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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1918

Page

18

Packers Tied to Market Tathcheight in Livestock Buying

Testimony reveals big five packers Swift Armour Morris Cudahy and Wilson controlled U S livestock purchases via directives to buyers to hit target percentages and coordinate across markets. Purchases varied little year to year and mirrored a non competitive distribution, with references to agreements and price-margin maneuvers. Senator Thompson of Iowa testified he did no business for the packers, while Heney argued documents showed packers methods rather than allegations against the senator.

Steney Srr Walter Twombly Swift Akivts Armour, Alorris Cudahy Wilson United States Hener Thomas F. Wilson Tem Lauyer Wklahams City Iansas City Oliver Thompson & Iansas Heney

Patrol Boat Run Aground in European Waters

A U S patrol boat was reported ashore on a rock in European waters today. No lives were lost. Washington dispatches confirm the incident and ongoing naval inquiries.

Washington Jan Navy Department

Appoint Woman as Police Chief In New York City

New York January 29 a woman was today appointed as deputy police commissioner of New York City. She is the 3rd person to hold the rank and the first in decades to reach this level of leadership. The appointment underscores ongoing efforts to increase gender representation in city law enforcement.

New York New York City

Curtail Delivery of Coal in City

State and city orders limit anthracite deliveries to one quarter ton per sale and curb total to two tons per dwelling. The temporary rules, issued by Russell and Storrow, apply to Bridgeport and statewide, with waivers possible for emergencies. Church coal use also curtailed to preserve supply.

Russell Loent Carl F. Siemon Boston Massachusetts New England James J. Storrow Connecticut Bridgeport Rute J Bridgepost Royal Fact Committee Thos. W. Russell Siemon

Hold U S Troops for Big Drive Continnenttron

The article describes wartime logistics for a major Allied operation, detailing gathering and shipping supplies, hospital construction, and the deployment of personnel across oceans. It notes adjustments in plans due to changes in Russia and the Italian defeat, affecting contingencies and timelines. The piece emphasizes coordination between fronts and the mobilization of trained staff to oversee construction and equipment for the campaign.

Guditiem Fa Eadh Sir Secon General von al Russia

Navy Recruits Reassigned at Black Rock Base

Lieutenant Dyer of the naval reserve base at Black Rock announced that recruits are now classified as petty deck officers or seamen. Specially qualified men may be sent to New York for extra attention to their cases.

Pryefy Shamen Dyer Naval Reserve Black Fock New York

Obituary for Magene Be Snow and family ties

Thigene J. Snow died yesterday morning. He was a machinist and employed at Kringfold Manufacturing. He leaves one brother William A. Snow of Newark and one sister Mrs. Wallace H. Towler of Bt. Cloud, Minn. Mr. Snow belonged to the Royal Order of Moose. Funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at Marie J. Snow's home 4 California street. Body will be taken by Ward and Dennis to East Lawn cemetery New Haven for burial.

Magene Snow Thigene J. Snow Kringfold Manufacturing Company William A. Snow Newark Wallace HW. Towler Bt. Cloud Fin Royal Order of Moose Marie J. Snow California Street Ward and Dennis Fast Lawn Cemetery New Haven Biriol

A Real Remedy for Falling Hair

Advert says Parisian sage Curett form quickly stops hair loss and itching and promotes new growth. Claims many testimonials and dramatic improvements after a few days. Encourages immediate use and promises thick lustrous hair with this home treatment.

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Call Draftees At Once For Exams

Draftees are to report Sunday morning February at eight o clock with 85 men from each board. Some boards have not finalized exam dates while others lack venues. Examinations aim to avoid loss of working time and will be held in designated rooms. Several City listings note transfers to New York and Fort Wright for service as replacements for rejected volunteers and draftees.

Board One Newfield Boar Six National Army Bridgeport New York City United States Bridgeeport Fort Wright N. Y Board Board 13 Board Five

Andania Sinks After Torpedoed While Aiding Port

London January 28 The Cunarder Andania once reported torpedoed but not sunk finally went to the bottom despite efforts to reach port. Information reaching The Associated Press today confirms the loss.

London

Deny Pythians Right to Raise Assessments

Washington June 28 The federal court decreed to deny the right of the supreme lodge Knights of Pythias to increase assessments on a endowment fund under all by laws as amended in 1888, which were to day set aside by the supreme court.

Washington Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Supreme Court

Stranded Soldiers Reach Cantonment After Rail Delays

Measles quarantine woes trigger rail delays as trains miss connections. Soldiers returning to camp miss the 6:08 Worcester to Ayer service, prompting jitneys to charge high fares. Streetcar officials later operate special trolleys to move the stranded units to the cantonment.

Boston

Bridgeport Men Sent to Engineer Corps

Charles P. Pemburn of Bridgeport writes from Camp Devens Massachusetts that after transfer from the 304th Infantry to Co A 14th Railway Engineers the unit seldom sees Bridgeport papers He asks residents to send news and any old records or a talking machine and they would accept sporting goods in kind to aid his company Seeking contacts and donations from home.

Charles P. Pemburn Camp Devens Ayer Mass Bridgeport 304Th Infantry Co. Va 14Th Railway Engineers

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