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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1918

Page

5

Wholesale Whiskey Ring In Cincinnati Arrests Revealed

In Cincinnati a wholesale whiskey operation was cracked after the arrest of David W. of Macon Georgia. Government officials say the ring used tar lined barrels to ship about twenty thousand dollars worth of whiskey monthly. Barrel method involved tar at bottom and top to seal bottles wrapped in wax paper, then repeated to fill each cask.

Mincinnati Aim David Aw Macon Orgin

Doubt as to Age Delays Leniency in Auto Theft Case

Due to doubt about the correct ages of Arthur Ander and Joseph Searles the theft of a automobile is deferred. Euphrosyne Bown of Columbus School testified as to details. Arraignment occurred in Criminal Superior Court with sentence expected next week. Court adjourned to December 7.

Arthur Ander Joseph Searles Euphrosyne Bown Neipat Columbus Iupercourt Maryland Case

Y M C A Seizes Peace Work From War Huts Narrative

In New York the Y M C A reports directing 60 percent of funds to the United War Fund and recounts wartime effort. A tale describes how makeshift huts in France were repurposed for peace, with an overseas sawmill and forestry effort supplying lumber. It notes vast workforce needs and scale of materials, illustrating postwar transition.

New York Alies Holand Haifern Variae France America Overseas Purchasing Department The Association Atlantic Forestry Switzerland Madison

Draft Board Delinquents Reported Delinquent

Report notes 34 men of the draft board numbered 34 who failed to report for examination. They face consequences including penalties and potential police action for noncompliance. Government notices urge obedience and attendance by those drafted.

Dis Adintan

Carroll Motors Company Files Organization

Carroll Motors Company filed a certificate of organization at the town clerk’s office. Subscribers are Katheryna Saroul Leo J Carroll and Henry Shannon. Principal office located at 367 Fairfield Avenue and portions of New York City streets referenced.

Yu. J. Caroll Motors Company Ereh Katheryna Saroul Elmwood Prince Leo J. Carroll Elmwood Place Henry 3. Shannon Congress Street Fairfield Avenue Eighth Avenue New York Baltimore Washington Sixth Fortyfourth Fiftie America Jewish Welfare Board Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Liberty Association

Autumn Fashion and Accessories Price List Preview

A newspaper ad lists numerous winter accessories and clothing with price points. Items include Black Coney Muffs and Lynx Scarfs, Natural Beaver Muffs, Taupe Fox Scarfs, Velvet Hats, Tam O Shant ers, feather turbans, wool caps, and various coats and veils. Prices range from 0.0 to 60 dollars across fur, cloth, and novelty pieces.

Srewsee Pesgaerss Scarry Bluffs Beth Wp Aetna Eee Peon

Uncertain Sun Event Noted In Vague Report

A fragmentary OCR item mentions a sun event in a distant area with unclear timing and an unnamed woman involved, leaving the rest unreadable.

Unclear clipping hints at local election efforts and health note

Fragmentary text mentions Becouera Alpheus, labor, Hemtraton plant elections in Bridgeport with AW Perkins and iT. O. fuetl assisting. It references upcoming elections in the DU. phint and an England matkos schoolchildren sneezing to prevent adenoids.

KLECP Becouera Alpheus Wines aLimner National Labor Lia Pe Ec Orns Hemtraton Teria AW Perkins O. Fuetl Amingrs Bridgeport Pinas England Matkos

Springfield Armory shift plan described in rough filing

A garbled Springfield Armory notice details Lt Col Lindley Dubbell’s command plan to adjust day and night shifts at the four basis, aiming to place personnel on the 16 hour schedule. The text references potential delays, scheduling, and efforts to minimize disruption while reorganizing the day shift.

Springfield Arsiouy Biss Lindley Dubbell United States Armory Eampia Tata Nvidia

Adriatic Fevvaly Sails Amid Passenger Losses

New York reports the Adriatic departed after a collision damaged the liner Adriatic pool, causing the loss of crew and other distinguished passengers. The article notes a pay increase effective Nov 16 totaling 48 hours pay for 44 hours.

New York Bhoean Siner Mondhy aAdriatic Arpool Hea Crog

Railroad Investigation to Start January 2

Washington Dec 19 The Senate interstate commerce committee decided hearings on railroad legislation will begin January 2 and conclude as soon as possible. The inquiry will be conducted by a House or joint congressional committee. Director General McAdee will be the first witness.

Washington House Joint Congressional Committee Senate Interstate Commerce McAdee

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