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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
9
Amsterdam dispatch cites German accounts of Captain Von Richthofen's end. He was pursuing an enemy at low altitude when engine trouble forced a landing behind enemy lines. A smooth landing led to hopes of capture, but British reports announced his death. Authorities suggest he was not hit by opposing fire but possibly a chance shot from the ground.
Lifebuoy cleanses thoroughly by carrying antiseptic into skin pores. It counters perspiration acids to prevent smarting and chafing, keeping skin healthy and protected. The health odor signals hygienic cleansing, urging use on face hands and bath. Get a cake at groceries or drug stores. Lever Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass.
In a San Francisco courtroom Ram Chandra and Ram Singh opened fire during a trial, killing Chandra and injuring others before Holohan fired, soldiers blocked exits, and Judge Van Fleet ordered custody as a broader probe began. Ram Chandra, 34, born in Peshawar, had led the Hindustan Ghadr newspaper and linked to Indian nationalist circles. The case proceeded to the jury at 6:03 PM.
Workplace drives reached new sums as factory subscriptions topped 400000, with 24026 subscribers from 98 factories and totals climbing for Remington Arms Biicaard’s and other firms. Firemen canvassers and the women’s committee push continued, adding thousands to the fund.
The headquarters for the garden campaign are set in room 716 of the First Bridgeport National Bank building. A plan for distributing seeds received from the government is still pending, with distributions to be announced later. Attorney BE O Hu chairs the home garden committee with John A J Orr as vice chair. Orr, a successful amateur gardener, will coach others in turning seeds into vegetables. District heads for 14 areas include Mrs H D Flansburgh and Mr Grant among others, with more appointments to follow. Attendees included E O Hull, George Gove, D Fairenhild Wheeler, and others.
Dr. Shepard urges patriots to love the flag over wages as shipbuilders race to aid the war effort. Corporal Frank A. H. Street, veteran of Canadian campaigns, warns of German savagery in Flanders and stresses care for tools and safety. Workers join in chants of Ships Ships Hooray.
A Haverhill woman describes hereditary rheumatism and blood weakness, detailing years of pain in her knee and back. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports relief, improved digestion, and regained strength, with claims the pills correct anemia and nervous debility.
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