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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
3
Dublin April 23 The lord mayor announced he has applied to Foreign Secretary Balfour for passports for himself and his secretaries so they may proceed to Washington.
Amid fog and rain at Ostend and Zeebrugge British forces endured heavy fire as two ships were run ashore and blown up at Ostend and two coastal motor boats plus two launches went missing. Three lockships at Zeebrugge hit their targets, one grounded, while storming parties and destroyer depots suffered heavy losses. The overall battle front remained quiet aside from artillery and small attacks as both sides prepared for possible renewed efforts.
Governor Marcus UW announced Connecticut would not observe a city day as a legal holiday. He cited no legal authority and the fact that most communities had already met quotas, leaving no need for a special day to promote drives.
In a speech closing the Senate debate on the war time reorganization bill Senator Sherman of Illinois assailed President Wilson and several cabinet members. He accused the administration of using limited powers poorly and claimed the President surrounded himself with Socialists. He attacked Secretaries Baker and Wilson, Postmaster General Burleson, and George Creel.
Secretary Baker told the House Military Committee there are no plans to enlarge the army beyond current authorization or to raise draft ages. He stated the War Department is not considering extra forces beyond present equipment for transport and supply, though he might return with recommendations. He emphasized allied victory as the sole aim.
Washington reports diplomatic dispatches reveal the torpedoing of the French steamer Provence in Spanish territorial waters. The vessel reached Palamos in Catalonia, severely damaged, triggering Spanish press backlash. An additional report states Albert J. Gohorury of 269 Orregtory Street was arrested for automobile theft and held for City court.
Invested $2,000 in Liberty Loan bonds through Mechanics' and Traders' Savings. Enemy attacks near Arras and Bousincourt-Aveluy repelled with losses. Over two days 30 enemy ships down, prisoners taken. British reports toward Ostrogozhsky region note renewed operations. Gas shells used on Vil lers-Brelonneux front.
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