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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1918

Page

16

Smuts Seeks Irish Solution Through Empire Court

Glasgow May 12 General Jan Smuts South Africa defense minister received a Doctor of Laws from Glasgow University He urged Ireland not to seek a separate peace and said the empire must apply its freedom policy to resolve the Irish question He praised South Africa’s wartime achievements and stated the empire should solve Treland through imperial channels and the imperial conference

Glasgow Scotland Ottawa Jan Christian Smuts Union of South Africa Glasgow University Ireland Smuts France South Africa Treland

Unnaturalized Germans Barred From Beaches This Summer

A Department of Justice notice warned that unlawful naturalized German men and women must stay away from rivers canals lakes and seashores all summer or risk internment. The rules forbid entry within 190 yards of canals wharves piers warehouses elevators and terminals and require citizens to obtain passes before entering waterfront zones.

Washington Department of Justice

Goading the Farmer in War Bond Card Drive

A Liberty Loan committee chair in Abilensky says over 6,000 cards were distributed door to door asking for gifts to war activities and bond amounts. Of all cards, only 22 were refused, prompting sharp council talks. Notably, some farms with large acreage reported minimal contributions despite significant personal property.

Liberty Loan Committee Council of Defense Abilensky Etter New York Evening Post

Italians to Aid in Running Down Hun Propaganda

The Ro man Legion, an Italian American propaganda combat group endorsed by President Wilson, opened quarters in New York to mobilize Italian residents and Italian Americans for Italy America Day on May 24. Local committees nationwide will issue weekly bulletins and clerics will assist in the campaign to thwart German influence and keep Italy in the war.

New York Roman Legion America Italy Antonio Stella Legion Wilson Hun Mediterranean Ocean Stella

Fifty Major Sized Ships Will Slide Ways In June

New York May 19 Fifty ships of major size will be put in to commission at American yards next month and more will be ready for sailing in July and August said Bainbridge Colby U S Shipping commissioner in an address here tonight The submarine is at last on the point of being mastered and we shall choke the seven seas with American shipping He added that output for Tyne July and August would include a Delaware shipyard turning out more tonnage than Great Britain’s total war output.

New York American Bainbridge Colby U. S Colby Seven Seas Tyne Delaware Great

Turks and Kurds Take Two Towns in Advance

Turkish regulars and Kurds advance in Persia and occupy Soujburak and Ushnu near Lake Urmia. Despatches from Tabriz say Bazell will be the central base from which the British will be menaced in Mesopotamia, signaling a widening regional push.

Moscow Associated Press Persia Soujburak Ushnu Lake Lirmia Tiflis Tabriz Bazell Mesopotamia

Daily Fashion Hints on Satin Vests and Tailleur Coats

A fashion note discusses how satin vests and collars shape outfits, noting Paris trends and the gait influenced by satin accents. It mentions medium sizes needing 4 1/2 yards red-inch sincotine and 3/4 yard for tailoring.

West Paris

Surprise at Acason Trucks Advancing Market Share

J F Bowman of Agason Motor Truck Co Detroit notes rising world demand for Acason trucks after a government service order. He cites 21 days of non-stop operation at Hog Island shipyards and expanding dealer networks as signs of a record-breaking year ahead.

America J. F. Bowman Agason Motor Truck Company Detroit Acason Company Acasan Michigan Petroit Amenea Acason United States Hog Island Shipyards

West Hudsons Win In National Soccer League

In Kearney New Jersey May 1 the West Hudsons defeated the Babcack and Wilton team by 210 0 with Heminsley scoring both goals. Hudsons led 1 to 0 at halftime and Heminsley added a second after the break securing the league points.

West Hudsons Kearney N. J Bamaere Babcack and Wilton Hudsons Heminsley

Strange Powder Accident At Dunham Quarry

A laborer in a limestone quarry in Dunham England carried a tin powder bottle of sunpowder. The handle broke while crossing a bridge and a line of gunpowder lay on the ground. A passing locomotive fire sparked the powder, igniting the man’s clothing. He was badly burned and died the next day.

Dunham England Tia

The Sucker and the Hypnotic Promoter

A harsh critique of gullible citizens who trust strangers over banks, warning that a thoughtful promoter preys on such naivete. The piece laments the lure of schemes like perpetual motion and patents promising cures, noting how rational scrutiny is silenced by smooth talk and shiny promises.

Unclear Investment Plan Ends in Uncertain Outcome

A fragment discusses an unnamed man pursuing a 22 percent monthly return and using proceeds to build a rubble-strem bungalow in California. It hints that without a prudent wife’s intervention, his scheme may fail and he could end up tending the fire.

Sucset California

Anxious City Boxer Challenges English Lightweight

Frankie Wilson of this city and Brooklyn challenges any English lightweight in town. He eyes Johnny Sharps of London for a winner take all or charity bout at the Remington Athletic club smoker on May 31. Wilson will fight four to twenty rounds and even seeks a private match with Sharpe or meeting Marty Morris of England in a weight-flexible bout.

Frankie Wilson Brooklyn Red Cross Wilson Johnny Sharps London Remington Athletic Club Remington Arms Sharpe Vrat Marty Morris England

Cleveland Releases and Buys in Major League Moves

The Cleveland club released two players on May 13. Infielder Gus Gets is sent to the Pittsburgh Nationals via waivers and pitcher Toy Wilkinson goes to Salt Lake City under an optional agreement. Cleveland also purchases catcher Chet Thomas from Philadelphia, with Thomas reporting to Cleveland immediately.

Cleveland Gus Gets Pittsburgh Nationals Toy Wilkinson Salt Lake City Chet Thomas Philadelphia Americans Thomas Athletics

Market Suckers Piling Up While Crops Remain Plentiful

The writer condemns speculative investing in the New York stock market as a parasitic lure that preys on small investors while crop markets fail to balance. He argues an unjust system that benefits financiers and a few rich insiders, leaving ordinary farmers and investors exposed to ruin.

Germany's Finances Are Desperate in War Strain

New York May 18 Henry Clews notes Germany faces a collapsing economy as Allied strength grows and American forces prepare to join the fight. He cites steady British Consols and Anglo French 5s, reflecting confidence in Allied victory while Germany's military drive weakens. Stock market gains stem from war prospects, industrial profits, and government finance, though cautions remain about profits and loans.

New York Germany Paris Calais France London Russia Tor Tably Steel Wart Trinance Corporation Henry Clews

Paterson Soccer Team Defeats Dissto FC 5-0 in National League

Paterson, N. I. May 1 The Paterson team routed the Dissto Football club of Tacony 5-0 to take the lead in the national league. Hayes scored three goals Casey added two as Paterson edged Bethlehem on points, with a game in hand. Stratford Americans Win 14-4 over Stratford Pioneers. Batter ies Fairchild Benedict for Americans and Baton Hart Bova for Pioneers.

Paterson, N. I Paterson Dissto Football Club Tacony Bethlehem Hayes Casey Stratford Staatford Americans Stratford Pioneers Fairchild Benedict

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