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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
10
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts attacked the War Department for delays and errors in casualty tallies for expeditionary forces and for poor cooperation with the Red Cross in forwarding letters. He said the adjutant general should have been kept in command and noted repeated misstatements sending notices to families.
In wartime, women across the state took center stage in labor, freeing men for overseas service. Some women overextended themselves, risking health as they filled jobs once held by men. The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to restore health after work-related ailments, claiming it is a standard remedy.
An old advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion gas acidity and stomach distress. It touts Pare's Diapepon tablets as a pleasant fast-acting remedy available through local druggists.
Chief Daniel Johnson will protest to fire commissioners over jitney and trolley drivers blocking fire engines en route to alarms. He urges police cooperation and court fines to stop the dangerous delay and protect life and property.
A grease fire in the bakery flues at the Star restaurant, 289 Airfield Avenue, occurred shortly after 3 am. Fire officials responded from box 84 at Broad and Cannon, with minimal damage and only light chemical use. The Red Cross reports about 10,000 letters weekly to families of the killed or injured. Senator Weeks criticizes War Department Red Cross coordination and delay in transmitting hospital lists and casualty information.
The Cos Cob Community Association hosted a large New Year party and dance at the Cos Cob School Auditorium with a performance of The Christmas Jest by local students under Edith W. Peck, followed by Young Lochinvar pantomime led by Rev. Baxter Liebler. The event featured music by Mrs. Jewksbury and performances by Mabel Burke and Ruth Jaycox, with a masquerade dance at the field club and prizes for best costume.
Several parcels turned in at Police headquarters during Christmas remain unclaimed. Owners are asked to call at the desk and identify their belongings to reclaim them. Two packages are believed to have been lost from cars, including a damaged automobile robe found by a patrolman.
Washington January 3 The War department reported to Congress that appropriations to pay private property destroyed in the Gillespie Shell loading plant explosions in New Jersey last October will total about 3 million six hundred fifty five thousand dollars. The department estimates 10 000 claims will be filed.
James Rolland of 1495 Hoston avenue was arrested late yesterday afternoon by Detective Joan J. Seery on breach of peace. He is held on $50 bond for appearance in city court this morning.
The Victory Ball aims to celebrate Allied victory with a grand city event run by British fraternal societies. Magna Charta lodge started the push and has drawn in Pioneer lodge Sons of St. George Manchester Unity Oddfellows and two Scottish societies. Committee members include Joe Booth and Lt James Walker with George Halt as plans move to meet Martha Washington lodge. Aiming for February, details on date and venue are pending.
A crowded obituary column reports multiple deaths including Jane Slingsby at 133 Howe Street after a long illness and Lena A Brandes at Bridgeport Hospital. Funeral details point to H A Remington mortuary chapel and St Patrick’s services. Additional notices cover John Brady’s funeral from 80 North Avenue and St Michael’s Cemetery burials. Henry C Burroughs dies at 84 in King Park Long Island with interment at Mountain Grave. Murdock J Wickhart’s funeral held at Sacred Heart Church with Mass offerings and casket bearers from C A C Second Company.
An alleged threat to shoot a neighbor ended with John Yonosko of 71 Hallam street charged with carrying concealed weapons. A loaded .38 revolver and about 75 bullets were found on him at the Second precinct. He is held on $306 bond for City court. William English of 49 Railroad avenue, struck by a car Wednesday night, shows slight improvement and may have a fractured skull uncertainty at St. Vincent's hospital. F. G. Bryant of 1484 West Broad street protested a parade plan for the unemployed to carry red flats, police say they have no jurisdiction unless disorder arises. Miss Helen I. Sheehan of Stratford joins the Welfare building nurse staff, a Bridgeport hospital class of 1918 graduate.
Yale Freshmen dominated three traditional matches against the sophomores, taking all honors in wrestling. Rain forced cancellation of the planned rush between the classes.
Philadelphia January 2 William Kid Gleason announces he has accepted the manager position offered by Charles Comiskey for the Chicago White Sox. Local reports say Gleason conveyed his decision tonight after discussions in the city.
A recipe lists one cup pumpkin, one cup pineapple, two cups sugar, and one teaspoon ginger. The method notes soaking overnight to draw out juice, then add lemon juice and rind and cook to finish.
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