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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1918
Page
2
London November 22 Lord Robert Cecil resigns from his post as under secretary of state for foreign affairs. The official word cites his resignation as due to personal reasons and states a lack of further details.
President Wilson accepts the resignation of Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo and director general of railroads. The letter cites duty and wartime sacrifice while McAdoo notes plans for a post January 1 exit. The administration weighs possible replacements including Skelton Williams Harding Warburg Magwell and others with Baker Lane Burleson as potential candidates.
The Bridgeport shop marks 26 years with a profit sharing sale offering steep markdowns on winter millinery, robes, furs, and ready to wear. It lists untrimmed and velvet hats, feather turbans, veils, silk waists, petticoats, and fur items at substantial cuts, promoting one third to half price savings across many items.
Fire gutted the St. Pauls church parish house at 3 Beach Street with damage estimated around 3 000 by Chief Daniel Se Johnson, though reports claim over 20 000. Neighbors spotted smoke from the rear. Box 431 alarm sent units, a second alarm ordered. Vestrymen met but reached no decision on rebuilding or tearing down the aging structure.
Michael Yacko of 654 Fairfield Avenue reported losing $2,000 to two young men after a brief acquaintance. He told Lieutenant Rameau at police headquarters that Barnum was right about strangers.
General Pershing entered Luxembourg City in autos as First Division troops arrived to a cheering reception. Thousands of civilians lined streets, children tossed flowers, and soldiers received bouquets while a Luxemburg National Council proclamation lauded Allied forces and pledged independence, liberty, and treaty respect.
Gacanto Megeni, 64, of 64 Morgan street, was struck by a car driven by Reuben Kurlasky of 759 Madison Avenue last night at 5:45 near Madison Avenue and Alice Street. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with a possible skull fracture. Dr. Harry H. Wels escorted him to the Emergency ambulance. Boy Scouts of Bridgeport plan an indoor rally March 15, 1919, at 7:30 p.m. in the old Fourth Armory, with 40 troops expected and prizes for contests to boost friendly competition.
Washington dispatch says Congressman Carter Glass of Virginia, now abroad, is viewed as the probable successor to McAdoo as Secretary of the Treasury. Glass helped craft the Federal Reserve Act and possesses deep banking knowledge and international finance experience, making him a strong candidate if McAdoo resigns.
William G. Mitchell of 12 Oak Sand Street Andover Mass fell from an autos truck yesterday morning at East Main Street and Stratford Avenue. He is resting comfortably at Bridgeport Hospital with a possible skull fracture. Mitchell rode on the truck’s rear and was knocked unconscious after his head struck the pavement.
Mary Biebel widow of Frank Biebel died yesterday at Bridgeport Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Trinity Church. Rev. F. A. Atkins will conduct services at the mortuary chapel of H. E. Bishop. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
Invitations go out for a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Stratfield hotel on Wednesday where Harrison H. Wheaton of Hartford will speak on Americanization of the foreign population. Bridgeport’s foreign born share stands at 46 percent with about 36,190 residents in this group. State Council of Defense methods for Americanization will be thoroughly discussed.
Private Thomas Ley of the 2nd division, severely wounded in action, will visit his mother Mrs Walter Ley at 65 Ashley Street. Ley, enlistee on July 3, 1917, landed in France with early units, served over the top five times, and was wounded in the right shoulder with a splinted arm. He previously saw action at Chateau-Thierry on July 49.
Warrenite work will be completed in two weeks Crescent avenue finished and opened to traffic between Hallett street and Seaview avenue. half of Palisade avenues completed east side of Main street between Stratford and Barnum avenues finished. two-foot outside rails of brick for Connecticut company. Brewster street graded. South avenue near Crane company being topped. Fire caused by tossed lit match on floor near leaking gas heater at Congress Taxicab office Main and Congress streets. chemicals used to extinguish. damage $15.
A vintage health guide advises calm behavior during Spanish influenza, promoting fresh air, the three Cs, bowel regulation with Pleasant Purgative Pellets, and remedies such as Anuric Tablets and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It suggests warm, ventilated rooms, lemonade, hot drinks, and simple nourishing foods during illness.
State officials plan to reduce guard strength from about 12 500 to 8 000 in coming weeks, aiming to align peace strength with current needs. Governor Holcomb stresses growing necessity for two years, with new uniforms and a blue stripe distinguishing the unit. Major General Hurpea notes inspections continue, with detailed reviews in Bridgeport and surrounding towns, including Hartford New Haven and Danbury.
A new officer, reluctant to be communicative, joined the correspondent and spoke of earlier service in London before the war. He recalled 1914 and volunteering for submarine duty, noting Germans believe the end justifies the means while conceding British losses at sea. He argued shooting sailors in the water could save others to fight again under another flag.
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