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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
8
A poetic meditation describes a man who finds companionship in all of nature. He discovers friendship in birds, flowers, and trees amid isolation and views every weed as a messenger of nature’s abundant beauty. His compassion extends to all humanity, seeing brotherhood in the world around him.
A collage of humorous asides and wartime commentary. The column notes baby bonds as a playful investment line and laments food and draft anxieties. It references Germany, Bulgaria, and Russia, plus a poetic riff on Eden and modern life, with a Washington Star voice.
A satirical critique argues that necessity drives Germany to escalating atrocities such as targeting hospital ships, poison gas, and coastwise attacks. It likens Germany to a petty thief and liar, claiming frightfulness backfires, hardening foes while yet at home the regime clings to bravado.
The Kaiser critiques air bombardment of open towns as against international law while condemning Allied raids on Frankfurt. He is portrayed as hypocritical, praising law at home but embracing brutality in war, with critics saying his condolences mask a war philosophy that sanctions terror outside Germany.
A wartime report describes Marshal Foch directing a multi point Allied push along a nine mile front near Soissons and other towns. It notes slower steady advances, avoidance of salients, and the belief that Paris and the Channel ports are within reach. The piece predicts a final large battle and a swing toward Germany, with American reserves helping prevent retreats.
Leaders stress moderation and toleration as new postwar conditions emerge. They warn extremes could harm the rebirth of stability after the conflict, urging restraint for the common good and to honor sacrifices made.
The first section of the American Expeditionary Forces casualty list issued tonight lists 176 names. Killed in action, missing, wounded severely, died of wounds, and other causes cover officers and enlisted men from many states and cities, including Waterbury and Meriden, with numerous others named from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Boston.
Raymond Gruskoe of Bridgeport a Social Democrat and Socialist along with two other conscientious objectors were sent to farms at Camp Devens Massachusetts to aid the war effort receiving 30 dollars a month in civilian clothes. Farmers who accept them must pay the difference between one dollar a day and current farm wage to the American Red Cross. Additional objectors will be examined or sent elsewhere as tests challenge their claims. Also Victor Kulesza of Torrington Connecticut, an evader who refused to sign papers, faced a General Court Martial No. 5 presided by Major T. St. Harding.
Paris reports the Official Journal cites air officer Schuyler Lea of New London Conn formerly with Lafayette Escadrille for bravery in front line actions. He helped down eight enemy planes on February 2 and was killed in an air battle east of Montdidier in April. The list includes numerous names from multiple states and countries.
Judge Benjamin B. Lindsey of Denver tells a large audience in Washington Park of the bravery of New England fighters in the Allied fronts. He cites Pershing praise and war losses, recounts a Paris church tragedy, and urges continued effort until Germany is defeated.
The Second Anti Aircraft battery will receive a Dodge commercial car funded by a citizen committee led by William E Seeley. The gift aids the unit stationed in Bridgeport protecting munitions factories from air raids. Subscriptions and final totals were not yet complete, with several members holding remaining lists.
Washington notes argue dementia praecox and psychopathic traits drive crime, urging scientific testing at Chicago laboratories. A typical case shows repeated arrests across states, with failure of punishment to deter, claiming most criminals have defective intelligence and mental illness.
Tarry Gardiner known as The Human Fly, famed for climbs aiding War Stamp Sales, faces a rival challenge from Dare-Devil Steve Peterson in New York City. Peterson vows to climb down any building while Gardiner climbs up, with Peterson planning feats at the Hotel Martinique and other structures for stamp sales support.
The piece profiles Hank Weeks of St. Louis, a city official and Republican committee member, noting salary increases for teachers, police, and firemen. It warns that administration spending risks shifting toward the spendthrift class. Speaker Champ Clark predicts Congress won’t adjourn before November due to major war measures and bills.
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