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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
11
A major casualty list emerges after renewed German air attacks on British–run Red Cross hospitals in France. One hospital was demolished as an air raid aimed using a flare to locate targets caused deaths and many injuries among sisters, patients, and staff. Several facilities sustained damage with multiple attendants killed and operations disrupted. The lull in crowds at crowded wards did little to ease the tragic toll.
Cambridge, Eng June 2 The degree of Lector of Laws at Cambridge University was conferred on President Wilson by Irwin Laughlin secretary of the American embassy. Vice Chancellor Shipley presided as Mr Laughlin, in cap and gown, was cheered by university officials, students and army officers. Sir John Sandys spoke of Wilsons scholarly career and his noted speeches.
James Perone son of Mr and Mrs Carmine Perone of 186 Sterling Street has been appointed corporal of Company FP 304th regiment at Camp Devens. He is on leave visiting his parents. Well known in sporting circles he was a plumber before joining the army.
Mrs I M Locke of Greenfield testifies Vinol rebuilt her strength after grippe left her weak and coughing. The ad claims Vinol contains beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and elyco phosphates as a famed body building tonic.
Dr Frederic C. Howe, immigration commissioner, urged radical postwar reform at a United church forum. He argued land, air, water and nature should be public goods and that soldiers returning from war should be landowners with homes and capital. He predicted government ownership of railroads and public services to boost U.S. competitiveness and widespread land ownership for veterans.
AN AMERICAN CITY June 2. Major General Leonard Wood addressed officers of the 89th division at Camp Funston after being ordered to remain stateside. He urged all to win the war and said the orders stand to stay at Funston. Troops praised the review as they demonstrated perfect drilling and mettle.
Atlantic City June 2 Plans will be made at a meeting in New York to inaugurate a campaign to raise a large sum for the Y M C A. Charles Simmer Ward announced that 75 million will be raised and it may reach 100 million. Leading War Work council members will attend.
Harpy Paoletty was appointed by Governor Holcomb to act as registrar of Teen Toard, effective June 1, as youths reach 21 since last registration at the high school. The speaker compared a California land owner with fourteen million acres to a poor asset, noting rising taxes on idle land and promising major postwar changes including taxation on "shucker land."
American ship builders set a new world record by launching the destroyer War in a feat completed seventeen and a half days after keel laying at Mare Island Navy Yard San Francisco The event celebrated with a list of awarded gallantry citations to prominent officers and enlisted men from diverse states and services.
Geneva reports say Emperor William traveled to the battle front in a camouflaged armored car. He ascended Mount Higer in a California plateau area summit undetected, accompanied by General Lindendorf, with few generals informed. The crown prince headquarters were visited nearby, and Field Marshal von Hindenburg is not named in the dispatches.
Grace Dusk convicted of murdering Mr. David Roberts raved in her cell at WALIKESILA Wisconsin. Prosecutor D Tullar consulted Judge M J Sneck by phone on lunacy commission to examine her sanity before sentencing. Defense attorneys reportedly agree Miss Lusk appears insane and will seek commitment.
A fire at the J. K. Mosser Tanning plant owned by Armour and Company near Noxen, 25 miles from Wilkes-Barre, caused about three million dollars in losses. Crossed electrical wires likely sparked the blaze, destroying hides, leather, and tannery equipment before responders arrived.
A successful concert and dance drew a large crowd of young city residents at Colonial Hall on Airfield Avenue under the Hebrew Orphan Asylum banner to aid the Jewish Welfare and Activities League. Rosenberg's orchestra led the music while George Stone and Maes entertained. N. H. Hyman of New Haven performed dances. Organizers plan a send off event later this month for draftees.
Captain Edwin P. Webb was instantly killed when the aviation camp aircraft crashed near Indianapolis. Commandant M Guy Geahart was slightly injured in the same incident. No cause was assigned for the accident that occurred around noon.
Cyon and Gromman announce a retail division move involving Fairfield Arcade and Middle Street, detailing new storefronts and arrangement of sales spaces as part of ongoing regional expansion.
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