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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1918

Page

6

Western drama thrills crowds in Bevitew at Plaza and Elite

Theatregoers in Philadelphia enjoyed Bevitew "Name and Fortune" a western romance starring Tom Mix with perilous stunts in Palo City. The card blends vaudeville acts by Dora Dean Sunbeams Jack Martin and others and ends with Gaumont News and Allied War Review scenes. The Elite screens Constance Salmadge's Good Night Paul with humor and suspense amid theatrical arts.

Phila Tom Mix Hart Min Palo Clay Bur Dawley Bos Gion Hank Regal Che Dave Clay Sweet Land of Mercy Dora Dean Sunbeams Jack Martin and Company Adeville Marti Leonard and Sherwood Marion Murray Gaumont News Allies Holy City Baltichelds Plaza Theatre Paul Constance Salmadge Lewis J. Cvlzpiskin Walter Edwards Elite

Plot to restore Kaiser backers frustrated in Berlin

A Amsterdam despatch says a plot to restore the German Empire and recall Kaiser Wilhelm II faced setbacks. Key leaders included Field Marshal Mackensen, General van Born, and General Count Sixt von Arnim. The scheme sought pro-American agitation after demobilization, with funds allegedly supplied by Krupp. Arrests rolled in Berlin as authorities probed ties to the former emperor’s inner circle.

von Mackensen von Arnim von Born Wilhelm Secret Service London Imperi Berlin Amsterdam Express Alarshal von Mackensen van Born Count Sixt van Arnim Prussia Mmunition Themee William Hohenzollern Holland Gustav Krupp von Bohren Maarshal von Mackensell

Mustard Ointment Musterols Offers Quick Relief

Drive away headaches and misery from colds with Musterols clean white ointment made from mustard oil. External use only it can ease sore throat bronchitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatism and many pains without stomach or heart effects. Jars 5c 10c and hospital size $2.50.

Beautiful Iron Remedy Promises Strong Healthy Women

An advertisement exalts Phosphated Iron as the key to swift health and vigor for women. It claims red blood, bright minds, and steady nerves follow from iron capsules. Doctors endorse the remedy, urging consumers to insist on genuine capsules and avoid substitutes at reputable druggists.

Alya‘ia Sa Readloctor

Olive Tablets Promised as Calomel Substitute Relief

Quick relief for constipation from Edwards Olive Tablets, a non calomel laxative developed by Dr. Edwards. The olive colored tablets are agar coated and designed to cleanse the bowels and liver softly without forcing natural action. They claim no staining or harsh side effects and promote improved digestion and energy.

Edwards Calomel

Schenck's Mandrake Pills Ad Promises Bilious Relief

An old advertisement touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills with an 80 year reputation for biliousness and headaches. The copy emphasizes relief from dull mood, indigestion, and bilious headaches, noting a silver coated box and the Philadelphia firm J. H. Schenck & Son.

Schenck J. H. Schenck & Son Philadelphia

Federal Health Gathering Tackles Spanish Flu Control

Dr. Walter H. Brown of the Connecticut Health Department attended a Federal Public Health Service and American Public Health Association meeting at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He joined State Health Commissioner Jone Tf. Binack and Yale’s Co. A. S. Winslow to study combating influenza epidemics. A census bureau request was approved for estimates in cities over 25 000 to compare disease impact and control measures across regions and improve future responses.

Walter H. Brown Department of Health Philadelphia Federal Public Health Service American Public Health Association University of Pennsylvania Brown Connecticut Jone Tf. Binack Hartford Co. A. S. Winslow Yale Census Bureau

Dreadnaught Captain Named Vice Admiral

Washington December 2 Captain Victor Blue now commanding the Texas has been chosen for detail as chief of the bureau of navigation with the rank of rear admiral. He succeeds Rear Admiral Leig C Palmer as head of the bureau. Captain Harris Laning remains assisting and will soon be assigned to a ship.

Washington Drity Harris Laning Bureau Blue

Huntington People Lerry on Holid Merry on Holiday

Huntington letters from Waterbury Bridgeport and Stratford recount Thanksgiving visits. Amity club hosted a large gathering with Florence Mrembes. two new members joined. A surprise party featured music games and a fine supper. Miss Verna Curtiss left Monday for Waterbury hospital training. Mrs Alverteeman cares for her granddaughter in Bridgeport. recovery noted. Choir leader Shisten Kenestom prepares for Christmas church program.

Huntingvox C. A. Lattin Waterbury GC. IE Lattin Bridgeport Louie Sanford Stratford J . HE. Wells Hawley Elizabeth Wilson Long Island George Graver Amity Club Florence Mrembes Miss Verna Curtiss Munfiy Waterbury Hose Pal Sabina Eatlie

Coffer Restrictions Raised at Mart to Open

The board reports tighter controls on cotton imports with restrictions to remain for five months. Neo shange Vilay managers anticipate potential changes as officials consider easing limits. A meeting scheduled for next Monday will review the situation.

