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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
6
Allied fronts report fierce fighting on the Somme amid a German offensive from Arras toward Chauny and Compiegne. British and French forces execute a masterly withdrawal, holding lines while inflicting heavy losses on German divisions. Canadian troops launch a major gas bombardment between Lens and Douai as observers note uncertain prospects for the campaign.
An unnamed official notes a possible long range German shell and explains tungsten in shells. Tungsten’s weight and toughness could handle heat from propulsion and detonation, allowing greater distances with massive charges.
Fairfield county officials prepare for a meeting with representatives and senators to decide whether to continue or abandon jail labor contracts at North avenue. Proposals favor using prisoner labor for food production and factory work instead of outsourcing, with state commissioners awaiting Hartford information before action. Contract at the county jail expires in July and the decision hinges on the forthcoming discussions.
A German prisoner in the American sector says there is no planned offensive and they only want to be left alone. American front lines report active snipers, with enemy troops seen tumbling from parapets and rolling into their own trenches.
Three artists from the Taaitie hotel venue, under Terry Lee, will perform two street shows near Howland's to boost thrift stamp sales. A postwar fundraiser mix includes singing and dance, aiming to raise funds and awareness for the war effort. A shopper at a local bar donated $12,400 in stamps during a drive, with General Kelly witnessing the event. The campaign seeks continued public support and higher daily stamp purchases.
A minister argues war will end the sins of nations, asserting that materialism and greed drive conflicts. He says famine is no longer the dreadful scourge it once was, but war persists as a product of national pride and pursuit of wealth, which Jesus Christ will counter to bring victory and purge the world.
Raffael Schavena of Lynn, treasurer of a group of anarchists, received one year in Cambridge jail for failure to register under the army draft. After serving, he faces deportation to Italy. Other Italians linked to propaganda tied to a nationwide effort to disrupt draft operations. Daniel A. Shea, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, led the government case.
James Dawson of 1 John Street and Lennina of Ticonderoga with Janes J. Taster of 56 Hallett Avenue enroll with District Agent William Z findle to undergo United States Merchant Marine training under the training service program.
Reports from the northern theater describe Italian forces breaking through to an Austrian trench area, advancing under heavy fire and inflicting casualties as artillery along the Travet and mountain fronts shows heightened activity. The enemy resists with night raids and improved fighting methods, while capture of a flag is noted as a desired tactic.
Berlin weighs U.S. stance on the Versailles treaty and the German victory’s terms. Trotsky and Workers Congress discuss wartime alignments. debates focus on NATO era conditions and ratification dynamics highlighting tensions between Germany, Russia, and Britain.
A speech by Dr. Hatterton featured stereoptique views from Japan and a discussion of the country’s people and military strength. Potterton warned of Japan’s potential as a powerful ally or adversary if war expands, noting admiration tempered by caution.
Congress aims to set terms for a new Liberty Loan issue as Secretary McAdee prepares an announcement and the war bonds bill heads to House consideration. Senate and House panels will discuss war finance, munitions director roles, and wheat guarantees amid ongoing war measures.
The Bridgeport tax collectors remain at their port building location as final notices approach. The article warns taxpayers to file returns promptly to avoid penalties and ensures the year’s income is properly accounted for under the new law.
London dispatches describe a grave and unsettled scene in France with unclear signals from newspapers. Reports discuss German advances and the potential impact of the Versailles army of maneuver and intensive action on the war’s outcome.
Washington reports after months of testing the proper patent combinations for dye production under the trading with the enemy act. The federal trade commission issued 20 licenses to use these patents. Ta. T. Du Pont de Nemours of Wilmington filed 22 applications and the National Ruling Chemical Company of Tsuffato NW Ys filed eight.
A trolley crashed into an automobile owned by T. C. Gabler of Long Hill on Shrotroms avenue in Stratford yesterday afternoon. Miss Hazel Gardner and Mrs. Mary Gardner, passengers, were taken to a nearby doctor with injuries described as mostly slight. The incident caused considerable damage to the auto.
Newark authorities pursue a secret police probe into a chemical plant explosion that destroyed six buildings at the Meadows area facility. Justice agents and investigators sift evidence as injuries are reported and no clear motive or culprits have been confirmed.
The city faced a near nightlong bombardment with German long range fire reports from the St. Gohain forest about 70 miles away. Parisian officials warned against panic, subway and tramways resumed by noon, and the public urged to seek shelter only in designated places as warnings and trumpet signals announced transitions between raids. Reports noted heavy civilian awe at the German feat while French papers debated casualties and reprisals.
Obituaries list several local residents including Felix Doehina age 59 of North End, and others: Mary J. Butler, Lucy B. Huth, Harry D. Gay, Harold Raynor, Henry Hanley, Elizabeth Kruger, Herman Sanger, and Elizabeth Germain. Funeral details span St Michael's cemetery, Mountain Grove, Lakeview cemetery, and local funeral parlors. Occasional notes mention Germania singing society member and Park City Knights of Columbus membership drive with several named attendees.
Detective Sergeant leaves for Albany to secure extradition papers for J Harry Crossley who is under arrest in Bridgeport on two counts of robbery. Affidavits support probable guilt and a governor’s order will be sought before extradition to New York. Crossley expected to be returned to the city by Thursday night. Socialists in Rome discuss inter allied conference in New York.
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