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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
3
Sophietendleton, 50, of 367 Hamilton Street, sustained multiple abrasions to the right foot and knee after falling from a window at the Baird Machine Company yesterday afternoon. He was treated by Dr. G. B. Pasuth at the emergency hospital.
New York April 3 The government has taken over the entire output of Bull Durham cigarette tobacco made by the American Tobacco Co at the factories in Warrenton North Carolina and will devote it to the needs of American troops Moroud It will pay the same price as domestic jobbers.
Strartford police report 27 motorists arrested this morning for violating town ordinances by cutting a corner near Jett. Chief Nichols took charge, bonds of 25 dollars each posted to insure appearance. Names include Park, Lewis, Hillman, Jonechint, Conners, Gledhill, Alison, Hums worth, Cepit, Christianson, Nout, Schwarts, Tors, Leko, Madigan, Kurwell, Srelbridge, Armstead, Fortuno, Rekes, Avery, Delano, and others from Bridgeport Milford New Haven Stratford and surrounding towns.
Fairfield April 8. National Red Cross calls to prepare large quantities of surgical dressings for soldiers. Fairfield chapter to host Red Cross films in Sherman hall with small admission to aid the war effort.
American secretary Baker met Italian premier Vittorio Orlando in Rome after touring Hatile Fran. Orlando spoke for Italy and the government as allies of the United States in the war. Baker said the meeting strengthened pride and confidence to count Italy among the nations allied to save civilization. Attendees included Thomas Nelson Page and Italian war ministers and staff officers.
In William Darrity's absence from the city auditor's office, Miss Tutu Mullins is appointed by Auditor Bernard Fleating as assistant deputy city auditor with a $1,900 salary. She becomes the first woman in the auditor's offices, succeeding former Town Clerk William I. Mullins as Miss May 13 McCarthy steps in as stenographer.
Detective Sergeant Cray travels from New York after Albany to arrest Willie J. Crossley on forgery charges. He is expected to return to Bridgeport this afternoon to place Crossley in custody at the Tombs.
The defendant denies the jury verdict discussed, claiming no charge or sanction applies. The judges handed down a decision yesterday, with jurors' ruling described differently by the defense.
John Gilmore 47 of 184 Grand Street suffered serious internal injuries after falling from a ladder while washing windows yesterday afternoon. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital in an emergency transfer from another facility.
Joseph Martin, 49, of 137 Olive Street, suffered severe facial lacerations and bruising under the right eye when an emery wheel at Bridgeport Machine Company broke yesterday afternoon. He received treatment at Emergency Hospital from Dr Pasuth.
Sore feet find relief with Tiz A Step relief claims. The ad promises shoe tightness ends and no more limping with pain using Tia and Lia products, urging readers to buy a 5 cent box from druggists or department stores with a year long comfort guarantee.
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