Gas Victim Succumbs at Bridgeport Hospital
Taken to the Bridgeport hospital late Saturday night suffering from gas inhalation at his home at 67 Park Street John Masterson died early last evening at the hospital from the effects of the gas fumes. Dr F P Gavlus said he was called after Masterson was found unresponsive on his bed and investigators believe he accidentally turned on the gas jet before going to sleep thinking it was off. Tenants forced doors as gas light leaked, the stove was on, gas was shut off and an ambulance called.
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Bridgeport
Park, Street
Tohn Masterson
F P. A. Gavlus
Masterson
Son of French Minister Lands American Troops
London April 14. Gilbert Clementel son of the French minister of commerce and transportation attached to the American army division in the trenches writes to Paul D Cravath of New York praising American troops. He describes them as wonderful soldiers with determination courage and vigor and says it will not take long for them to become a most accomplished army. He expresses a wish to embrace them in admiration during the action.
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London
Gilbert Clementel
Commerce
Paul DB. Cravath
New York
Send-off plan for drafted Jewish youths in Bridgeport
A committee of the Jewish Welfare and Activities League will complete plans tonight at the YMHA rooms on State Street for a farewell to more than 50 Bridgeport Jewish boys leaving for camp April 26. Attorney Henry Greenstein leads the effort with Max Cohen of the YMHA, as watches are provided to each boy. Fundraising socials run by local Jewish women begin with Essie Cohen hosting a whist party at 7 James Street tomorrow night to aid the cause amid broad fraternal and social support. leader Jacob B. Klein plans a membership drive on his return from the South.
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Jewish Welfare and Activities League
Young Men's
Young Women's Hebrew Association
State Street
Henry Greenstein
Heya
Jewish Welfare League
Bridgeport
Boston
Mr Greenstein
Max Cohen
Yyml HE OA
Jacob B. Klein
South
New Safe Store Opens at 622 Fairfield Ave
The store occupies 622 Fairfield Ave near West Ave, three blocks from the city center. Marsh opens a Safe store offering quick delivery and invites calls to Barnum 4963-3 for purchases and delivery details.
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Fairfield Ave
West Ave
Marsh New Safe Store
Barnum
Jitney Bus Routes Reorganized to Ease Main Street Congestion
City officials plan to reroute jitneys to ease congestion at Main street and Fairfield avenue. A new schedule to curb street corner parking will be submitted to the Board of Police Commissioners tonight. If approved, jitneys will be banned from junctions along Main and Fairfield.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
City Board of Trade Commissioners
Board of Police Commissioners
Bridgeporter Starts Merchant Marine Work
Boston April marks a push to enroll new Merchant Marine apprentices. Robert C Thorne of 404 State Street Bridgeport began training on U S Shipping Board ships in Boston. With new ships commissioned, the Shipping Board plans to enroll 21 to 30 year olds, exempt them from military duty, and place them in active sea service within about six weeks of training.
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Boston
United States Shipping Board
Robert C. Thorne
State Street
Bridgeport
Shipping Board
Former Alderman Arraigned After Saloon Assault
Former Alderman Daniel Er. Walker and Charles Anderson of Wordin Avenue were arrested at Walker’s saloon on Saturday night and charged at Police Headquarters with mutual assault. Both will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
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Daniel Er. Walker
Charles Anderson
Wordin Avenas
Walker
March 1918 Anthracite Shipments Set Record High
March shipments totaled 7,276,777 tons, up 1,144,695 from February and surpassing October 1917's peak. For the year ending March 1948 the total reached 77,752,315 tons, up over 14 percent. Despite a reduced workforce due to war, operators and mine workers sustained production with Holy Week effort.
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Anthracite Bureau of Information
Philadelphia
Vinol touted as cure for chronic coughs and colds
A Dunn North Carolina reader shares that Vinol cured a four month chronic cough. Ad claims Vinol is a constitutional cod liver and iron remedy aiding digestion and blood, with a money back guarantee. Purchases listed at Hindle pharmacy and multiple drugstores nationwide.
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Hindle Pharmacy
Liggett
Riker Drug Store
N. J. Ostrofsky
Perbroke Street
Hamilton
Wast Mail Street
Jane
Bridgeport
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Dillon
Hartford
Rue St. Cecile
Paris
Liberty
Cail
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Arcade Corner
Jewish League
International Film Service
Tommy
Fritz
Bridgeporter
Mr. Bagley
Smith
Murray
Becffold Ave
Farmers Supply & Roofing Co
Middle Street
America
Raybestos Company
Liberty Loan Committee
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