Elks Show Generosity to War Relief Fund Nationwide
Bridgeport lodge leads Elks in war relief giving with a $69,000 base hospital equipment grant to Virginia and a $60,000 grant to Oregon base hospital. Two units to be sent to France, a reconstruction hospital at Boston, and Red Cross and YMC A support follow. The order reports 100000 members pledging food conservation and lists large bonds and cash commitments, plus many Elks in service.
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Elks
Bridgeport Lodge
Fred Harper
Lynchburg
Ellis’ Lodges
Grand Lodge
University of Virginia Base Hospital
University of Oregon Base Hospital
Boston
France
Order of Elks
Iom
Red Cross
Naval Service
United States
Elks’ Club
The
MIRRO Aluminum Utensils for a Lifetime of Service
An advertisement extols MIRRO aluminum ware as stamped seamless and durable for lifelong use. It claims the kitchen can be equipped with aluminum utensils to avoid frequent renewals, warns that they may burn but will not wear out, and emphasizes lasting quality and serviceability.
Witnesses Testify in Weidlich Bros Inquest
Coroner John J. Phelan continued the inquest into the Weidlich brothers death as witnesses testified they saw gates lowered at the North avenue crossing while the train was distant. Benjamin Shire and George Reichenbach supported the gate man’s account, and the inquiry resumes tomorrow.
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John J. Phelan
Weidlich Brothers
North Avenue
Benjamin Shire
George Reichenbach
Hold Funeral of Two Brothers Killed at Crossing
The funerals of Ernest C. and Frederick A. Weidlich, two brothers who died when their car was struck by a train at North avenue, will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at their mother Mrs Frances Weidlich's home 628 William Street Mev Dyerett A Barnes will conduct the services. Interment will be in Mountain Grove cemetery. FALLS IN FAINT was a report of Mrs George Robinson of Newtown Conn fainting at the railroad station while awaiting a train. br B C Pasuth assisted at emergency hospital.
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Ernest C
Frederick A. Weidlich
North Avenue
Frances Weidlich
William Street
Dyerett A. Barnes
Washington Park M. E
Mountain Grove Cemetery
George Robinson
Newtown
Conn
Br. B. C. Pasuth
Robinson
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder disorders with claims of two centuries of use. It promises relief from pain, fatigue, and urinary issues, notes direct import from Holland, and offers a money back guarantee for genuine product in three bottle sizes.
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Tholland
Haarlem
Holland Laboratories
Boses
Cost of Curley re election campaign detailed
Boston January 26 mayor Curley’s campaign costs 846,748 as filed with the city clerk by the treasurer of his sufficiency committee. The statement outlines expenditures for the mayoral bid to secure a second term in office.
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Boston
Gas
ML Curley
sunpHth Committee
R. R. Schedule Mondays to Be Like Holidays
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad announced trains marked not running on holidays will be annulled on Monday January 28 with several Springfield and Boston routes affected. Special stops will be added for trains 284 286 244 290 222 260 271 155 261 and 209 at listed stations including Mt Vernon Pelham New Rochelle Larchmont Manor Mamaroneck Harrison Rye Port Chester and Cos Cob with some services delayed or rescheduled and with changes to port Chester and 125th Street connections.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Springfeld Line
New York
Boston
Springfield
Columbus Avenue
Pelham
Mamaroneck
Mt. Vernon
New Rochelle
Larchmont Manor
Harrison
Rye
Np. m
Marmaroneck
New Haven
Stamford
South Norwalk
Port Chester
Mamboneck
New Stochelle
125Th Street
New Rochelié
Penhant
Bridgeport Lodges Unite For War Savings Campaign
Bridgeport fraternal groups meet at Odd Fellows hall to form Bridgeport fraternal war savings committee promoting sale of war savings stamps. Representatives from Odd Fellows Silks Foresters and Red Men plan districts, with 8000 lodgemen present and 20,000 expected. stamp agencies to open at rail station and via lodge agents.