Noties

Hit at Devon Corner by Racing Autoist

Henry Johnson of Bridgeport employed by Housatonic Ski building company was seriously injured when an automobile struck him at Devon corners at 8 50 pm He was tossed aside and rushed to Bridgeport hospital where doctors found multiple fractured ribs severe spinal injury and extensive cuts The car sped away with a partial oil cup clue as police pursue the unidentified driver in Milford direction

Devon Henry Johnson Bridgeport Housatonic Devon Corners Johnson Milford L. J. Pons Filford

Market Bounds Upward After Wilson Message

New York Dec 2 President Wilsons address to Congress today sparked an immediate advance in market prices. Rail issues led the rise with Southern Pacific up about three points Union Pacific gaining about four fifths and New York Central two points. Other stock values followed the trend as investors reacted to the government stance on rail ownership.

New York Wilson Congress Southern Pacifc Union Pacific New York Central

Rumely Indicted Over German Property Ownership

Edward A. Rumely of New York was indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington for failing to report German ownership of property to the alien property custodian after buying the New York Evening Mall with funds said to come from Germany.

Washington Edward A. Rumely New York New York Evening Mall

Real Estate Transfers Amid Cluttered Deeds in Ironx Weir Area

Edward Sparge and William Winter transfer land with buildings to Generoso Sygliatio for lot 73 on Sparge and Winter map known as Ironx Weir. Cassidy Realty sells to Lilian Wingheld on Marble Ave plan. Joye ks Borns and Mary Borns acquire land with buildings on Mun Feck Avenue. John Hee and Maria Wells quit claim on Grant and White streets. Isaac Smith to Bossie Wells of Tand Tew ANGAA. other lines reference Courthind Gilyway and unrelated names.

Edward Sparge William Winter Generoso Sygliatio Winter Ironx Weir Cassidy Realty Company Lillian TL Wingheld Malevleuws Land Birminghans Street Wenie John He We Maria J. Wells German Methodist Episcopal Rendd Grant White Streets Isaac Smith Bossie Gawens Tate Courthind Gilyway

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An old worker reports taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after eight years of stomach trouble and catarrhal mucus, claiming three doses brought dramatic relief and better sleep. The ad asserts the product clears intestinal inflammation and cures various digestive ailments, with a money back guarantee.

Mayr Ike Riker Pris

Gacum Promises Restful Nights for Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Gacum as a soothing remedy for itchy irritated skin and a preventative measure against skin troubles. It claims Cadnor Ornament supports eczema pimples batings piles rash seats ringworm cuts sores burns and insect bites as well.

Theater Review Describes May 5 Performance At Hurst

The report praises Hurst as Madam Venlott a blind woman with remarkable interpretation Franks Tyon plays Oli the Chin servant Mabel Grifith earns praise for Sylvia Angel The supporting company includes many new talents and the show is worth seeing for all audiences

Hurst Madam Venlott Franks Tyon Oli Mabel Grifith Meneon Sylvia Angel Secon

Suffrage Leader to Address Women's Union Meeting

Suffrage leader Mrs. O E Posen Bennett of Hartford will address the Woman’s Machinist focus at a mass meeting at Machinists headquarters in Crore Street Saturday evening. Mrs. Sennett, noted suffrage speaker, will discuss “Persinism.”

OE ‘Posen Bennett Hartford Women's Suffrage Party Woman's Machinist Focus Machinists Sennett

Workingman's Social Club Incorporated in Bridgeport

A certificate of incorporation was filed yesterday at the town clerk's office by the Workingman's Social Club, Inc. The club aims to promote friendship and fellowship among Afro-Someri can people of Bridgeport and vicinity. The subscribers are W. C. Grimes, James Lawrence, William Heary Johnson, BE. Person and E. W. Willis.

Worlmen’s Social Cle Incorporated Workingman'’s Social Era, Inc Bridgeport W. c. Grimes James Lawrence William Heary Johnson BE. Person E. W. Willis

New York approves 80000 in revenue bonds for Victory Arch

New York Aldermen authorized 80 000 in special revenue bonds to fund a temporary Arch of Victory in Madison Square to welcome returning troops. The action was presented as a citizen driven project and reported by the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

New York Madison Square Board of Aldermen

Thos Leeming and Co American Agents in New York

Thos Leeming and Co operates as American agents in New York handling trade and agency functions for foreign suppliers. The listing notes their role in facilitating shipments, with emphasis on import export liaison and representative duties in the port city.

Thos. Leeming & CO New York

Poslan skin remedy promise for various ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Poslan as a universal skin healer for rashes itching and broken skin. It claims soothing, healing power and urges readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Emergency Laboratories West Dtth &T New York City Yoshin Sony Adbertiseinaal

Munyons Cold Remedy claims instant relief for all colds

Munyons Cold Remedy promises to break up any form of cold within hours and claims to relieve head and chest symptoms almost instantly. It also advertises specific remedies for Rheumatism Dyspepsia Kidney and other ailments with prices and a free care chart from Morriyon Laboratories Philadelphia.

Munyon Price Morriyon Columbia Avenue Philadelphia

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