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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1918

Page

9

Newtown Couple Wed in Philadelphia Ceremony

Edith Northrop of Newtown and Robert C. Shoemaker of Philadelphia were married December 1, 1917, by Rev. George L. Paine. Mrs. Shoemaker’s friends in Newtown wish the couple happiness. Separately, estate appointments were made for the late Michael H. Brennan and Mary T. Dick. Charles Sith Sherwood of Dodgingtown died in St. Cloud, with interment expected in Easton. Civil War veteran Thorne C. Platt, of goodgingtown, died after a long service record. he leaves a daughter Mrs. FE. B. Stevens and a son in Bridgeport.

Newtown Dan Ford Dion Edith Ali Northrop Robert C. Shoemaker Philadelphia George Li Shoemaker BP. H. McCarthy Michael Crowe H Frank H. Ives Michael H. Brennan Theron C. Platt Mary Td Dick, & Ward St. Cloud Charles Sith Sherwood Easton Thorns Co. 1 Twenty Guard Leavy Artillery Cedar Creek FE. B. Stevens Goodgingtown Bridgeport

Economic Bother Grows in German Cities

Washington reports from neutral countries indicate worsening German economic and political problems. Advices show continued socialist protests against the military and growing radical dissent. Sweden Finlands telegraphic links were restored and Finnish senators left Helsingfors.

Washington State Department Germany Nere Sweden Helsingfors Finland Elsingfors

Sit Tight You Bet Says Cox and Wilson Telegrams

Columbus paper reports Governor Cox sent a telegram to President Wilson urging patience as political turmoil threatened to derail unity. Wilson replied thanking Cox and affirming support for the boat is sound and will not be overturned.

Cox Columbus James Wilson

Miscloses Details of New Anti-Submarine Craft

Washington January 31 Secretary Daniels told the house naval committee some details of a new anti submarine craft the navy is developing described as a cross between a destroyer and a submarine chaser It would not be as effective as a destroyer but would be adapted for work in certain circumstances The Ford Motor Co is building some of the equipment voluntary censorship prevents disclosure of more details

Washington Daniels House Naval Comignittee Navy Ford ‘Ilotor Co Nore

Beize Coal to Give to Domestic Consumers

In Philadelphia on January 81, State Fuel Administrator Potter seized more than 15,000 tons of bituminous coal and distributed it among retail dealers for domestic use and war order manufacturing. The larger concerns faced possible shutdown due to fuel shortages.

Philadelphia Potter

Eye Talks Warn Against Eye Ailments In Children

A guidance note explains how down condition children suffer eye disease Phlyctenular Conjunctivitis from typhoid or scarlet fever. It urges diagnosing by an Ovulist who blends medical and optical expertise and following prescriptions via an experienced Optician.

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