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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
2
London dispatch reports British infantry and attack lanes along an eight mile front from Sequeshart to the enemy north of Bony in the St Quentin sector completely successful. Troops have reached the lines at Montbrehain Carbout and captured Cony and Le Catelet as the Germans retreat toward Ostend.
In France near St. Quentin on October 3, Debeney’s troops began smashing the Hindenburg lines. French and British forces seized timber lands, crossed the Crozat canal, and gained positions east of Morcourt and north of Samme-Py. The war office later announced 2,800 French prisoners captured and an advance toward the Blaine Mont crest in Champagne.
French General Gouraud's forces across Champagne seize Challerange and Croix des Soudans, reach Mouron, threaten Vouziers, and push toward Rheims as German fire intensifies in northern villages. Berthelot's center advance nears Brinjont forest with Loivre captured, signaling broader relief from German bombardment.
Italian war office reports an energetic advance in Albania between the Adriatic and Osum. By evening, Ficra village and the Semeni line from Sterbasi to the Metali bridge with surrounding heights were captured. Austro-Hungarian forces retreat and burn depots while Italians say they approach Berat and have taken prisoners and large quantities of war material.
C S G Gunners schedule for Sunday at Park and Shelton turnpike was proposed but shifted as the large Second Battalion under Major Frederick J Breckbill faced draft examinations. En route training included machine gun drills, emplacements, and trenching tools, with ranges beyond the Connecticut company park policed and targets moved for simulated enemy lines.
Barnum hosts the first community assembly in its school building with General Secretary I W Gahan in charge, Howard B Chittengen as chair, and Edward J Ward outlining plans to open Barnum school as a community center. A citizens committee will draft a constitution and candidates while health Officer Dr Walter H Grown warns on Spanish influenza and a petition seeks auditorium seating strips to clear space for dancing at Tuesday night meeting.
A Liberty Loan event features E. T. Abbott, a Civil War veteran, presenting the honor emblem. The Wiberty team drive committee includes Wlessis, Mudgett, Brenham and Jennings. Holmes & Tid words reports International Link company will subscribe 200000 toward the loan. Subscriptions from Porcupine Bailer Works and General Sheet Metal Works reach 106 percent, with multiple firms pledging amounts from 83,000 to 7,050 and more. The Mercantile division HQ on Fairfield avenue is busy coordinating activities.
The Wesleyan University Middletown faculty day was suspended indefinitely. The action is described as precautionary with outdoor work by the A Tt not expected to be interrupted. The report also notes political developments in Berlin and Maximilian Baden as possible implications.
Signs of a trolley expansion appeared as contractors prepared to extend the line along Boston Avenue from the North Bridgeport end to East Main Street and Main Street. Ties from the Connecticut company were unloaded at North Avenue, with work likely to begin soon and aimed to beat cold weather.
Witnesses described weapons found as part of the riot investigation and described autopsy findings on Morris Parnell. Jurors began to form the panel while coroner and detectives testified about revolvers and the Keystone club scene.
The Public Health Service reports 12004 new influenza cases in army camps, with several camps listed as having epidemic death rates. Total cases since Sept 14 reach 113,787. pneumonia cases and deaths rise in some camps, notably Camp Grant. New England HQ established in Boston to coordinate anti influenza efforts. doctors dispatched to Wilmington, Chester, Bethlehem and other cities as mobilization continues.
A farewell gathering honored Edward Warner at 9 Harrison Street prior to his U S Marine service. Guests sang patriotic songs and offered toasts while Ruth Hyers performed dances and Bongon and Devee delivered light comedy. Morgan Lynch played piano as Warner received a watch. attendees included Helen Canfield May Canfield Carrin O'Brien Marion Bunton Dot Thinton Margaret Lynch Ruth Tivens Agnes Barry Marion Hart Mabel Doolittle Saward Warner Murray Callegan Kenneth Hayward Trudolph Banson George Devoe James De Lacca Stanley Buswell Frank Hagen William Vanderblit Alfred Beale Carroll Canfield. Warner plans to enter the service and begins training in October.
Washington reports over 200 million dollars in subscriptions to the fourth Liberty loan, with totals rising to 6 billion by campaign end. Cities like Guideock Boston New York and Philadelphia show large sums while inflation cuts canvassing in New England. Notable supporters include a Raleigh blind mill girl and a Shreveport farmer who each pledged substantial bonds. Admiral Cowie announces naval officers and men have subscribed over five million dollars.
Churches in Bridgeport will show a Liberty Loan film in the basement of the First Methodist Church Saturday night. Rev. George M. Brown, pastor, has sanctioned the event through the Four Minute Speakers bureau, a statewide church organization from Hartford.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin officials unaware of any peace overture by Hungary despite Budapest premier Wekerle stating readiness for peace and steps taken with Germany. The Berlin view offers no confirmation of Hungary’s new peace overture.
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