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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1918

Page

4

Mrs Wilson Sponsors Hog Island Vessel Quistconck

Philadelphia August 5 The 7500 ton Quistconck launches at Hog Island shipyard with Mrs Woodrow Wilson christening the ship and President Wilson observing. The event marks a peak in U S ship production as 30 000 yard workers and officials celebrate a new era in naval output and national industry. Champagne from American makers accompanied the ceremony.

President Philadelphia Woodrow Wilson Wilson United States Great Hog Island Hurley Shipping Board McMillen America

President Wilson Attends Hogaland Launch at Shipyard

The president and Mrs. Wilson witnessed the launching of a keel No. 39 vessel, christened Hogaland, as workers swarmed the yard and royal cheering erupted. A speech was declined due to heat and the crowd.

Wilson Stnna Rccompaniebl Effley Schwab Piog Imergency Wieet Corporation Trecarick Holbrook American International Shipbuilding Corporation Hurley

Paper Burning Alarm Sparks Nearby Firemen Visit

Paper burning in the yard at 65 Calhoun Avenue prompted a three minute recall after firemen arrived from Box 342 at James Street and Jones Avenue yesterday afternoon. Neighbors were excited but there was no danger.

Calhoun Avenue James Street Jones Avenue

Anxious to Go Across as Camp Johnston Troop Moves

Private Rocco L. Volpe of Company L 76th Motor Truck Train at Camp Johnston Jacksonville Florida writes his parents he is well and eager to cross into battle. He is part of the contingent that left the city May 24 and believes he will be on the winning side when the fight ends.

Rocco L. Volpe Company L Camp Johnston Jacksonville Fila Kaifer Aly Airs Ny Ua Volpe Clarence Street

Garbage dumped near DeForest and Seaview arousing complaints

Residents report two weeks of uncollected garbage in East DeForest area and at Seaview avenue behind Caton Park. Ernest St Lyon of 41 DeForest Avenue said trash is carted nightly to the dump and foul smells irritate the neighborhood. Lyon said police were told the garbage office line was disconnected. A man named Alexander Macgaroty of 15 Basick Avenue was arrested on a breach of peace warrant and released on $25 bond. Weather: generally fair and warm into midweek for New York area.

de. Forest Avenue Ernest St. Lyon DeForest Svenuue Str. Iuyvon Seaview Avenue Lyon Police Department Alexander Macgaroty Bassick Anvenue Third Precinct

Fruit-a-tives restore health and vigor note

Walter J. Auriott of Ottawa reports relief from fatigue and kidney trouble after using Fruit-a-tives. He claims no sickness for hours and credits the product for a healthy body and clear thinking. Advertisement notes 500 a box or 2.40 for trial size via Pruit Sumes Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Walter J. Aau PRUIT Sumes Limited Ogdensburg Adlvertisenent

Tetreen Cleaning Fluid Promises Quick Spot Removal

An advertisement touts Tetreen as a real Liberty product that cleans grease oil and dirt in apartments. It claims every drop yields results and urges readers to see fast action, with sale through leading druggists.

Tetreen

Big Demand for Tomatoes as Rain Slows Harvest

Waruinrs Market receipts were light after Sunday rain delaying vegetable picking. Tomatoes sold quickly to hucksters meeting farmers, while corn, cucumbers, berries, apples, beans, cabbage, melons, and other produce showed wide price ranges. Retailers warn consumers may pay 1.5 to 3.5 percent higher than quoted. Major Buckley to report draft discharges for physical disability from Camp Devens.

Wall Street Nertheless Bridgeport Jersey South America Lima Ontona Jocal California Southern John Buckley Camp Devens Davens New Tneland

Picnic Por Mothers And Babies At Seaside Park

Mothers and babies gathering planned for Tafayette and Shelton Dayerounis will convene Wednesday at Seaside park. Jitneys will collect youngsters at playgrounds and transport them to the park. bathing gear urged for attendees. tickets or fare listed as $10. event aims to unite families in a community outing.

Tafayette Shelton

Mrs Kerwin Learns of Husband Safe Arrival

Bryan Kerwin of Wordin Avenue returns home from overseas service with the 304th Machine Gun company. He had trained at Barnum & Bailey circus and worked at Bryant Electric Company during winters. The article notes his readiness to contribute against the Kaiser as Sherman advised.

Bryan Kerwin Wordin Avenue 304Th Machine Gun Company Kaiser Sherman Barnum & Bailey Circus Bryant Electric Company

71 to go to Slocum entrainment plans and dispatches

This morning 71 drafted men will be entrained at the local railroad station for Fort Slocum New York. The boards are scheduled as follows Board One ten, Board Two five, Board Four thirty two, Board Five two, Board Six twenty two. Yesterday at 7 pm twenty two limited service Hh were sent to Syracuse New York.

Slocum Fort Slocum Syracuse

Breach of Peace Charged in City Court

Bartholomew Barosky of 209 Hatchett Street was arraigned in city court this morning on breach of peace charges after police found Annie Bonceniski in his apartment Sunday morning. She was released after appearing in court yesterday.

Beatie Stroet Bartholomew Barosky Hatchett Street Annie Bonceniski

Navy Recruits Sent to Newport Training School

Three recruits were sent to the training school at Newport Rhode Island yesterday from the navy station on Cannon Street. Harold W. Carter of 220 Beardsley Street enlisted as a mess attendant. Stewart A. Plank of 200 Fast Cottage Place York Pa and Fred Tr. Davis of 472 Spring Street Devon were named as an apprentice seamen.

Newport R. I Cannon Street Harold W. Carter Beardsley Street Stewart A. Plank Fast Cottage Place York Fred Tr. Davis Spring Street Devon

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