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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
17
Thieves forced entry into the Md residence of Mr and Mrs W A J of 41 Brooklawn Avenue while they were at a theatre. They ransacked the home stealing several hundred dollars worth of jewelry and state they can easily dispose of the items. Police say the work appears professional as nothing else was taken. The victims could not state definite values or list specific items.
Forces on both sides conduct heavy battles along the western front with intensified air raids. German and British aviators clash as Keim sustains bombing, while reports suggest German prisoners aid Bolsheviks in Russia and fighting continues from the Adriatic to the sea front.
A wartime speech urges total effort in Bridgeport factories as the nation fights Germany. Judges Walsh and Wish discuss president, allies, and the sacredness of contracts, depicting commerce, civilization, and democratic restraint as vital to victory.
The thir anniversary of the Patriotic Order of America was celebrated last night at Kyota hall 1119 Broad street with about 160 present. An interesting entertainment was arranged and refreshments served. The Palace Of Life: The school as the entrance hall to the palace of life must be in architectural harmony with the greater building to be beautiful and useful. An audience is essential in manhood activity, as preparatory years at school lead to larger positions, away from prisoners and machine guns in the hands of King Albert.
Obituaries list Daniel Mearn 47 of Cedar Street wife and daughter mourn him. William Harvey 44 Clinton Avenue funeral details. Thea A Dorsey and Thomas Corcoran services noted. Harriet Cate 64 of Wood Avenue funeral this afternoon. Henry Risley 56 Brooks Street service at St Michael cemetery. D Riley and O Riordan funerals held. Doris M Shurts infant daughter of G and L Shurts dies. Mary McCarthy 78 of Adams Street services at mortuary chapel and Blessed Church.
Victims report a $1,500 con in New Tavern involving two Italian men posing as investors. They passed a handkerchief to each other as proof of good faith then swapped for a bag containing only paper. Police were alerted and descriptions of the suspects circulated.
Burial will take place in St Bessie KH Davis as wife of George TE Davis. She died yesterday morning after a long illness leaving husband four daughters and three sons. Funeral at 2:30 Thursday at her late home with Rev Ek A Barnes officiating. Interment in family plot Lakeview. John W McLarney and Jon W Melarney noted as relatives. Another death: John F McLarney, son of Mr and Mrs Joan F McLarney, died at a naval hospital in France. Body not sendable until after the war due to French military law. burial in a naval cemetery. Second class semmaar not clear.
Amid a heated session senators discuss a voting bill for soldiers in World War I. Arguments focus on congressional and state office access, nomination timing, and constitutional alignment, with references to Lieutenant Governor Wilson and Governor Holcomb.
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce invites Edison expert Mia Hendershatt from New York Edison to address business postwar needs. Hendershatt, a leader in social education facilities, will speak at the noon luncheon in the Stratford breakfast room, outlining industry mood and postwar business prospects.
A crowded event featured Stage Felk aiding a stamp drive with post office staff and press participation. Performers from a vaudeville troupe sold thrift stamps to about 100 attendees, amid police and military figures ensuring order.
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