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Fraternal Ludges of
Bridgeport
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Broad Street
Bridgeport Fraternal War -Savings Committee
Odd Fellows
William T. Meyer
William T. Trncks
War Savings
Bridgeport Savings Stamp Committee
William T. Hincks
Ratroac
Dudley Morris
County Bar Pays Last Honors to Dead Attorneys
Fairfield county bar paid tributes to Attorney Edwin Le Scofield of Stamford who died January 14 and Judge Benezet A Hough of Danbury who died this month. James T. Hubbell of Norwalk presided as Judge John S. Perry of Southport eulogized Scofield and reviewed his work. Resolutions expressing sorrow were presented by the bar.
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Fairfield County
Edwin le Scofield
Stamford
Benezet A. Hough
Danbury
James T. Hubbell
Norwalk
John S. Perry
Southport
Scofield
Perry
Bar
Taylor
Hubbell
Eugene Dempsey
Benedect A. Hough
Wity
John R. Booth
Republicans Missed Invitations At Waterbury Dinner
Republicans who planned to attend the Melkinley Day association dinner in Waterbury learn invitations were miscounted not due to unimportance. A city clerk call ensured about 20 from Bridgeport will attend.
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Melkinley Day Association
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Tost
Robinson
Arrest of Francisco Katsio Sando alias Alexander White
Francisco Katsio Sando known as Alexander White was arrested early this morning and booked at the Third Precinct on the charge of desertion from the Canadian army. He allegedly enlisted under the name White.
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Tleld
BE Corte
Francisco Katsio Sando
Alesander White
Third Precinct Police 3
Ade
Sarto Iss
White
High Grade Salesman Wanted by Morgan's Selling Service
Advertisement seeks a high grade salesman to join Morgan's Selling Service Inc in Boston mass. Offers compensation to efficient sales in a service now in demand by bankers executives business and professionals in the territory.
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Morgan
Selling Service Inc
Water St
Boston
Mass
Holcomb imposes reduced store hours in Connecticut
Hartford reports Gov. Holcomb issued a proclamation cutting business hours from January to March. Retail shops may open after 7 a m and close by 7 p m on weekdays with Saturday and holiday exceptions. Certain outlets like saloons and drug stores may stay open until 10 30 p m. Public entertainment venues close 10 30 p m on weekdays. Theaters urged to finish by 1 a m. Nearby note covers steamship passenger totals for 1917.
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Hartford
Storrow urges Monday liquor sales closures statewide
Fuel Administrator James J. Storrow today asked liquor dealers throughout the state to close their bars on Monday holidays. The local licensing board already had requested dealers in the city to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dan
James J. Storrow
Gasoline Selling 10 Cents Above Cost Revealed
The federal trade commission released findings showing retail gasoline prices run 7 to 10 cents above refining costs. California had the lowest production cost at 13.52 cents, while San Francisco posted 20.5 cents retail. New Jersey and Eastern regions bore the highest production cost at 17.442 cents, and New York retail stood at 26 cents.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Victor Murdock
California
San Francisco
New Jersey
Territory
New York
Accuse Russian Consul of Draft Profiteering
New York on January 25 Charles Hughes chairman of the district draft board alleged a Russian consul in New York was issuing Russian citizenship certificates to men born abroad at 80 cents each. The letter claimed holders sought deferred classification as aliens. Hughes urged forwarding the letter to the state attorney for investigation.
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New York
District Draft Board
Charles ©. Hughes
Hughes
Jetter
Open Sunday Motion Pictures Continue After Review
Local Fuel Administrator Carl F Siemon rules Sunday motion picture performances may continue as usual after committee considered elimination but protests and survey of conditions showed best results by allowing Sunday entertainments to proceed.
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Carl F. Siemon
Pocketbook Found by Police in Bridgeport Return Likely
Police report a pedestrian picked up a purse on Alain Street near Fairfield Avenue and brought it to headquarters with money inside. The owner may claim the property at police headquarters by calling, as the purse is new and awaiting pickup.
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Bridgeport
Alain Street
Fairfield Avenue
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Lridgeport
Fairfield
Holcomb
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Storrow
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