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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
4
The letter argues that postwar clothing costs will not drop soon due to limited wool supply and high manufacturing costs. It notes many men returning from military service will strain woolen supplies, making prices remain elevated under supply and demand laws.
Southport Miss Beatrice Bulkley narrowly escaped serious injury when her automobile, driven by Rank Her Manzie, collided with a vehicle driven by Buckingham on Main Street. Miss Bulkley reported the incident to authorities as she walked to the Southport Trust Company. Meanwhile local Red Cross and community events fill the town schedule, including a future rally speaker from Dr A La MacMuartire and a planned January fundraiser by the Southport Liber chorus. The Red Cross drive, led by Mrs Wakeman, aims to enroll residents over 10, with local women assisting.
A cryptic historical note describes naval intelligence personnel released from duty. The text references wartime activity, covert operations, and post service adjustments. It mentions covert wireless work and related investigations, with fragmented passages alluding to allied projects and retired officers.
London dispatch reports Parliament pressuring for clear British and Entente plans toward Bolshevik Russia. Foreign Secretary Balfour says policy aims no Bolshevik expansion, but confirms no definite alternative stance. Debates address Turkey, Armenia, Archangel, and war status with Bolshevik government amid calls for restraint and protection of civilians.
Adjutant General ACOVEG 1 Vale of Hartford quotes Major Wi a& Curtis resigning staff in Washington. He warns that without National Guard support in six months the force could fade, while General Cole notes abolition talk and presses for compulsory military education as a prudent move. He doubts exact manpower needs but foresees states must raise troops if policy fails. England’s small standing army example cited.
The War Department list shows 1,328 names with 5 from Connecticut. Among them Wedor Mishjenick of 857 Pearl Street Bridgeport is severely wounded. other Conn. soldiers include Matthew Caen Waterbury John Slovens Middletown and Joseph Drake Ansonia among many abbreviated entries noting wounded and killed in action.
A large display features deluxe Turkish towels with colored borders in pink blue and gold. Many towels showcase swan butterfly and bluebird motifs, crafted in heavy quality fabrics and attractively priced, making them ideal gifts.
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