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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
2
Bridgeport police promised a shakeup after new patrolmen join March 1 but the overhaul has not occurred. Superintendent John H. Redgate plans to reassign captains lieutenants sergeants and patrolmen across city precincts to improve efficiency.
A chimney fire caused about 15 in damage to a house at 235 North Washington Avenue. The alarm was turned in at 4 07 yesterday afternoon and firemen from headquarters extinguished the blaze within minutes.
Announcement of the second lecture in a series on The Historic Backgrounds of the Great War at Bridgeport High School. John Luvt MA speaks in Room 165 at 7 40 p m every Monday Wednesday and Friday, free to the public. The course aims to provide a fact based view to aid opinion forming and promote intelligent patriotism with one evening each week dedicated to current world happenings.
Hartford February 19 at a capitol conference the public utilities commission and motor vehicles commissioner Robbins Storcke along with Highway Commissioner Charles J Bennett agreed to distribute state leaflets explaining highway and railway crossing signs. The 24 inch metal discs will have white fields with black borders and cross lines under the last general assembly law.
Bolshevik leaders broadcast plans for a guerrilla campaign to hinder any German invasion. Leon Trotzky outlined a bushwhacking strategy to disrupt German operations along the borders and their grain interests in Ukraine, signaling active resistance beyond formal armies.
James N. Degnan and Charles J. Johnson of this city and Charles J. Lavin of Pennsylvania were held in 10000 dollars each for the federal court by Commissioner Wright today for theft of silk from freight cars here. The initial claim was 4000 dollars, but the silks are now valued at triple that amount.
William R. Dunham Sr of New Haven was elected president of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers at the 34th annual meeting in Hartford. Other officers include Charles J. Bennett as first vice president and Thomas A. Scott as second vice president with J Frederick Jackson as secretary treasurer. Leon I. Peck of Hartford was named to the board of directors, joining several longtime members. The society reports a membership of 877.
Major W A Mercer visiting the United States army recruiting station at 15 Fairfield avenue expressed satisfaction with Bridgeport recruitment. Four men signed up and left for Fort Slocum: Patrick J McDonald, 28, East Main street infantry. Lawrence Metzger, 20, Pem broke street quartermasters' corps. Samuel Staber, 20, East Main street aviation corps. Harold Terhune, 19, East Washington avenue field artillery.
Norwalk faces an oil famine as ice prevents discharging cargoes from sound to Standard Oil tanks. Officials say only a little less than one day’s supply remains in Norwalk tanks, while Danbury and other towns draw from local reserves.
Wartford February 19 Governor Hotcomb issued an appeal to Connecticut citizens in support of the Salvation Army war fund. He noted the national goal of 1,660,000 with Connecticut allotted 40,000 and urged a state contribution of 100,000 to boost the campaign.
Federal tax agents in Bridgeport urge all liable individuals to file income tax returns promptly before resources shift to corporations and excess profit returns. Some local factories have not helped agents with timely employee returns, and officials seek factory heads to explain how timely submissions aid the government and workers.
Hartford February 19 The state board of agriculture held a meeting in the capitol this afternoon J Henry Blakeman of Stratford the president presided It was voted to appropriate up to 250 for prizes in corn growth and the executive committee and the president and secretary were empowered to arrange affairs A man is a conceited brute end of item
An indictment charging eight members of the Milk Producers' association, serving the Chicago district, alleges a conspiracy to fix milk prices. Bonds set at 5000 dollars each.
Soldiers and sailors may be served liquor in private homes if they are family members or bona fide guests, under an order signed by Major General John Biddle, acting chief staff of the war department. Uncomplimentary remarks and exchange chatter follow, noting a perceived change in mood and a lighter demeanor as the topic is discussed.
Jack Salmaiwitz, 31, of 85 Randall Avenue, was arrested yesterday afternoon and booked at police headquarters on a charge of violating state auto laws after he hand hit and injured Peter Strutinskas, 8, of Lafayette Street. Strutinskas was not seriously injured, only minor bruises dressed by Dr. I. Aranki at the emergency hospital. The accident report states Salmaiwitz was driving north on Lafayette Street when a child stepped from the curb and ran in front of the machine.
Patsey Rosaire and George Rich, both 18, were arrested yesterday afternoon and booked at Police headquarters on a charge of theft. The police allege they stole a gold watch valued at $60 from Edward A. Smarte. They will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
Advertisement promotes LANATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets as a cure for colds and grip. It notes a single product line with the label B. W. CROVE'S signature on the box and lists a price of 20 cents.
Prettier and prettier waists of Spring arrive in fresh charming crepe de chine pieces priced at 3 dollars. One style features a white satin rolling collar and a novel vestee across the front. Many more similar, unique designs on the second floor.
Fine new light gloves prepared for sale with attractive French quality and fit. Prices range from 1.35 to 3 dollars for various styles including chamois and washable pure white options. Center aisle rear display.
Fine organdy collars and sets shown with graceful lines and crisp beauty in white and flesh tints. Prices range from 50 cents to 150 dollars. Standings pique stocks and jabots of lace and filet net offered from 50 cents to five dollars. Many ornate, feminine pieces on display.
New veilings in a range of colors and patterns arrive by yard from 2 1 2 to 50 cents. Include butterfly patterns plain meshes chenille borders and circular and oblong veils with fan borders. Prices labeled 50 cents to 2 50 dollars.
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