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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
8
In a heated exchange Father John J. Meban Pastor of St Marys Roman Catholic Church defies Bishop Peter J. Sdoon of Rockford diocese claiming a $160000 stake and vowing to fight to the finish. Police recall a summons for Father McCann with officers reportedly turned away after shots were fired. The priest denies owning or firing a revolver.
Aurora March 18. A Skaneateles bound Burlington passenger train leaving Aurora found a steel chain stretched across the tracks on a 30 foot high ramp. Officials say it may be part of a plot to derail furlough specials bound for Camp Grant. Isaac Stephenson funeral held in Marielle Wisconsin.
A police court session is set for Wednesday to address a warrant issued against Rev. T Gilbert Flynn, recently appointed as temporary pastor of the parish, charging assault and threats of bodily harm.
Stratford launches a books for soldiers drive led by Librarian Frances B Russell to gather at least two million books this week. Residents urged to donate by dropping books at Wells and Seymour stores Center and Franklin schools or call the library for pickup. The appeal asks boys 16 to 21 to work on farms or in factories during vacation to support food, farms, and war needs while earning money.
Ottawa March 18 war time simplicity marked the opening of the new parliament. YN Rhodes member for Cumberland Nova Scotia and nominee of Prime Minister Borden was elected speaker. Conservatives and Liberals wiped out by the conscription victory. session expected to push war prosecution forward.
Corning March 18 John Tenbrook aged 21 years, Wis, charged today with murder in the first degree for killing his father Weather Tenbrook at Thoga dune llen Pa last Thursday night He was in Lawrenceville arranging his father’s funeral when arrested He declares his innocence.
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