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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
9
Chicago march 5 the packers wage dispute was submitted to federal judge samuel alshuler the arbitrator for consideration tonight. the hearing began feb 21. a large part of todays session was taken up with the closing arguments of the counsel.
London March 6 John Redmond leader of the Irish party in the House of Commons who underwent an operation last Saturday did not have a very good day yesterday but last night he was resting easier and his condition still serious.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick solution to food souring indigestion heartburn and gases. It claims rapid relief within five minutes and emphasizes ease of use and safety for stomach comfort. The copy targets general readers with familiar ailments and positions the product as a harmless, effective remedy.
Washington reports the coal shipment priority order issued January 17 by the fuel administration is suspended today across states east of the Mississippi River with only Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Ohio and eastern Kentucky exempted, affecting railroads domestic consumers cantonments public utilities and hospitals.
The report lists totals and leaders from OShéas and Scelly camps with figures for individual contributors and auxiliaries. Grand total sales reach 41291.49, noting Garrity’s late entry and Colling as top stamp seller among the class. Post office staff resume campaign with about 10000 in sales.
Chief Nichols solved a case by matching logs from Crarezos cellar to the stumps where Simms had cut wood. Crarezas denied, but logs fit the stumps and he was convicted in Stratford town court. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $12.17, with bonds set at $40.
Three naval recruits were sent to New Truven yesterday for enlistment by the Navy recruiting office on Cannon streets. Herbert Zimmer, 22, of 117 Berkshire avenue, minute man, Charles I. Dantlory, 27, of 373 Aretlo street, carpenter, and Osear Lundberg, 27, of 200 Fairfield avenue, machinist. George Von Meyer, long ill with liver issues, remained under care at his Boston home as doctors reported some improvement but danger remained.
At Camp Devens Massachusetts soldiers of the Téth division may wear two heavy wool socks plus oversized field shoes and a second service pair for a snug fit. Rubber overshoes will help feet stay warm. two uniforms are planned for rapid changes if soaked. Sergeant Nimke of Torrington received a harsh court sentence for unpatriotic remarks.
John Williams, a southern negro, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Superior Criminal court yesterday for the December 7 shooting of motorman William Parsons on the East Side. He received a sentence of eight to ten years in the state prison. The fatal wound occurred as Parsons tended his levers aboard the trolley car, ending the February term of Criminal Superior court with no further jury business for the term.
Five additional recruits were accepted by John J. Wigan the examining officer in Bridgeport yesterday. They will depart with others for further examinations and training. ships now in port at Boston. Wilbert S. Steward, John Wy Murray, and Hugh K. Tevill slated to leave Friday. John M. Dunn and Ludwig Rollmann tomorrow. Civil service examination updates and tax office operations cited. Per diem deadlines noted for April 15.
Hartford reports a smallpox case in Winsted and another in Norwich. No new Hartford cases today. Dr John T Black, state health commissioner, notes vaccination efforts continue with several hundred Black residents vaccinated in the last four days.
Edgar W Burrill of Columbia University spoke to local high school teachers about forming a class on current events in the war under his supervision. About 16 signified intent to join. Meetings planned every other week with a Russia lecture and stereopticon views on Tuesday evening March 14.
Announcement made today of an assemblage depot in Springfield for all ordnance stores in New England. About 300,000 square feet of space in the Bay State Storage and Warehouse Co building will be used, with next Monday the planned start. The building is now under government control.
An old advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Compound as the standard remedy for women's ailments. It claims long standing success over years and markets a panacea for various symptoms described as menstruation and related discomfort.
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