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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
9
The body of Gabriel Anderson, a crew member aboard the J. M. McCarthy coal barge, was recovered from the Pequon River after authorities spent hours dredging the water yesterday morning.
Paris March 7 Major James A. Barbour and Murph Preston received the Legion of Honor from the French government for service.
David Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benny C. Reid of Bridgeport, writes home from France about army life, censorship, and the slow mail. He enlisted in June 1917 at 18 and trained in Washington before joining the American expeditionary forces. He describes warmth, mud, a regiment band, canteen comforts, M C A rooms, and a small library as he notes letters received and sent, and experiences in Sunny France.
Newtown March 8 special report on a Wednesday program at the high school March 6. Doris Downs led the show with robust preparation reflected in well rendered numbers and a strong debate on government railroad ownership ending in a draw. Notable performances included patriotic songs and recitations by students Alice Houlihan Christine Corbett Millicent Cavanaugh Dorothy Meeker and Earle Smith.
For the first week of March British casualties were 3,343 the lowest in months. Wounded or missing included 179 officers and 2,473 men, with 63 officers and 628 men killed or died of wounds. February’s last week totaled 8,671 and February overall 15,961. Also note political bid news from Trenton and a gas poisoning incident in Bridgeport area.
Mr and Mrs P H McCarthy Mrs Emily Carlson and Miss Anna Carlson visited Danbury Thursday evening The cottage once owned by Mrs Emily Carlson on Main Street and owned by P H McCarthy is being remodeled George A Northrop is in charge The transfer of Sergeant Phillip L Morris son of Mr and Mrs L C Morris from Camp Devens to Camp Merritt New Jersey is announced
Two members of the Russian women's Battalion of Death settled in Halifax and gained jobs at a liberty store after immigration delays. Miss Anna Batheitche, a private, and Miss Jan Danske, a horse, left Archangel aboard a ship and arrived as waitresses without passports, facing jail for four weeks amid their legal troubles.
Morris I. Winton, extradited from Worfolk Virginia, appeared in city court charged with embezzling 4000 dollars from Adams Express last summer. He waived examination and was held for superior court in 5000 dollar bond. He reportedly sought an early trial. Winton was arrested last summer and previously held for superior criminal court on 3509 dollar bond default.
Two men were held by authorities until local citizens learned of their arrest and secured their release. The incident prompted calls for calm as residents pressed for explanations and accountability.
Albert Agreen confined in inland Hillside quarters allegedly jimmied his cell lock and escaped by knotting two sheets. He was later arrested at his home and returned to Hillside Home.
The estate of Helen M. Garlick, who died February 10, is admitted to probate. Charles L. Warler is administrator. total estate value listed at $5,000.
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