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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1918

Page

9

Tesreau Signs for 1918 Season with New York Club

New York January 3 The New York National League club announced that veteran pitcher Charles A Tesreau signed a 1918 contract. Tesreau is the first major league player to sign a 1418 contract. Warship for Japan vessel Shinyo Maru No 2 reported roughed to aid the freighter racing toward a Pacific port with a fire in its hold per advices.

Tesreau New York Charles A. Tesreau RUS Warsheer JAP Vesset Pacife Pacific

Do Your Banking at Bridgeport's Newest Bank

Bridgeport introduces a new bank offering equal interest on deposits of $1 or more and monthly statements. The bank promotes checking, daily average balances, and business accounts with a $500 threshold. Foreign exchange services are available and money can be sent to soldiers in Europe with postal receipts and sender signatures.

Bridgeport Europe

Publication of WLIES causes designation

It is reported that D. R. & Naon the ambassador at Washington has resigned amid friction from the publication of secretelegrams sent by Count Von Larxburse. The note mentions Huyenas Aires and a January date, but details are unclear.

Huyenas

British Ambassador Leaves Vetrograd Amid Political Turmoil

A dispatch reports British Ambassador Sir George Buchanan departing Vetrograd amid legal and diplomatic tension. He left with several British military and civil officers accompanying him.

Bray London Vetrograd Iil Ligalth Bir George Buchannan

Morning Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Cure

A health ad urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to flush toxins from the stomach kidneys and bones. It claims cleansing and purifying effects and promises renewed youth and vitality by maintaining the regimen daily.

Phosphated Iron Promises Health for Ailing Family

A distressed mother finds hope as a neighbor recommends Phosphated Iron. The ad-style narrative claims dramatic improvements for the elderly and exhausted, praising phosphates and iron to renew strength. It urges readers to trust the remedy and buy capsules from Middle's Drug.

Old Ple Iran

Teamster's Life Saved Inspires Gratitude

A customer named Peterson expresses happiness after doctors advised rest but failed to ease his pain. An ointment named Oiniment, recommended by a local shop, is said to relieve distress. The ad hints at a medical remedy amid a period of limited care.

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Enlists to Avenge Murder Drafts to Camp Green Declared

A young man volunteers for service and is sent to Camp Green. Delinquents and questionnaire filing slow local boards as police locate residents who changed addresses. The advisory boards report high intake of forms and list numerous registrants awaiting action and investigation.

Chenber Tle Betor Yesterda Camp Green Uld Appellate District Board Baare Hocaiees Focal Advisory Board Fioard Investigoe She She Division Board James Attal Spruce Edward Matthews Wick Street Arthur I Friehards State Street Demetriosite Spruce Street Arthur Chaland Howard Wvenu Gunner Aividston Slancac Avenue Joseph Budshasl Bostwink Avenue Elie Street Imatein Fohn Strent John Trout Campbell Dori Charneckl Charles Bobrich Mike Dada Pine Street Wollis A Broad Street Spruce Columbia Street State Strart Leon MM Hate Steat Street Steven Spenven Feurttatt Clevelandt Glenn Gen Del East Side Daniel A. McDonald South Avenue Guiseppe Ramona Adger Street Wrankgeok Josef Povzack Hancock Sganstanly Tigygocki West Avenue Michard HW. Adams Courllandt Julius Washbe Benham John Gall Bartholomew Vrennie Warren Etree Andrew Movedlowsis Market Street Wilmington Fthemeas Papaueorgeen Ponis Syacka Ping Street LA Wancrock Wyenue Joh A. Moraddan

New vigor for the tired liver patent medicine note

An advertisement touts a liver tonic promising renewed vigor and relief from fatigue. It claims to improve digestion, headaches, constipation, and facial pallor, featuring a vegetable substitute to calomel and warnings about stomach upset.

Robbery Gang Suspected in West End Crime Wave

Residents believe a coordinated gang is behind a series of robberies in the West End, with hundreds of dollars in valuables stolen. Victims report forced entry through doors and windows, noting a pattern that suggests organized planning rather than random acts. Authorities say the thieves favored easily portable items and cash, and residents fear the culprits may strike again.

Merebania Wren Entyanes Wade Boise Dune Walt

Session Adjourns in Indigated Court Postponed to Evening

The court session adjourns with the original proceedings slightly delayed. The next session will be held in the evening at Marge Temple with the mitered apprentice degree to be worked. The session previously opened at 7:14 PM.

Gworinthian Tod Shilad Hne

Vape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Relief From Illness

An ad-style claim touts Vape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for cold symptoms. It promises relief from headache, fever, sore throat, congestion, and sneezing with minimal side effects and a low cost, urging buyers not to substitute.

Railroads face wage demands and transport delays

Reports to state Commerce Commission cite car and locomotive shortages and faulty equipment caused by under maintenance. Brotherhood leaders pressed for higher wages while railroads resist, prompting government scrutiny into service congestion and management neglect.

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Re elect Stanley as Police Head Continues on Page One

The article outlines renewed support for Police Head Stanley and details internal police committee roles, discipline structures, and expected conduct guidance. It notes the influence of railway and freight lines on regional policing and hints at potential government ownership of transit operators amid broader transport policy debates.

Lemon Juice Lotion Recipe for Soft Skin

A vintage advertisement describes making a lemon juice lotion to soften skin and reduce blemishes. It instructs mixing orchard white and lemon juice in a quarter pint base, straining, and applying to face neck and hands for months of freshness, claiming whitening and brightening effects and recommending druggists supply the ingredients.

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