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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
11
Public familiarity grows with Wilson order on flour substitutes as retailers and consumers discuss the rule requiring 20 percent substitution with every white flour sale. Bakers’ compliance details emerge from federal guidance and time information, shaping early market explanations.
Daniel Moore was arrested this evening and taken to the station in connection with a disturbance at the headquarters. He will be arraigned in court this forenoon. Administrative notes mention requirements related to maintaining peace and a wheat substitute policy affecting flour stocks.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant help for sour stomachs, indigestion, and fermentation. It claims rapid relief from heartburn gas and upset stomachs, urging households to keep a supply for daytime or night use.
A government statement by Rear Admiral T. W. Puttsell notes heavy losses to German attacks during the year, with 69 American ships sunk. The report details total wartime sinkings, seizures of German vessels, and efforts to bolster U.S. shipping through requisitions, new builds, and increased vessel tonnage, highlighting regional coal shortages and transport plans affected by the war.
George Boden headed San Francisco bank foreign exchange for two years and was arrested on a presidential warrant as a dangerous enemy alien. Officials say he was Pacific Coast representative of the German Imperial Bank and previously ordered out in February 1915 for conveying military information. The case aims to expose Germanys alleged extensive financial influence in the United States and Japan.
Unconfirmed reports say the captain of the Swedish steamer Anglesia went insane aboard the Atlantic voyage to a South American port. He allegedly shot two men, including a first officer, and then jumped overboard as the vessel neared port. The captain remains missing and the ship diverted to reach safety.
Washington January 24 The Senate vote 7 to 6 approved an amendment to the administration railroad bill mandating that the government relinquish control over the railroads within one year after the war ends.
Yvarl Kappe, proprietor at Tinberts Aristore in the At buildng, has filed a petitionl bankruptcy with labilities listed of $235 and all but $49.08 is r ented. Assets consist of machinery and tools valued at $249 say debts due in open accounts valued at $10. TILES Vs.
King filed a suit against Guion Thomas of Waterbury in common pleas seeking damages. He claims three damages totaling 360 dollars, plus his own costs of 200 dollars. The triple damages would amount to 1,100 dollars.
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Maplin Joseph broyery, driver of No. 9 Engine, faces recklessness accusations and will appear before the fire board to answer the charge. A representative from Shipbuilding Corp may attend to discuss fire safety measures for docks in Shuatford amid concerns over wooden ship pre-fires. Weather warnings from the Weather Bureau predict rising waters causing flooding and potential losses in valley areas as streams swell.
Gasiorowski founder of the movement to secure Poland’s liberty, arrives in Medgeport for a visit. He is a noted Polish author and organizer who has toured recruiting stations in the United States.
Bridgeport welfare committee plans a meeting at the Young Men's and Young Women’s Hebrew associations rooms on Siotepstreet to coordinate efforts aiding Jewish boys from Bridgeport serving in the American army. The group, the first of its kind in the state, aims to connect donors and volunteers with camp and army needs and to invite prominent leaders to outline cultural and welfare priorities.
The health expert releases a daily report noting shifts in national illness and hospital admission figures. It cites a final army mortality rate and counts of COVID related cases alongside findings on weed-related health concerns and ongoing public health measures.
War conditions force the Bar Association to abandon its annual feast for the first time in 87 years as many members enlist or engage in war work. The vote deferred the banquet to next year and an officers’ meeting is likely to occur. Senior officers and committees are listed.
New York testimony by Josepha Flynn, a former Navy man with two decades in torpedo work, describes how a gyroscope controlled torpedo courses. He testifies in Brooklyn federal court about minor variances in guidance parts and claims torpedo parts were misused to alter trajectories.
John Stuarsky, 25, was arrested by federal agents after sending a ransom threat to Henry Ford. He pleaded guilty before a United States commissioner and awaits grand jury action. A decoy package led to his arrest as he sought 400 to 500 dollars to pay debts.
Reports say Villa followers killed more than TE0 soldiers and passengers when dynamiting a work train bound for Bellano to repair the railroad. The incident occurred Saturday about 35 miles south of Santa Rosalie. Information from southern sources could not be denied by authorities. Separately, tobacco manufacturers and dealers show a jump of over 150 million pounds in January 1 totals compared to the prior year.
Joseph Testo petitions for divorce from Mary Gesto in Superior court claiming intolerable cruelty since November 10 1915. They married November 4, 1910, and he accuses her of acts including infidelity with Matsy Valentini. seeks custody of one child. Rebecca L Hutchinson petitions for divorce from Ernest Hutchinson with four minor children and cites habitual intemperance. They wed January 16, 1990. Grace W Graves seeks divorce from Jessie Graves and wants to resume maiden name Grace Ward. married August 20, 1908 Niagara Falls NY and December 1, 1975 she alleges habitual intemperance. Annis Tepe Spurgash seeks divorce from Michael Spurgash. remarriage unknown marriage October 1910 in Russia.
A Bridgeport advertisement extols Vinci cod liver and iron tonic for delicate weak children. A mother from Honiton testifies the product strengthened her son after a year out of school. The ad urges mothers of sick children to try the tonic and lists Hindle Pharmacy and other outlets where it is sold.
The readable fragments refer to a journey to Wisconsin in September. Names and specifics are unclear, but the piece indicates travel or an event tied to that month and place.
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