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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
24
British air forces cooperated with land forces south of the Somme in yesterday’s clash with the Germans. Eleven German planes were destroyed and 10 driven down out of control. Four British aircraft are missing.
A fire at the Hercules powder plant in Kenvil New Jersey began this afternoon possibly from a cigarette in a glycerine vat. No employees were killed or injured though 7 060 pounds of powder and 6 000 pounds of smokeless powder were stored nearby. About 300 workers fled the blaze and rumors said some fatalities occurred.
Dallas Texas July 4 Irving Compere and Lewis of the Dill Vexans love club were ordered today by a Dallas exemption board to engage in a productive occupation or be placed in Class One of the selective service. This marks the first instance of the work or fight rule applied to players. Compere said he would resign and take a useful job, while Lewis planned to appeal to Provost Marshal General Crowder.
NEW YORK July 1 An announcement says express company employees nationwide will receive a wage increase dating from July. George C. Taylor president of the American Warwlive company said the raise will cover all express workers as the firm expands to serve railroads nationwide.
Jeannette Rankin, Republican candidate prospects for the Senate seat to replace Walsh, announced from Fontana that she will seek the GOP nomination. Nominating primaries are set for August 27, with Rankin stating no other Republican candidate is currently in the field.
Senator Martin of Virginia, a key Republican leader, urged that if feasible the resolution authorizing the government to seize the telegram telephone cable and radio systems be enacted promptly. He did not demand immediate Congress action on recess to pass it.
Washington reports show American shipbuilders surpassed July Fourth goals with 475,404 deadweight tons prepared for launch and 11 ships partly launched. Freshments in the Columbia river delayed several launches, but expected releases promise large delivery gains when combined with prior months. Machinery deliveries improve for wooden tolls after engine shortages hindered progress.
An American Red Cross special commission sails to Switzerland to oversee relief for American prisoners of war and citizens of the allied powers held there. Members include Scranton’s Dimmick as mayor, and deputies from Boston, Waltham, and Milwaukee. Headquarters will be at some city, with most funds raised in the Midwest.
War Savings pledges reach 782 634 dollars with 62 818 subscribers averaging 41 16 per person. Ninth district accuracy pending while outside districts complete returns. Ridgeport population 182 005 yields 41 3 percent subscriber rate. District tables show pledges and counts by district.
Harold Chanell of Baltimore Maine was arrested after stealing jewelry from a residence where he served as a salesman. He received a state prison term of not less than three nor more than five years as the state attorney urged a harsh sentence, noting a criminal history and prior burglary record.
Fragmentary OCR text describes blouses with light satin and braid, fabric features, color contrasts, and a confusing array of sewing terms and stray phrases about materials and a heater. The passage is incoherent with multiple garbled words and lacks a coherent event or clear subjects to summarize.
A 17 year old corporal, severely wounded, describes fierce fighting near Ville Pels neux. He recounts engaging German troops with tank bullets, killing four crew, and repeatedly wounding opponents despite multiple wounds. The action highlights his courage and the brutal furnace of early frontline combat.
Walter J. Hartnett has sold his Park Avenue meat market and enrolled in the United States Merchant Marine through Special Agent William V Hindle. He will begin training in Boston, then serve to feed sailors aboard Uncle Sam's ships as they elude submarines and carry supplies to France.
A car owned by Daniel F. Smith of 179 DeKalb Street Bridgeport and an Oakland car driven by Matthew J. Tudoe of 555 Washington Avenue collided on the Bridgeport street near the reservoir this afternoon. No injuries occurred and both drivers settled damages privately with no arrests made.
An advertisement touts Nervous Sickness and Dyspepsia relief from Fruit-A-Tives. Caroline Ava Oldenstines claims two to four tablets every other day cure headaches, liver troubles, and general illness. The product costs 82.50 with a trial size available and delivery through Jor A Piv Limited.
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