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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1918

Page

11

Clemenceau Back From Front Inspires Hope Across Fronts

Paris April Clemenceau spoke with a Tuiberte editor about his return from the British and French fronts. He described the impressive morale and fatigue of troops, praised allied cooperation, and noted the strong French rifle success boosting confidence. He speculated on enemy movements toward the north and Amiens while affirming readiness everywhere. Olsen's body remains unclaimed after Berkshire Division train accident. coroner Phelan to continue inquiry as officials inspect the scene.

Paris Leménceau Tuiberte New E Train

Best Time to Gain New Flesh Ad from Father John’s Medicine

Advertisement touts weight gain during spring as the best season to rebuild strength after winter. Claims Father John’s Medicine uses pure wholesome food elements to strengthen the weak and run down. Warns against alcohol or dangerous drugs.

John

Bridgeport Forms New American Institute of Banking Chapter

George L. Moore was elected president of Bridgeport’s Bankers Chapter of the American Institute of Banking at a meeting of 73 clerks and officers from all local banks. Officers include vice president & W. Davis, secretary Richard W. Wynkoop Jr, treasurer Earlie B. Hoskins, with an executive committee named for three years. Charter members enrolled and the charter remains open until May 5.

Bridgeport American Institute of Banking Stratfield George L. Moore The West Side Bank W. Davis City Savings Bank Richard W. Wynkoop, Jr People's Savings Bank Earlie B. Hoskins Morris Plan Bank T E. E. Dilliston Connecticut National Bank Va. J Institute of Banking

Restaurant Men Invited to Hartford Wheat Conservation Meeting

Federal food administrator Robert Scoville invites Hartford area hotel restaurant and lunch room managers to a Wednesday April 24 meeting at 11 a.m. in the state capitol to discuss U S food administration rules. John Mekr Bowman promotes a wheatless program with prizes totaling $1.06 for best wheatless or ryeless bread.

Robert Scoville Connecticut House of Representatives Hartford State E Capitol Bridgeport United States Food Administration Scoville John Mekr Bowman Biltmore New York Federal Food Administration Food Administration Washington

Building Permits Issue Below Normal Activity

Building commissioners granted sixteen permits for varied work totaling about 44 000 dollars. The St Michael�s Church corporation received a concrete storage building permit on Burroughs street. Leonardo Puezzoli was authorized to construct a three story brick tenement on Lexington avenue.

Hillside Home Jackson, Freer Company Department of Charities St. Michael’s Church Corporation Burroughs Street Leonardo Puezzoli Lexington Avenue Martin Selynn Wordin Avenue KE. Db. Hayes Corner Main Salem Streets Mary JL. Stafford Hira le Ag Airview Avenue Angela Laconite Goodwin Street Priire Simon Additeon Railroad Avenue Samuel Capitol Avenue Harry Bodnar Clinton Avenue A. and M. Tirace Seaview Hvonlios Pacethr Nupey M. Clute Foeloml Tosept Landers Sduition Greenbaum Go Serefian Ton Avenur Ocd Lex Alieri

Krafft's Conviction Confirmed by Court

Krafft's conviction was upheld by a court in Newark New Jersey regarding espionage charges. The defendant, once a candidate for governor, received a five year prison term and a fine, according to the report.

Krafft PHI Gadeeplita Chait Court Ape Pends Frere Ion Opis Canvic Broderick Kratte Fede Tl Cour Et Neawark Sretvt New Jersey Ly Jmnge Warren Davis Tur

France Moves to End Practice of Tipping

Paris April 23. The government introduces a bill making it a crime to give or take tips or bribes to influence service. Imprisonment from one to three years and fines from 500 to 3,000 francs per offense apply to both giver and taker. The measure targets tipping abuses seen as rooted in an old custom, though servants and domestic tips may be exempt.

Paris Chamber of Deputies France DHE Chamber

Grass Fire Report Near East Main Street

Grass burning in the lot opposite East Main Street was the first of box 474 pulled at 6 08 PM last evening. The call was sounded at 6 11 PM.

East Main Street

Governor Moves to Halt Rent Profiteering in Connecticut

Governor Mareus H. Holcomb announced statewide action to curb rent profiteering by landlords in Waterbury and other industrial centers. The move, recommended by the State Council of Defense, follows a Waterbury commission report on excessive charges and aims to protect tenants with health precautions in tenements and broader safeguards across the state.

Connecticut Mareus H. Holcomb Connecticut State Council of Defense Holcomb Waterbury Waterbury War Bureau Defense Council

Alabama Police Rescue Man From Lynching Mob

Birmingham April 23 police saved Fred Jones a black man accused of pro German agitation among Sumpter county negroes from a mob of whites and blacks bent on lynching him. His escape from the mob left him kept for safety in Birmingham.

Alabama Birmingham Ala Fred Jones Sumpter County Iephe

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