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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
21
Norwalk council townsfolk debate sidewalk fuel tanks on busy streets. A committee study weighs ending tanks, easing traffic near stops, and possible pricing. Other items include sidewalk paving on East Norwalk streets and registrar pay for a last fall congressional election.
Misa Anna Dunn, chief clerk of the Chamber of Commerce, returns to work after a 10 day vacation spent at indicatt N. A letter from Commodore Wadhams, navy representative with the American Red Cross, thanks her and urges continued voluntary work. He notes Red Cross needs 440,000 new supporters and asks her to recruit friends for naval relief work. Miss Godfrey drafts plans for the Navy Tobacco fund launch.
Edmund A. Wetmore, a distinguished lawyer and educator, former patent litigator, died at his New York home. He served as president of the American Bar Association, and taught at Harvard between 1889 and 1905. Born in Utica, New York, June 1838, he studied at Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and Hamilton College. He held leadership roles in the Thai Association of New York, Warrand University, and Republican clubs, and was honored by several groups.
A crude bomb exploded in the yard of Mrs. Prank Cornell near Long Street and the Eng Lill railroad station in the early hours. John T. Brown, who resides there, woke to the blast and turned the device over to local police. Investigators report blast powder was used.
WITHE THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, July 8. Alan Ash of Lafayette and Warren T Hobbs of Worcester, both fliers, were killed in a battle with Crerwman machines over So Jus rite ching. A bomb contraption tied inside a breakfast carton, filled with blasting powder, kerosene and a candle fuse, caused their deaths. Police investigate. no arrests by nightfall. Mr Brown, who delivered the bomb, said the family had no known enemies.
Bridgeport housing project eyes six sites for 800 homes funded by a 4 million loan. Committee members Samuel P. Senior chairing WG Coargswell Senmy Atwater A W Tromaing and WW Bradbury evaluate sites for government purchase and future city real estate values. A prior committee draft perished in a June air accident. data will go to Washington for final reviews.
Real estate transactions show the Missionary Society of the Diocese of Connecticut selling land and buildings at ratfor avenue and Sixth Street to Morris Cohen. St Luke's Parish House may be occupied rent-free until January 1, 15599, with a new rectory and church planned at Connecticut avenues.
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