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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
8
A playful poem celebrates a busy bee and his endless work. The speaker admires the bee’s diligence and joyous energy while noting his habit of dancing through clover patches as he toils. The verse concludes that the bee is a mighty worthy neighbor.
A collage of wartime quips and reflections on war stamps water supply and public sentiment. Notable lines reference naval U-boat confidence hunger for victory and calls to buy thrift stamps amid moral critique of leaders. The tone mixes humor and patriotism with daily life observations and political jab.
Washington action approves a broad manpower bill extending the draft age from 18 to 21 and 31 to 43, aiming to mobilize about 13 million men with 4 million available for overseas service by June 11, 1919. The measure faces registration plans, with minimal opposition from two lawmakers.
British and French forces press on along a 100 mile front with heavy fighting on Somme and surrounding sectors. Reports say 20,000 prisoners taken on the 60 mile British front while French presence along 30 miles adds to the pressure as American units prepare for a major offensive.
The writer urges U S government intervention to purge vice dens in the city citing known locations and a need to protect soldiers and sailors. It criticizes local officials for inaction despite reports and hopes political pressures will not curb future vigilance.
ThePolice commissioners disciplined three patrolmen for violating their oaths, three guards of public order. the article condemns political patronage in police appointments and criticizes city government as prioritizing politics over good governance. The piece portrays a troubling view of accountability in a politics-driven police system.
The latest government call targets those who reached majority since the June call. Bridgeport totals 292 registrations today, expected to rise with Hebrew faith participation. It marks first duty call for those now 21, entering full citizenship duties. Bridgeport has registered nearly 30,000 of all ages for service.
A Hartford led raid by Naval Intelligence and Justice agents cited prostitution within ten miles of Black Rock Naval base. Thirty people, including hotel owners and drivers, were arrested at Star cabaret, Royal, Garde, Arcade hotels, and on streets. most women released after lectures, others held on bonds for September court dates in New Haven.
Amsterdam reports a Cologne Gazette Berlin correspondent claims Allied efforts on the western front failed to break German lines. He argues German forces can expect further heavy battles and note that unseen withdrawals show the German command maintains mastery and freedom of decision.
A government contract for 203 more homes is to be let this week, announced by General Manager William KB Ham of the Bridgeport Housing company. All munitions worker housing will be built in Bridgeport rather than on sites in nearby towns that were under consideration.
The Telegram offers a free book with explicit knitting directions for socks sweaters cut flowers and washcloths for soldiers and sailors. It includes pictures and yarn and needle size guidance. Write for The Evening Book enclose a two cent stamp for postage. Address The Bridgeport Telegram Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Director Washington DC.
Coldm Clothes Shop seeks injunction to stop Samuel Silver Tsotd Levin and Charles Lavin from evicting them from Main and Ctold streets store. Legal clash over three year lease, renewal rights, and potential $30,000 loss as case moves from justice of the peace to Common Pleas court.
Shortly before noon yesterday Captain John A. OConnell led officers from the Second precinct to 481 East Main Street. They found 12 men in rooms with a card game in progress and seized 83 cents. Bustos, owner of the gambling house, and the other men were arrested and brought to police headquarters to await City Court. This raid follows a recent East Side crackdown as police continue their campaign. Names listed include Guillermo Reginini Parcello Sanc sases Domingo Countado Manuel Alvale and others.
Bridgeport and Connecticut sent strong representation to the G A R national encampment with three Bridgeport delegates led by W N Barnum assisting general along with J E Smith and H P Ruge present during sessions. State credentials were noted in Portland Oregon on August 19 and delegates planned a return trip via intermediate cities.
The fish laden steamer George Hudson ran onto a reef in thick fog off Watch Hill and sank in 41 feet of water. Captain N Murray and his crew of 9 reached shore in a seining boat. Bound for Mystic from a New Jersey port with one thousand barrels of cargo. Owned by Atlantic Coast Fisheries Co with 149 gross tons valued at $80,000. The reef is called the graveyard of many West sal e. The last ship wheeled there was the Clyde line freighter Onondage on June 28.
A telegram front published in the Frankfurt Zeitung and copied here reports that British airmen bombed Karlsruhe at dawn. Most bombs struck open land causing damage to private homes in a single area. Nine persons were killed and six injured. Five attacking aircraft were shot down.
Stratford Aug 25 Special leading vegetable growers from CT and New York will attend a clambake at Herbert W Solin farm South Main Street Stratford. The affair aims to unite farmers with no set speeches, starting at 2 pm with a focus on food and discussion of agricultural topics. Also notes Red Men thrift stamp drive success and local police pay concerns.
Ensign Gaynor son of the late Mayor Gaynor, driving the car that injured 16 year old Michaal Podraski on the Boston Post road, to appear in town court Tuesday at 4pm to answer reckless driving. Represented by Jonathan Grout. Podraski suffered scalp wounds and fractures. hospitalized at St. Vincent's, Bridgeport.
A Moorfield Maryland area letter notes stark patriotism amid Blue Ridge life. Farmers, auto owners, and their families slacken not in wartime duties, observe food rules, knit, can, and ship wheat and beef while children join drafts. Despite hardship, pride, forests, farms, and flag raisings define a resilient mountain community at war.
PARIS August 25 The American Red Cross reports 1,100,600 surgical dressings supplied to American wounded in the past month. Twelve hospitals operate four new ones are under construction convalescent bags are set up. Canteen service served 100000 meals and a million hot drinks. 4,000,000 cigarettes distributed. Farms for convalescents cover 249 acres. Army divisions receive 2500 daily papers and 500 magazines. Loans aided 363 newly commissioned officers to buy equipment.
Milford police report three automobile accidents in a single night. I E Craig 54 of 309 Fasc Avenue Milford faces Milford town court Monday on a reckless driving and liquor influence charge after a wreck near Turberry Rock park. Bondsman Hurley posted 100 dollars. Separate incidents involve William H Deming of New Haven and Edward J Godfrey of Seaside, Milford, with Deming to appear court and Godfrey fined after colliding with a Milford police car.
Miss Elizabeth Benham, long an invalid, died yesterday at Bridgeport hospital from injuries after falling Thursday night at her home 61 Lafayette Street. She was daughter of Junius Benham and survived by one sister Mrs. John Close of Newark New Jersey and several nieces and nephews.
Two rival party speaker blocs arrive in Maine to campaign through September 9. Republicans seek to extend their majority while Democrats aim to trim it and win at least one of four Congress seats. The piece notes antiaval records affecting Dems and absent Senate leadership after Senator Gallinger's death.
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