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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
9
The Standard notes a trial bottle of a family remedy is available free of charge by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell at 457 Washington St., Monticello, Illinois.
The Bridgeport Post Office tax office operated all day yesterday and will stay open today and Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collector Ryle said the aim is to let every taxpayer file to avoid delinquency penalties. Tax agents urge factory heads to assist employees in filing and offer to review returns with proper personnel. Local agents routinely resolve daily questions and are fully familiar with all relevant laws and regulations.
Washington February 22 Secretary Lane appealed to patent law experts with training as examiners to rejoin government service for a year to fill vacancies in the patent office. The force is 15 men short due to private practice and military duty and prior efforts to recruit through civil service and universities failed.
Halifax on February 22 paid tribute to the United States and the American Red Cross at a Washington's Birthday event attended by Lieut. Governor Grant and U.S. Consul general. Sir Frederick Frazer praised the Red Cross as the greatest ally during and after the Halifax explosion.
John Sullivan a 33 year old teamster of 55 Atlantic Street was arrested yesterday afternoon by a Main Street traffic policeman and booked at Police headquarters. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
Marie Riganese, 18, of 38 High Street, was re arrested yesterday afternoon and booked at Police headquarters on a charge of violating her parole granted after a prior arrest in this city. She will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
Daniel Dailey, 32, of 186 Gilbert Street, was arrested the night of the incident and booked at the police headquarters on a charge of breach of the peace. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
The group admires Lucille's new sports dress combining chiffon cloth with fur ry satin in crepe de chine for skirts. The upper slips on strawberry pink with black accents, finished by satin bands. A pink parasol with large black polka dots complements white lingerie gowns.
Des Moines IA and Ta. Med. 22 reports A O Hague, treasurer of the Lutheran Brotherhood of America, urging cooperation with the government in the war saving stamps drive. The campaign aims for 1 million dollars for army and navy camps, with Hague predicting totals could exceed 2 million.
Samuel Kardousky, 36, a butcher of 86 Merriam Street, was arrested yesterday on cruelty to animals and drunkenness charges. It is alleged he bought several cows in Easton and treated them brutally after bringing them to Bridgeport, with the animals now in danger of dying. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon and was later released on $100 bonds.
Julian Gibson of 257 King street was arrested yesterday afternoon and booked at the Second Precinct on a charge of violating state auto law. He is alleged to have driven his automobile while under the influence of liquor. Amherst Mass Feb 22 Amherst College will close for the summer on June 9, President Meiklejohn announced today, also canceling the spring recess and the semester examination period.
Washington February 22 food administrators in the western states were given permission to lift during the spring marketing season restrictions on the use of mutton and lamb on meatless days. The move due to this meat not being exported to the allies and railroad congestion. Restrictions may be lifted until April 15 when the season ends.
Seventeen German women with 24 children detained at the immigration station since arrival from the Philippine Islands were ordered released and placed in the custody of the Swiss consul. They are members of families of interned officers of seized ships. Commissioner Skeffington ordered their release and that the bureau be kept informed of their whereabouts.
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