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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
20
Private Joseph Pow Jr of 237 Union Avenue, reported wounded in action, has returned to duty with American forces in Germany. Previously employed at Salts Textile Manufacture, his father Joseph Pow Sr was foreman there.
A motorman was severely burned on the hands and face when a fuse at the forward end of his streetcar burned out near State street and tiara at venue. He was treated at the scene and later admitted to St. Vincent's hospital.
At a Court Roma Foresters of America gathering held last night at 62 Cannon et, officers were elected for the coming term. The roster includes Past Chief KRanser, Chief Ranger Joseph Cubhbellit thief, sub chief ranger Ringo Ciofarmy, recording secretary Giuseppe Delle Fon tane, financial secretary Ralph Lattanzi, treasurer G. E. Caserta, lecturer Antonia De Mosi, senior woodward Ralph Frasca tore, junior woodward Mr. Caserta, senior teadie A. Stotia, and junior beanie A. Petronelli.
Danbury reports a cafe safe looted after 1 PM with $470 in receipts missing. Fireman William Burlinson of the New York Hartford railroad was arrested on theft charges, held on $1,000 bond after a police search recovered $16.90.
Paris December 26 Announcement in the chamber of deputies MT Abras under secretary of state reports France's losses in officers and men killed up to November 1 of the year total 31 071 300 split as follows Officers 31 300 and men 1 040 000 The dead prisoners and missing total 42 600 officers and 1 789 068 men The missing men amount to 3 000 officers and 11 000 men The prisoners living total 300 officers and 438 006 men
Theodore Wallace of 16 Jetlan Place was struck while crossing the street near his home at 6 o clock last night. He lies in St Vincent's Hospital with a lacerated scalp. doctor Harry HL Wells treated him at the emergency hospital.
Letters from Private Percy Chadwick of Bridgeport recount a battle near Dunok where two comrades fell and bullets rain around him yet he escaped unscathed. He notes Canadians’ reception through Belgium before the armistice and recalls early support for local soccer, plus past work as a Salt Textile electrician.
Local employment offices report steady job applications despite factory contract cancellations and mass layoffs. Officials cite migrant workers, single-family layoffs, and continued interest in federal railroad and shipyard positions as partial explanations for the subdued impact on the job market.
Bridgeport Bay club organized a Christmas party for over 200 local children under Miss Lenaurney. A decorated tree, fur extras, and goodies were handed out as Time selections by Miss Mooney and a violin solo by Carry Wash delighted attendees. Candy and popcorn were shared, making it the club’s most successful annual event in years with helpers including Steven Dondero, Chick Clark, Sol Looney, Vic Scollings, and Miss Turney.
Members of Queen's Daughters' society are requested to attend their annual election of officers tonight in At Augustine's chapel at 8 o'clock. Other business of importance is to be transacted. all members are urgently requested to attend.
Police report a domestic dispute at 127 Wakelea Street where Izzo is accused of assaulting his wife after she complained. Patrolman William W. was involved as Izzo was taken to the Fourth Precinct Station under $700 bond. The incident is tied to prior threats and alleged injuries reported by the wife.
A report from traffic headquarters states Cecil Burns, age 16, sustained multiple injuries after being struck by a car driven by Larson. The incident occurred on North Washington Avenue near Lindey Street as Burns was advancing on the crosswalk. Larson’s vehicle traveled northbound and collided with Burns who was at the intersection.
The Munich Post reports that German war profiteers unable to move assets abroad are using airplanes to smuggle valuables from Frankfurt to Switzerland. The paper calls on the government to seize capital where it is available, especially in banks.
Joseph Bednar of 69 Hallam Street was arrested en route to Ast evening by Patrolmen Louis Wargo and Samuel Gregory on a warrant charging non-support. He will be arraigned in City Court this morning.
A vintage advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood's Pills as a new family treatment. It claims the trio purifies the blood builds strength and regulates the system if taken as directed before meals after meals and at night. The ad urges readers to obtain from their druggist.
A local advertisement emphasizes buying based on actual value of paints and related items rather than a labeled label. It notes that offerings labeled as paints varnishes and related products are valued for their substance, not by the label alone.
The Stamford Trust Company Guy Kruimring and Lester Bishop filed in the United States district court to bankrupt Sykes Motor Sales Co of 540 Fairfield Avenue. It alleges the firm committed an act of bankruptcy by permitting attachments against them within four months, received by Referee John W Banks. Creditors will be notified of a hearing. The sum involved is about 5900 dollars.
A fragment from the Chicago News shows a sympathetic old lady addressing a convict about his fate and his wife’s suffering. The inmate admits to being jailed for bigamy, with another prisoner remarking on the two associates involved.
The Salvation Army distributed gifts to over five hundred children on Tuesday and yesterday with another New Year’s morning distribution planned at the headquarters on WM Street near Main. Girl Guards supervised the effort, providing stockings filled with candy fruit and nuts. They also aim to supply about one thousand more children with stockings and gifts.
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