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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

13

American Troops Raid Hun Reaches 600 Yards Depth

American forces, with French support, attacked German trenches in Lorraine. Two simultaneous raids crossed No Man's Land to penetrate first and second lines, advancing about 690 yards behind a creeping barrage. Engineers blew dugouts while artillery suppressed German defenses. casualties included wounded and killed, with no prisoners reported.

Nis Amierican Toul First Repor Amecan America Miey

Ice-mint corn remedy praised for painless relief

An ancient ad praises Ice-mint as a magic wart corn remover from Japan. It claims quick lifting or shrinking of hard soft and between toe corns with no skin irritation. The product promises no pain and widespread female use as a trusted foot comfort solution.

If Germany Should Win Patriotic Rally Topic

A Thursday night rally in Shelton Bos at 8 o clock discusses if Germany should win with Heabert L Altnger and Attorney Jacob K Klein as speakers. The Wheeler Avenue and Alice Street school hosts the event inviting parents and families to attend. Committee chairs Geo Kelly Edward Buckingrasm Nichole Anayyrneral Driphy wad Patrick organize the arrangements.

America Germany Heabert L. Altnger Jacob K. Klein Bhelton Vas Wheeler Avenuue and Alice Street Geo . Kelly Edward ‘J. Buckingrasm Nichole Ana Yyrneral Driphy Wad Patrick

Westport Man Sentenced to Year in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary

George Santon Lewis of Westport Conn was sentenced to one year in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta Ga after pleading guilty to threatening to set fire to a building on the farm of Connelly. The defendant demanded $10 from Connelly and had earlier been employed by him in Norristown.

Philadelphia George Santon Lewis Westport Conn Federal Atlanta Judee Dickinson Federal District Court Aroin Connelly Norristown Wnless Connelly

Wilson Pushes Overman Bill Passage

President Wineday reiterated the request for enactment of the Overman bill to grant sweeping powers to coordinate and reorganize government departments. After a conference with the President, Senator Overman said a compromise seemed unlikely and the dispute would be fought out.

Washington Wineday Congress Nator Overman Nort Circling

Walling Sees Prohibition Blocking Other Reforms

William English Walling argues prohibition dominates public focus, hindering wage, housing, poverty, and international peace issues. He says labor should not back national prohibition and urges shifting attention to broader social problems beyond liquor questions.

William English Walling National Party Walling

Naples Raids Mention Long Range Air Attacks

Italian War Office reports raids across northern Italy and the Naples area with planes from Austria and Germany conducting long range sorties. Observers note Naples 300 miles from potential raid routes though defenses prevented deeper incursions near the Piave river.

Viomee Mivreb Tb Dar Energieviators Residentiag Quarte Niaples Tlals Neverly Tontea Itly Venice Venetian Thipongo Albania Naples London Piave Wagate Italian War Office

Dr Munyon Dies of Apoplexy at 70 in Beach

Philadelphia born Dr Janiel M Munyon, famed patent medicine advertiser and philanthropist, died at his hotel from apoplexy aged 70. Once a controversial figure with a famed Yowzers estate in Philadelphia, he married three times and faced public scandal. Born August 3 1848 in Thompson Connecticut, he worked as a teacher, editor, songwriter, and medicine inventor before his fortune and notoriety.

Milons Thompson, Conn Alm Beach Mar Ji Janiel M. Munyon Mhihulelphia Ale Hind Li Ii Miinyon Dr. Manyon Evie Munyon Philadelphia New York Pauline Nell Metzger Daniel J. Neff Altoona Mungon

Local Firm Takes Plaza Bond Issue

Forbes and Co Hincks Bros and the local banking firm have contracted for the entire $900,000 street extensions bonds for the new plaza. The issue was approved by the Capital Issues committee. bonds not printed yet but to be issued April 1 at a premium of $7,200 and interest at a specified rate.

His. Forbes & Co Hincks Bros. & Co Seston Capital Issues Committee

Fisher Arrested in Albany for Extradition Case

Philip M. Fisher, 93, of 36 Courtland Street, was arrested last night and booked at police headquarters for being wanted by New York authorities. The police allege he deserted his wife and four children months ago and she complained to Albany police, leading to his arrest in the city. He is held without bail for extradition to Albany.

Philip M. Fisher Courtland Street N. W Fisher Albany

Hartford Job Openings Figures Fall Short of Past Month

In Hartford Connecticut on March 11 the State Labor Bureau released a monthly report showing 2525 applications for employment across five state bureaus. The figure includes 2059 applications for help and 1792 situations secured, outlining the job market activity for the past month.

E. Awartford Conn Free Employment State Labor Bureau

Pyramid Pile Treatment Free Trial Offer

An advertisement promises instant relief from piles with Pyramid Pile Treatment. It claims a cen box may cure and offers a trial package mailed in plain wrap, urging readers to send a coupon for the free trial.

Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Marshall

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