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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
2
Wallingford Conn tops its regional drive raising 412000 toward the American Red Cross second fund as New Haven reports 117824 against a 300000 quota. Bernardsville N J raises 25000 in two days while Newark New Jersey pushes toward 750000 goal with 262824 so far.
WASHINGTON May 21 reports from the American Red Cross campaign show the second 100 million war relief fund raising toward goal with more than one quarter of the fund raised. Michigan South Dakota Delaware and several cities exceed quotas as New England re charts subscriptions totaling Delaware’s regional drives report substantial progress with Atlantic divisions led by Greater New York pledging 25 million and New England nearing two million. A Boston noon tally shows 41384 and play receipts from Out Here benefit amounting to 4900.
The item lists multiple sums including 3 dollars for Resilly and payments of 2715 and 600 to Norman Leeds and F Juda. It mentions a luncheon from 1:15 to 2:15 and Red Cross trolley service operating on Paisley park line. Red Cross volunteers SBOE Fickett and W AL ell served as conductors, facilitating rides for donations across city.
Allied forces report heavy artillery and air activity as French and British troops advance in waves against Mont Kemmel and nearby sectors. Counterattacks recapture crater zones while renewed assaults near Locre and positions along the Lys intensify artillery fire through the night.
A Kansas tornado swept northern Wallis and southern Rocks counties early today killing ten people and injuring many more. It destroyed churches and schools in Godel and leveled farms along a 33 mile strip. hundreds of livestock died and crops were damaged by poststorm hail. Reports from Boone Newton and Dennison described further destruction and heavy losses.
General White outlines the aim to remove British and Canadian eligible-for-foreign-service workers from payrolls to boost local military staffing. He stresses not detaching skilled British workers essential to air munitions and shipbuilding. The mission notes over 2,000 British and American residents under 45, not counting Irish subjects eligible by Parliament law.
The Rev TY Clemen, recently superintendent of the Geren Lutheran omie at Southbury, will assume the pastorate today. He succeeds Rev. 1 Wien of St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran church in Collinsville. Clemen’s arrival follows nine years at St. Paul’s Carman T Evangellcs on Harriet Street.
Dealers in Bridgeport report more women buying cigarettes as a cheaper and standard brands trend among working girls grows. Consumers now approach male clerks openly, shedding earlier shyness and displaying clearer preference for affordable brands.
American headquarters released a statement from Lor raine and the Woevre detailing prisoners captured by American forces after engagements. The report notes artillery activity by both sides and notes the capture of enemy soldiers during the Lorraine operations in France.
A war rally features Lieutenant O'Brien praising man power to crush Germany. He recounts his wartime journey from Canada to England and France, describes daring American acts, and recalls a near death escape. The program includes Red Cross reels and the feature film My Husband's Friend, with local volunteers aiding in the event. An Africa lecture by Milsworth Carupunan follows at the Congregational church, with a social to follow.
At the American Unitarian Association gathering in Boston on May 21, cries of German propaganda and sedition greeted a resolution urging recognition of a Berlin ministers declaration. The body rejected the resolution amid strong opposition, then adopted a pledge of unqualified support for the government’s war aims and a push for federal woman suffrage.
Early morning robbery of $2,000 in stock from the American-French shop at Main Street left the interior stripped to fixtures. Detectives Washburn and Decker found cement from a cellar window grating cut away with chisels and the safe area jimmied open. Tools used were recovered. the thieves likely used a bulky method to remove leather and women’s apparel.
NORWALK May 21 At the meeting of the state council of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty officers were elected and installed Councilor Margaret Goss new London associate councilor Terelle Beckwith Lew Haven viet councilor Yanny Mitchell Watersbury associate vice councilor Josephine Wickson TIME recording secretary Ellie L McNary Bristol also recording secretary Cara Allen Saulh jurer Abby Paloverton associate treasurer Jim Tusles New Haven outside guard Sidney Wager Shebon y outside guard Fannie Lynckett South Norwalk National Secretary W edkina of Philadelphia installed the officers The council voted to contribute 50 in the Red Cross fund in New Haven and 20 for the same purpose here.
Alderman Joseph H. Stagg urged a compromise on jitney routes at a Business Men's Association meeting. He suggested limiting routes or allowing operation on Main Street after 6 pm while stressing need for regulation. Business leaders and the Police board supported regulated jitneys amid traffic concerns, noting their essential role and past cooperation with the Red Cross.
New Haven May 21 A disturbance by Yale students in the Shef field hall section followed a riotous outbreak last night and was quelled tonight by police and Major B Reed of the faculty who urged the students to scatter to their rooms. Revolver fire and bottles were alleged from dormitory windows as over a hundred students gathered. President Hadley returned to the city and declined to comment on the previous night’s outbreak.
Rev W W Rose told the Sis terhood at Parke avenue temple that American democracies show generosity through the Red Cross, contrasting Prussian destruction with U S mercy. He described angels of mercy as the cross that relieves suffering and upholds freedom.
Capt Charles P Haller a physician of 3820 West Avenue received an honorable discharge from the service yesterday due to ill health developed during several months at Camp Shelby Mississippi.
Dwight Graves president of the Bridgeport Business Mens' association announced at a Sig Stratfield meeting that trade lines would be classified by enterprise for the trade committee to organize. The Merchants Protective association reportedly voted to disband with many members planning to join the Business Men's association.
MOODUS May 21 Fred Bennet a 25 year old farmhand is held in Haddam jail charged with assaulting Mrs Frank Duglio and criminal assault on her 20 year old daughter. Bennet came to the house seized beat and bound them. A search found the missing girl near a swamp in dishabille. Bennet will have a hearing before Justice Williams tomorrow.
Carpenters and the Master Builders' Association reached a settlement on wages after a meeting of Local 115 at Carpenters' Hall. Beginning July 1, journeymen carpenters will earn a flat rate of 70 cents per hour, a 10 cent increase seen as a substantial compromise for the coming year.
German women in the United States must register with police or postmasters between June 17 and 25 under Justice Department rules. Estimated 400000 enemy aliens, including US born women married to Germans, must provide detailed personal information and may not move without registration office approval.
The Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames elected officers at Middletown led by President Mrs. James P. Andrews and First Vice President Miss Edith Kingsbury. The group also voted to raise $5,000 for its share of equipping a hospital ship to be donated to the United States by the national body.
The opening session of the Vermont Congregational conference endorsed a pilgrim memorial fund of 5.5 million dollars to aid allied ministers. A vote authorized raising 150 thousand dollars of the total in Vermont.
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