27 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
1
Austro Austrian troops identified opposite a certain American unit and known to be lying in reserve behind enemy lines. American guns fired on German ammunition dumps during the action. A Kaiser statue at Luneburg and church roofs were melted for ordnance. Report filed from the American army in France on August 26.
American guns with aerial observation blew up several German ammunition dumps north of the Vesle near Revillon as fighting between Soissons and Rheims continued. Long range batteries began shelling indicated targets while reporting smoke from the dumps. A late war note cited a wife’s letter describing the bronze statue of Emperor William at Luneburg torn down and sent to a foundry.
Samuel Spatz a 33 year old of 1201 Iranistan avenue nearly drowned at Seaside Park beach after his head struck another swimmer on a dive from a float. Lifesavers pulled him from the water after he sank twice. Dr Harry Weiss treated him and he was taken to St Vincent's hospital. The other swimmer was unhurt.
Fair and cooler conditions expected Tuesday with a fair outlook for Wednesday. The almanac notes sun rise at 6 13 a m and high and low tides later in the day with minor fluctuations.
In a wartime Dollar Day sale merchants advertise extraordinary bargains across goods from $2 to $12 slashed to $1. Shoppers are urged to visit downtown stores early for first come first served service. The event promises wide offerings for men women children and infants with a vast range of items across summer clearance and prewar articles.
Washington August 26 nationwide bone dry prohibition seems probable by July 1 1919 through compromise talks in Congress Leaders say both wet and dry camps foresee passage and President Wilson is not opposed The House is expected to accept the proposal after negotiations A tentative gentleman’s agreement could come within days extending the start date to July 1 from January 1 as the war time law is refined
A Ford touring carrying five people driven by Charles Whittlesey lost control at the New Stratford avenue bridge. Front wheels hit trolley tracks, guard fence torn away, car teetered on end but was saved by railing wreckage. All five occupants escaped unharmed and drove away after the vehicle was pulled back.
Sev ern Cremonia aged 30 of 485 Ogden street and Robert Les Adams aged 28 of Poplar terrace were arrested by U S Deputy Marshals on draft delinquency charges. They are held at police headquarters pending investigation. Cremonia worked as a machine hand and registered in this city. Adams registered in Troy Michigan and worked as a health keeper. DOJ Agent Charles H Lane awaits Troy authorities and will continue local inquiries about Cremonia today.
Bridgeport Normal School produced 46 graduates last year with 35 appointed by the Board of Education. The remaining 11 are on a call list and will not earn teacher salaries until called, starting at 800 dollars annually. The board listed names of appointed graduates and those awaiting call, noting all will be supported during the school year.
Director General McAdoo will spend most of next week inspecting Long Island railroads with emphasis on the New York New Haven and Hartford line and the Cape Cod canal improvements under the railroad administration. He will convene New England road managers to discuss better coal movement and operations.
Sanford Stoddard chairman of the Central Registration board calls a meeting to discuss registration under the manpower bill for men aged 18 to 45. An estimated 36,000 men may register in the city, with the Manufacturers' association prepared to copy 36,000 cards to aid boards in the expected workload.
Women employed in munitions plants in Bridgeport began military drill training under Connecticut State Guard officers at Sokol Hall. The U M C company workers, taught by Fourth Infantry officers, are learning close order drill from soldier methods and cadence, with plans to become instructors and extend training to other plants. An exhibition drill may be staged at the armory with Colonel Clifford B. Wilson's permission.
Lieutenant John T Hubbard of the State Guards receives a farewell smoker at the Seaside club. Attended by Companies H and I fourth infantry, the gathering honored his loyalty as he heads tonight or tomorrow to Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville for private first class artillery officer training. Army officers present include Captains Walter J North John H Field and Samuel B Beardsley plus Captain Robert M Eames. A commendation letter from Captain Ralph T Fairchild was read.
Sam Rosania of 697 Warren Street was rejected by draft board physicians after several enlistment attempts. He will join the YMCA and A forces as a cook and likely be sent to Italy. He speaks Italian well and sought eye treatment from Dr. D C De Wolfe to qualify for service, but was unable to meet the medical standard.
Allied forces push from Arras area toward Scarpe and Coreu north of the Somme front. British seize Monchy le Preux Cuinchampe Wancourt Favreuil and near Bapaume as French detachments retake Fresnoy les Roye and St March. Over 600 prisoners taken. Germans launch counterattacks but face French and British pressure.
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