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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
15
New York May 11 The front quiets as preparations for renewed Allied drive loom. Despite losses in Somme, Allied gains rise while German yields fall, aided by heavy German casualties and American troop arrivals. Secretary Baker notes over half of U S soldiers now in France, with a million more expected in 1918.
Brigadier-General Samuel T. Ansell visits American forces in France to study and revise the judicial and disciplinary machinery used in military justice. He serves under Major General Enoch Crowder, judge advocate general.
New York May 19 The governments requirements for steel have surpassed all expectations. Steel interests hope concentration for a time may meet national needs but no extent predicted. Output for pleasure automobiles to be reduced as shops shift to war material. Steel promised to the allies totals 12 50 0 00 tons. Rails for American use in France require 100 000 tons, with 76 000 from stock due to Russia. U S Steel reduced unfilled tonnage in April to 8 741 882 from 9 056 406 in March. An immense ordnance plant will be built for government heavy guns and projectiles. Pig iron production in April about 3 270 000 tons versus 3 210 000 in March. Copper sales show little activity after May 31 price. Lead firm with slight gains. Swelter in better demand at 7 3 8 to 7 4 cents. Tin eased near week end with Far East offers. Chinese product available, price 90 cents to 1.10 per pound.
New York May 12 With little interruption despite persistent selling for profits last week's stock market posted many year high records and even some new maximums. Boosts came from war news confidence in the British ministry crop prospects and a strong industrial outlook aided by Liberty loan success and substantial bank clearings. U S Steel led gains with a 12 point jump amid a total weekly volume near 5.2 million shares while shortages of labor and certain materials limited progress.
The tale follows Jimmy Coon and Mrs. Jimmy meeting Brer Terrapin, a bragged about relative of Grandpa Turtle of Mirror Pound. Two boys hunt for Terrapins selling one as a six dollar Diamond Back, while Jimmy secretly pursues more, bringing home four terrapins as souvenirs with comical mannerisms.
The article argues rheumatism is common among soldiers and the public, caused by toxins in blood, and treated by heat, baths, light, sun, and diet at sanitariums. It warns about quacks and incompetent doctors, reviews salicylic acid and coal tar medicines, notes internal and external uses, and cautions heart risks with certain drugs.
Washington May 12 The Attorney General urges every citizen to act as a volunteer detective aiding government officers in identifying disloyal actions or statements. U S attorneys are told to cooperate with papers to publicize the nearest DOJ offices for tip referrals. District attorneys are instructed to welcome even informal or confidential tips and to advise citizens how to reach the local DOJ representative or the central Washington office.
Sparks from an open fireplace at H. A. Staples 1250 Laurel avenue caused a Sunday afternoon alarm. Firemen from Chemical No. 2 were summoned at 5 08 on a still alarm. There was no damage.
Obituary notices list several city deaths with ages and funeral details. William A. Brown aged 62 to be buried Mountain Grove. Allan Francis Heig two years five months dies and funeral May 14. Agnes Tayler Hoplsina widow of William J. Hills age 9? funeral private. Frederick J. Chowenehill age 58 years 9 months 24 days funeral private May 14. John Nevins notice of funeral to follow.
Notices to Bridgeport taxpayers that the taxes on the grand list of 1917 are due at the Tax Collector's office City Hall Room 4. The collector will be at the office starting May 1 1918 daily except Sunday from 5 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 pm to collect. After June 28 a penalty and 0.75 percent interest monthly on unpaid taxes.
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