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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
4
By the severe illness of a brother, Ambassador Sharp left Paris for the home wards. He proceeded to Brest to sail thence for New York on two transports.
A wry observation notes that people trust small pins as confidently as a man trusts a suspension bridge, highlighting the fragile balance of everyday risk and faith on the street.
A rail of sale goods lists hats including Wats and Velour and a range of coats, capes, scarves, fur sets, and garments. The ad claims immediate disposal, low prices, and that reliable merchandise has never been offered so cheaply, with items for children and adults priced at 4.98.
Milford December 25 special for Lucia chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Supper at 6 o'clock followed by a meeting with two initiations. A Christmas party will follow the business session. Attendees urged to bring a ten cent gift for a gift exchange.
Seven hundred carpenters in the city employed by Caudwell-Wingate and Howes Construction of New York will not resume today. They await word from William J. Fautchings of Indianapolis, president of the National Carpenters' Union, per a statement by Business Agent Martin L. Kane. Local workers are striking in sympathy with the New York District Council but are content with current conditions. The rest of the text mixes unrelated quotes and anecdotes about the Kaiser and a Windsor incident.
Amrpo ngen Holand Dec 24 by the Associates Press William Hohenzollern shows signs of improvement yet remains confined to his Amerongen castle suite. He has joined meals with his retinue and spends time reading letters from around the world. He is not issuing statements or replying to most telegrams, and Empress Auguste Viktoria remains in her apartment. A Christmas tree was brought in for tonight's celebration as officers who served with the German army gather with household staff for gifts and exchanges.
The winter timetable began December 24 with the Park City sailing from Port Jefferson on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 30 a.m. and returning from Bridgeport at 3 p.m. Prohibition troubles are noted as a man must travel to the Zoo to see snakes.
An American relief expedition will sail next month to the Near East carrying physicians nurses and supplies. The U S government loaned a 7000 ton ship with a mission to boost next years crop and deliver medical aid and farming implements. Cables report widespread famine forced deportations destitution and high death rates among Armenian populations with millions needing aid and thousands dying monthly. Fundraising totals reached 64158 for the relief effort from across the United States including gifts from McKeesport PA and Springfield MA.
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