wisconsin. The passage implies skepticism about a woman’s final conclusions and notes a man not losing hearing due to loud clapping.
Stockholm April 14 The closing section of the Finnish revolution may soon be enacted German troops push toward Helsingfors closing in on the city with bombardment and rail cuts hampering Red Guard communications. General Mannerheim gathers strong White Guard forces on the Viborg front while Reds mete out terror in Abo and Bomvsevols homes plundered. two hundred and likely more are said to have been murdered.
Citizens file protests against multiple licenses in the county. Protests target Sershie at 8% State Street and several hotel operators including the Amazon at 38 Waterfield, the Star Uafe at 38 Mide lle Street, and Afping hotel on Unald Street with names such as Charles Melenn Frank Menson & Co and Charles Berger. Hearings set before the county commissioners on April 22 and 24 for license transfers and renewals, including Jack Shea’s renewal application and J Torson transfers from 188 Barnum Avenue to McPadden & Co at 98 Booth Street.
Milford April 14 special: Edward Arthur Baywsen Merwin A Wittecavely Walter Wilson and Edgar Van Lorn depart Milford Monday for Walker Memoral school Boston. A list of men slated for Camp Upton on April 26, 1918 includes George Allen William Iregno Arthur Stenry Herbert Frown Harry Brooks Umber Stoppalorri John Geoghe fan Edward Waird Fred Ruland Abe Litsky Angelo Sarncina John Wilson Warren James Smoith and Wayne. News paragraphs note local visits and a Red Cross drive. Lieutenant Clifford Peck Navy attaché bound for Genoa. Scout exhibition held in town hall. Mercy in brief on local society and war news.
The American War Trade Board offered to send two shiploads of grain to Holland and facilitate a third from Argentina, promising relief amid shortages. The plan requires all ships to leave Port ports simultaneously, a detail still unsettled in press reports.
A wartime appeal urges immediate purchase of Liberty Bonds to fund troops and halt German aggression. The speaker warns of shared suffering in Europe and insists defeating Germany is essential, calling every citizen to buy bonds or support the effort as noncombatants.
An advertisement touts a Howland sewing machine ready to begin work for you for only $1. It promises smooth even stitching, quiet operation, and reliable service with easy handling and guaranteed durability. Payment is described as flexible installments through a club payment plan.
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