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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
3
Greenwich unveils plan for a countywide Red Cross drive with a goal of 16 006 enrollments. A workers’ meeting at the YMCA set the stage for a house to house canvass as about 200 people gathered to kick off the effort. No chapter quota is yet set.
The damaged text notes a campaign and Red Cross involvement with names like George Carmichael and others, plus a Port Chester jurisdiction issue with Connecticut and Westchester County officials. It mentions Indian Harbor Yacht Club officers, Broad pennant plans, Greenwich library leadership, and a cold remedy advertisement.
The 76th Division units arriving in New York on the Kroonland will be demobilized at Camp Devens today. The New England and Northern New York first draftees, 440 men and 37 officers, formed the Toth division which dissolves, with the 81st Supply Train surviving briefly in France before reassignment. Homecoming personnel head for Greenwich area, with many already en route, as discharge papers are prepared and names inscribed on the victory roll for display. Benjamin Peterson of Seattle has transferred to Crane Bay, New York, after Navy service since 1917, with additional Greenwich men like Meron Flood and PM Paterson noting service and postwar trades.
Stratford news notes a Christmas party for eighth grade pupils at Miss Louise Dear Tun’s home on Warwick avenue set for December 23 with costumes, games, and refreshments. The Baynung class officer led planning with Monday meetings approved. Also updates on local births and marriages in November plus two Stratford weddings.
The notice lists real estate and fire insurance for Louls E Peck of 2913 Main St Stratford with contact telephone 98-2.
Bruges dispatch reports Von Bissing’s plan for Flemish autonomy failed to split Belgium. United by history, Belgium resisted German gifts as Flemish movement faltered with converts few and youth disillusioned. Meanwhile Argentine-bound envoys of the Wood Commission returned home with unclear reasons.
A Boston missionary, home secretary of the American Missions, urges the United States as the world’s salvation. He cites Red Cross roles, wartime service, and the need for missionaries to guide postwar Christian efforts, calling it a holy missionary war with many serving as both soldiers and missionaries.
Stamford reports a speech by Professor Arbib Costa of the Italian Bureau of Information noting that Jugo-Slavs in the region threaten violence against Italians in Istria and Dalmatia as a settlement method for the Adriatic question. He argues massacre is not a viable solution and defends Italian coexistence and language dominance in Dalmatia despite Slav claims to sovereignty.
TOKIO Nov 80 Belief that a League of Nations will be achieved was voiced by Baron Takahashi the Japanese Minister for Imijance at a dinner by the Bunker's club honoring the new Japanese cabinet. He noted American financiers preparing for the postwar period and urged cooperation to advance Japan's interests.
Soldiers who leave the service may permanently retain their uniforms and overcoats, a change announced by Secretary Baker to the House military committee. The War Department had planned to reclaim clothing three months after discharge and withhold three months' pay if not returned. Now soldiers may keep the khaki outfit as a souvenir of America’s world struggle.
Three quit German cabinet circle as Hugo Har and Herr Tarttay of the Independent Socialist faction resign from the commission that forms the German government. Reports say socialist ties with Bevernngens noted amid the shakeup.
Norwalk police chase three Saturday night burglaries totaling about 400 dollars. Aged shop owner Spicer faced assailants at West street during the first raid, a second break in at Burdick Lunch Room yielded cash and pies, and Andre Carbone's fruit store was struck for cash cigars and candy. Police describe the suspects as roughlly teenage to middle aged and expect swift arrests.
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