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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1918
Page
11
A New York bound fishing schooner was sunk after being torpedoed by a submarine off the coast of Canada. The incident adds to wartime dangers at sea as Allied fishing fleets press on amid U-boat patrols.
London reports describe a daylight Zeppelin raid on the East Anglia coast that failed to bomb targets. British fighters engaged the airships at sea, downing one in flames and damaging another, with a third driven away. A second two ships’ fate is undisclosed.
An old advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted cure for nervous despondency caused by female ills. It claims women gain health and cheerfulness through this herbal remedy, presented as a standard American cure.
An advertisement promotes a Frisbie Pie product alongside an Auto Vacuum Freezer that claims effortless freezing. It touts no cranking or fuss, highlights twelve dish size units, and lists a price of four dollars. The copy credits the inventor for the work and suggests easy, delicious ice cream preparation.
Local hardware firm Maserican Hardware operates at Pilinielad Avenue and Middle Avenue area, with storefront activity and potential listings in city commercial notices. No further details available from the fragment.
Paul Ross a private in Company E of the 26th Infantry was reported killed in action in France on July 28. Born in the state and raised mainly in New York, he attended New York University and was known as an athlete. He was 21 and had worked at Remington Arms. A casualty list misaddressed him to Whittensville bowling alleys, Bridgeport, but he was located at Harriet Street.
Coroner John J. Phelan travels to New York attending the Knights of Columbus convention this week and will later tour eastern cities on vacation. In his absence Judge Henry C. Stevenson, deputy coroner, will conduct hearings.
Bridgeport's Red Cross unit has 44 women enrolled with nine sent to France since October 1917. Twelve British subjects answered the call, with a public meeting urging enlistment and highlighting Canada UK US treaty terms and notable speakers.
A woman at Seaside Park reported a pocketbook containing $82 and a gold watch stolen from her bench as she sat there late yesterday evening. Police launched a thorough investigation after she notified them, with no further clues found despite a wide search of the area. In other brief notes, three health department staffers returned from a two week vacation to Westbrook New London and New York, and a backfire at Park and Washington avenues sparked a fire crew response with no damage.
An eminent specialist touts Bitro-Phosphate as a nerve builder to cure debility from nerve starvation. Five grains with each meal, claimed to restore strength, sleep, and appetite, with Ultra-Phosphate aiding digestion and weight gain. Caution notes avoid use by those who do not wish to gain flesh.
The Fremdenblatt of Hamburg reports more than 26,000 cholera cases in Petrograd with up to last Saturday surpassing 1,100 deaths. Authorities are described as helpless as the disease allegedly spreads unchecked.
Corporal Edwin F. Bouchard of the 508th Aero Squadron is stationed at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas. He writes to his mother that army life is good and he is enjoying good health. He previously lived at 508 Union street.
Bethel resident Michael Piccirillo, a member of Battery Ki, 56th Artillery, APO 723 A EB I, stationed in France, reports mail delays, the death of his sister, and a planned July 4 parade and games. He praises letters from Miss Ann Merritt and others, praises French locals, and mentions time in Paris and possible trip to Italy. The note ends with warm regards to friends and family.
Markets report abundant tomato supply with best stock at 2 to 2.25 dollars per basket, and 14 quart baskets selling around 1.50. Prices for cucumbers, apples, beans, cantaloupes, and other produce are listed, with supplies mixed and some fruit scarce in a hot, rainy season.
Police report an offhand bar dispute escalated at 395 North avenue as empty beer glasses were used in a clash. George Lentner of 273 River street, a bartender, and George Seppo of 1047 Reservoir avenue were involved. Lentner was detained at the Fourth precinct on $100 bond. Seppo sustained a minor scalp wound treated at the Emergency hospital.
Ten building permits were granted by the Building Commissioners yesterday afternoon with total permits and alterations valued at 3,700 dollars. The list includes a private garage on Seabright avenue for Send Watkyne, a brick addition on Boston avenue for Jennie A Cuney, an addition on Lafayettes street for Charles ole, a private cement block garage on Gawing arrest for Walter Schnei er, a residence on Waldort avenue for Stephen Rob es, a one story fire proof building on Seaview avenue for T J Pardy Construction Company, a private garage on Parrott avenue for Julia Palacing, a store on East Main street for Levin Bros, a store front on Bank street for Levin Bros, alterations to store front on Grove street for M Stein. Atkins Display Director Charles Atkins has been named chairman of the Bridgeport committee of the National War Service committee on Window Displays. The committee will relay governmental display requests through the national body.
The listing shows peck prices for potatoes 48 to 62 cents, radishes 3 cents per bunch, squash 2 to 2 1-2 cents each, Swiss chard 8 1-3 cents per bunch, and local tomatoes 10 to 12 1-2 or 10 to 11 cents. It notes these are approximate wholesale costs and consumer prices may be 15 to 35 percent higher due to rental, delivery, shrinkage, and other retail costs.
In Atlantic waters off Canada a British schooner, the Gladys M Hollett, was destroyed by bombs in her hold while en route to York with herring from Twillingate. All crew reached a buoy and survived. the assailants looted movable gear and nautical instruments before the vessel sank at dawn.
Amsterdam Aug 6 General Count Kirchbach has arrived at Kiev and assumed duties as successor to Field Marshal von Eichhorn, who was assassinated in July. He formerly commanded the German Army Reserve Corps and was severely wounded in 1914. At 66 years of age, he had not been mentioned in dispatches since.
Dr J C Buckley leaped from a canoe to save William Flannagan of Crane Co who was drowning after a heavy meal caused cramps near the shore at Fairfield Beach. Flannagan was unconscious but revived by life savers William Alten and Mitchell who assisted until aid arrived. The rescue occurred Monday afternoon near 617 Shelton Road as state highway plans move to use the road soon.
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