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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
13
A Berlin issued German supplementary army report claims the eighth day of battle on the western front yielded no British gains of note. It says the British were unsure whether Germans would accept attacks or abandon terrain without fighting, while Australian troops bear the brunt and German defense and anti aircraft have improved for new fighting means.
Smith and Wesson of Springfield Mass asks the U S War Department to take over its plant for the war period rather than accept War Labor Board terms. The firm, employing about 1 460, on multiple government contracts including a quarter of a million army revolvers, offers to cooperate with any officer placed in charge.
George Stelamen of 153 State Street and Joseph Debash of 184 Pine Street were arrested for loitering in front of the American Graphophone Company. Their cases were continued until September 13. Stelamen has waived his rights as an alien and may be inducted into the army before trial.
Bethel prepares for a large turnout as Mr. Cheney visits the town armory amid War Stamp pledges and patriotic displays. The report notes Bethel residents’ strong support for Liberty bonds and thrift stamps, a Danbury Bethel series baseball dispute, and social events including a wedding shower and a surprise party.
John E Sullivan of 490 Connecticut Avenue, age 68 with 22 years in regular Army service, sails to France with a National Army regiment as color sergeant. He served in coast artillery and infantry from the Philippines through China, earning permission to join front line duties despite his age and long service.
Washington reports that Congress failed to complete the draft extension to ages 18 to 45. The measure awaits only the signatures of Senate and House presiding officers before President Wilson is expected to sign. Senate adopted conference report. House previously approved. Debates centered on work or fight amendment and War Department enforcement.
Huntington August 28 union picnic on the green drew about two hundred members for a day of dinners games and social time. Mrs Jimma Chandler and daughter of Moore visited, Mrs Davis from Suston arrived, Rev J M Keneston recently acquired a Saxon six cylinder car, and many friends shared in the event as regular services were noted for next Sunday.
Angus ampheil of 827 Stale pstreet faced auto crash charges after a Wednesday incident on the Mast Side. Arrested yesterday in Fratenth, N. Y., he was returned to Connecticut without extradition. Campbell held on $280 bond, car secured, then seized by New York authorities.
A Glen engine room worker, Kay Davis, clung to an oyster stake two miles offshore after the tug Glen towed a barge broke loose. Captain Heine Schultheise steered the tug to Davis, reviving him in wet clothing before he rode the Elonusatonle river to safety. Davis claimed illness from heat and stomach issues after a feast featuring whale meat.
Stratford Aug 39 Special Lewis Preter of Seymour street was struck on Stratford avenue near Conec Uncut company car barns about 13330 o'clock tonight by motor driven by William Rogers of Westhein Mass Rogers driving toward Bridgeport stepped in front of him causing the collision The injured man was taken to Dr DeRuyter Howland office where examination found no serious injuries but lower limbs pains led to ordered observation at Bridgeport hospital
A garbled OCR fragment references a woman, a droid, and a morning routine, then veers into dubious claims about daily capsules and relief from backache. It mentions GOLD MEDAL products, Netherlands origins, and a dubious price point, with scattered names and phrases, lacking coherent context or clear events.
Sergeant James Murray, son of Mrs. Mary Murray of William Street, is home on furlough for the first time in eight years. He enlisted eight years ago and was stationed for a long period at Tat tieshburs, Miss, now stationed at Camp Logan, Texas. He is a nephew of Richard Lombard of Stfairfield Avenue.
Police discovered an abandoned horse and queen at Wrank Street and Hurd Avenue yesterday afternoon. The owner can claim the property at Clampat's Livery Stable on Main Street.
Bridgeport boards estimate 18 to 46 year olds to register under the new law at 48 145 while New Haven about 27 000 and Hilford 24 700. Estimates based on 1917 registrants and one third higher enrollment this year. See list of local boards and numbers including Milford Bethel Norwalk Greenwich and New Milford with varied totals. Also Luke Fitzsimons and Francis Tanby appointed by Bishop Nilan to St Bernard's Seminary Rochester to study for priesthood.
A man identified as Pe Smith, 21% Gilbert Street, was found in a vacant Bank and Bro streets lot yesterday morning. He died at St V conl's Hospital yesterday afternoon from pneumonia. Police traced his address but found no fuel number on the street. Smith had appeared delirious and did not give a correct address before ambulance arrival.
Patrolman Patric Sheehy faces continued hearing before police commissioners on charges of improper dismissal and failing to appear in city court. He sought a delay to prove illness, having been dismissed from the force two years earlier for a similar charge.
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