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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
15
Public officials in the city investigate a rising toll from gas asphyxiation in the past three months. The charity department and Emergency hospital report high numbers as officials seek ways to reduce fatalities.
A list of patentees up for issue March 19, 1918 includes William W. Collins of Bridgeport for a water condensation removal device, Albert Schulz for a shield, Woods for a talking machine start and stop mechanism, Vincenzo Squeglia for a night light, Alfred Gilbert for a toy wheel, Adolph Co for vacuum bottles, John Z. McIntyre and Koehler for a machine to gauge metal balls, Henry Adams for coal storage, Rudolph Krenz for a self winding spindle, August W. Wurz for a skylight, Thomas Ince for folding automobile gauge and steering devices, Michael B. Ryan for chain link, Bryant Electric Co for electrical apparatus, Metal Specialty Mfg. Co for steel bearing balls, and J. B. Williams Co for face lotions and aftershave preparations.
The article recounts Ostrofsky, a Hungary trained pharmacist who created the Hungarian Malaria Remedy after leaving a guarded formula behind in Europe. He marketed it in Bridgeport, importing rare ingredients, and by 1902 sold over 5,000 bottles in Bridgeport and surrounding areas with widespread relief and numerous unsolicited testimonials of cures for acute or chronic malaria when directions were followed.
Washington April 3 The railroad administration moves to compel systems to report their cash banks as of March as part of mobilizing carrier resources and allowing wealthier figures in the railroad world to aid poorer peers. The article notes Wall Street would be surprised by the reduced cash balances of major eastern systems during the March quarter and their modest levels relative to immediate needs.
The director general notes last week’s work easing traffic at the Chicago and St Louis gateways. Unemployed transportation workers in the south must be better utilized. The calendar year’s New England fuel supply is a major problem. Inland waterways cannot provide the needed supplementary support this year, though waterways operate earlier than in many seasons.
A probate court notice in the District of Fairfield limits creditors to exhibit claims within ten months from the date of notice. Those with unsettled accounts must present them properly attested or be debarred from recovery. Executor Michael A Coyle asks all indebted to the estate to make immediate payment.
New York April 3 corn market showed a pronounced firm tone with contracts up about 8-Sc, while west spot prices rose 5c. Weather in the west was unsettled with rain and snow, hampering movement and receipts were disappointing. Farmers busy with spring work, exporters making liberal west purchases, oats firmer, cash premiums higher, and new crop outlook favorable with acreage up about 1,500,000 acres. Chicago quotes show May corn at 125% 125% 1253 Ss with May options at 85 5% 84 85%4.
Captain George Augur, famed eight foot giant from Barnum and Bailey, joins the United States Marine Corps for recruiting duty. He will campaign in New York City using staged drills and performances to attract volunteers.
Papers of incorporation were filed yesterday with the secretary of state in Hartford. Bridgeport Hay and Grain Company is formed for 50000 dollars with Abraham N. Goodman Nathan Goodman and A R Rosenburg as incorporators. Brush Transportation Company of Danbury is formed for 25000 dollars with Charles Brush Emma Brush and Robert Alexander as incorporators.
Notices of deaths and forthcoming funerals in this city for Ada H Bulger Margaret A Killian Henry Horn Anson A Tolles Anna Gormley list ages addresses and burial plans with dates April 3 1918 to April 8 1918 and interment locations including Lakeview Oaklawn Riverside St Marys St Michael's and automobile cortège details.
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