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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1918

Page

6

Division 2 Sends 23 to Upton for Limited Service

The list of 22 men from Division 2 slated for Camp Upton New York on September has been completed. Names include Fred A. Mediland James J. Kelley Albert C G Jurowksi Joseph J. Lee Arlington Van Orden Lawrence Howard James Higgins Walter H Rowell Kenneth Lundberg Ernest G Weed John W Hayes Walter E. Johnson George R. Tierney John Aleyers John E Cook Malcolm Peterson Thomas A Shaw Sumuel A Straus Carl Hofmeister Edward Steinman Harold L Kalbfeld Ernest Ballard Waterbury. These men are qualified only for limited service having passed the physical exam and readiness for induction. Board No. 2 holds many limited men on list ready to fill quotas for some time without calling on the larger 18 to 45 year old registration.

Camp Upton N. Y Fred A. Mediland Fremont Street James J. Kelley William Street Albert CG. Jurowksi Bassick Avenue Joseph J. Lee Clinton Avenue Arlington van Orden Montclair N. J Lawrence Howard Howard Avenue James Higgins Attlaboro Mass Walter H. Rowell Iranisian Avenue Kenneth Lundberg Ernest G. Weed Cleveland Avenue John W. Hayes Walter E. Johnson Leshia Street George R. Tierney John Aleyers Lesbia Street John E. Cook Malcolm Peterson Denver Avenue Thomas A. Shaw Sumuel A. Straus State Street Carl Hofmeister Edward Steinman New York City Iarold L. Kalbfeld Bassi Avenue Ernest Ballard Waterbury Board No. 2 Jazza

Broad Street Man Appeals to Court over Cherry Street Sewer

Stephen D. Horan, a Broad Street florist, appeals in Superior Court from a Board of Relief decision denying a reduction of his Cherry Street sewer assessment. He challenges the front feet counted, asserts no hearing, and argues the $629.35 assessment is improper while the sewer costs total $1,434.76. A Sept. 11 hearing date is set, as is coverage of other labor disputes.

Stephen DD. Horan Brond Street Bronshs Board of Relief Cherry Street Horan Fairfiel L Avenue Bostwick Avenue Woran

Baby Crippled as Father Sues for 10600 Damages

Leon Zemsky on behalf of two year old Harry Zemsky sues Julius Schine, owner of a motor delivery cart, for 10600 alleging the child was crippled for life after being struck on Sedewick street October 30, 1917. The suit, filed yesterday, seeks damages and cites driver negligence. Attorney John A. Cornell represents the Zemsky infant.

Harry Zemsky Leon Zemsky Julius Sehine Zemsky Eurhb Sedewick Schino John A. Cornell Zemsky Zaby

Germany replies to Norway over torpedoing ships

Washington August 28 Germany, per an official dispatch from France, has replied to Norway's protest against torpedoing Norwegian vessels outside the danger zone. Berlin offers compensation if it can be proved ships were sunk without warning and outside the zone.

Washington Germany France Norway

Ohio Republicans Indorse Prohibition Platform

The Republican state convention in Columbus endorsed state and national prohibition, woman suffrage, and vigorous wartime prosecution by an overwhelming viva voce vote. Also, Count Quinones de Jaccon presented credentials as Spain's ambassador to France to President Poincare in Paris.

Columbus

Motion Picture Theatres Plan To Teach Public

In New York on August 26 thirty motion picture manufacturers and producers met with E R Sartwell of the Federal Administration. They pledged to cooperate in conservation propaganda this fall and winter. They expect to save 60,000,000 tons of coal and to educate the public on economical consumption. The American Bible Society is to be considered for guidance on efficient use, targeting small consumers.

New York E.R. Sartwell American Biblica Bridgeport

Wilton Breach of Promise Case Highlights Suit Against Albert Garnes

Margaret Willice of Wilton sues Jas for 8000 claiming he promised to marry her in 1914 and refused to wed. The case moves to the Superior Court for the September term. In related filings Abrahan A Klein sues Sarah Klein. Anna Cotis seeks a decree from Jam totis amid a February marriage in 1918. Tucious J Babb seeks freedom from Viva B Babb with a 1908 marriage mislisted as 1967. Louise Tren Porte accuses Harry S Forte of intolerable cruelty and notes a minor concern.

