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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1918

Page

4

Pettigrew Trial Postponed by Federal Judge

In Sioux Falls South Dakota Judge J D Elliott postponed the espionage case against former U S Senator R D Pettigrew after defense affidavits cited illness preventing his appearance. The trial had been set for tomorrow following an October indictment over an interview opposing U S involvement in the war. Philadelphia reports Col Alliston Brown stage historian died aged 83. body to be taken to New York for burial.

SL. D R. DP Pettigrew Philadelphia T. ‘Alliston Brown New York Eierson Jsrown Jiury S. Chianin Lew Hte Andees Devin S. Cou Clears Hin Garland Ellen Cheeson Alia “Root Booth Nivles Hanson Toewti Coning Cluxton Federal Bureau of Fulention Velnaiesor Lst Committee On Vage New York City Laust

McDonald Named Treasurer for Railroad Administration

Washington April 3 Anens TD Madonald of New York vice president and controller at the Southern Pacific was appointed today by Director General McAdoo treasurer at the railroad administration He will oversee the 000000000 revolving fund and manage financial transitions between individual companies and the railroad administration.

Washington Anens TD Madonald New York Southern Pacific McAdoo Railroad Administtration Tie Railroad Administration

War Savings Campaign Sets New Daily High Record

Washington reports a new high in the War Savings Campaign with 4,120,939 dollars recorded at the treasury for the day. The previous daily peak was 3,949,000 dollars, and total receipts reach 136,000,000 dollars. Texas four week old child develops full teeth early and must switch from milk to alfalfa.

Washington Treasury Texas

Milford Fire Department Busy on Brush Fires

Milford April 3 special report notes a busy period for the Milford Fire Department with brush fires across town. The piece also lists civic meetings, Liberty loan campaign plans, local social events, and community notices including a large funeral and a Lorelei Social club banquet.

Milford Fire Department Milford Arthur B. Chirk Council of Defense Liberty Chorus Star Spangled Gamer A. J. Martin New Haven Liberty America Benediction Wheelers Farms Freeoye Baldwin Stow D. A. BR Chapter House Hattie E. Wells Bridgeport High Street Peter H. McClean B. Mansfield Beatrice Platt Tha Gui Devon Lucille Beard Charles Bryan, Jr Woodmont New Jersey WW. I. Shalkop Grace Lyon BE. M. Benjamin Dorothy Beardman Allentown Penn Bertram Shalkop Percy Benjamin Medical Corps U. S. Army Paul Emmons Gulf Street Vert Slocum New Rochelle Ida, Beach Montclair N. J Arthur Baggs Holgewood Park St. Mary’s Church John Klemenwez Goaodyear Trubber Broad Street Klemowez St. Mary’s Cemetery Lorelei Social Club Myrtle Beach Soumd View Jessie Charles James O'Connell Bertha Tamim Myrtle Razer Henry St. Aurnould Joseph Siefert Bliss Helen Rynosky New Havon Edward Beaugunard Jamies O'Connell William Learnard James English Sone Lorelei Williams Augur Brooklyn York Roy Plumh

Southport Fire In Barn Quickly Doused By Firemen

A barn on West Wayland owned by Mrs. Joseph J. Tetzei caught fire yesterday at 2:45 PM when brass burning in front spread to the structure. Firemen saved the barn with chemical and water. Damage estimated under $200. Mendel Perry led the department in operation. Also highlights from a Current Events meeting at Waake-Hian Memorial building and plans to raise funds for American Furlough Houses in France. Mrs. Edward Adams returns home from Stamford after a few days away.

Southport Amit Joseph J. Tetzei West Wayland Raily and Company Mendel Perry Ihire Department Waake- Hian Memorial France Southport Liberty Chorus William Te. Purdy Nic Street Pequot Library Sherman Hall Sergeant Gibbons Mvs Edward Adams Willow Street Stamford

Texas Ranger Killed on Duty on Border

Alpine ranger W P Stilwell aged 47 was shot and killed on duty along the Texas border as reported to the adjutant general's department. No further particulars were given in the message received at Austin.

Austin Texas W. P. Stilwell Alpine Ranger Adjutant General's Department

Quick Safe Way to Remove Hairs Ad Page Tip

A brief advertisement suggests using delatone powder mixed with water to form a paste. Apply to hairy areas for a few minutes, then rinse to remove hairs. Claims the treatment is harmless and usually only one application is needed. Ensure purchasing real delatone to avoid disappointment.

Lux Lever Bros. Co Cambridge Mass Toiiet

American Creed Prize Awarded for Brief National Creed

Willam Tyler Page of Friendship Heights Maryland won a 1000 prize for the best version of The American's Creed selected from a national contest approved by President Wilson. The creed emphasizes government by the people and duties of citizenship drawn from the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

Maryland Washington Baltimore Wilson Clark Willam Tyler Page Friendship Heights United States of Americas Arieta Henry & Chapin LLG Baltimoore Maayor Keston Porter Expres Republic United States Erat Oathton Tincoln Senate Websters Edward Vwivereth Hale Army and Navy War Department William Tyler Page Committee On Awards John Woyler Carter Brixton Frederick Francis Scott Ker

Prices and household goods on sale in basement lists

A sale list describes numerous home items with prices across a range. Sheets of gold quality heavy muslin, pillow cases, crochet quilts, baking dishes, casseroles, pie plates, bread pans, ramekins, custard cups, shirred egg disties, cereal sets, potato pressers, and Biltrite mixer beaters are advertised with specific prices and locations noted as basement or third floor.

Theft conviction noted in Russian roubles case

Vasil Geconowiele of An SonI was sentenced to two months in jail by the superior court after evidence proved guilt in the theft of 1,000 imperial roubles from a neighbor. The roubles, valued at $75, were claimed to be paper due to government changes, with no official valuation given.

Anil 2 Vasil Ge Conowiele An Soni Atettorney

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