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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
1
Germans pause in Great Russia after peace with Bolsheviks and press Finland as Austro Hungarians push into Podolia. Berlin aims to dominate western Baltic and Gulf of Finland shores. Ratify Treaty Thursday. Continued on Pace Six.
Two men clashed at a Barnum avenue TU company job site yesterday afternoon when a cartridge box was hurled striking Manguel in the right eye. He was taken to a company hospital. doctors fear possible loss of sight. Fellow worker Fay was arrested at the Second Precinct on assault charges after the altercation, the dispute reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a work task with the foreman. Weather forecast notes rain or snow in the region Tuesday, with warmer conditions Wednesday and overall unsettled conditions inland.
Berlin reports an official announcement from March 4 stating peace with Russia has been achieved. Emperor William sends thanks to Count von Hertling praising the German army, perseverance of the people, and the saving of German blood and Kultur.
Federal agents recovered a powerful wireless device in the 111 Broadway tower room linked to Richard Pfund, former manager of German Telefunken plants. The disassembled gear could be reassembled in about thirty minutes and was described by experts as capable of contacting Germany. Pfund declined questions at the stand amid the U.S. probe.
Washington reports the congressional inquiry into the sinking of the naval tug Cherokee. A resolution seeks official reports by commander Lieut. Edward Sewell as29 officers and men were found unseaworthy prompting the probe led by Representative Jufkin of Massachusetts.
Coal dealers announce that customers may place orders for the home winter fuel supply starting today at their regular outlets. The city committee and Local Administrator Cort Siem will oversee distribution with the committee handling timing and expenses. details and dates remain under review.
New York March 4 Theodore Roosevelt left hospital after four weeks of convalescence from an operation I feel bully he said Ary goodness it feels good to be out The colonel paused and breathed the fresh air with Mrs Roosevelt as they went to the Hotel Langdon He will remain ten days before returning to his Oyster Bay home.
The Bridgeport Board of Education rejected the Warren street and South avenue school project as too costly and elaborate for growing needs. Architect Leonard Asheim was asked to redraw plans for a more economical eight room school with a large hallway, aiming for a total cost around 1000000 to 500000 dollars, and to present revised proposals at the next regular meeting.
A proposed Primrose amendment to the Bridgeport building code seeks to limit frame buildings to two stories and four families, with aldermanic committee review. Attorneys warn the measure could be misread as confiscation of property, while real estate groups fear excessive restrictions and await the ordinance committee’s decision.
Alam, March 4-4 referencein on statewide prohibition and federal amend ment alignment. The state voted to reaffirm the referendum after bickering. A New Haven report notes Marvel Nicholas cima aged five achirs Wis was killed by an auto an auto accident in front of a machine.
In a wartime note the War Savings Stamps program is highlighted with emphasis on disciplined investment. The article urges readers to purchase bonds and contribute to the broader war effort, detailing the benefits of steady saving for national mobilization.
In France near Toul on the American front, Clemenceau and two French generals decorated two lieutenants, two sergeants, and two privates with the Croix de Guerre for heroism during a German raid. One lieutenant was from Brooklyn and the other from Charleston S&CC. They ventured into No Man’s Land in daylight and captured a German prisoner. Clemenceau spoke briefly as the decorations were pinned, then moved on with the reviewing party.
Bridgeport bakers win permission for a three-quarter pound wheat loaf but no such loaf has appeared yet. Current offerings are one and a half pound and one pound loaves priced at 12 cents. Public demand for the smaller loaf persists as officials consider the change.
Washington reports President Wilson marks his fifth year as chief executive amid tough national issues. He faced urgent questions on German peace proposals and U.S. intervention stance while managing a heavy schedule of informational inquiries and policy decisions.
A temporary injunction granted by Judge William M. Maltbie orders the Derby Birmingham Iron Foundry molders and core makers not to obstruct the Derby operation feeding Norwalk Iron Works castings for U S government explosive manufacture. Norwalk attorney John S. Pullman plans to travel to Derby to hasten the castings as Norwalk plant workers strike since August 9, 1917 demanding that non union men be discharged and the shop become closed.
Rens Aires reports indicate Argentina near judicial change as world war shifts. Observers differ if actions will target Germany or focus on purchasing and shipping supplies to Allies. Government pursues treaties with American and British diplomats covering shipments under a new credored convention. Congressional leaders expect President Trisoven to secure a firm majority after yesterday's vote.
In eastern Siberia Bolshevik forces are said to block the Trans-Siberian line between Lake Baikal and the Chinese frontier and mine sections for future damage. Washington notes a likely swift Japanese action to counter German influence and protect Vladivostok war stores, with diplomacy awaiting developments.
Hartford March 4 At a capitol conference Governor Holcomb and 18 members of the General Assembly agreed that in a special session opening March 15 no bills would be acted on except one about taking soldiers votes at cantonments and abroad The vote would be collected through military channels in October Connecticut troops on the Mexican border previously voted by a commission appointed for that purpose Present at the conference were House and Senate leaders Major John Buckley the governor's secretary and clerical officers of the legislature
Washington March 4 The department of justice issued a statement reminding un naturalized Germans registered under enemy alien rules that they remain subject to internment if they move residence from their registration district without permission. Many Germans have already been interned for failure to register or to observe alien regulations.
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