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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
3
The International Silver Company announces that German silver is to be known as nickel silver. President Wilcox says the old name was a misnomer, noting German silver is actually nickel silver used widely in Germany. Canada bans imports of goods marked German silver.
Ottawa report shows Canada’s national debt at 1,106,394,000 dollars, up 770,000,000 from wartime borrowing. Fixed interest 78,000,000 and pensions 16,000,000. War expenditure to date totals 826,000,000, with 66,000,000 from revenue.
A Detroit United Railway Co. union committee presented an ultimatum demanding wage increases of 13 14 and 15 cents an hour based on service length. They call for arbitration if not met by Tuesday night. The move comes from conductors and motormen in Detroit.
R E Donnelly head of Division No 1 of the State Highway department says repairs will start shortly in Port Chester to Milford and some Fairfield County roads. Winter frost left roads in better shape than expected this spring and concrete work this summer is limited by high cement costs. Ferry Boulevard in Stratford will be completed, building on last summer’s work.
Col Clifford B Wilson of the Home Guard supports summer field maneuvers for Fourth District troops citing physical benefits and increased military knowledge. The Military Emergency board has nearly abandoned plans for a state encampment citing high costs, suggesting a district mobilization of about 2200 men with potential for a one day or longer sham battle.
The General Statutes revision committee is at work in Hartford revising laws passed since 1900 and those from the last session. The committee meets five days a week at the capitol. Judge John W. Banks is a member, joined by Frank E. Healey, Harry E. Back, Frank B. Haines, and Milton Isbell. Colonel Ernest Isbell, previously on the committee, has his duties handled by his son Milton due to active service overseas.
The American Brake Shoe and Foundry Co of Wilmington Del and the St Louis Car Co of St Louis Mo filed to appoint a receiver for the Pittsburgh Railway Co alleging insufficient revenues to meet maturing obligations and danger of system dismemberment by bondholders. A decision was said to be rendered the next day.
William Stellar and Ethel Laborie wed in Huntington with Stephen Tucker and Nellie Thompson as witnesses. Rev. L M Keneston officiated. Farmill River Grange held a first degree ceremony and Mrs. C L Rowley’s health concerns were noted. Elizabeth Dowker heads to Fort Slocum for Red Cross work. Red Cross meetings set for Parish house with May dinner committee planning.
An evening drive for War savings stamps was started last evening by Bridgeport and Stratford post office carriers. They staffed lobbies to give everyone a chance to buy stamps and will work to reach Bridgeport’s quota, noting many more stamps must be sold for the city to meet its goal.
Returning from a trip to New York and Philadelphia, Pastor Alexander Alison Jr and his wife were warmly greeted at the First Presbyterian Church. Weather halted planned visits to Gettysburg, Washington and Baltimore, they instead visited Cold Springs Minnesota to see Mr. Alison’s father. The Clan Campbell annual visit featured a sermon on A Man’s Man from Bobby Burns.
Washington dispatch reports Count Czernin to be appointed ambassador to Berlin. The current envoy Prince von Hohenlohe was recently summoned to Vienna.
Examinations for entry into government service will be conducted in this city every Tuesday until further notice. The urgent need for stenographers and typists is emphasized, with office work in particular demand. Salaries start from 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly. An May 4 women-only exam at the old High school seeks applicants for ordnance vacancies in this city, beginners earning 720 dollars annually. Information available from Deputy Customs Collector Wallace Smith or Secretary William Paul of the local civil service board.
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