Margaret Willice Wilton Flo Deverter Sarah ‘Tain Anna Cotis Stratford Jam Totis Deserlian Louise Tren Porte Harry S. Forte

Connecticut Registers 2,205 New 21 Year Olds

Major Buckley releases the complete draft registration returns for residents who turned 21 from June 5 to August 24. The tally shows 2,205 registrants, reflecting the public records of the age cohort during the period.

Connecticut Martyword Buckley

Rumely Interests Planned to Ship Food to Germany

New York reports a state attorney general inquiry found testimony that Dr. Rumely planned to route American food to neutral nations then onward to Germany before U S entry. Elizabeth Teesenberg testified 1914 she dictated a plan to form a citizen group to divert cargo carriers from war nations to feed Germany. The scheme was linked to the German University League and figures Heinrich Albert Bernhard Dernberg and Carl Fuhhs in German propaganda efforts.

New York Rumely Germany Hinds Wich German University League Heinrich Albert Bernhard Dernberg Carl A. Fuhhs

Government express trucks to be painted battleship gray

An order from New York headquarters requires all government express trucks and wagons to adopt a battleship gray livery. Manager Samuel Driver in Bridgeport reports steps have begun to implement the test, with 15 trucks and 13 wagons requested from local contractors. The goal is uniform appearance across government express vehicles.

New York American Railwaixpress Company Samuel Driver Bridgeporth Government Express Bridgeport Driver

Holcomb's Nephew Commissioned in Army Ordnance Corps

Torrington Aug 28 Carlos Holcomb son of State Attorney Walter Holcomb and nephew of Governor Holcomb has been commissioned as a lieutenant in the ordnance corps. He is stationed at Camp Jackson Ta.

Torrington Carlos Holcomb Walter Holcomb Holcomb Ordnance Corps Camp Jackson

Registrants in Draft Board Two Reply to Query

About 3,200 letters were sent to Draft Board No. 2 registrants with deferments for dependents. Nearly all returned so far, and remaining replies are expected before week’s end. Registrants answered questions on home conditions and continued support. Board No. 3 adds John E. Clark to its 21 year old register, bringing total to 45.

Board No. 3 John E. Clark Barnum and Bailey Circus

Volunteer at Once Advice to Physicians

Dr. Franklin Martin urges all physicians to apply immediately for membership in the volunteer medical service corps. He says the response has been strong but must grow, and urges doctors not in government service to sign and return the form to the central governing board in Washington to be on record as volunteers ready for service when called.

Washington Franklin Martin General Medical Board Council of National Defense Volunteer Medical Service Corps Martin The

Miss Rankin Trailing in Senatorial Fight

In Helena Montana August 28 Dr Landstrom of Helena led Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin by 3836 votes in the Republican senatorial primary with 412 of 1403 precincts reporting statewide.

Miss Rankin Helena Mont M. Landstrom Jeanette Rankin Montana

Treatment of Summer Illness Helps Children Recover

Your Health column discusses how summer diarrhoea in children can cause fever, vomiting, and dehydration. Emphasizes clean air, nutrition, baths, limited medicine, castor oil early, and seeking medical guidance. notes relief from fresh air, sleep, and avoiding poor housing conditions.

Tomatoes Slow In Selling at Farmers Market Yesterday

Market reports slow tomato sales with all wagons well supplied and prices 75 to 85 cents, occasional $1 for extra fancy stock. Lists wholesale prices for many produce items and urges canning and preserving to support wartime efforts. notes packaging shortages and advises against damaging crates to keep prices fair.

South Amera Lima Canteloupes Lone Island New Mexico Cérn Ideal California Boston Connecticut Valley California Valley New Jersey

Dancing at Seaside Park and seasonal playground closures

Next Monday on Labor Day there will be an afternoon and night of dancing at the Seaside Park bathing pavilion. Saturday marks the closing exercises of the season for the plays with Spa side park, while city school play grounds will close in September though other facilities remain open.

Seaside Park Spaside Park

Cadum Ointment for infant skin troubles advert

Cadum Ointment is described as perfectly safe for tender infant skin and conditions like tetter rash eczema and chafing. It claims instant relief stopping itching and allowing immediate natural sleep with soothing healing effects and suitability for pimples blotches itch scaly skin eruptions sores scabs cuts burns ringworm insect bites and similar conditions.

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