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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
13
A 1917 18 report outlines orders for German bombing raids and vast air service buildup. It details counts of bombers, pursuit aircraft, and night bombers, plus 65 million feet of spruce and 25 million feet of timber used.
The Bridgeport High School freshman class staged an unusual and fine entertainment in the auditorium to raise funds for the United War Work fund. The program opened with The Star Spangled Banner, followed by recitations and solos, with a remarkable ten tableau tableaux depicting Flomer's Odyssey. Participants included Irene Comer, Agnes Morayek, Florence Davidson, Alma Rose, Marie-Steven, Corrine Schread, Rose Hearne, Helen Kerns, Genevieve Godfrey, Mary Wilmot, Rose Beck, Louis Galbiot, Shelton Osterland, and others. Flower girls, dancers, and piano accompaniments filled the show, coached and performed by a dedicated group of students and faculty.
Mrs A Dixon a Brooklyn trained nurse states a home remedy using Orlox powder to color gray hair to black or brown. She assures the product contains no silver lead zinc mercury or tar derivatives and claims it does not rub off or feel sticky.
Readers are urged to help Bridgeport children facing a cheerless Christmas. Charity cases include a family of six burned home loss and a father unemployed, needing beds, clothing, and furniture. another family with two foster children and a crippled eight year old girl, plus siblings, needing stockings, toys, sweaters, and candy.
The Fire Board led by Chief Dante Johnson prepares for winter hazards by tuning equipment and ensuring hydrants stay unfrozen. A letter to contractors requests immediate notice to the Hydrant Inspector before any hydrant is opened to prevent delays during firefighting efforts.
Bridgeport fire department logged 53 alarms in November with 18 bell alarms and 37 other calls. One alarm proved false. total loss around 6,092 dollars, under 100 per fire. Engine 11 had a stormy month, others averaged at least four runs. Signal Chemical 1 made six responses.ேன்
A report filed with the Abii Ultities Commission outlines last year’s public utility incidents. It notes 201 deaths and 6,143 injuries across railroads street railways gas and electric companies and other services. The document calls for steps to limit competition related risks and improve safety for operators and the public.
State department notes to Berlin and Vienna urge no further communications aimed at individual governments. The United States seeks messages addressed to all allied nations, citing prior dispatches and a push for clearer lines among Swiss and Swedish legations.
John Brice of 2 Columbus lane and Camp Nelvile at 1149 Novik Avenue, colored, were arrested by Detectives Curry and Burns on suspicion of holding Giorgi of 202 Aura Avenue and Housatonic Avenue at East Washington Avenue Sunday morning. Giorgi fought off the robbers after being stopped by three colored men, one with a revolver, and was wounded slightly above the head. He was treated at the emergency hospital. Detectives Burns and Curry arrested two men matching the description. they deny involvement.
Two Bridgeport soldiers are listed as missing in action. Private Kuba of Company Tecion infantry is the son of Mrs. Josephine Kuba of 19 Adams Street. Private Radocchio, son of Ralph Radocchio of 168 George Street, is also listed. Mrs. Josephine Jula received a War Department telegram confirming her son’s missing status as of November. A letter dated September 20 notes Private Kuba stated he was well and preparing to go into action.
Unclear readable text notes a local event at Waslbury with references to a routine gathering or warning. Names and specifics are missing, making precise details impossible to confirm from the fragment.
Washington reports that no American soldier has been executed for purely military offenses since the war began. Major General Crowder states few death sentences have been imposed and none carried out. JAG records show 12,367 before courts martial with 10,873 convicted, mainly for absent without leave, drunkenness, and conduct unbecoming an officer. One enlisted man was convicted as a spy and 773 for sleeping on post.
Professor Leslie Vaughn presented a horn recital by advanced pupils at the Court Fixchange building last night. About 40 parents attended to hear progress over the past year, with soloists Joseph Lescanelli Samuel Dosen sky Morris Hoffman Nathan Yannisky Tda Sincerdeaux Benjamin Comen Louis Gordon Charles Farron and the Largo wid Minuet orchestra.
Washington Dec. 9 General March chief of staff announced more units assigned by General Pershing for early convoy home. The measure lists an anti aircraft machine gun battalion and personnel totaling 37 officers and 900 men across several anti aircraft sectors and latverias.
In World War I injury reports, Priv. McDermott, 28, a tannery worker of 260 Geddatu Avenue, died November 12 from wounds received while fighting in the Argonne wood. Message of death arrived yesterday via relatives in New York, with sister Mrs. M. Dolin informing Fr. Kehoe. Several other service members from the area are listed as wounded or missing in action, including Priv. William L. O’Leary of 1650 North Avenue and Joseph Plishko of Shelton, with evacuationHospital reports and casualty notices detailing their statuses.
Organized labor groups plan a national convention to form an America Labor party. The meeting is likely in New York but date and place are unsettled. The party formed in fall and has spread through New York and New England with support from unions nationwide.
The Porter-jitney owned and driven by Joseph rating of 4 Routan street South Norwals overturned on the Peat Swamp tower brihe. The driver and one passenger had to crawl out through a window of the Amou sine body to escape. No injuries were reported.
Washington reports the nation’s 28,600 banks held 40.31 billion dollars in deposits last June 30, with 22.0 billion in state and private banks and 17.82 billion in national banks. Deposits rose five to six percent over the prior year, with overall lending climbing and a steady expansion in bank assets.
An old time advertisement claims relief from liver and kidney trouble after using Wellcastives. It asserts long illness ended and mentions a healthy body and clear thinking. Product offered at $2.90 or from Fru Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
An old advertisement proclaims Sloan's for pain relief claiming quick soothing effects for sore muscles rheumatic pains and backache. It touts skin friendly application and easy use with mentions of druggists offering the product in today’s market.
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