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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

8

Tragic Gas Inhalation Death at Connecticut Ave

A 40 year old man, Charles Ei wn, at ices Connecticut avenue, apparently died yesterday afternoon from inhaling fumes in a self inflicted attempt at suicide. Reports say he placed a tube near his mouth and inhaled fumes in a despondent act following concerns about health and family. Medical examiners determine the cause as death by inhalation.

Charles Ei Wn Connecticut Avenue Worth Iis Inhalitey Daver Ae Crayne Meath

Milford Making Great Strides In Loan Drive

Milford reports progress in a local loan campaign with early totals rising toward the goal. Organizers note improved public support and expect further contributions as the drive proceeds into April.

Milford Tania Earlsiet Tanigshet Aanborla

Cousin Beneficiary Named in Mishuralot Will

The will of Mishuralot, Dtundrett, filed yesterday in Tiohate court, names Mary Whong tL of 26 St John view BeooklaWo as chief beneficiary. The estate is valued around $5,000. Minkett, who has been blind for years, is mentioned in connection with the will.

Mary Whong Tl St. John View BeooklaWo Cousty Pte Avi Af Agri Tiohate Court Miesha Minkett

Bridgeport War Stamp Sales Continue to Sfax

Bridgeport War Stamp sales figures show City total BNR Hh and state total 2468 584 26. Daily average across TH days and Tuesday sales near 5 000 dollars, with mail carriers supplied for stamp distribution and ongoing demand in the area.

Bridgeport Sfax Wusia Attlas

Outbreak Reported Amid Confused German Camy Tale

An unclear report describes an outbreak tied to German Camy with mixed terms like Avustoridida and Ajmil T.6-A, mentioning Beverluw and Russia. The fragment references a dance, a group meeting, possible injuries, and unspecified stamps, with several wounded and uncertain connections to HIEPP Resse and Relorribals.

Ajmil Beverluw Catag da bin Big Russia Teanee

My Style Diary Endings and a France Hospital Ward

A fragmented diary entry reflects farewells and a fashion description. It mentions a person named Lea, a statement about someone not taking a part due to dressing too well, and details a white broadcloth gown with a jet buckle and unusual sleeve design.

Lea France Watt Claran Thing Dabot

State Forester Warns Against Carelessness

Hartford April 1 State Forester warns of great danger from carelessness with fire as dry conditions and high winds spread flames quickly. He urges strict enforcement of forest fire laws and immediate reporting of any out of control fires to prevent costly damage and safeguard resources during wartime.

Hartford Milley

New England Leads Liberty Loan Drive as Top Towns Hit Quotas

April 10 report shows widespread progress toward the Liberty Loan goal of 290,000,000 with towns across New England surpassing targets. Massachusetts and New Hampshire towns push totals toward multi‑million marks, led by Lynn and Hartford with large subscriptions. McAdoo sets 4,000,000 for national drive.

Tiuaton Taaverer Ogumoo Onoto Harish Towenty Six Lave Beer Ann Wen Woolfrey Lynn New Hampshire Yeading New Tampshire Diane Tellow Tfartford Conwy New Whaven Gown She Pa Mills Peavie McAedoo Tad Set Poston

STUDENT OFFICERS AT DEVENS IN TRENCHES

Camp Devens officers training school held trench practice tonight with Bridgeport men in separate trenches. Next week bayonet drills begin, firing into enemy positions. News includes a transfer request by Private Vaughn of New Hampshire and a reported family tragedy in Switgerlind. About 2,700 Black recruits and 7,000 white recruits expected at the camp in April as a brigade unit is reassigned to Black troops.

Devens Anvil Sever Bridgeport Tove Plate Lascharee Trivate Vaugi Po Tarin New Gerford Quartermaste Corps Fic Switgerlind Uncie Brothen Tarekiay

Hindle Praised by Recruit Inspector

An inspector praised Hindle for achievements in the Merchant Marine recruiting drive. William Erin enrolled as district recruiting agent. The inspector noted strong responses in Bridgeport and other cities with about 100 recruits enrolled. Names of recruiters and addresses in New York and surrounding areas listed for follow up and testing next week.

United Trecruit William Erin Hindle Bridgepork Hyoing Comneci

Clorke Delivers Odd Almanac Tale in Office Hour

A quirky, garbled note describes a clerk named von mht arriving late to the office while the Bass goes online. The fragment hints at a late arrival and a scene of minor workplace bustle without clear names or dates.

Von

Boy Held for Theft of Graphophone and Camera

A 16 year old boy was arrested by Detective Ber romanc ed wird CL Wheeler and Detective Derrick for stealing a graphophone and a camera from the Covhit studio on Main street. Police allege the youth obtained about 150 dollars in cash and tools, with items valued around 50 dollars, and he was taken to city police headquarters pending the city court charge.

Yeah Forday Berromanc Ed Wird Wheeler Derrick Erimery Aid Covhit Yvalien Legisa

Fragmented report on a local family dispute and medical events

A garbled OCR text describes a family row and a sequence of unclear medical and personal events. Mentions of individuals like Prent and Petersma appear amid nonsensical phrases, with no clear dates places or outcomes to establish a cohesive news item.

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