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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
6
A British service report notes lice and typhus as deadly threats in war zones, with losses heavy in the Balkans and Balkans affected by typhus. It emphasizes lice spread and urges preventive measures to stamp out outbreaks, including timely action by authorities and prisoners.
An old advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for eruptions and skin marks, promising quick relief when other treatments fail. It invites readers to request a free sample from Poslam Laboratories in New York City.
An advertisement claims a "Wonderful Remedy" from Chicago that treats stomach and intestinal disorders, catarrhal mucus, and appendicitis with harmless prepacked ingredients. It promises full money refunded if not satisfied and lists druggists as sellers.
The transport Antigone passed through the Virginia Capes at noon today bringing from France 3,600 men including 850 wounded. Among the units abroad are part of the 62nd Coast Artillery, 402nd Casual Company, and men of the 76th Division from New England who will be sent to Camp Devens, Massachusetts.
Hartford Jan 2 Deputy State Treasurer Frank Marsh died at St Francis hospital from injuries suffered when struck by an automobile on Gold Street Monday afternoon His daughter Mrs Ralph Rheinhold was at his bedside He was born Dayton Ohio May 1842 and lived in Winchster West Winstead area where he served as postmaster for nearly 17 years later becoming deputy state treasurer and chief clerk in the state treasury through a long career including Civil War service.
NEW HAVEN Jan 2 Yale university reopened for the second term on a peace-time basis with an estimated enrollment near 1,700 faculty and staff. Changes in the Sheield Scientific school delaying until next fall, Army laboratory students largely gone, and the R C T C revived with six hours weekly. Yale Daily News resumes publication.
Eighteen influenza cases were reported to the Health department in the 24 hours ending yesterday at 5 pm, bringing the city total since Sept 20 to 6,729. Dr. W. H. Brown says the situation is favorable and a full report on the Bridgeport epidemic will be ready for the printer within a week.
Lawrence Morris of Waterstreet was held at Police headquarters with a minor for alleged robbery at a Congress street pawn shop. They were arrested by Patromen Harding and Maloney after trousers allegedly hidden under Morris coat fell as they left. Morris to be arraigned in City court this morning.
In New Haven a federal admiralty action was filed by Thomas J. Conklin and others against the City of Norwalk over a bridge fender incident that allegedly wrecked schooner Mary E. Cuff and harmed its owners financially. The suit seeks compensation under federal law.
City bureau requests totaling 15 500 for gas 15 600 for Americanization 7 500 for food 86 000 for food? 2 000 for returning soldiers sailors welfare. Proposes continuing home gardens and home economics work and a dehydration plant. War needs cited.
New Haven will not hold a special election to fill the vacant House seat after the death of Representative-elect Francis T. Bennett. The choice between Israel Lupatin and Courdin Y. Gaillard will be decided by the General Assembly when it convenes. Town Clerk J F Doughan said the city saves about $2000 by this approach.
Three Reynolds brothers in the service returned home for New Year’s furlough to spend the day with their mother, Mrs. Martha Reynolds, at 100 Clarkson Place, Black Rock. Lieutenant Frank J. Reynolds is stationed at Fort Michie on Long Island, Sergeant Joseph W. Reynolds at Camp Upton, and Radio Operator Victor C. Reynolds serves aboard the battleship Texas.
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