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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
17
Amuradhapura in Ceylon, once the city of 96 kings, lies in ruins with a shell of modern civilization rising above the fallen walls. Descriptions recall vast palaces and temples, now reduced to moss covered foundations and scattered pillars, while the Moon Reach and Peacock Palace fade into history.
Joseph Antolini of 90 Butter street, claiming Italian status, was arrested yesterday and ordered to Camp Upton on draft evader charges. He allegedly did not claim exemption after securing letters from the Italian consul. Tax day notes mention 20,000 expected to pay city taxes. June 1 penalties to unpaid bills. Charles Hervick, 45, of 709 No la avenue, found dead in his automobile at home. death attributed to natural causes.
Milford E W Haven dairy ice cream sold by Sign Edeewnon Aye with telephone orders for delivery. L Garbarino at 11 Liver Street Salisbury Dairy Ice Cream phone 898. Mrs Gold Water offers ladies items with a test Wednesday morning April 14 between West Town Street and Rail Road Station. Reward for re re. EF McCarroll, Diunt.
Westport residents buy tickets for a Red Cross benefit to be staged at National hall May 10. The program features a patriotic play readings by pupils music by Miss Clarke of Isridgeport and dancing. The Westport Dias Stora and the Public Library sell tickets to meet demand and urge attendance as a patriotic duty.
A May Day celebration by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America announced a $2 weekly wage increase for children’s clothing workers and efforts to cut the 48 hour week to 44 hours. The item also notes a typewriter examination in Bridgeport and a note about procurement of application blanks from federal officials.
A seventy eight year old man declares rheumatism is not an end of life as pain and stiffness gradually faded. He describes using crutches during the worst period, then regaining full use after three months and returning the crutches to WW A Varney for his collection.
The Rev James Rees yesterday assumed the pastorate of Kings Highway Congregational church Bridgeport. He succeeds the Rev PB E Mathias now doing YMCA army work. Rees comes from Stanley Memorial church New Britain and has a Welsh birth and a long clerical record including posts in New Fairfield Oaksville and New Britain. He is active in the Choral Society lodge Masonry Mission work Boy Scouts and temperance and music circles.
Bridgeport residents urged to submit land applications now through the Bridgeport Home Gardens Committee to secure nearby plots. Limited land and generous offers from owners mean late requests may miss out. Plots near home and plowing services depend on early filings at Room 710 West Bridgeport National Bank building.
New York May 1 Federal authorities arrest a German lieutenant commander believed to head enemy propaganda in America. Said to be linked to Count von Bernstorff, he arrived in December 1916, stayed at a hotel with German leaders, and directed German propaganda and activities in South America. He allegedly recruited disaffected Irishmen to place bombs on British ships and has spent millions in the Western Hemisphere over 16 months.
Joseph Red Parfel held by federal authorities was moved to Camp Merritt under armed guard and will be tried by military court martial for desertion when he arrives in France. John Fitzgerald and Herbert Smith, of 479 Noble Ave, were arrested for breach of peace after causing a disturbance at a coal company. Smith later released then re-arrested following a scuffle with the manager Royal Mercier.
Obituary notices detail the death of Charles E. Stedman of East Mauch Chunk aged 73 after a two month illness in Chicago while visiting his daughter. Survivors include wife and another daughter in Los Angeles and a daughter in Bridgeport. Funeral in East Mauch Chunk with details provided. Additional notices cover the funerals and mourning arrangements for Lucy Theusen, Henry Busfield, Delia Madigan, Rose Elizabeth McGrath, Margaret Rowe, Nellie Gilbert, Agnes Butters, and Mrs Ann Kermode with locations and church services in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. A brief science note on sewing stitches closes the column.
The Loco mobile company plans to send 150 trucks to Devens by the 204th Supply train, starting from Bridgeport about 7 o clock this morning after a rain delay. Washington Bridge will close to traffic after 7:30 until trucks cross, with no crossing before 10 o'clock. About 200 members of the 304th Supply train have been in town since last Sunday, enjoying sights and town entertainment as they extend their stay another day.
A Sunday afternoon war rally at Poli's theatre will be led by Mayor Wilson with speakers Dr Louis Roversi and Miss Amy Bernardy of New York. The Liberty chorus will sing. The Bridgeport Salvation Army raised about $8,000 for war funds, while the Minute Wont. con and Bridgeport War Bureau mail solicitations contributed $35,000 and $3,000 respectively.
Yesterday's sale of War Savings Stamps topped the drive's start, with Postmaster Hinster CL.dr. Greene announcing the total likely surpassing $12,000. Greene expects today’s sales to exceed yesterday's figure as the campaign continues.
CAMP DODGE IOWA May 1 Elmer N Olson of Goodrich Minn a depot brigade member refused vaccination and was tried by general court martial sentenced to fifteen years in the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth announced today
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