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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
18
Dispatches received by the Exchange Telegraph Company indicate that German forces have resumed the advance into Russia. The report, filed from Petrograd, cites renewed movement and operations, reflecting a shift in the eastern front dynamics.
Berlin March 1 report from army headquarters states ten Americans have been captured by German forces near Chavignon on the French front. The announcement provides no further details on the circumstances or current status of the captives.
Judge William M. Marble sets next Thursday for the Oyster Company versus Lucey West case in superior court. Oyster claims a signed agreement between H. J. Lewis and Pehr & West in 1888 grants either party the right to buy dock property at the foot of Pembroke Street adjoining the area.
Governor Marcus H Elds comb issues a proclamation urging Connecticut merchants to cut deliveries to one per day per route, organize cooperative deliveries, and drop return or C O D deliveries. Bridgeport Business Men's Association endorses the plan as merchants adopt the scheme and report it working well locally.
General Pershing informed the war department that Corporal Hyman Roesen of Chicago Illinois and Private Clarence Mooney of Gastonia North Carolina were accidentally killed February 27. No details were given. Four deaths from diseases were reported including Corporal John Fisher of Philadelphia and Joseph C Willwood of Bridgewater Connecticut both listed with scarlet fever.
Meeting called to order by scout master Nelson at 8. Edward Broster elected senior patrol leader and William Knabblin troop bugler. Hike planned for Sunday. Vacancies exist in troop 14. boys over 12 in good standing may join. Meetings every Thursday at 7:43 p.m. at Olivet church.
Haarlem Oil capsules, a historic Holland remedy, claim to relieve kidney and bladder issues. The advertisement touts 200 years of use, urges purchase at drug stores, and guarantees money back if not effective, stressing the genuine Gold Medal brand.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Rear Admiral Francis Bowles in charge of Emergency Fleet Works at Hog Island stating government ships must be completed on schedule. He emphasized priority delivery of materials and finishing ships to meet urgent orders.
Washington March 1 The Shipping Board announced it will commandeer vacant houses and hotels in cities near which ships are being built before starting construction of houses for shipyard workers under the housing bill passed by Congress.
Federal officers raided the Chicago offices of Henry H. Lippert a manufacturers agent to obtain evidence that investigators say will reveal wide irregularities in the purchase of government supplies in the area.
Multiple funeral notices detail services for Ruth Godfrey Catherine Richardson Gustave Heppner Mary Kerrins Hattie Krapp and Hattie Krapp's burial with details of times locations and clergy. Cremation or burial sites include Greens Farms St Michaels Park and Lakeview cemeteries with pallbearers named.
A coastwise freight steamer grounded on a ledge near the Atlantic Port yesterday was refloated by tugs this afternoon and steamed to another port for examination.
Two New Haven saloon keepers fined $25 and costs for operating on a heatless Monday under Garfield order. The incident highlights enforcement by federal court, with merchants noting slow payers attract attention in their shops.
Advertises Cascarets as a gentle, safe laxative to relieve biliousness headaches constipation and cold symptoms. Claims one or two at night cleanses liver and bowels, wakes reader feeling fit. Says calomel salts and pills are harsher and Cascarets suit children too.
Southport and Krieflea children urged to collect cancelled stamps with proceeds aiding Belgian relief via Astres des Seldate in Havre. Miss Edythe J. Taylor to forward stamps to New York, with guidance on tearing and tying. Red Cross Junior membership drive expands in town schools, led by Mrs. William E. Smith and Miss Katherine Burr, with President Wilson’s letter praising student service.
Warry Sehino sues Mary M. Gidhighan both locals and cottage owners at Walnut Beach for 3000 dollars damages claiming Gidhighan’s cottage was blown onto his land during the big storm and she refused to remove it. In February a fire at Gallaghan cottage damaged the Schino cottage.
Benton March 1 John Hedmond Irish leader underwent an operation in London today. His condition is satisfactory.
Alexander Henry of 339 Water Street is booked at Potige headquarters on a charge of theft. It is alleged Henry stole several light globes from the Smith Murray Company where he once worked. Hearing on motion to discharge receiver set for next Friday afternoon in superior court, motion by James A. Marr of Bridgeport Shoe Co. for aid also to be heard.
In Superior court two actions stem from Gustave A. Mall as conservator and from probate court allowance. Lily Moll Thorpe and Thereste Moll Gherty seek 5000 dollars damages over farm possession while Gustave Mall and Thorpe contest 1500 dollars in damages for not genuine possession. Mrs Thorpe appeals probate court action leasing the building to the receiver.
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