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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1918

Page

8

Cape Cod Canal Directed By Huestis Appointment

Cape Cod Canal operations shift under James P. Huestis district director of rail roads who arrived at Dregard’s Bay Night to assume canal control following President Wilson’s proclamation. He is supported by Irbanko C. i Patant director and J. Stor row along with L. Crowley of the United States Shipping Board to discuss waterway utilization with canal company officers.

Boston James PT. Huestis Vailroads Dregard’s Bay Cape Cod Canal Wilson Tuest Irbankoc Directo. Divisi J. d. Storrow New Teng Uel L. Crowley

Metal Trades Organ Formally Organized with Officers Elected

The Metal Trades council was formally organized with officers elected. Taavit as president, William Goring and Sidney Gilbert as vice presidents and treasurer. The Cin Machinists' union list notes elevated street railway will be raised five to seven cents. August 1 public trustees announced two centiners will raise 86,150,000 revenue to maintain services. other expedients may be needed. Trustees must control the road to earn a dividend under the act.

Metal Trades Council Mil Cin Machinists Whrile Taavit William [. Goring Sidney Gilbert Liuey Amids Nosten RED Cross Sonomo American Red Cross Gray Army Neste Nayon Ted Cross Joffre Grecourt Smit College American Cress Grimes Engtish American Friends Esmory Finslon Conliuccaurt Iim Childeren Mary Ilussa Sirvey Tratey Danesar Iebrik Wwe Beundon Cinius Phu

Stratford Robbers Extradited to Stand Trial

Stratford police hold Rudolph Roth and Peter Berk arrested in New York for burglary linked to Edward Knowles case. They were brought back by Chief Nichols on governor extradition and bound over to the Superior Court on charges. Knowles was previously bound over on the same charge.

Stratford Rudolph Roth Peter Berkwith New York City Edward Knowles

Justiccia Torpedoed and Sunk Off Irish Coast

Four hundred survivors of the liner Justicia were landed at an Irish port after a Saturday morning torpedo attack by a German submarine. The ship, heavily damaged, sank after multiple torpedo hits despite attempts to evacuate crew and passengers. Berlin announced the sinking as a wartime success with the ship under American control prior to loss.

London Justiccia Izleven Justicia Berlin Asalin Copelhaven Germa Lonlon Belfast Belesrapl Raeloute

Government tire sizes to be trimmed for war needs

J C Weston of United States Tire Company states government aim to conserve shipping space by restricting tire sizes and urges motorists to avoid hoarding. Manufacturers will withdraw certain sizes to simplify choices, but tire supply for essential vehicles remains uninterrupted. He stresses patriotism and prudent use of tires, oil, and gasoline.

J. C. Weston United States Tire Company War Trade Board Shipping Board Weston Reyer Cml

Chalmers Ad Promises Big Gains From Cheap Gas

A vintage advertisement touts Chalmers cars claiming fourfold efficiency by using cheap heavy fuel. It markets features like Hot Spot and Ram's Horn manifold and urges readers to visit 1123 State Street or 982 Park Avenue to see demonstrations and the claimed fuel efficiency benefits over competitors.

Chalmers Chalmers Motor

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