Assault in Jitney Leaves Injured Man in Haste
Caroline Nelson of 116 Wall Street reported a violent incident in a jitney. The victim suffered lacerations to the nose and multiple injuries to the body after being robbed during a ride. He described being invited into the vehicle, then attacked and left near a creek between the city and Bridgeport. Dr. Foley at the Emergency Room treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Ilian Nelson
Caroline
Bridgeport
Foley
Third Meyer Son Now In Service of Nation
Alvin W. Meyers, the third son in his family and the sole remaining boy, enlisted in the United States forces yesterday. He joins Leo Meyer, lieutenant in National Army forces, who recently completed officer training from Camp Devens after an from Detroit to Bridgeport transfer. The Meyers family history shows multiple serving members in the Navy and Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin W. Meyers
George H. _Meyer
Kingsbury Road
United States
Leo
National Army Forces
Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
Detroit
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Camp
Devens
Woman Cries for Justice in Hall of Court House
Mrs. Susan Hart, taxi operator, caused a stir in the county courthouse yesterday by shouting I want justice after a judgment of 4300 against her by Travelers Insurance con many re opened. The Common Pleas court had issued a default judgment for the insurer. attorneys Shannon and Wilder sought to reopen the case, but the court denied the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hart
County Court House
Czecho-Slovaks Claim Capture of Irkutsk
June 26 report from Lont on Berlin advices via Copenhagen says Czecho Slovak troops under General Lee captured Irkutsk in Siberia. The notice, sourced to Ber lin, notes the advance was transmitted by the Exchange Telegraph Company. The piece also records coroner John J Phelan's death verdict in the Louisa Conant barge drowning case near Vincent dock on June 8, clarifying she was not dragged by a tow line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonton
Siberia
Lee
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
T. Veraiat
John J. Phelan
Louisa Conant
Vincent Dock
West End
Captain Conant
Don’t Let Soap Spoil Your Hair Ad Claim
A period advertisement warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos and promotes using pure coconut oil as a hair cleaner. It claims coconut oil yields a rich lather, thorough cleansing, quick drying, soft and shiny hair, and removal of dust dirt and dandruff with little cost.
Beets Peas and Lettuce Abundant at Farmers Market
Abundant beets, lettuce, and peas drew many town women to the market yesterday. Stratford visitors bought vegetables while radishes, carrots, cabbage, and beans were normal. Prices rose for peas and berries, with strawberries and currants arriving. overall range in quality noted and retailers’ costs higher than quoted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
H. S&s. Schwenk
Tfarmers
Bard of Gunmakers Explains Enlistment Day Poem
A Remington Arms worker Charles G Wilcox presents a poem about the war savings plan on National Enlistment Day. The verses urge support for soldiers under the flag and call for sacrifice from citizens, urging wealth and prayers to aid those in battle. Gas pressure in Bridgeport city center was very low due to a plant breakdown at Bridgeport Gas Light. service restored by 4 PM causing disruption to restaurants and midday rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Finney Wilcox
Wilcox
Remington Arms Plant
Bridgeport Gas Light Company Works
Connecticut Troops Get Books From War Libraries
Connecticut public libraries have shipped 40 000 books to war libraries in France via Hartford New London Camp Meade and Norfolk Newport News Ilo Ben On the home front volunteers in Hartford and surrounding towns sort label and pack books stamped with donor names when known and the town of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Jane
France
Connecticut Public Library Committee
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Connecticut
Iloboken
N. J
Newport News
American Library Association
New London
Naval Hospital
Fort Wright
Fort Michie
Camp Meade
Maryland
State Capitol
War Service
Martford
Public Library Committee
Cuticura Heals Eczema On Face
A Vermont reader recounts severe facial eczema that began as pimples and crusted, with redness and itching keeping the child awake. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the ailment reportedly cleared in short order. Postcard notice offers Cuticura samples by mail from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Barber
Spring St
Winooski
Msil
Tiourp
Dept. H. Boston
V. Seae dc
Free Foot Drafts Offer for Rheumatic Pain Relief
A promotional appeal offers free Foot Drafts to rheumatic sufferers. The ad claims many testimonials and a 1.00 price for a first pair, inviting readers to mail name and address to receive the free sample and detailing a coupon return for further purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eredbrack Dyer
Frederick Wyer
Byng
Jackson, Mich
Seudome Fries
Dyer
Thor
Buckridge Joins U S Merchant Marine Training
Francis Joseph Buckridge of 683 Myrtle Avenue Bridgeport Conn is listed among those accepted by the United States Shipping Board for merchant marine training in Boston Mass on June 26. The program accepts American citizens aged 21 to 30 and prepares them for responsible positions in the new American Merchant Marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
United States Shipping Board
Francis Joseph Buckridge
Myrtle Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Shipping Board
American Merchant Marine
Jail Terms for Bobh Johnson and Richardson
Flonjamin Terry of 932 Finnsa tonic avenue was sentenced to 30 days in the County jail after arraignment in City court yesterday morning charged with assault. Terry stabbed John Johnson, 20, at 534 Howard avenue in the back following a heated argument in Housatonie avenue Tuesday night. James Richardson, who was also in on the argument, was sentenced to 10 days in jail after admitting the knife used in the affray was his property. John Johnson was arrested Tuesday night charged with breach of peace but was released yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flonjamin Terry
Finnsatonic Avenue
Terry
John Johnson
Howard Avenue
Housatonie
James Riichardson
Sentennee
Johnson
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Teleleve
Hamburg
Dey
Enlist
French Shop Inc
Sam
Ecoeailly
Hall of Court House
Irkutsk
Bridgeport Horse Auction
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AML
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Noble
Bard OF Gunmakers
Oo. G. F. Wilcox
Remington
Willy
Michie
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Francis J. Buckridge
U. S. Merchant Marine
Bobh Johnson
Richardson
MFG. CO
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Iranistan Avenue
Phone_ Noble
Meigs
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van Dyk
New York
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Interesting Nation
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