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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
3
In Binghamton New York on April 2 a drafted service member who could not bear separation from his friend John Van Dyke of Union Center shot Daniel Shoemnaker and then killed himself. The two had been close friends and Van Dyke was to depart with the quota the following day.
New Milford April 2 Dr. David W Knowles aged 81 a retired dentist whose sanitation ideas sparked conflicts with the Humane Society and health officers died last night of pneumonia He faced numerous lawsuits over property and his father's estate disputes His son shot an intruder years ago and received a nominal sentence His wife had died months earlier and he lived alone Neighbors found him unwell and he died at a nearby home
Washington April 2 The wage increase for railroad workers rests on the gap between current living costs and those of 1915. New money will fill the slack and add a small margin, while unions already receiving increases, such as the four railway brotherhoods, will have this extra pay deducted from their gross entitlement. Objections to this method have been raised, possibly delaying the final report by a week or more.
Hartford report says Superintendent John M. Crampton of the fish and game commission met with Attorney General George J. Hinman to decide how to compel fishermen to obtain state licenses. He cites widespread abuse of fishing rights in Long Island Sound and notes a letter about federal license holders fishing for shad in the Connecticut River before the May season. The shad season runs until June 10 and violators will be prosecuted.
New Haven April 2 Judge Maltbie of the superior court began a session to decide the value of a Russian rouble represented by a note in the case of Vasil Garsonovitch of Ansonia charged with theft. The neighbor from whom the 1000 roubles in pane is alleged to have been stolen claims theft of that amount, while the warrant lists 75 American dollars, and the defense argues the roubles are scraps of paper from the imperial government now obsolete.
Washington reporters note whale meat fried in butter was served to 50 whalesale fish dealers who received the first Vancouver shipment. Hotels and dealers bought portions, with a carload due about April 22 retailing at 29 to 6 cents per pound.
Hartford April 32 Jean Jacques Caronel a social speaker held by police since Saturday night was arrested by federal authorities on a suspected espionage violation. He allegedly uttered disloyal and insubordinate remarks about the armed forces at umbull and Asylum streets. He faces up to 20 years in prison or a 10000 dollar fine or both. He was taken from the police station by U S Marshal to await a federal hearing. Caronel age 55 born in South America lives in New York and was formerly a druggist.
Boston April 2 an urgent call for men to man merchant ships was issued by Henry Howard director of recruiting of the United Bliz shipping board following an advisory session of mariners organizations. Speakers urged immediate steps to speed manning as German drive threatened. Howard said exemptions would be interpreted to include mariners for merchant service and urged men with sea experience to apply. Andrew Furnseth of San Francisco president of the seamen's union urged action, stressing the need for officers and seamen more than ships.
New York April report says Count de Claremont, ally of Madame Despina David oci¢ch Szerech, died at Ellis Island while awaiting deportation as an undesirable enemy alien. He was moved to Bellevue hospital under secret service guard for health, after arrest with three companions over alleged German espionage ties. Madame Storech died of pneumonia during the detention.
Washington reports looming large drafts on the railroad revolving fund as contracts with lines are settled this month. February deficits were sizable in the East though January deficits were larger nationwide, with many lines borrowing to meet obligations. A treasurer will oversee the fund, with estimates showing 35 to 30 percent of the $4.06 billion appropriation already committed to payments.
Washington April 2 Although there are three business days before the loan campaign starts no statement is forthcoming on bond maturity or coupon dates The subject has not been discussed in Congress or before the ways and means committee It is thought the bonds will run thirty years with interest payable in May and November.
The text hints at a fish desiring renewal of acquaintance with the angle warm, suggesting a figurative or poetic moment. Read as a brief note, it evokes a calm, reflective scene centered on nature and gentle companionship.
A wry remark notes that a man who complains his money does not go far is often the very one who clings to spending and resists letting go. The observation underscores stubborn thrift as a personal trait.
An authority warns against excess meat and uric acid, urging Jad Salts as a safe daily tonic. Four ounces dissolved in water before breakfast supposedly flushes clogged kidneys, reduces urinary irritation, and aids headaches and rheumatic pain.
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