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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1918

Page

13

Woman Seeks Annulment After Breach Suit Loss

New York court action unfolds as Mrs. Adys Teed Walde, who lost a $59,000 breach of promise suit last October against Dr. Francis D. Griffin, is now sued by her husband Professor Raymond Walde for an annulment of marriage. The defense alleges Walde served in the army, claiming the suit aims to avoid obligations. Justice Bijur reserved decision on alimony and counsel fees.

New York Jan Adys Teed Walde Heancis D. Griffin Raymond Walkie Wistice Bijur e@ supremie Walde Scarsdale

Broods over Vice and Takes Life in New Rochelle

United States Marshal M speaks of charges as Howard W Davidson, 44, of Locust Avenue New Rochelle, a former corporation counsel, fatally shot himself at home after a night with his wife and daughter. He had been handling corruption claims involving the Common Council.

New York United States New Joohelle Howard W. Davidson Locust Avenue New Rochelle Davidson Common Council

Canadians and English join the Army in Bridgeport

Twenty four Canadians and Englishmen volunteered at the Fairfield Avenue recruiting station, twenty were accepted, four rejected after medical exams. Recruits head to camps in Canada for Canadian forces and Britain’s Imperial Army men to England. Sixteen named locals listed among accepted, plus three Imperial Army volunteers. Some delegates from Monday’s Colonial Hill rally failed to appear for exam, with possible future mail notifications.

Dwly Fairfield Avenue England Canada Colonial Hill Slx Arthur Duffield Barnum Avenue Thomas Westmorelnd Iduias Street Arthur Hutton Isnas Street Albert Slichens Brooks Street Edgar Braithwaite Ogden Street George MewWhirter Wilthouse Avenue John W. Pepper Bench Street George Capper Dover Street Thomas Armstrong Denver Avenue Thomas Price van Mant Street Norwalk Horace Holroyd Nichols Street Andrew Little John J. Porter Standard Avenue Edward Hbersfield Edgeport Robert G. Sudthson Stratford Avenue William Brown Joseph Williams Bridgeport Imperial British Army Irrank Martin Reservoir Avenue Dav J. Moody Beachwood Milford Edgar Atkinson New York Colonial Hall Johnson United States Army

Worker Crushed by Tons of Coal at Williamsburg Yard

In New York City, Charles Frechardt, a coal yard worker at Charles H. Reynolds' Sons on Morgan Avenue near Newtown Creek, fell while leaning over a track trestle and was buried under running coal. George Wolf, who tried to help, was injured by machinery but survived with minor injuries.

New York Charles H. Reynolds’ Sons Newtown Creek Morgan Avenue Williamsburg Charles Frechardt Trechardt George Wolf Dehavoise Street Frechardt

Coal yard tragedy claims Humboldt Street victim

Police report details a coal yard accident where Ivechardt was found buried under tons of coal dumped by following cars. The busy scene drew many poor residents receiving coats. the victim’s widow aged seventy two lived at 288 Humboldt Street and her first words to the officer at the door were filled with extreme anxiety.

Ivechardt Ivrechardt Humboldt Street

Make Your Stomach Your Best Friend Diet Ad

An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as relief for gas sour rising and indigestion. The copy promises rapid relief by aiding a tired stomach and highlights use after heavy meals and social banquets. It notes a box costs six fifty and urges purchase at any drug store.

Stuart

Premonition of Harm Ends in Collapse During Police Visit

A fragmented report recalls a woman warning her son of danger before a troubling collapse. She told the policeman her troubling story, then fell unconscious after finishing. Further details are unclear in the source text.

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