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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
7
The Brooklyn Citizen reports talk around taxes and expenses as 35 Smithers is urged to address sacrifices and rising living costs. A WATL remark suggests claims of income tax, while Exchange features Dustin Brax comparing Solomon’s publicity and wealth to current reputations.
Bondholders from the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway appeared with counsel before Judge Curtis in the Superior court seeking permission to sell the railway power house to the Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light company. They reported a good offer and asked for a further conference, with the hearing continued to next week.
Thirty-five special service draftees will be entrained today for Camp Upton at Yaphank IL. Board Nos. 1 through 6 will send seven, four, six, five, six, and four men respectively. Stamford will send five men.
Draft Board No 4 completes its allotment for Camp Pevens on September 4. The 13 men listed include Tawi Sinkes machinist, THckies foreman, Harry Gray clerk, Janes Wealey Clark, Thomas Varrone machinist, Maurice Maurroy walishman, Thomas Corso fruit dealer, Roy Goodnow loom keeper, Jerome Palmer machine hand, Dana Allen gas engineer, TL Barnes carpenter, Charles Behan inspector, and Walter Stem beach hand. A querrying title orist comments on alcohol and sugar regulatory shifts.
Washington Aug 30. Casualties reported by General Pershing and released by the War Department list 226 in action or died of wounds. Names span many states, with soldiers from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, and more. Includes wounded, missing, prisoners, and unknown degrees, highlighting broad losses from the recent action.
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