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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1918
Page
13
Senate debate over Borglum’s billion-dollar aircraft corruption charges reveals skepticism of the whistleblower and calls for a formal inquiry. Brandegee questions Borglum’s qualifications while Hitchcock notes possible government involvement and the need for witnesses.
A fragment notes high standard patterns in silverware such as 1847 Rogers and Community Silver, with possible references to Wn. A. Rogers and related makers, indicating renewed collector attention to classic lines.
Washington Anvil reports that with U S government approval the legations of Switzerland and Sweden handling German and Austro Hungarian interests will coordinate relief for indigent enemy aliens across the United States. Relief will extend to needy families of informed aliens, while a national American committee will oversee aid to law abiding enemies and interned cases, allotting funds after careful investigation.
A British war rally at the high school assembly hall tonight will feature wounded officers Capt H B Peper Lieut J W Norsworthy and Lieut 7 Todd. They urge Bridgeport and area to volunteer as three million men are needed behind the lines and discuss interned enemy aliens and Hague treaty maintenance costs after peace.
An ad-style line promotes fishing tackle claiming unbeatable American quality and a wide crest of offerings. It emphasizes the value of proper gear for fishing fun and notes Tryon and Grune as the suppliers, inviting readers to purchase immediately.
The report lists chaplains, sergeants and privates from the American expeditionary forces honored for extraordinary heroism between April 1 and April 14. It highlights Chaplains Des Valtes and Danker, and soldiers Cannon Bourgeois Courtney Witzgerald Daws and musician Daws for risking life under heavy shelling, tending the wounded, and halting enemy advances in front line trenches.
A World War I front report details heavy German assaults between Ypres and Mont Kemmel as Allied lines brace. Generals press the counterattack while troops endure brutal days of combat. Amid the chaos eight soldiers receive praise for gallantry and steadfast service under fire.
Treasury reports show New York City and state behind others in subscribing to the three billion Liberty loan. By April 29 76 percent of the total was subscribed while New Jersey and Boston districts lead. Baker’s Baltimore meeting raised 19 6 million, a record for a single meeting.
London April 29. The new Estonian government in Petrograd according to Aftonbladet and a Telegraph despatch has denounced the Great-Litovek treaty with the Germans. It calls for a new treaty with Estonia under its rule.
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