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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1918

Page

9

Assures Stanton Grave of Son Is Well Looked After

Frank and Mrs. Stanton of Stratford avenue receive assurance from Major Charles C Pierce of the Graves Registration Service that the grave of their son Edward F Stanton, the first Bridgeport boy killed in action in France, is located, cared for, and marked under Cemetery No 72. The War Department backs ongoing inspections and sacredly guards the Stanton family’s interests as the Army performs its duties.

Frank Stanton Stratford Avenue Edward I. Stanton Bridgeport France American Expeditionary Yorces Universal Freedon Edward F. Stanton G. RB War Department

Tree Falls on Boston Express Injuring Passengers

During a severe storm near Ansonia, a tree toppled onto the Boston New York express as it neared Seymour. One side of the rear coach shattered, glass injured numerous passengers, two or three seriously. Dr. W H Conklin provided first aid aboard the train en route to Bridgeport.

Ansonia Seymour W. H. Conklin Bridgeport

East Side Dormitories Planned for 1000 Workers

The Bureau of Housing and Transportation plans purpose built dormitories near Old Mill Green to house 1000 single men working in munition factories. Buildings will resemble army cantonments and are expected to start within weeks with quick construction, 60 to 90 days elsewhere.

Bureau of Mousing and Transportation Old Mill Green

Injured man falls eighty feet from barn scaffold

George Fournier, 66, of Hill Crest Avenue, is in Bridgeport Hospital with two fractured ribs, a dislocated left elbow, and head and knee bruises after falling eighty feet from a scaffold while helping tear down a barn on Sylvan Avenue. Dr J F Kee of Emergency Hospital ordered his removal.

Falia George Fournier Hillcrest Avenue Bridgeport Hospital Sylvan Avenue J. F. Keefan

Daily Fashion Hints Fabric Requirements For Designs

The note lists fabric needs including 4 yards 86 inch check and 234 yards plain gingham for the first design. Sand color voile with self-color net frills used in the second design. Skirt in tunic style and blouse with V neck and pointed collar. Deep turn-back cuffs on sleeves. Medium size requires 584 yards of 36 inch voile.

ENTEROCOLITIS A HEALTH DISCUSSION AND DISEASE NOTES

This article explains enterocolitis as inflammation of parts of the small and large intestine, often presenting as diarrhoea with varying contents in the stool. It covers causes such as bacteria, undigested food, and poisons, symptoms like griping, fever, thirst, and potential chronicity, plus treatment basics including rest, hydration, and a light diet.

Two Sailors Killed and Three Hurt on Warship

Washington reports two sailors killed and three injured in a boiler explosion on the UT. & S. Nopatin in foreign waters, as per Navy department. Also notes Asia Banking Corp formed for Asia business with offices planned in China and Russia, led by Guaranty Trust officials. Oviatt fractured leg after bicycle accident at Housatonic and East Washington. Franciulli appeals bicycle theft sentencing in Cheshire reformatory.

Washington Organize Banking CO Asia New Yok Asia Banking Corporation State of New York Liberty Street China Siberia Insular United Es Wipe Tientsin Harbin Hangkow Pekin Vladivostok William C. Lane Guaranty Trust Company Japan Charles H. Sabin New Corporation Albert Broton Ralph Dawson Robert A. Shaw Overseas Department The Guaranty Trust_company William Oviatt Madison Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Housatonic East Washington Avenues Oviatt

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Stantons Maj. Pierce Graves Registeration Service Boston East Side National Market CO the National Market Co America Greater Bridgeport Main ST NOBLE West End California Hams State ST Lee Clinton Ave Andrew F. Currier, M. D Alexander Franciulli Bartlett Cheshire Reformatory Currier Cara Hilton Ton Palm Beach Fairfield Ave Middle St Boot Shop
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