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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
Reports from the front state American and Allied forces advanced from Soissons toward Rheims, capturing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners. German resistance remains stubborn near Courmas, Montdidier, and along the Marne to the Rheims corridor as Allied pressure tightens.
Hartford July 24 Governor Holcomb appoints delegates to the American Prison Association annual convention in New York October 14 to 18. Named are Manard A Fuller Suffield Col Nor Geslorn New Haven Willie O Burr Tartford Arthur R Kimball Waterbury Charles Hopkins Clark Hartford Geor G Erskine Cheshire Ed e wand Boyd Woodbury Former Governor Frank HE Weeks Middletown Morris W Seymour Dridgepart.
A misread announcement caused confusion over speakers for the Mooney protest meeting and War Savings stamps event at Seaside Park. Mayor Wilson and Police Superintendent Redgate were listed as speakers. Benoit and Hincks disputed the invitation and roles, with follow up letters and rulings clarifying who would address the crowds and the Mooney gathering in New York.
Government aid is reported received as engineers measure North avenue and Main street ground for a potential curve linking North avenue to Main street. The line aims to connect Seaside park to the Remington Arms plant, with cars expected to be delivered by project completion. Traffic control changes and extension routing are under consideration by the traffic department.
WASHINGTON, July 24. The mobilization of the Russian army announced from Moscow via Amsterdam is not seen as serious by State Department officials. Some warn it may be another draft effort urged by Leon Trotsky to resolve military chaos, with speculation Russia might attempt to push Allied and American forces from Murmansk, though this would be nearly impossible due to vast supply issues.
Allied artillery and air power pressure German forces in a wedge between Soissons and St Die, with communications and rail links at risk. British and American units push from Chatel forest toward the Marne while German reserves are stretched, potentially foreshadowing a major counterstroke.
The report notes continued fighting south of Soissons as German forces concentrate to shield their lines from further Allied advances. Despite strong resistance, Allied gains are reported while the main railroad becomes less usable. Heavy Allied guns reach enemy roads. German supplies remain limited but may suffice to hold the salient. Connecticut company hints at future extensions but cites no details yet.
At Menay station Norfolk a main hangar and the dirigible balloon were destroyed. A brace on the gas bag broke during an attempted landing causing the balloon to settle on the hangar roof. The gas bag exploded and spread fire to other buildings. Estimated damage under 560,000. The airship pilot and a student were aboard during the flight over Norfolk. Commandant de Trellinger said the work will continue tonight.
Bridgeport officers and staff, led by Colonel Wilson, begin reorganizing drills under the Military Emergency board. Bayonet exercises, extended and closed order formations, and new noncommissioned officer training will be emphasized as officers adapt to field discipline and policing tasks at the armory and park displays.
A historical advertisement warns of the danger period in a woman's life and presents D a Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard remedy after forty years of success. It cites symptoms like chest flushes nervousness headaches the blues and fear of impending evil as signs and promotes the remedy as relieving these through a long marketing claim.
A Ridgeport report notes a shift in jewelry buying as wage gains enable workers and workers’ spouses to purchase watches rings and other items once beyond reach The piece highlights a change from merchant class outings to mass buying by laborers and their families including a plumber who bought a $220 diamond ring reflecting broader demand in wartime economy George A. Fairchild of the G. W appears in the text.
Rail shop crafts receive higher pay under a new wage schedule retroactive to January 1, 1918. Machinists, boilermakers, smiths, sheet metal workers, molders and first class electrical workers 68 cents per hour. Carmen and second class electrical workers 58 cents. Dolpers 45 cents. Woremen paid hourly with five cents extra per craft. Gardeners monthly pay up to 250 dollars. August 1, 1918 begins eight hour day with time and a half for overtime and Sunday work plus seven holidays. Full text to follow next week. Previous order based on percentage with a 55 cent minimum.
Jacob Keelig of 253 Harriet street objected when coworkers jokingly urged him to go home. He chased the men with a large pocketknife but was restrained by Patrolmen Barta and English. Keelig was taken to the Second precinct. Rae was released on bonds. Fairchild and Sons in Bridgeport reported mixed trade with strong jewelry demand. working people invest in fine rings and watches as assets.
London July 24 strike of munitions workers began at Birmingham at six this evening when day work ended and night shift would start. About 65 000 members across 12 affiliated societies. Officials expect loyalty to a resolution to stop work. Discharged sailors and soldiers advised not to cease work due to trench stakes. Lincoln hosts a similar embargo decision with workers to stay at posts until a national conference.
Nonnie Curtin of 287 State Street was arrested about 12:30 by Sergeant Brown and Patrolman Callan after using abusive language toward a police officer who told her to go about her business. She was taken to police headquarters and locked up and will be arraigned in City court this morning.
A. E. Clark of City Bulletin in Columbus and a Red Cross campaigner heard a doorkeeper say Come in while a parrot cried It’s locked. A neighbor then crowed There’s no one at home. You’re talking to the parrot. The exchange was relayed by Catholic Weekly Union.
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