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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
12
A German writer laments German Americans for not championing the fatherland before World War I. He argues they lacked a defense for Lusitania piracy, Belgium and Serbia atrocities, and U-boat warfare. He contends German Americans failed the Kaiser as his imperial aims contradicted humanity.
Local boards to fix the status of idlers and non productive workers under amended selective service rules. The notice outlines that after July 1 1928 registrants in any class found idle or in non productive occupations must appear with evidence. local and district boards will investigate and withdraw deferred classification if justified, with appeals to higher boards.
The Rev E C Carpenter pastor of Stratford's Methodist church sent a Telegram letter to his church board to clarify that he sought no financial gain by suggesting his wife serve from the pulpit if he accepts an offer to be Y M C A secretary in Europe. He stressed the board's independence, explained his reasons, and noted district superintendent disapproval of a wife pulpit substitute. The board passed a resolution affirming his parish’s primary usefulness and promising cooperation if he joins Y M C A service abroad.
Poem fragment describing a personal remedy for sadness. The speaker recalls past laughter as a calm within sorrow, saying humorous memories cut grief and sustain hope toward a brighter time beyond.
The United States uses three major boards under the Labor department to manage war labor. The Labor Policies Board standardizes wages and living conditions, the National War Labor Board arbitrates disputes, and the United States Employment Service coordinates labor supply nationwide.
A collage of wartime quips, poems, and brief comments from Chicago News about morale, home front measures, and humor. References to submarines, marines, food prices, Daylight, and optimism amid winter and spring. Includes a light verse about spring and travel.
A suburban town laments that airplane and Bridgeport rural free delivery hamper timely mail. The writer calls for earlier, faster service and jitney mail routes ending by 10:30 a.m., arguing one daily late delivery harms the back to the land idea and stresses modern conveniences warrant better mail.
The appeal of the Marine slogan first to fight fuels a national rush to enlist. Readers see Marines as thrilling, action minded, with land and sea prospects. The piece contrasts wartime enthusiasm with conscription and secret troop movements to France, noting enduring patriotic spirit.
An editorial condemns a vote to remove German from high school curriculum, arguing the board reflects a hostile anti German mood. It denounces prejudice, calls for unity under one language, and claims English is essential for Germans in America.
It is sound judgment that manufacturers urge government coal supplies for their workers as supply remains short. New England fears a repeat of last season’s suffering and calls for action. More coal is being mined now than ever, but distribution to Uris section remains blocked, with Washington blamed.
The market at the foot of Wall Street sees more vendors than supply as nine farmers bring wagonloads of vegetables daily. Government Market Bureau representative H. S. Schwenk says production will rise with the season, assuring fair prices for growers and buyers.
William Predericks, 31, of 181 Lindley Street, was given 15 days in the county jail after arraignment in City Court on vagrancy charges. He was arrested early yesterday morning by Patrolman Thomas Maloney. The Provost Marshal General Crowder directive will be enforced to combat unemployment with a campaign to round up men aged 18 to 60 for useful work. Police will begin the campaign this morning.
Merchants expect a busy Thrift Day as shoppers flood the city stores. They have ample thrift stamps and war sayings on hand and anticipate brisk sales in return for stamps. Bridgeport’s stamp sales progress toward a $3,200,000 yearly quota, with daily totals reaching $500,000 and overall state sales at $661,015.22.
From the Pequonnock Yacht Club on Califo street a large flag with 17 stars waves from a window. Members drafted or volunteering have left the club ranks, including Thomas Hartley Dennison, Harry Gill, Fred Wil Peter Tyer, Harold Nash, Harry McKney, Raymond Anthony, J O Hara, Warry Mouncey, Albert Menard, Harold Pixtey, Frank Jstown, Henry O Hara, and Kiant E MecClinch.
Spanish War Veterans will march through Bridgeport Friday night in honor of Gene Pershing and U S troops in France. Commander Benjamin Stuart of United States War Veterans N Bishop Camp No 3 has called a mass meeting at the armory tonight at 8 o'clock to prepare. Proceeds from the parade will support Connecticut soldiers in France.
Democratic primaries will be held Saturday in June with a town convention on the 24th. A strong gubernatorial contest features a former opponent to Whitman and a possible pivotal nomination race. Senator Jol O Connell resumes Republican bid in the 11th district after considering retirement due to business pressures.
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