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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
2
The Franco British advance extended seven miles as troops broke German infantry resistance south of the Somme. Allied forces, aided by light tanks and armored cars, captured villages and many prisoners while pursuing retreating German transport. Casualty figures and exact counts were not provided.
Report from Bridgeport notes Corporal Jelief Wesley Kelly died near Soissons after enlisting and serving bravely. He sent breezy letters home from rest camps, bragging of going over the top four times and his cheerful demeanor. His brother served in France with the 408th Field Artillery, while another sibling awaits mobilization.
The account describes American artillery efforts while German positions north and east resisted. It notes heavy and light German guns, limited infantry advances, and Allied actions aimed at destroying enemy fire with artillery. A woman named Hazel of the Third precinct faces a warrant charge with support from a complainant.
Russian Grocholsky, 25, from Barkshine UVOIUT, employed at Liberty Ordnance Co, went to a police court after reviving orders from the War department. He claimed exemption but did not apply properly and disobeyed orders. Attorney Abraham C huidig was retained. case awaited War department decision and Grocholsky departed toward UNECE.
Allied forces report deep penetration of German lines with 7.42 miles advanced east from Villers Bretonneux toward Jamerville and extensive gains across the front from Montdidier to Morlancourt. The drive threatens from the Aisne to the Vesle and could force a change along the Chemin des Dames.
An War Department push via the American Red Cross appeals to women to enroll as Army nurses. Applicants must be vaccinated and pass physicals, with postings to base hospitals in the United States or overseas. The Surgeon General urges 1,000 nurses weekly for two months to accelerate expansion as the army grows.
A fragmented note describes calls to require adults to attend state meetings and educational sessions. It references organizing a statewide effort, figures and leaders associated with defense and liberty, and proposals about compulsory schooling tied to patriotism and civic duty.
A fragmentary wartime note discusses Archangel operations and naval strength. It mentions the Soviet government and German pressure, urging the navy to reach maximum strength and warning against any hint of recruiting. The garbled OCR limits clarity on dates or specific events.
A garbled wartime rally speech by Judge Lockwood and supporters in a park addresses war aims, Allied victory, and American resolve. The chaotic transcript mentions preparing for peace, aiding allies, and keeping patriotic unity as crowds react with applause and automobile sirens.
An investigation targets whether an ordnance maker named Warner involved in a wartime supply case. Authorities say Warner, a Dane and former United States Army member, was dishonorably discharged and may face court martial findings. An FBI/DOJ probe notes potential obstruction of war material production and the likelihood of flight risks.
Weather bureau reports the humid hot wave easing from 7 PM yesterday to 7 PM tonight with thundershowers then cooler conditions and cloudy skies. A separate report forecast showers tomorrow. one prostration reported yesterday as Tallinn Parsons of Pine OK Tread collapsed on Main Street and airfield avenue, revived at the emergency hospital and sent home.
An odd pseudoscience spoof article cites a New York City teacher touting Vinal as a cure for chronic ailments and coughing. It mentions supposed ingredients and aims to bolster the liver and nervous system, presenting a mock endorsement by “Hoary Athers” without credible medical support.
The Danbury Fair enters its fiftieth year with a multi day program set for October 7 to 12. Exhibits include poultry vegetables and livestock, auto races and home economics projects under county canning and garden bureaus. Special train service and extended draft age measures were discussed in wartime notes from Washington.
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