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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
3
San Francisco police report Louis Beck, 19, arrested on embezzlement charges of $86,000 from Adams Express in Pittsburgh. Beck, employed confidentially there, allegedly fled with the funds last February and confessed after identification.
North Main Street residents must now seek the Fourth Precinct at the corner of Thorma Street and Beechmont Avenue after the move from North Main and Hawley avenues. A police official confirmed the relocation and noted the new station quarters.
An advertising promotion touts Vicks VapoRub as a home remedy for croup and colds in children. It describes how applying the salve on the throat and chest releases vapors that reach the airways, aiding breathing, with skin absorption and a night‑long effect. A local druggist offers an 80 day trial and refunds the purchase if not satisfied.
Chicago April 1 leaders and organizers of the Industrial Workers of the World more than 190 in number pleaded not guilty at the opening of a trial charging espionage act violations and plots to destroy industries and hamper war prosecution. The court called most defendants as witnesses and special physical examinations were ordered for Kimball and MacDonald.
Washington reports the Senate approved broad war law measures including amendments to the defense act, land use for war needs, and authorizing the president to commandeer railroads for government work. Provisions cover artillery safety rules, draft-age clerical calls, and extended pay for army aviators plus a service medal.
Washington reports twenty five casualties among the American expeditionary forces. The tally includes one killed in action, one died of wounds, four died of disease, two severely wounded, and seventeen slightly wounded. Names span Private William Rapp, Private Edward Tisher, and others, with officers and enlisted men listed among the wounded and dead.
President Wilson sets aside 250000 from war emergency funds to establish reformatories and houses of retention for delinquent girls and women near military camps. Funds target the South with cottages for 30 to 60 occupants and require state cost sharing and completion within a year. A disbursement committee led by Fosdick includes Mrs. Newton D Duker.
Major General J Franklin Bell, recently at Camp Upton WN C, is assigned to head the Western Department with headquarters at San Francisco. He had returned from Europe and undergone the required medical exam, later learned to have a minor ailment delaying full confirmation.
Washington April 1 Formal orders direct the navy to take possession of all lackse apparel furniture and equivalent including bunker coal and stores belonging to the Mutoh ships in American ports seized by the United States. The shipping board is to provide full compensation under international law for owners and crew, with losses and equipment to be documented.
Tingleton Ca April 1 The anthracite mines of the Lehigh coal field were idle today in observance of the anniversary of the granting of the eight hour day.
Norwalk May or Jeremiah Done says no police department changes will follow the raid in which Police Commissioner Willian Moore and six companions were detained for gaming and later discharged for lack of evidence. He blames the prosecutor and notes no investigation will occur.
Buffalo April 1 The first Bristol airplane built at Curtiss plant was burned at the aviation field. Officials say the fire was accidental and occurred Thursday. Pro bate news Clark Leo J Whaley Hiram Winterburn and Miss Carrie Hall took oaths in probate court. Judge Paul L Miller administered. Frank P Munich begins new duties in naturalization department.
An advertising item touts Knowlton's Danderine as a treatment to stop dandruff and hair loss, claiming rapid results in under ten minutes. It urges readers to apply a small amount to a strand, cleanses dust and oil, and promises shinier, fuller hair after a few weeks. available at drug stores or toilet counters.
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