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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
2
Reports from The Associated Press describe Czecho-Slovak forces achieving victory across western Siberia as Bolshevik resistance weakens. The front details include engagements near Coblenz, Marne, and the Petrograd region with multiple air and ground actions cited.
Federal agents searched for Grover C. A. Bergdoll, wealthy aviator and auto racer, on a charge of evading the draft. A letter from Bergdoll to a newspaper urged return without prosecution to join aviation forces. His mother was held in bail for aiding him in evading the draft.
Ice stations across the city under a cash and carry system aid the public. Scores of men bring wagons to these stations to buy five and ten cent pieces of ice for household use.
Reported results show Newark and Baltimore region action with rain in Baltimore. At Buffalo Rochester 16 32 Buffalo with Heitman ONeil Devittney Meyers. Toronto Syracuse 26 8 Toronto 0 4 41 Heck Cobb Warhep Tisher. St Pituk Ikansas City 45a St. Paul Lad Johnson Hall Onslow Merritt Hagermin Hargrave. Minneapolis Milwaukee Kerr Wheatley Murphy Limberg Hughes Palmero Coleman.
A fragment quotes Hingsley on love and loyalty spanning Fatrsland, suggesting unity despite humble dwellings. The text hints at an event purpose or moral call tied to devotion and shared values amid hardship.
Bridgeport officials report a New England fuel order forbids general coal heating until further notice, with December 1 as a possible enforcement date. Households are advised to buy wood now as coal shortages threaten heating, while kitchen coal use remains allowed and exemptions apply for heat and water. Coal dealers warn of no reserve storage and note deliveries lag while a nationwide allotment system prioritizes small orders to cover the cold season. Edith-Jack and Maud exchange chatter ends the fragment.
A Bridgeport advisory committee will balance essential and nonessential manufacturers labor needs during wartime. Burritt outlines representation for union and nonunion workers, a public chairman, and clear rules on hiring unskilled labor after August 1. Skilled labor jurisdiction prevents poaching, with July 14 to define unskilled versus skilled labor.
In Bridgeport a police action tied Julius Pirnitzer head of the Trans Atlantic trust company of New York to extortion threats against Alexander and Victor Gondos publishers of the Bridgeport Daily News. Pirnitzer claimed the men demanded 2000, paid with a check, and warned of alleged German and Austrian secret-service backing. The case links to German loans and anti bank campaigns, with Gipson allegations of Austrian government involvement and coast-to-coast banking pressures.
Paola Kansas July report notes a midnight railcar robbery on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line with four wounded passengers. Search by a 260 man force including home guards and volunteers failed to locate the 13 bandits or loot. Employment service updates show 4,000 to 5,000 people handled in a month, with plans to expand to 2,000 hires weekly starting August 1 as facilities are enlarged and staff doubled.
Atlantic City observes a patriotic pageant with Secretary of the Navy Daniels joining in the enthusiasm. Uncle Joe Cannon leads a two member congressional delegation as reports note the Atlantic coast submarine sightings. Daniels cites a major convoy ready to sail and argues prompt troop deployment to deter enemies.
ST PAUL Minn July 11 More than 90000 bales of flax valued at 12 a bale were destroyed when the Northern Insulating Company's plant warehouse was completely burned Six other warehouses storing baled flax were threatened The cause of the fires is unknown
Florace Tely, 27, of 501 Airfield Avenue, arrested by Detective Curry shortly after ? o'clock charged with theft. Accused of taking several micro meters from the Liberty Ordinance Company plant. Released on $25 bond for appearance in City Court this morning.
An observation balloon was struck by lightning causing a disturbance on a park avenue street. Arrests followed for breach of peace as patrons and proprietors interacted with officers. A medical emergency occurred with injuries noted and later reports attributed to the strike.
Creorge Fl. Janseatt, 30, of 21 Thissel street, was struck by a motorist on Main Street Wadnesday night and remained resting at St. Vincent's hospital. Doctors said his injuries were not as serious as first feared, with no fracture to his skull. The report notes the event as a nonfatal traffic incident in the city.
Washington July 11 The Termav Trade Board announced licenses will be required for wool imports from Argentina Uruguay and other countries to ensure control of supply. The plan covers shipments this year and directs licensing to the quartermaster general of the army.
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