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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
3
Salvatore Magri, 18, of 494 Fast in street, was arrested yesterday afternoon and booked at police headquarters on a theft charge. It is alleged Magri stole micrometers valued at seven dollars from the plant of the American graphophone company. He will be arraigned in court this forenoon.
Mrs Katie Wiukruamovich and Mike Madikayich of Philadelphia were arrested last night and booked at the Fourth Precinct after the woman's husband swore out a warrant. They were to be arraigned in city court this morning. Booth in P O present plans show a permanent War Savings Stamps booth to be erected in Bridgeport post office lobby as officials confer on the project.
Relief comes instantly with four doses every two hours. If three doses are taken it breaks up grippe misery and a cold in the head, chest, body, or limbs. It opens stuffed air passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and eases sore throat and sneezing. Don’t stay stuffed up quit blowing and snuffling. Nothing else gives such prompt relief and it costs only a few cents at any drug store. Be sure you get the genuine.
Senate limited debate on the railroad bill with final vote due tomorrow as Radicals clash over a Cummins amendment to cut compensation. Another provision to remove government control after the war faces a potential record vote. a Robinson amendment to curb carrier spending was adopted. Laxative Bromo Quinine ad follows.
In a Shelton logging camp case, Gagnon pleaded guilty to manslaughter after accusing the State of overreach on murder and arson charges. The confrontation stemmed from a deadly April 1, 1917 fire that killed Normandin, alleged to involve arson with kerosene and kindling. The defense argued the incident was alcohol fueled and accidental, while the State pressed conspiracy and murder counts amid testimony of threats and a volatile feud.
Less than 10 percent of men enrolled in Bridgeport's merchant marine have ever been to sea. Special Entering Agent W. P. Hindle reports 59 total enrollments from Bridgeport and vicinity with more being added daily. Yesterday's new enrollees include Francis Heidacker 408 State Street steward II Kernan 408 State, and Fred Mengedick 185 Fairfield Avenue.
A lengthy report warns of a sixty day critical period as a vast portion of the corn crop spoils and potatoes pile up, with rail congestion delaying movement to drying terminals. Officials say 45.6 million bushels will be short in cereals by February end and that movement shortfalls threaten both allies and domestic supply.
Water tender Charles L. Woodin of 870 Stratford Avenue reports several veterans beyond the merchant marine training school's age limit have applied to Mr. Hindle for entry information. The local agent has notified headquarters and it is believed provisions may allow such men to train as officers.
A reader claims a family physician warned of surgery, then credits Maris Wonderful Remedy with alleviating catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines. one dose allegedly convinces and money is refunded. Riker Drug Store advertisement.
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