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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
3
London reports that although Britain has sufficient food supplies both home grown and imported food controllers urge restraint. John R. Clynes warned newspaper men that economic choices affect shipping resources and waste or lack of sacrifice is a threat to national safety as global food difficulties rise despite efforts.
Alexander Groy of Greenfield Hill Fairfield was slightly injured in a crash with an auto driven by James Melee of 40 Bishop Avenue at Fairfield Avenue and Harrison Street. Groy’s bicycle frame was smashed as Melee claimed he was turning from Fairfield onto Harrison at 6 pm while a third car reportedly passed over the bicycle.
A brief remark notes that avoiding them is unlikely and Britain and Germany face a tense harvest year. The speaker adds that Britain cannot escape tempering conditions and that Germany would be disappointed by Britain’s harvest outcome, implying strategic economic pressures.
Stratford residents enjoyed two picnics from the town, the Bethany church Sunday school at Beardsley Park and the Washington school tenth grade at Fairfield Peach. Delays due to a power outage delayed transport but attendees settled in for a day of games and cooling breeze.
Washington officials state no political alliance is involved in Lord Reading's forthcoming London visit. The aim is for Reading to report on his work in the United States and learn domestic developments. A proposed Anglo American co operation during and after the war may be discussed but no alliance is planned.
Peteritzgerald of Stratford and Jim Leon of Wall Street were arrested for breach of peace after Fitzgerald says Leon’s laundry owner threw a pail of water on him. Fitzgerald pursued Leon and would have beaten him without police intervention. Witnesses blame Leon. case set for City court this morning.
Fires on the wooden railroad viaduct along Housatonia avenue near Congress Street were put out by No 1 chemical engine shortly after 7 pm. A torch left by a trainman caused one blaze on a tie, while sparks from a passing locomotive ignited two more fires. Fire alarms at the viaduct occur about weekly, with crews often using chemicals to save ties from destruction.
New York health department reports the under one year death rate this year at 0.84, down from 0.42 in the prior year’s January to August period. Through August 10 total deaths reach 7,482 versus 7,543 last year. the week ended August 10 saw 289 deaths, down from 313 a year earlier.
Police assist in locating Everett J. Perry a 14 year old Stamford youth who vanished from his home a year ago. He left a note saying he would make his fortune and was believed to be in local millin stores. His mother Mrs Alfred Young of 291 Elm Street remains hopeful.
New York August 14 additional shipping space for the tons of cigarettes candy and other supplies being sent to the American army overseas by the Wrights of Coatlimachus may be asked of the government tonight by William J Mulligan chairman of the organization committee on war activities The present allotment of 1000 tons a month is inadequate Mr Mulligan said.
George J. Moe a 20 year old electrician of 19 Central avenue Walnut Beach Milford was sent yesterday from the regular army recruiting station in TW airfield avenue to Fort Slocum fettl ing. He enlisted in the engine
News item notes a prank involving a daughter Mrs Daniel Dodge and her son Prank 34 taking a military turn. The article mentions Private Jenner connected with West Typewriter company and service details including Camp Upton assignment and transfer.
Miss Hazel Chase enjoys a two week vacation from French's stare. Mrs. Carlos Sweitzer fills the vacancy. Misses Mae and Nettle Durant vacationing at Atlantic City and Ocean Grove, N J. Walter Keim and son visit Grand street hosts. Misses Rosalia and Mannella Fernandez vacationing at Judge Mayhew's Plumtrees cottage. Celia Keane visits Grassy Plain Street Knob. Children swim in fountain basin drawing automobilists' attention. Library crowded at night with new books. Dr and Mrs John Andrews vacationing with Mr and Mrs Robert Keeler. Clematia Keane and Gertrude Keane also vacationing Grassy Plain. Mrs W A Greaves visits Grassy Plain. Miss Anna Boeh, New York, vacationing with Mrs Henry Kronshage. John Uitan to be arraigned for assault. bitten Fred Laidan and Michael Magner suffers bite during scuffle.
Dealers and officials clash over coal quality affecting Connecticut company supply for public service. A trolley disruption occurred as a coal concern claimed poor quality. traffic officers moved a stalled car on Main Street. Officials deny responsibility while dealers insist contracts meet unit specifications.
Bristol RTE Aug 14 The National India Rubber company plant reopened after a month long strike of 1400 shoe makers. Management said most strikers returned except those who found other work. The walkout demanded a 25 percent wage increase and rehiring of discharged workers, which were refused. The firm will open a cooperative store offering provisions at reduced prices for employees.
Deputy Coroner Henry C. Stevenson ruled accidental death in the case of James McLaughlin of Stratford who died from a fall from a trolley at Paradise Green. The hearing at the county courthouse was held yesterday morning in the coroner’s absence. Evidence showed McLaughlin attempted to alight before the car stopped and slipped.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels Major General J Franklin Bell and Rear Admiral Nathaniel R Usher will host a dinner in New York next Wednesday for Argentine and Brazilian warship officers visiting the harbor along with more than a hundred army and navy officers.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Cadet William R. Turstall son of John F R Turstall of Brookfield Mass killed when his aircraft collided with another several thousand feet in the air The second machine landed safely and the cadet occupant escaped uninjured.
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