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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
20
An old advertisement claims many ailments of women stem from weak kidneys and promotes Foley Kidney Pills to cleanse and invigorate the kidneys. It cites dizzy spells puffiness under the eyes sore muscles and discolored urine and notes many county residents have found relief at Hindles Drug Store.
Washington reports negotiations for freer interchange of foodstuffs between the United States and Mexico to be concluded in Mexico City. Mexican commissioner Nieto and Ambassador Fletcher, joined by banker George McCarty, will proceed as President Carranza participates. Secretary Lansing releases optimism as talks cover embargo relief and broader trade, including sisal, mine products, and stabilizing exchange. Mexico's economic condition and potential price effects loom large.
A lightning strike at Camp Sheridan near Montgomery Alabama hit the quarters of Battery D P34th Field Artillery killing one Ohio soldier and injuring several others. The incident occurred February 14 and prompted medical and military aid for the wounded.
New Maven February 14 warning that food hoarding in the state would lead to vigorous prosecutions by the food administration is given by Robert W Seoville Hartford state food administrator in an address to the local brown. He says hoarding is a serious crime punishable by a 5000 dollar fine or two years imprisonment. Wheeler assistant federal food administrator says hoarding is not confirmed among wholesale merchants and that household hoarding is suspected but not deemed serious.
Grand Headquarters reports American artillery played a brillant role in a French raid between Tahure and Butte Du Mesnil. The assaulting troops captured 160 prisoners and held German positions up to three quarters of a mile deep along a front near a mile. Artillery prep lasted six hours aided by aviators, and troops went over the top at 4:15 p.m. with fully briefed objectives.
Three members of the Republican national committee visited Indianapolis after the St Louis convention to confer with Will Hays about the party. John T King of Connecticut A T Hert of Kentucky and James A Hemenway of Indiana joined Senator Penrose of Penn in the late afternoon reception. Hays received hundreds of congratulatory telegrams including one from Theodore Roosevelt praising his election and urging Roosevelt as the next Republican candidate for president.
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce received a complaint from a North Main street resident about flat wheeled cars allegedly placed on that line by a Connecticut company. The local Board of Health has recently moved to remedy the flat wheeled car nuisance.
John G. Wightman of Stafford, serving his second term as county commissioner for Tolland County, tendered his resignation to Governor Holcomb today. He accepted appointment by Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Stoeckel as inspector of automobiles for Tolland County.
In New York Harbor a Norwegian seaman on the Fyn was shot by US Waterfront Guard No 2 as he ran from a halted order in the barred zone near Innlay and Awe streets. His brother Magnus, also aboard, was held with him for violating barred zone regulations. the injured man was taken to Long Island College Hospital with non serious injuries.
In Vienna the Austrian emperor thanks God for peace with Ukraine and urges a general peace for humanity. He praises his peoples perseverance and the heroic troops, pledges unity with the nation, and hopes for a lasting, honorable peace and stronger neighborly ties. He salutes allies and calls for divine blessing on the effort and outcome.
An advertisement urges fat women to reduce weight by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets after meals and at night for a month. It claims gradual fat loss without skin damage, improved health, and brighter eyes, touting Marmola as harmless and affordable from Marmola Co. Detroit.
William Haase of West Park Ohio reports a years long severe leg sore cured by Petersons Ointment after doctors failed and sleep was impossible. He praises the remedy and marketing claims include many testimonials of skin conditions.
New York reports President Roosevelt can sit up and read. Messages of sympathy arrive from Paris figures including President Poincare Premier Clemenceau and Foreign Minister Brihon of France praising his speedy recovery.
Corinthian Lodge L O R D A M will hold a fellow craft degree during a special communication at 7 30 oclock next Tuesday night Viking Lodge District Templar Wris Taberg Ansonia and Hausman Savesen New York grand lodge will attend the first anniversary of Viking Lodge at the Scandinavian Crane lodge Saturday night at imaginary hall 1119 Broad sheet Refreshments will follow committee chair G A Smith Miss Want Annensen Christian Olsen and Anton O Ikans named
Madrid Feb 14 A ministerial council met to discuss the sinking of the Spanish steamer Ceferino by a Toulon submarine near the Canary Islands. Ministers will seek more information and will not issue a new note to Germany until facts are clearer. The cabinet decreed Spanish ships must carry insurance and be limited to coastwise traffic.
Charles Wellington, 19, of 165 Islindrook avenas, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Holbrook and booked at Police headquarters on a charge of theft. Police allege he stole two gas watches valued at about £80, a bracelet worth about $15, and a suit of clothes. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
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