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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1918

Page

3

Bandits Active in Mexican Towns Reported

Nogales January 1 Three bandits raided and boasted about damaging a Southern Pacific de Mexico train between here and Cananea Sonora according to reports today. Three hundred federal soldiers were ordered from Fermos a to pursue the raid. Andrew Wheresziury of d4 Wuer court may lose a foot after failing to obtain medical treatment last Saturday. He remains at St. Vincent's hospital for treatment.

Nogales Arte Anhs Southern Pacific de Mexico Here Cananea Sonora Fermosa Andrew Wheresziury Wuercourt St. Vincent's Hospital

Rush Coal Trains to New England

Legislative debate centers on extending rail carrier legislation for a limited period or until Congress acts. Officials weigh effectiveness and timing as Representatives of railroads planned testimony, but the President’s address to Congress delays hearings. The Interstate Commerce Commission chair faces schedule shifts as discussions resume after the president’s message.

Sislin Fioh Congres Senate Interstate Cam Jmaree Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Yard Rhean

Former U M C Man Killed in Aero Fall

A former UMC man, Tinvienan dienes, was killed on a Saturday in Texas while flying in a small aircraft. He had lived in the city for about two years with his uncle at 22 Atlantic Street. The identity and details of the accident are provided, including the deceased’s residence and the immediate family notified.

Solipo Liciten Sesuin Crirland Atlantic Street Dannisl Seguin

January clearance sale opens with fur and fabric markdowns

A chaotic scan shows a January clearance featuring deep cuts on fur scarves and muffs, silk petticoats, velvet capes, raincoats, lingerie shirts, and various silk and chiffon items. Prices drop from high to half or less, with numerous items listed across fur, apparel, and accessories.

Mets SEAOS

Bridgeport Coal Crisis Deepens As Supplies Arrive

Acute fuel shortages ease slightly as 700 tons of coal reach the city under national control. Authorities authorize temporary commandeering to divert shipments to Bridgeport factories, with price relief for family use and new dealer price scales. Harbor ice locks vessels, delaying tug efforts and harbor movement as crews work through the day.

Momiay Wir Wavy Ir. Benet Manleer Association Eise Russell Fy Anw Thie City Lissimo Hassell Enal Bridgeport New England McAdoo Hindseport Newport News Committee the United States Fuel Administration Carl F. Siemon Lve Tridgepart Cicere McCaffery

Woman Burned When Stove Exploded in Kitchen Incident

A woman, Annie Cowalasen, suffered severe burns when a kitchen stove exploded yesterday on Whitts Street. She was torn by flying stove parts and transported to a local hospital for treatment. injuries described as serious and life altering.

Oter Treme Annie Cowalasen Wihitts Street Pivic Port Laspital

Suspicious Blaze Cripples Norfolk Theatre District

A grand theatre blaze in Norfolk Virginia spread chaos as hydrants froze and many buildings burned. Naval officers and marines tightened control, aided fire crews, and rounded up suspects after multiple explosions at the Granby theatre Monticello hotel and Lenox building.

Leltef Mayo Thome Aiternoon Hugo Schereldt H. KK. Lessing Granby Theatre Granby Street Koaq Lenox Viramen Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk Granby McLaughlin Waval Monticello National Bird Armory City Hall Avenue Red Cross Elizabeth River Waii Agay Navy Yard Wal Base

Notice of death for Jene Wir Red Kangston

Funeral arrangements are announced for Jene Wir Red Kangston who died at his home at 120 Hough Avenue. The notice requests condolences and provides details for services.

Kangston

Will Close Saloons If Will Close Church Saloons Do

Governor Marcus H. Tolcomb urges wartime fuel conservation by closing saloons and limiting church services to reduce coal use. He praises Trinity Church for unity efforts and calls for other congregations to join in reduced hours, while suggesting motion picture theaters restrict showings to evenings.

Tin Fron Mayoreen Assenciation Brugenort Saluone Flartford Jaen Marens T. Holeor Telter Meno Triniky Ghureh Letemp Prinity Church Ffratcaml St. John’s Church Sismedy Jarcus H. Tolcomb

Musterole replaces mustard plasters for quick relief

An old advertisement touts Musterole a white ointment made from pure oil of mustard and other ingredients. It claims to relieve sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains bruises chilblains frost feet and chest colds often preventing pneumonia with 0c and 60c jars and a hospital size priced at $2.50.

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