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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
2
An American officer’s letter from overseas details a destroyer sinking two German U boats off the Ireland coast during a convoy run. A submarine was sighted at 260 yards, depth bombs were dropped, and another U boat was seen later, with the destroyers closing in to finish the attack amid convoy protection.
The report notes Uehlmann resigns as HI foreign minister with rumors of German political shakeups. Allied air activity is described with several German aircraft shot down and British and American offensives continuing in Picardy and Lorraine. Prisoner numbers rise, and Paris reports indicate ongoing artillery exchanges and patrols around Mulhouse and the Marne front amid a broader Allied push in early July.
A Utica New York reader writes that Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Peps cured her long standing indigestion and that she now suffers no such trouble. She says she cannot praise it highly enough for its laxative effects and expresses gratitude in a letter to Dr Caldwell.
An old newspaper advertisement touts a Druggists product priced at 50 cents and 1.60 dollars for a combination of simple laxative herbs with ipsin. It claims a quick relief from constipation and offers a free serial bottle by writing to W. B. Caldwell at 458 Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois.
Federal grand jury returned ten indictments at the district court here alleging violations of espionage and sedition statutes. Defendants include novelist Carmo Lelaune formerly of Ark, Meriden officers, West Hartford residents, and others charged with aiding deserters or violating wartime laws. Judges urged counsel to prepare for real trials as trials may proceed for those who plead not guilty.
The Eighth Resular Division units are encamped near the Soldiers' Monument as Lt Col Cr A Bailey directs the movement of transport trains. Only 150 truckers from the Laramobile company will be used, with 40 trucks each for Companies A and FF. Each company has 17 men, making the original plan to drive 50 trucks impractical. A dance was set for the men at Washington Poolhall last night.
Five people were taken into custody after a raid on an apartment on Water Street just after 11 p m. Police booked four visitors and charged suspects with various offenses as the case moves to the city court.
Government officials claim direct oversight of ANHS workers including home life checks to prevent off duty liquor use. A new intelligence network monitors railroad staff in Ridgeport and other centers, with special officers reporting incidents immediately to headquarters.
Bridgeport reports gains in its weekly stamp drive with July 8 sales totaling 7452.92 for riis port and 71588.21 for the State. The city’s staff and local employers like Bridgeport Brass and Crane Co participate in the standard Wednesday stamp day, encouraging thrift and steady patronage in the face of patriotic drives.
Miss Jelist entertained a large group for her sixteenth birthday at the home of line pagents Als aoe Mes, with friends including Christopher at Clivisiaere. Guests presented gifts and many wore jewelry while readings and songs filled the event.
Morwalis reports a stoppage on salary raises for police officers amid a murky policy debate. The article mentions Denavan as a key figure and references local government steps toward budgeting and staffing changes.
A garbled note describes station cleaners beginning work with emphasis on effort and timing. The text includes many unreadable fragments and appears to be OCR noise with no clear events, dates, or names to identify.
New York residents learn that Juige Phebade of Major John Wtrros Mitchet, once mayor, will lie in state at City Hall before a procession to St Patrick's Cathedral. Automobiles will be limited. officials will lead pallbearers and dignitaries from City Hall to the cathedral. A message of sympathy arrived from President Wilson.
Funeral services for Deranens Millen Dupee widow of Deseph Ol Royd who died inEng Boneh California will be held tomorrow afternoon at Mountain Grave Cemetery. Order of the Western Star will be held.
A chaotic, garbled OCR passage mentions a doorman, a scene at a club, and various distorted names and terms. The readable fragment centers on a confrontation involving a bulky assailant and staff at a venue, with unclear chronology and multiple misreads about people and places. The text remains largely indecipherable.
The 600 Western Telegraph Company employees in Canada were called out on strike by the organization’s president urging action. The dispute centers on reinstatement of telegraphers discharged last March who were later vindicated by the company, with ongoing tension surrounding job security and labor actions.
A devastating wreck halted traffic on the Nashville Chattanooga line near Poindexter’s Bend. Officials say many passengers died at the scene or later in hospitals. Dozens more are injured as crews work to recover bodies and clear debris.
In a local probate matter Mandorona seeks access to funds of Ammar Ilsinpad Alandrorta, widow who died in the city. Mary Jane Cobb is named administrator of the estate, with Charles Sibley listed among involved individuals. Funeral details for Charles Sicietie noted, with respect to Henry Jatishop residence.
The fragmentary text references fraternal, regional, or lodge events with scattered names and dates. It mentions a parade or gathering and various proper nouns, but lacks clear details on location, organization, or outcomes. The readable parts point to a postponed or rescheduled event with community involvement.
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