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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
2
The diary-like dispatch describes British and American forces countering machine gun resistance along the Mennieve Blasnieres line near St Quentin. Troops from North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and other units are noted in the advance, with emphasis on gains and operational progress amid heavy action.
Anglo American forces claim a great victory in the Cambrai region with British and American troops advancing on a wide front south of Cambrai. Americans reportedly captured Brancourt Premont and advanced into open country, while French and German reports confirm heavy fighting along the Cambrai St Quentin Meuse front with both sides suffering losses and prisoners.
London report says on Sunday General Allenby’s cavalry occupied Zahleh and Haifa, 33 and 30 miles north east of Damascus. The rail junction at Rayak marks crossing from broad to metre gauge, with rolling stock and munitions captured. Beirut and Sidon area evacuees yielded to British forces welcomed by residents.
Charles J. Boyle, wounded in morning casualty, listed 1082 Toward Avenue as emergency address. Edward Meredith, resident, learned last night the soldier lived in Bridgeport years ago and enlisted West at war outbreak. He had visited at sister's home and enlisted recently, with scouts recalling past fifteen years.
The British Scientific Products Exhibition in London features coal gas equipment for a test with 20 omnibuses using gas as a petrol substitute. The plan to equip London omnibuses for service has police approval. Gas priced at four shillings per 1000 cubic feet equates to petrol at a shilling per gallon, offering no cost advantage but potential as a supplementary vehicle fuel if proven successful.
The Arete Labor party held a convention here nominating slate for state and municipal posts. They endorsed the British Labor party principles and fourteen peace recommendations. For Congress Emil Doesollettos. for Judge of probate Davie Taeikes. for the 21st Senate district Joseph McCann. for the 22nd Senate district David Clydesdale. for the 8th district John Dixon. for the 6th district J. D. Hahey. fourteen justices of power and three selectmen were named. The campaign committee includes Samuel Fuavit as Chair and David Clydesdale among others.
Wilton residents host gatherings and note address changes and visits. Edmunds and Saunders kinship links surface with neighbors visiting in town, while a mayoral race and funeral details mark the week. A five year old’s illness, election talk, and town hall chatter fill the column with small events and familiar names.
Italian residents plan a Columbus Day celebration featuring a parade from Washington Avenue to Columbus School, with speakers including Captain Chi y Del Tanga and Prince Torrazeti of Washington, followed by a banquet. The parade forms near 4:30 to 5:00 pm, ending with tributes at the school and a full evening program.
The Sousa Band and Major Glenister’s South African forces drew crowds in Hartford as they saluted Liberty Loan efforts. Leaders urged prompt subscriptions with examples from Connecticut’s wartime service while performers with two dozen instruments filled the field with stirring military airs.
The Democratic convention held in Poona saw Gallagher named as the party's senator candidate amid a lively session. Chairman A. Corned opened the gathering as speeches praised the administration and outlined future support for policy goals. Sophie: AL Wente died at 1249 Fairlie Avenue with funeral arrangements to follow.
The piece reports on press commentary opposing German peace terms and supporting President Wilson’s stance. It notes Wilson’s refusal to negotiate an unconditional surrender and the press’s alignment with a tough but hopeful path to a lasting peace, citing arguments from New York World and other outlets.
The Brooklyn Eagle discusses the Lane plan to return soldiers to farms and convert surplus lands to cultivation. It argues forty acres and a mule, wartime farming expansion, and future food needs. It notes war shipping expanding markets and the necessity of farm development for a greater supply.
Kilo S Knight aged 85 son of Walter Knight died at Camp Badgewood Maryland while serving in the United States Navy. Death attributed to Spanish influenza. Knight resided at 42 Airfield Avenue prior to service.
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