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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1918

Page

3

Major Wheeler Killed While Helping Wounded in Europe

FARIS Aug 13 Major David Wheeler of Buffalo New York was killed recently during the Allied counter offensive while attending wounded under fire He had come to Europe the first winter of the war as a Red Cross worker In City Court yesterday morning James Sargeant of Washington Avenue was fined 3 and costs for annoyance at a local polling place He was taken into custody early Monday night

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Dealers Advance Prices to Cover Federal Taxes

New York August 13 Retailers and dealers in automobiles and jewelry are found to stamp prices higher to cover federal taxes they do not pay. Internal Revenue official William T Edwards cites cases where manufacturers price 2400 automobile, 75 extra tax, then 3500 sale price with 90 added for a supposed three percent tax.

New York William Tt. Edwards Covetai Automobile Muamutaethrer

Troubles Pile Up For New Britain Store Manager

New BritainAugust 13 A shoe store manager is sought as a draft evader by civil authorities for obtaining money and goods under false pretenses. A complete furnishings shipment was made under a fictitious name, and a bank check used for payment turned out bogus. A shoe shine merchant lost 50 dollars, 35 of which was secured, after a blank check was filled in. A cigar store owner lost 10 dollars in tobacco, the check being worthless. Sandra planned to leave with a draft contingent yesterday.

New Britain On Shoe Store Fla Piehisol Maine Senetra Sandra Wrtfordd

Milford Soldier Becomes Signal Sergeant Near Front

Milford Aus 14 Special fawn Third wisern in Greek- Typ, and when he was sever years of age, his parents, Job G, and Mary Ja Tlord, moved to Milford. Feawon volunteered to do his hit on April 8, 19E7, at the age of 18 Years and was the vou roast Mei her of this Second company, Coast Artillery, which was the first to ger the pulk and the first to pave Bridgeport. On the day Rosan Lord was $9 years of age, he was made a Corperihandl on Marvele 4, 1903, passed the exam inations for the commission of Second Linstenanty. Rowan is ao embarksmoan in his comming, sael friends will be be tarested to know that tellers can he addressed to Signal Sergent Rowan rtrd, Freadduarts enm pana, 6Sth Artillery Neghment, Amorean expeditionary threes. The article notes his rise in the 88th and his inspiration to comrades.

Milford Aus Fawn Job G Mary Ja Tlord Rosan Lord Second Linstenanty Rowan Woman's Porden Missionary Society Ee Offingerford Nolle Ayvenne Cilrimayus Lreneh Moda WeCirthy Red Cross Society Imelda Sheriff Maher Red Cross Jevers Atos James A. Cillies Aly Brown Rudy Wilcox Gillies Meldi Beard Areiss Fowler Mes. Brown Ereniwde Aliss Lowler Kent Miss Mary

Fragmented ad text hints at eerie hiring ad

The readable lines describe an unsettling advertisement promising work and wages amid surreal imagery. It mentions a store, a path to Berlin like names, and vague promises that imply a strange recruitment with eerie overtones. The piece reads as a clipped, disturbing classified style fragment.

Casualty List Shrinks as Eighteen Die in Action

A wartime casualty list shows eighteen deaths from wounds and appraisals, naming Lieuts, corporals, and numerous privates from states including Ohio, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. The report lists the fallen by units and home towns, with additional notes on wounded and missing service members.

Washington Ata Sunal Odin Aeliouw L Iaxter Cleveland Ohio Levens G. Edwarda Wittyton D. IW Porter Wood Serviany Pe Arminmovies Jo Arseninidt Mexico Barnes Saltillo Miss Diapeas New Hebron Philadelphia

Isolation Hospital Nearing Completion Amid City Drive

Fragmented article reports a two story brick isolation hospital rapidly nearing completion with most inside work visible and expectations of readiness before cold weather. It notes city officials and health staff urgency and projected use as winter approaches.

Value serge suits cut to clear in limited run

The store offers a genuine value on serges in tan green grey coven navy and black in a first lot. Sizes and styles vary with a limited quantity. Formerly 16.50 to 25.00 now 10.00.

New Hall skirts on display at Main Street shop

A local shop showcases Hall brand skirts in the Main Street window and skirt section. Models include silk poplin, black navy, taffeta, satin and jet button embellishments. Prices range from 12.50 to 25.00.

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