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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
3
Two German men identified as Hen k Wislicomus and Otto Wislicomus were detained by a secret service operative and a city detective on grounds of lacking enemy permits. Information about the men was not released.
Federal Judge Fale denied a bill in equity seeking a receiver for the supreme council Royal Arcanum. Arthur S. Cummings and James L. Upstone of New Hampshire filed to wind up the order, but the court held federal proceedings were unwarranted and state law reserves receivership actions to the attorney general. The petitioners claimed asset impairment, which was denied by Royal Arcanum counsel at the hearing.
Sunday night at Rakoczy Hall the Magyar Greek Catholic Society's operetta Drotosot by Lehar was halted by police at 10 pm ending the show mid second act. The Bridgeport amateurs starred Telenor Thury and Alexandcor Bi-Wary with a 50 person cast and large choir. After the incident management plans earlier starts to satisfy the administration.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims consistent quality in every bottle and urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Wilmer Co in Binghamton NY, noting Bridgeport Daily Telegram ad mention.
Beauty notes suggest removing hairy growth at home with a Delatone paste. Mix powder and water to cover skin, leave for a few minutes, then wash off to remove hair. Claims no harm if real Delatone is used, advertisement tone.
Wilton area notes show the Rural Y M C A and town pastors arranging a fathers and sons gathering for February 1 at a central meeting place, with weather permitting an upcoming union service at the Belden church and other town updates. Corporal Withnell returns from hospital in New York, and Lt Harden prepares to depart for France as an interpreter.
Court proceedings recount multiple arrests from Saturday night raids. Charges include maintaining a disorderly house against McLean and Martin of Seaside hotel and several residents on Water street. Davis is fined $1 and jailed 60 days. bond set at $400 on appeal. Other frequenters’ cases postponed with bonds in the hundreds.
Hartford Conn Jan 21 An announcement tonight says Gov Holcomb appoints Thomas Holt of Southington as dairy commissioner to succeed the late Irani H Stadimueller He has served as deputy since May 1 1917 and is president of the Connecticut Milk Producers Association plus director in several dairy and rural groups He has been first selectman of Southington and active in Grange circles The successor as deputy commissioner will be named later.
General Pershing released casualty details listing twelve service members who died around January 11 to January 28 from meningitis pneumonia tuberculosis and measles. Each entry includes name unit cause of death and a provided emergency or family address.
John Q Hasack eleven and Mike Thusack five lay in Bridgeport hospital in critical condition from gas fumes at 258 Church street. Mrs Mary Hasack and five children were found unconscious and rushed to hospital by order of Dr Frank E H Gayles. By evening Mrs Hasack and three others aged 11, 3 and 16 months recovered. cause of gas leak undetermined.
Bridgeport Brass issues its first shop organ titled The Raw News designed by company officers to serve the tradesmen in the Bridgeport Brass shops. The paper is unique as it is not printed on a press but stereotyped. Editors A. IE. Binger M. O. Stilsen HH I. Lockery and G. B. Walsit oversee engaging shop news a sport page and an editorial page commenting on shop work.
The employed boys brotherhood will hold a banquet Thursday evening at the Y M C A cafeteria. Yale magician George H. Pearson will entertain, promising a good treat. Speakers include A. Fi. Lavery, chairman of the boys department committee, with invites to apprentices from Remington Arms Bridgeport Brass and Bilton Machine Co. The event aims to unite employed boys for mutual benefit.
After a multi day coroner inquest Coroner John J Phelan ordered Joseph Lanria and Thomas Tomina held on a felonious assault charge in connection with the shooting and stabbing of Vincenzo Paoli at his Lexington Avenue home on Sunday night January.
Washington Jan 21 The Supreme Court sustained a ruling allowing shippers awarded reparations by the Interstate Commerce Commission for freight overcharges to recover the excess without proving actual damages or that the burden was shifted to consumers The Mission circle of the Universalist church will meet at the church this afternoon at 2 30 o clock instead of Mrs W I Trose home The topics will be current events and an illustrated lecture on North Carolina M Fields Open meeting
Yardage includes 62 inch wide ginghams plaids stripes and checks priced per yard. Remnants of flannels chambrays in plain colors also available in fawn tones and other colors. Excellent value per yard.
An old fashion catalog note lists women undergarments and hosiery with Dutch terms. It mentions vests, neck and elbow sleeves, fleece lining, ankle length pants, slipovers, embroidered fronts, cotton hose, and lace trim. Sizes vary.
Slightly soiled but good quality handkerchiefs with embroidered initials offered at 15 cents. Women’s linen and men’s embroidered kerchiefs advertised in concise sale item.
A display of veils in various styles and net fabrics offered at a store sale. Prices are modest with netted veils featured for fashion and daily wear.
An assorted lot of women's collars in fancy and plain embroidery offered at 15 cents each.
Antique textile listing offers 86 by 72 inch rugs featuring hit and miss weave patterns and tandem borders in assorted colors. Price quoted at 431 dollars.
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