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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
11
The House approved the general tax plan with no amendments, raising revenue through higher rates on beer and spirits, tobacco, amusement admissions, and soft drinks. It increases taxes on cigars, cigarettes, near beer, cakeware, and commercial automobile sales, plus a two cent levy on each ten cent soda sales.
Bridgeport residents may receive six tons of anthracite coal per person for home heating. I J Pardy, chairman of the local fuel board, noted that ten tons may be authorized soon on full requisition, depending on conditions.
Michael McGovern of 504 Shetton Street was bruised after being struck by a car near the Connecticut Company car barns on Congress Street. The motorman had just paused to enter the company office when the vehicle, traveling on the wrong side, hit him as it headed west. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.
Dramatized appeal for Tiz foot remedy promising relief from corns bunions and painful feet. Advertises a 25 cent box sold at Gougar department stores and claims feet will feel lighter and shoes feel roomier after use. Includes vivid sensory promises and urging readers to buy now.
Private Anthony Dentino, one of 49 Savoy club members serving the United States, writes that he has arrived in France and will not return to the city until he defeats the enemy. He praises France but longs for the United States, the only country in the world in his view.
Detective bureau pursues seven room burglaries reported yesterday with victims naming Angelo Condi Ralph Cranny Edward Messina Paul Guz Salvator Panaventura Paul Urlacher Joseph Weisman and others. Suspect Carl Nelson arrested for stealing $20 birth certificates and connected loot may implicate additional suspects as court proceedings loom.
A cyclone that began near Eastern Point at 4 PM plowed a swath through Groton Long Point Mid way Station Mystic Old Mystic and into Long Island Sound. Numerous small buildings roofs trees and downed telephone wires reported. several people injured lightly. Morton is Plant’s estate suffered damage.
Alexander R. Smith of the Marine News told Bridgeport’s Chamber of Commerce that the city can rise as a major seaport by leveraging government rail and water transport links. He urged securing favorable laws to connect marine terminals with railroads and to expand independent water transportation, asserting the United States will lead in tonnage after current programs. Attendees included H. H. Hamilton, J. W. Kinesbury, A. S. Ambrose, and others from the Marine News.
Sweet corn beans and pumpkins from home gardens are dried at a Bridgeport plant on City Hall Green. George de Matlett oversees operations as the facility runs over a week, taking one third of the finished product to cover machinery costs and wartime relief.
Farmers in Greens Parish show strong interest in a tractor demonstration Saturday at 2 o'clock on Maple Avenue. Teams will compete in plowing and harrow tests as part of the event at Yeo Jepinegs canine.
Sergeant Robert J Garrabrants writes from France describing itching feet to join the front, naming Bridgeport lads Theo Huck John Beardsley George Marlin and Jim Dickson. He recalls rapid troop arrivals, rail hubs, and a camp grown into a city, with comments on the war's progress and optimism for victory.
Musicians of the Fourth Trest mont Connecticut State Guid held a meeting last night and organized the Association of Field Musicians. They were addressed by Lt. Benjamin Siewar and Sgt. Clarence G. Thieves, elected as electoral president. Jorge Sealtsem Vanshaven was chosen secretary. Meetings and rehearsals will be held every Wednesday night at the Armory with rehearsals and events scheduled.
Corporal Samuel Lyle of Company G 826th Tank Battalion enlisted with the 65th Engineers last March. After six months at Camp Colt Gettysburg he was moved to Camp Sum meral Tobyhanna PA where he remains stationed. Lyle worked at Remington Arms and lived at 226 Arctic Street Port Chester while in Bridgeport he befriended English residents and was popular with local youths.
Stamford dispatch reports dramatic notification to Mr and Mrs Morris Tresser of Private Samuel Tresser Battery D 56th Field Artillery killed in action in France on August 25. His brother Private Herman Tresser of Headquarters Company 7th Infantry was on furlough at Camp Custer Battie Creek Michigan awaiting a possible extension when the news arrived. The parents accompanied him to the railroad station to bid him Godspeed before the telegram announced Samuel’s death.
Hartford report says the Connecticut State Council of Defense granted Bridgeport German societies permission to travel by automobile to West Haven on Sunday September 28. About 106 people headed by Writz K. G. Weber will sing for wounded soldiers at the Government hospital and return directly. The permit was approved on the Bridgeport War bureau’s recommendation.
Draft Board Two sends questionnaires to 3h year olds and 130 in the 20 year old class. First 160 responses expected in a few days to begin classification. Last Thursday total registration rose to 3252 with 21 more cards from circus employees in California. Names and addresses of latest registrants listed.
Donations pour in with pledges from A S Ambrose Rev G J Panik and others. Emergency hospital attaches under Manuel Brennan organize to support the Czech Slovak fundraising drive with a late lineup of volunteers and a high total expected.
Sisters of St. Vincent De Paul open new dormitory near St. Vincent's hospital for factory workers in war material production. The 30-room building will be rented to relieve the housing shortage, with reservations handled at the hospital.
Second installment of draft questionnaires mailed to men aged 19 to 36. Forms classify registrants into eight categories including Class 1 for immediate military availability and four deferred groups. New questions require details on children, occupations, and potential alternate work. A moving van fire in Norwich damages a vehicle carrying furniture, though most items were saved.
An old advertisement extols a famous external pain reliever for rheumatic, neuralgic and sprain pains. It promises speedy soothing relief with minimal application, noting it is ready to use and penetrates without rubbing. A large bottle is advertised as economical.
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