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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1918

Page

2

Masked Men Shoot Up Club With One Wounded

In New York City early today masked gunmen entered the Tyano Social Club at 119 West 52d Street and fired on 22 members, wounding Joseph Casperino, 25, of 305 West 118th Street in the right leg. Detectives Caggiano and Fein, later arrested at Broadway and 65th Street, faced charges as police pursue identifications among the other bandits.

New York Tyano Joseph Casperino West 118Th Street Polytechnic Hospital Shea and Kirwin Broadway 65Th Street Joseph Caggiano East 110Th Street Julius Fein Essex Street Fern Sullivan Caggiano Fein Tyano Club West 52d Ehtb Casperino

Nervous Sick Headaches and New Remedy Promises Relief

An advertisement claims UIT-A-TIVES brought relief on first use for nervous sick headaches. The bold claim emphasizes rapid improvement and urges readers to try the product. No medical endorsement is provided and no side effects are discussed.

Fruit-a-tives ad claims cure for Ogdensburg reader

A testimonial from Cc. E. Beswick of Ogdensburg New York says three to four years of nervous headaches and dyspepsia were relieved the first day by Fruit-a-tives Fruit Liver Tablets. She reports many friends using the product on her recommendation and notes price 2.50 per box or 25 cents trial size. ERUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Caroline Ave Ogdensburg N.Y Cc. E. Beswick Eruit-A-Tives Limited Ognsburg

Keen Rivalry in Harmony Lodge Membership Drive

Harmony lodge LO. B. B. began a membership drive with two rival teams led by captains Harry Dworken and Harry Romm. The contest runs to March 26, ending with Horab lodge guests and initiation. A Stratfield banquet will honor the winners and both teams.

Harmony Lodge LO. B. B Harry Dworken David Kane John Rosenbluh Joseph Solomon Max Swartz Joseph Dew Louis Dorkin Joseph Hershfield David Altman Bernard Sachs Bernard Rubenstein Harry Romm B. BR. Finkelstone Harry Neuss Harry Trager David Bresky Charles H. Shapiro Louis Jacobbson Harry Berkman Morris Bufford Samuel Dworkin Horab Lodge Stratfield Harriony Lodge

Arctic Explorer Reaches Land but Is Delirious

Word reached today that Vilhjalmur Stefansson, the explorer, is wintering at Herschel Island with illness. Dr K M Tupper and the royal northwest mounted arctic patrol said Stefansson reached Herschel Island after his boat Polar Bear grounded at Barter Island last fall. Captain Tupper reported a cold and fever, and a relapse with delirium after police reached Fort McPherson en route to Dawson.

Fort McPherson Dawson Stefansson

Badly Wounded Sailor Confirmed Not As Stated

Dr. J Aranki and staff met a westbound Bridgeport train after a phone tip from New Haven said a badly wounded sailor would be aboard. They found Joseph Temple of Boston with a mere quarter inch cut on his left hand from a clash with a fellow passenger, not a serious wound.

New Haven J. Aranki Bridgeport Joseph Temple Boston Mass

Mooney Must Hang for Explosion that Killed Ten

San Francisco reports the state supreme court denied Thomas J Mooney a new trial in the 1916 bomb explosion case that killed ten. Executives clemency could still alter the fate as the ruling stands.

Mooney San Francisco Thomas J. Mooney State Supreme Court

Russians Fight to Stop with Treaty Signing

London March 1 The Russian peace delegates at Brest Litovek were told hostilities would end only after the peace treaty is signed. Three days were allowed for talks, beginning today. SUB SINKS TIBERIA New York March 1 The British merchant steamship Tiberia of 4680 tons gross, owned by Anchor Line, was sunk by a German submarine about February 27 while bound for this port. The crew were rescued.

London Brest Litovek Tiberia New York

More Savings on Fancy Silks Samples

Dozens of small silk pieces from a necktie silk maker offered at less than half price. Colors and patterns vary with rare richness. Regularly $2 to $4 per yard, available in half to 2 or 3 yard lengths at $1.25 per yard. Third floor.

A. M. Katz Main Street

Smart linene dresses in bright colors at six fifty

Smart new linene dresses priced at 6.50 present trim lines and durable fabric. The dresses feature attractive belts and round collars in rose, pink, copenhagen, gray and white, with launderable linene noted for lasting wear. Second floor displays.

Rose Copenhagen Gray

Little sale of children's picture and story books

A small sale offering mainly children's books including picture books and stories. Readers recall titles like Jack the Giant Killer. Books priced at half of usual price from 10c to 1 Matin floor rear.

Jack the Giant Killer

Good new English dinnerware patterns across seas

An open stock set features gray and rose decoration with a gold edge and stippled handles. Covered octagon dishes and gold-handled cups. Prices range from 60 cents to 6.25 dollars per dozen or piece, including plates 2.25 to 4.75 per dozen and tea sets about five dollars per dozen. Fourth floor.

Pretty silk dresses at twelve fifty today

New and soft foulard silks in dresses of appealing style. Blue foulard in deep shade with white figured pattern. Features a new-model pointed tunic and Georgette collar and cuffs. Cool comfort for summer wear, value and durability, price $12.50 and $12.60. Second floor.

Beautiful ribbons for dress and hair trimmings

Beautiful ribbons offered in pink and blue hues with brocade designs. Five inches wide, priced 25 cents per yard, with descriptions of warm, delicate tones and snowy white accents. Center aisle front displays invite shoppers to view and purchase for children’s outfits.

Striking lace scarfs offered at sale prices

A sale of lace scarfs describes lengths around 45 to 54 inches with linen centers and various patterns. Original price range 1.50 to 2.50 dollars. current price listed as one dollar for all. Striking value and impressive beauty noted.

Real silk stockings bargain at factory sale

Imperfect silk stockings for women priced at 60 cents instead of a dollar. Various colors offered with small mends noted. Also listed are cotton stockings in black and white at 15 cents. Left aisle, front.

Howland Special Hat and Shoes Offer

Try Howland Special hats built to store specs with better hats than expected at 2.50. Spring colors in fine soft shapes, deep rich black Derby models. Shoes claim tough service and comfort, black calfskin and vicl i kid options, regular 4 main floor rear and 2.85 sale price.

Gladsome Easter Cards for Eastertide Spirit

Easter cards complete with message and spirit of gladness. Delicate colors and patterns appeal to children with a special price range. Front and rear details advertise main line and pricing.

Gartside's Tron-Rust Soap and Cutex Manicure Sets Ad

Vintage ad-style notice touts Tron-Rust Soap for rust and ink stains plus fruit stains at 15c. Promotes Djerkiss cosmetics from France face powder perfume toilet water and sachet. Includes a complete Cutex manicure set 30c regulation-size 23c and large sets at 1.00.

Gartside France

Rockefeller Foundation War Aid Grant Total 187281

The Rockefeller Foundation announced at its annual meeting that it appropriated 187281 for war work. Of this sum 126000 funds the war demonstration hospital of the Rockefeller Institute, 56000 supports the medical division of the National Research Council for the Council of National Defense, and 12281 funds other medical war research and relief efforts.

New York Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Iunstitute Medical Division National Research Council Council National Defense

Friends Present Policeman With Eighty Two Dollars

Charlies H. Claampett new policeman in the 328 strong corps started duty at the eurth precinct station to find a purse containing 82 dollars sent by his friends. Michael Sokoleski of 40 Gilbert street was arrested for breach of the peace after causing a disturbance and held at police headquarters.

Charlies H. Claampett Eurth Michael Sokoleski Gilbert Street

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