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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
11
Bridgeport will observe a silent Fourth of July with no fireworks or explosions due to military needs and munition factory safety. Officials say reshipment of fireworks is underway and the city will instead host a large military review led by Colonel Wilson with about 2,300 uniformed personnel.
Bridgeport Health Officer Dr Walter H Brown urged a citywide campaign to combat flies describing them as dangerous pests. He advised residents to remove breeding sites such as manure and decaying organic matter, to screen homes to keep flies out, and to trap or smat flies that enter using flypaper.
Verona reader William M. Lampson reports long rheumatic pain and severe side and back strains. After trying Fruit-a-tives he improved quickly and now enjoys good health. Advertisement from Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY price 50 cents per box six for 2.50 trial size 5 cents.
Bridget Buckley sixty of 49 Luwin Street lies at the point of death in Bridgeport hospital after a trolley car strike near Stratford and Bishop avenues at 9 46 last night. She suffered two broken legs and a possible skull fracture, with bystanders saying she had fainted earlier at Blessed Sacrament church. Patrick Buckley her husband and an American Chain plant watchman, was notified and rushed to the hospital. She was born in Ireland and had long resided in the Islidgeport area.
The Connecticut State Farm for Women in East Lyme will be ready to receive a small number of inmates by July 1. Professor William E. Bailey, New Haven, chairman of the board of directors, wrote to Governor Holcomb and the letter was made public by the governor tonight. It says the capacity will be increased gradually to care for all cases needing treatment there.
Bridgeport merchants win praise as every store becomes a thrift stamp agency and crowds flock to bargain sales. War Savings clubs push 50,000 members. schools report near total pupil participation and 4723.53 dollars in War Savings stamps sold in the city, 61,666.24 statewide.
Seventeen year old Anna Krentzman interrupted a christening at the Krentzman home on Hough avenue Bridgeport to oppose a Kaiserlike name for the newborn. Rabbi Rickel urged options and Anna proposed Irving in memory of Uncle Irving. Family and friends from New England attended the celebration and joined the naming moment.
Lieutenant Franklin W. Clark of Medina Ohio died at the Brook Field post hospital from a fall two miles south of the field. The Oberlin College graduate was the son of F. J. Clark. News of the accident was withheld until his death was announced.
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks will honor Fred Harper of Lynchburg with a public reception at Bridgeport High School auditorium. A daylight parade from Elks Home on State Street starts Friday June 14 led by the Wheeler and Wilson band for a patriotic program and Harper’s address before traveling to Boston for the Elks hospital cornerstone ceremony.
Lieutenant William Clarke of New Haven, wanted for passing several worthless checks, was arrested in Providence and court martialed at Camp Devens. He received a dishonorable discharge and a two year sentence at Fort Leavenworth. Clarke wore his officer’s uniform during the initial offenses and vanished after passing checks. He claimed a head injury in the navy affected his mind at times.
Charles Pombriend, arrested Monday evening for desertion, likely to be charged with bigamy in City Court. A Tuesday hearing confirmed the charge that he married a Bridgeport woman while still married, with three children. His Bridgeport wife is Mrs. Charles Henry. he acknowledged a wife and three children in Nashua, New Hampshire, where a warrant was issued for desertion and likely return to Nashua.
A Connecticut unit, the 102d U S Infantry battalion led by Major Ray from Hartford, held against 1200 German shock troops at Leischeprey. Captain Freeland of New Haven and Captain Griswold escaped, while Captain Locke was killed. Promotions for Colonel Parker and Major Ray are anticipated as the regiment rests after heavy losses.
Connecticut plan to raise 3000 dollars for soldiers in France through a June to June 2 drive led by Commander Benjamin Stewart and Lt N W Bishop Camp 3 United Spanish War Veterans. June 15 Tag Day to boost support with police firemen and Boy Scouts aiding. posters to be placed and a citywide campaign urged.
The War bureau asks all inform ation on Germany and French areas held by the Huns be sent to Washington. Engraved maps of Berlin and its roads, plus Cook's tourist guides to Belgium the Rhine and Black Forest, have been received. Otto A Steinhoff of Bridgeport and others with German experience offer help for specific points. More detailed road information from the beach frontier to Berlin is urged for military use.
June 6 report from the Associated Press describes the Picardy battle area swarming with aircraft. The enemy attempted to bomb villages behind American lines, but most bombs fell in the fields as Allied planes contested the skies.
A vintage advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a food tonic with vast nourishing value. It claims higher calorie content than oysters or milk, easy absorption, and tissue building benefits. The ad asserts over six decades of use, without alcohol or habit forming drugs, marketed as a doctor’s prescription tonic.
In Atlantic City six survivors of the steam ship Carolina landed in New York after a parade in which the Shriners walked with a large American flag to collect donations. Mayor Bacharach distributed the first one dollar as the list of survivors grew to two with Leo K. Benn of New York added tonight. Several others remained hospitalized in varying cities, including Gertru Luciene, Chari Perkins, Felix Capéevil, and Caroline Higgins.
Frank Saunders nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Saunders 60 North Avenue lies in Vincent's hospital with two fractures of the right leg. He was struck by a car driven by Dr Cohen while crossing from a North Bridgeport trolley car. The impact sent the car into a hydrant causing hydrant damage. First aid was given and he was taken to St Vincent's hospital by Dr M Foley.
Peter Constaney a candy store owner at 1343 Main Street beat Henry Steassen who delivered ice after an argument. Steassen was taken to Emergency hospital for treatment. Constaney, arrested last evening on assault charges, will appear in court this morning after being released on bonds.
A brief notice urges readers to support a boys training program by sending gifts. It emphasizes quick delivery via Parcel Post and asks donors to consider the needs of the boys already in training. The message invites forward help and foregoes delays, aiming to mobilize assistance promptly.
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