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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

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Twenty Hurt as Valve Explodes on Local Express

Twenty persons suffer minor injuries when a compressed air valve on locomotive of passenger train 105 blows out at Saybrook Junction. Flying glass and escaping air injure several onboard and at the depot. two passengers require hospital care. Superintendent Regan directs emergency response. most victims treated locally with hospital transfer possible.

New London Cambridge AM Mass Moailie Murphy Norwich Conn Lawrence Hosital Edge Express Edward FE. Regan New London and Devon Saxbrook Saybrook Adrance Westbrook New Haven John Moloheda Brooklyn Street Mass Gertrude Delehanty Huntington Avenue Boston George Brady Edward Kelly Jeremiah Murphy Warris Streat Hartford Aten Mcfean Franklin Street Ansonia Frank Tannuzzi S01st Infantry Camp Devens Second Avenue New York City

Bridgeport New London Game Ends in Riot at Newfield Park

Bridgeport beat New London Planters 5 to 4 amid a riot after the game. Spectators hurled bottles and stones, police intervened, two fans, Frank Norton and Edwinart, were arrested and later freed on bonds. Flynn was targeted as coaches and players evacuated by police to safety.

Bridgeport New London Newfield Park Flynn Planters Plynn The Jack Kerrins Southern Association George Benedetti James Walker William Wolfe Frank Norton Park Street Edwinart Broad Street Second Precinct

Woman Attempts Suicide With Carbolic Acid. Daughter Intervenes

Mrs. Mallie Reno, 34, drank carbolic acid last night at 21 fish sheet, told doctors she did not want to live. Her daughter Lillian, 17, knocked the bottle away. both mother and daughter were treated. Mrs. Reno's condition is not considered serious at St. Vincent's hospital.

Mallie Reno H. H. Weiss Mergency Lillian St. Vincent's Hospital Tony Lilian Dubia Travess Emergenty Hospital Cs Dlad St. Vincent's Hossissal Latreliaen

Swedish League Plans July 4 Parade Participation

At a Swedish American Citizens meeting held at the Swedish Congregational Church arrangements for participation in the Fourth of July parade were made. Enrollment cards were passed and over 100 signatures were secured. organizers expect more than 100 Swedish speakers to join. The Chaypie band will play, funded by a $1 collection, and participants are asked to gather at the church avenue and Grove Street by 9 o clock on parade day.

Jiy Ueily Grove Street Reiiheld Aireliat Wilson Hearnoon Fev. de Edward Wahl Sant Bridgeport Ameri A Union Laber Dna Mianeo Boveren Iris Sid Techineton Argistad Liberty Dipitvel Panipady Washington

Hungarian Cities Will Lend Austria Food Aid

Hungarian cities agreed to send food supplies to Austria amid a developing crisis. Officials stated that the aid would be dispatched from Budapest to assist the Austrian government and people, reflecting regional solidarity during the tense situation.

Austria

Wadhams Faces Bridgeport Opposition in Hartford Plan

Bridgeport will back Mayor Wilson in a bid against John Wadhams of Goshen for lieutenant governor as state leaders assess the fallout from the Baby Doll club raid. Republican chairman J Henry Roraback found King's stance amusing while signaling Bridgeport’s pivotal but not sole influence in the convention.

J. Henry Roraback John ’. King Hartford Bridgeport Wilson John H. Wadhaims Goshen Raraback Wadhams Mr. King Min Wing Doll Mr. Wing William S. Seeley Wilton Mr. Warllitins

Fruit Store Raid Seizes Liquor Sales at Catherine Street

Mary Jenry operated a fruit store at 3420 Catherine Street raided yesterday after noon by Serpent W. Coughlin. Several bottles of wine and whiskey found. Jonny Wis arrested and charged with Violation. Suspect held with details at the Central Page. Store owner identified as Mrs. Jeovine grocery operates at the Catherine Street site.

Anerdtad Ty Ales Mary Jenry Catherine Street Serpent W. Coughlin Ates Jonny Wis Anthony Angiustina

Bridgeport Motorists Held After Killing Man

Bridgeport reports show Liauel Nodness and two other motorists held without bonds after a fatal incident. Details are unclear due to damaged text but court action follows the alleged killing as authorities investigate the circumstances.

Bridgeport

Bank Street Raid Tops Murder Victim's Wife Arrest

Three arrested at 17 Bank Street while Antoinette Trusse, widow of Ink itusse slain on State Street days ago, faces charges of keeping a disorderly house. Mrs. Trusse released on bonds as police intensify watch over the premises amid pursuit of shooters and ongoing investigations.

Bank Street Atléernoon Ima Ork Antoinette Trusse Inkitusse State Street Tess Thik Austussa O Kher- Holt

Fragmented OCR note on a silent night scene

The readable lines describe a cryptic scene with references to a parler stave, a bottle of alee, and actions around a girl and a die. Vague terms like Pilibitats and Treiber appear, while clues about temperature and mood suggest a cold night and hidden events.

Italian and Austrian Front Reports Clash at Piave

Rome reports Austro Hungarian forces recrossing the Piave in disorder after attacks along the Montello front. British forces within Asiago lines raid, killing 100 and taking 31 prisoners. Allied airmen bomb enemy lines as Austrian defenses falter amid heavy rain and supply strain. Premier Orlando calls the Austrian offensive a defeat and hints at more battles to come.

Rome Piave River Montello Adriatic Piave Fagare Asiago Vienna London Venetia Orlando Senate

Austrian cabinet quits Amsterdam and Austria resignations

The Austrian cabinet met and decided on two collective resignations as advised from Vienna. In Paris a dispatch from Aurich Switzerland notes Premier Seydler presented the cabinet’s resignation after meeting with Emperor Charles. The emperor would decide on Sunday whether to accept.

Amsterdam Vienna Paris Charles of Austria Aurich Switzerland Seydler Austein

Nation Begins To Mobilize Soul Power Sermon

Rev William Horace Day at United Church declares the war will end only with enduring peace based on righteousness. He discounts a rapid volunteer surge, noting troops do not mobilize overnight and praising mobilized wealth and conscripts as lasting contributions. The speaker predicts hundreds of thousands marching to front lines and emphasizes multi-year preparation.

William Horace Day United Church Aarth Mr. Day Ranco Br. May

No Intimation On Contract Probe Findings In Bridgeport

Disjointed notes report no intimation regarding a contract probe in Bridgeport with references to government officials and naval officers. The fragment references a military or naval context and mentions inquiries linked to a procuring of government contracts amid disputed investigations and unnamed individuals.

Bridgeport Staley Fermaster Bros Pelypeuur

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