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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

3

Canadian Le.sh Arrives in Boston Under Reciprocity Pact

Canadian Le sh arrives in Boston aboard the S. of Yarmouth, N.S. under the new reciprocity agreement, bringing 52,000 pounds of fresh ground fish sold through the New England Fish Taxchange. Secretary Redfield and Chief Justice Hazen of New Brunswick oversee the arrival.

Boston Secret of Commerce Redfield Hazen New Brunswick Yarmouth N.S New England

Breaks into Jail to Get Out of Serving in Army

NEW YORK April 11 Inter rupting the trial of Private Walter McLaughlin 308th Infantry Camp Upton before a County Judge Camp bell this afternoon District Attorney Warry KH Lewis of Kings county declared This man stole to escape service France McLaughlin had just entered a plea of guilty to in charge of Brand larceny in the second degree second offence It was alleged he stole a watch from 2 man two weeks ago on Grand street Brooklyn Judge Campbell who has two sons in the army replied Wil enter a plea of not guilty for there is another way whereby adequate punishment can be dealt out to this man if he is guilty of the craven act alleged When the plea of not guilty had been entered the judge directed that McLaughlin be turned over to the Federal authorities for further investigation of District Attorney Lewis charge

New York Walter McLaughlin 308Th Infantry Camp Upton Campbell Warry KH. Lewis Kings County France McLaughlin Grand Street Brooklyn Lewis

New York Orphans to See Greatest Show on Earth

The Barnum & Bailey circus at Madison Square Garden will host New York orphans and crippled children in a special Tuesday morning performance on April 16 at 10 o'clock. The move frees the front amphitheatre for the children as matinee demand for next week’s shows has surged, limiting seating.

New York Barnum & Bailey Circus Madison Square Garden

Minor Speculation in Wirehouses to Be Cut

Hood Administrator Hoover urged grain exchanges to restrict private wire houses to legitimate customers and drop minor speculation. He sent a letter responding to exchanges that proposed self imposed restrictions for June and July trading.

Washington Hood Hoover

Jap Marines Landed at Vladivostok April 5

TOKIO reports Japanese marines landed in Vladivostok at dawn on April 6 to protect Japanese residents after an attack on four shops the previous day. One Japanese was killed and other casualties occurred. Disorder is reported in Vladivostok as police come under Soviet control.

Tokio Vladivostok Vlaslivostolk Molshevik

Automobile Driven by Joseph Enos Kills Horse

A horse owned and driven by Charles Wade of Toilsome Jil was killed yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile driven by Joseph Enos of 470 Broad Street at Hawley Avenue and North Main Street. The incident was reported to police with no arrests made.

Charles Wade

Barber Arrested for Not Obtaining License

Steven Ragall of 839 Tlancock Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon and detained at the Third Precinct police station on a charge of violating state laws. It is alleged that Tagai, operating a barber shop at 389 Hancock Venue, did not secure a TS18 fate license for his shop, prompting an arrest warrant.

Steven Ragall Tlancock Avenue Third Precinct Tagai Hancock Venue

Stratford A PORT Success Meat specials for Thurs

Stratford A offers meat specials for Thursday including halibut roast to Sewell’s, steak cuts, and mackerel with oysters. Weekly ad lists prices and assorted seafood items, highlighting Citams and other items. customers urged to visit Wes Seaked segment for details.

Port Success Sewell Rand Frida

Canadian Deserters Take Refuge on Ottawa River Island

Two Canadian Army deserters with several draft evaders and eight enemy aliens, reportedly Germans, have taken refuge on a river island near Petawawa in the Ottawa River. The group, led by James and Coughy, is said to have raised the red flag and is well armed. Authorities guard the island, but ice conditions prevent pursuit.

Ottaiva Qnt Anvil Ottawa River Petawam Militirs Camny James Coughy Masiiney Iisland

Pioneer Manufacturer of Killingly Dies at 95

Henry Truesdell, a 60 year milling industry figure in Killingly, died at 95. He and his family were long noted in textile production with a son serving as agent for four mills and another as a civil engineer in New York. FIRST GOVERNOR OF NEW APEXECO DIES AT 60 YEARS.

Killingly Packersville Henry Truesdell Millingly Clarence MH. Truesdell Kilingly New York New Apexeco Dees Vaso Tex William GC. McDonald New Mexico Wright Joe

Milford TV Hiver and Cream Sale Ad

Milford ad promotes Edgewood Ave outlet with telephone contact for orders. Mentions daily tee Croatia and services by Signor and Foi with delivery options.

TV Hiver Croatia Foi Signor Edgewood Ave Telephone le Defiveren

Portugal Agrees to U S Naval Base in Azores

Washington reports that with Portugal’s consent the United States has established a naval base on the Azores to protect Atlantic trade routes to southern Europe. Edward Blake of 187 Pixlee place was arrested on nonsupport warrant and held for city court. Francis J. Speer ships word of his safely reaching overseas.

Portugal U. S. Naval Base Azores Washington Europe United States Azores Islands Gbhake Edward Blake Pixlee Place Neadyiarlows Spmer France Krum Speer Warren Street Francis J. Speer

Patriotic Rally for Polish Youths in Bridgeport

A patriotic rally for Polish youths will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in St. John's mall at Pembroke and Jane streets. Speakers include Mayor Clifford H. Wilsopv and Hon. William T. Hincks on War Savings Bonds. A large choir from the Darol school will provide music. Polish Citizens' committee of the Bridgeport War bureau organized plans with Rev. AL Pigcewski listed as honorary chairman and several local figures.

St. John's Mall Pembroke Jane Street Clifford H. Wilsopv M. Soltysele Middletown William T. Hincks Darol Bridgeport War Bureau Rev AL Pigcewski de. E. J. Smykowski S. Michniewics Franc Joseph Rutkowski Kcowski Cr Fekin J. Sinadek O. Prsewlocki Walter Milesi Krolikowski Ielix Ossewski

Allied Governments Owe U. S. $5,285,600,000

Washington reports that France received a new treasury credit of $125,000,000 bringing its total to $1,595,000. The sum of all allied credits to the United States reaches $5,285,600,000.

U. S Washington France

Hyomei Cures Catarrh and Breathing Ailments

An advertisement touts Hyomei as a scientific cure for catarrh and related breathing issues. It promises quick relief when used as directed and claims the complete outfit includes a rubber inhaler and bottle, with the remedy soothing inflamed membranes and curing colds bronchitis asthma.

Calierh

Easy Floundings Wide-Ruffled Edge Fabrics Ad

An old classified blurb promoting easy floundings in wide ruffled edge and hemstitched designs for sale at Ford 59¢. The short ad emphasizes affordable textile goods with a period style.

Ford

Cambric Embroidered Camisoles Advertised for Laundering

Made of fine cambric embroidery and lace trimmed camisoles will wash and launder splendidly and will surely wear well. Also offered are camisoles made of Jap silk combined with fine SAGE verte encetnte cence notes a six GOL selection.

Pink batiste garment with embroidered front

Pink batiste fabric features hand embroidery on the front in multicolor hues. Details suggest a delicate decorative piece likely part of a blouse or dress accessory, emphasizing craftwork and textile design from period fashion.

Coat and Suit Buttons Carded in Varied Colors

Button set features celluloid centers with pearl centers in small and large sizes. Mixed colors include gray green purple and taupe. Sold on cards of one dozen priced 25 to 30 cents.

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