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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
9
Gullabi Gulbenkian, an Armenian rug dealer with a Fifth Avenue shop, was shot and killed late today by a porter in his employ who escaped. Serope Gulbenkain, nephew of the murdered man and a firm member, was in danger.
Seven men enlisted yesterday at the navy recruiting station in Cannon Street. Daniel Tause, 21, of 59 Myrtle Avenue Frederick John Knell, 21, of 335 William Street, were among those who joined. A separate report notes Armenian philanthropist Guntheniian, famed for large charitable gifts, was wounded in a related incident involving a porter who had been discharged but carried a recommendation. The nephew aided his uncle during the event.
Open sugar bowls on tables in public eating places in Massachusetts were offered eliminated for the duration of the war by the state food administration today. Individual portions must not exceed one ounce per person. In a statement a list of applicants, including Thomas Leo O Brien and others, was announced as successful. Assistant Superintendent Michelini to move to Sayannah, G A, to become superintendent of construction for the Foundion Shipbuilding company. Venroy B. Endicott urged housewives to buy three pounds of substitutes with five pounds of flour and to use more graham and whole wheat bread until mid August.
Alexander Bagdy of 81 Hope Street enlisted in the United States Navy on December 13. He is 19 years old and prior to enlistment worked as a plumber with W. B. Kirk Company. He is now on a ship in foreign waters performing duty.
A humorous critique of tonsillitis tracing its history from ignorance to expense. The piece lampoons medical remedies and public policy, describing misused treatments, exaggerated dangers, and absurd proposals with sharp, satirical wit. Named observations include a physician yawning at two pink bumps and references to Congress and failed cures.
Bridgeport faces severe coal shortages this winter with T. J. Pardy, chairman of the local United States Fuel Administration committee, urging conservation. The plan targets removal of nonessential exterior lighting, signage, and interior illumination to save about 500 tons of coal. He advises homeowners to inspect heaters, dampers, flues, and weatherproofing and to notify dealers early to ensure delivery as applications rise, with coal allocated in rotation to April applicants.
Toney Parenti of 90 Trexington avenue is in St. Vinent's hospital with a broken right arm and possible fracture of the right shoulder after being struck by an automobile driven by Darold Mars of Main street near Tinwley. Police say Parenti attempted to cross Main street at Hawley. Mars swerved to avoid him, but the right front wheel struck Parenti. Parenti rested comfortably at the hospital.
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