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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
2
Nuuanu Pali forms a scenic gateway on Oahu's mountain wall. The pass, six miles from Honolulu, offers sweeping island views, rugged precipices, and strong winds. Historic legends note guardian idols and the 1795 battle that shaped island conquest.
New York January 14 Georetty Perkins former secretary of the national committee for the relief of drug addicts was sentenced to four months in Mercer county New Jersey penitentiary after being found guilty of trafficking morphine in violation of the federal drug law.
The Willys-Overland corp in Toledo announced an annual dividend reduction from 12 to a percent. A quarterly dividend of 95 cents on each 25 dollar share was declared. The company said it adopted a conservative policy due to the transition from a peace to a war basis.
Lavina Potter Crofut, aged 84, a longtime member of the Mary Wooster chapter of the D A R in Danbury, died in January. She was among the few surviving authentic daughters of the American Revolution, her father having served as a Revolutionary War soldier.
Washington reports that Wilsons war aims address has appeared in Berlin newspapers and in northern German papers. The State Department, via Copenhagen, says distribution in Germany may cease. Officials feared garbled quotes and heavy omissions would dilute the message.
St Louis January 14. Chairman Gephart of the local food committee announced a nationwide drive to release all eggs in cold storage for market before March 1. Gephart, returning from Washington conferences, said a price list governing storage eggs sales had been prepared to curb excess profits.
The battleship Texas established the highest gunnery score of last year, earning the Knox trophy for the fleet. Captain Victor Blue, who commanded Texas in the exercises, was ordered to Boston to receive the award from the Sons of the American Revolution.
New York dispatch states the New York produce exchange reports no ears of corn at railway terminals in the district on Saturday. It notes last year’s local supply age was 11,481 bushels.
Bowling Green Ky Jan 14 Scott Franklin, a Black farmer, his wife and five children were killed when their home near Smith's Grove burned Saturday night. Word of the tragedy reached here today.
Jersey City January 14 The steamer lighter Chelsea owned by the Norwich and New York Propeller Company was damaged by fire early today. Estimated loss is $2,000 with the cause unknown.
Japanese officials visited Hartford today to learn about war work through the YMCA. The party was led by Major General N Hibiki of the Japanese army who served as commissary chief in the Russo Japanese War and represents Tokyo YMCA. An interpreter and several Japanese colleagues joined the delegation at the Hartford Theological Seminary under President Dr. Mackenzie.
In Jersey City on January 14 the Lehigh Valley company was fined 1000 dollars on a plea of non grtuit to an indictment for manslaughter over the Blackstonn pier munitions explosion that killed a policeman. In Chesterfield Mrs. Katie Zaist died from a self inflicted gunshot wound after a personal crisis.
Propaganda style copy extols Shredded Wheat Biscuit as the ideal food for the front line. It pledges 100 percent whole wheat content with no waste and promotes serving suggestions such as sliced bananas.
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