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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
2
Sir Frederick Tawin Smith, attorney general of Great Britain, arrives to finalize talks on a tentative Anglo American agreement before Congress. He urges Britons and Canadians in the United States to support the war effort and stand ready to serve if needed.
Reed, 30, a Boston and Albany railroad employee from Rensselaer New York, was run over and killed this afternoon by a fast freight at the local junction. Married, with twelve years on the railroad, his death occurred in Massachusetts.
The report describes multiple injuries from a bottle assault during a New Year celebration on Main Street. Victims were taken to a hospital after emergency services arrived, with police at the scene and multiple suspects detained for questioning. No arrests were announced at the time.
Gilbert a teamster was found asleep in the rear of his wagon at the corner of Looks and Arctic streets. He was rushed to emergency hospital where he revived but faces a drunkenness charge. He is to be arraigned in city court.
The West Side Bank announces its opening today with modern banking services and a new staff. Local officials and residents are invited to attend as the city welcomes a new financial institution and its employees.
Hungarian Protestant Church of Mine Street hosted a Mul dance to raise funds for repairs. The Hungarian orchestra provided music while Andrew Bondar oversaw the event and the crowd responded warmly.
Geerry Lovanger, 14, of Strate street, was taken to Emergen hospital yesterday afternoon with a deep cut to the index finger of his right hand. The injury occurred while he was fooling with a 1 3,000 shot TB V air rise when the trigger slipped.
New York actress and cabaret singer Miss Hubert was held on five thousand dollar bail in Morrisania court after a marine engineer on the Mallory Line steamship was shot and died. Police say the woman claims the victim shot himself. detectives report a quarrel over money led to the shooting aboard the ship.
Washington dispatch quotes Food Administrator Hoover linking corn price movements to milk costs. He says if rail traffic congestion eases and grain cars return to the corn belt, corn to consumers should fall, indirectly easing feed and milk prices. He cautions about fluctuating markets and rail disruption effects.
War savings drive brief notes post offices selling stamps totaling 2,758,114 dollars. The report mentions classes and reserves, with notes about adherence to stated limits and future projections.
A National Highway Protective Society report shows a 169 percent rise in motor vehicle deaths in New York State over five years, including New York City. In 1907, 237 people were killed with 729 injured. New Jersey reported a smaller rise.
A British armored tank named dreadnought plans to launch a recruiting drive in the United States starting January 14. London reports say the mission will feature a lineup of speakers and pipers, with the unit traveling to Canada and the United States to appeal for volunteers.
Reported arrival of Polish troops in France attached to Allied forces. Detailing outlined unit composition, embarkation at Niagara and assignment to the Western Front. Local officials welcomed the soldiers with civil authority support and ceremony.
Connecticut Milk Producers Association will hold a meeting January 4 to choose a delegate for the board. Newtown Milk Producers Association will meet at the same time and place for the same purpose. Full attendance requested with refreshments provided.
Lieutenant Tetfair M. Minton of the New York Naval Reserve curates a flag collection in a local store display. The exhibit, on the third floor, traces flags from colonial to national emblems with hand painted reproductions and real artifacts. Minton will narrate each flag’s history daily, inviting patriots to inspect the display and meet him.
An advertisement touts "Tapes Diapepsin" as a fast acting remedy to relieve acidity and stomach discomfort. It promises rapid digestion improvement, reduces heartburn and gas, and suggests use at home with a Ou Daily supply from medical or drug stores.
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