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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
7
The war council of the American Red Cross releases reports on the first 100 million war fund. The Home Service aided 200000 families, relieving money worries and legal issues, with 50000 workers across 10000 committees. Local committees fund over 400000 per month, aiding over 1,000,000 people since the war began.
Reading like a 1919 telegraphic summary, the piece notes Red Cross home service funding nearing 6 million by January 1919 and projected 4 million for the year, with total wartime support swelling as campaigns expand. It highlights stock market echoes, war relief mobilization, and broader social costs while stressing morale and family welfare through Red Cross activities.
The report notes copper and other base metals under pressure as war needs drive nonessential uses. Stockholders at American Hide and Leather face leadership changes and a capital readjustment plan. Chesapeake and Ohio posts a 10 percent net opening income rise but faces ongoing monthly decreases, while General Motors dismisses a rumored short sale at 165 with no change in offer.
Chester Nolen will assume charge of highway work in this section on September 16 when Donnelly resigns. Nolen, from Willington, Danhils, has a record as a builder of roads under State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Genngét. Donnelly has served in various colonial general duties and will leave with anticipated military considerations.
In Waterbury on September 3 a man named Colerello Assarew attempting to enter Ra vela Siglete’s 287 Bank Street residence was shot four times by the resident. Bullets struck the forehead left arm and left hand, and the injured man was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police were notified.
London July 24 The Grand Fleet mails Fridays carry more than routine letters as postmen deliver the week’s main Picture films to ships. Officers question the postman about film content while committees run the film program for most fleet ships. Washington Sept 3 Hill Walker to oversee coast steamers under rail administration. succeeds advisory group led by L J Spence. Ostrich feather hats popular for late summer sailor shapes.
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