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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1918

Page

5

Derby Man Fined $100 for Carrying Concealed Weapons

Generro Peccirello of Derby was fined $100 and court costs after pleading before Judge Frederic Lett charged with carrying concealed weapons. He allegedly threatened Rose Leone of 1817 Main Street after she resisted his advances. Two letters admitted to have been sent by Peccirello were produced in court. The men paid the fine.

Generro Peccirello Derby Frederic Tlett Peccirello Rose Leone Main Street Vecchello

Fined $100 in City Court For Remaining Idle

Orin Ixcily arrested days ago and charged with idleness was fined $100 plus costs after arraignment in City Court yesterday morning. He allegedly neglected his wife and children for over five years while earning four to five dollars daily, with police action following a complaint by the Charities department.

Orin Ixcily IxXcily Charities Department

State Commerce Body to Handle Trade Transfers

Hartford August meeting of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce discussed enlarging the chamber to meet postwar duties as war industries shift to peacetime. A October annual meeting could reveal specific recommendations. Cities like New London and New Haven invited hosting duties. Reading on delivery curtailment shows 14 of 22 towns restrict to one delivery daily, 12 report eliminating special deliveries, and only three cities pursuing cooperative delivery plans.

Hartford Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Hartford Club Chamber BC New London New Haven

Paris Deputy Says Pres Wilson Is to Cross Ocean

Deputy Maurice Damour claims President Wilson will visit Europe and Paris, per Journal. The Temps reports no notice to foreign affairs minister or the American embassy about any planned Atlantic crossing.

Paris Pres. Wilson Ocean Taris Havas Maurice Damour Today Wilson Europe Tavis Temps Atlantic

Deadly toll reaches 101 in war casualties list

War department reports 101 U.S. casualties to date with 69 killed in action 21 wounded or missing 10 died of disease and one from other causes. The release lists names by rank and hometown from Lieutenants to Privates across many states and towns. Marine casualties follow later with 10 killed or wounded and two missing, plus a separate Aug 14 update detailing four killed in action eight severely wounded one undetermined and two missing.

F. Rocher Phillipsburg W. G. Nordman Chicago L. & Woodward Mildrow Okla V. I Rod Jonesville Minn Eifner Titonka HL Ja Gilbert Mt. Vernon J Suddaby Louisville Machanic Jf Waskiski Rockaway Point Jagonee Harrison Little Taft Cal Caprarullo Hornell B. C. Lam Covington Larson Ellsworth R. Lawrence Coma H. O.nail Orbison Ohio M. TycYys Sullivan Binghamton N. YW C. i Peterson Cambridge Readowt Liscomb Jay Squires Willimantic Mann Trent Dadota Was Tl. D. Belmore St. Regisalls N.Y Washington War Department John D. Stark West Pittston A. P. Derby Vermillion T. G. Kiebs Sharon Connd Herbert H. Souder Philadelphia

Setting Clock Ahead Raises Some Question

Mindetown Connecticut August 14 The court heard whether shifting daylight saving time one hour affects state law hours for saloons. Fudge Custal Carlson for four men argued arrests at 12 14 a m reflected 1 14 p m real time, noting statutes allow taverns to stay open past 11 30 p m. The judge asked for briefs.

Mindletown Conn Fudge Custal Carlson

Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair

A 19th century advertisement advises using plain melted coconut oil for hair care. It criticizes soap and shampoo for excess alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle, recommending a few spoonfuls mixed with water to produce rich lather, easy rinsing, and soft bright results. It claims coconut oil is pure, greaseless, cheap, and lasts months for a family.

Acid Indigestion Linked to Stomach Acids

Medical authorities note nine tenths of stomach troubles stem from excess hydrochloric acid. Digestives not needed, antacids from Liggetts and Riker Drug Stores can aid. Myunesia Gin powder or tablet offers a safe, inexpensive remedy to prevent sourness, burning, and pain after meals.

Riker Magnesia

A Single Application Will Banish Objectionable Hairs

A home hair removal treatment promises quick painless and inexpensive results. Apply a paste made from powdered delatone to cover hairs, wait a few minutes, then rub off to reveal clearer skin. Do not use if skin is sensitive or uncertain about product quality.

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