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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1918

Page

13

Women Speakers to Sunday Rally by Able Women Org

The Able Women Org pledges a Sunday rally at 3 o clock featuring speakers from New York and Connecticut. Notables include Mrs. Porritt and Mrs. Weed, with Katharine Guilford and Katherine Thirtford organizing, as W D Ascough chairs the event to advocate women's suffrage.

Ten Dinney Fiekl Malone Fork Guilvord Katherine An Thirtford Connecticut Tetan Wouch Anne CG. Porritt George PH. Day Minniesey Watherine Flana Hartford Walter Jt Putannm Psyche New London Hill Weed Uvkes Con New Fouston W. D. Ascough

Burns Tells How Car Hit that of Frank J Hughes

In superior civil court George Turns testified he crossed Central avenue as the car driven by Keegan appeared to turn into Connecticut. Slippery pavement prevented braking and the crash occurred. Frank J Hughes sues Burns and Keegan for 370000 for injuries. The trial adjourned to continue this morning with final witnesses and arguments ahead.

Superior Civil Court George Turns Central Avenue Byugh Keegan Connecticut Avenue Keegan Burns Frank Z. Jlughes Whiting Perr William MM. Maltbie Loo Kugh Sheegan Central Connecticut Avenues Roosevelt Street Carroll Avenue Orange Street Matrick Rourke Miller Company O'Rourke

U. S. Brings Victory Says British Primate

In a Yale Woolsey Hall address, Most Rev Cosmo Lang archbishop of York urged speedier sending of coal to Europe’s battlefields. He praised American resolve, urged joint effort for Allied victory, and stated that victory alone would end the war.

New Haven Europe Woolsey Hall Yale Cosmo Grerdon Lang York England United States Great Britain Brotherhood of Man Jarigland

This Druggist Endorses Swamp Root Kidney Medicine

A Bridgeport advert features Joseph Vinnerpont of North Haven praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root for kidney issues. He claims decades of selling without refunds and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample and booklet.

Wilmer & Jo Hinghunton X. V Bridgeport Daily Yolouran Post

Patriotic Rally Series Opens at Shelton School

The opening rally of a citywide patriotic series is held at Shelton School tonight with speakers Robert Munger of Ansonia and Jacob J. Klein of Bridgeport. The event invites residents to learn about conditions facing the nation and its impact on every citizen as March rallies continue at Barnum, Garmun, Lincoln, and Howes schools with noted speakers and religious benedictions.

Tadax America Shichan Sehoeot Ansonia Jacob J. Kiein Kidgeport Bridgeport Shelton School Norrow Barnum School Jacob P. Goodhart New Haven Cornelius Danaher Meriden Garnum School Arthur J. Comiey Redertick Mullins Jingh Lavery Samuel Thane Joseph H. Whitcomb Joseph A. Kalafus Father McGivney Hew Judge Carlter W Bridgeport William Rott Owen Burns George Mara Dennis Nelly Father LT. Smith William TI. Jepson Tlowe Seroo Hem John J

Youngest Stamp Booster Sells War Savings Stamps

Ten year old William Bradford Hancock, son of Alvin Hancock, led a church war savings drive for Grace M. Ju. church. He first secured two dollars worth of stamps, then earned four dollars more after selling to a dentist and a local customer, proving vigorous church outreach in the campaign.

Enworth League of Grace M. Ju General War Savings Committee William Bradford Jiancock Alvin N. Tiancock Bridgeport Laid and Yitle Company Tre

Special meeting to discuss league constitution and bylaws

Announcement last night calls for a special meeting of the Jewtel Welfare activities group at the Pirsat Bridgeport National Bank building to review sections of the constitution and its adoption by voters. President Jacob Ts. Istein and committee have worked on the draft to be submitted for the next voters meeting.

Considi Jewtel Welfare Llenry Greenstory Pirsat Bridgeport National Imenk Buildinge comsti+ lion League Presiddent Jacob Ts. Istein Delestilas Mle Hye Voturs Gssochilien Bop

Webster Addresshop Heads This MM Inoon

Webster vice-president of Bridgeport Tse Gon pA addresses a meeting of traders of factories at the offices of Tiviss Bros Co. The sale of logs and war items among its employes has grossed about $10,000. The logs are valued around $50.

Webster Bridgeport Tiviess Vros & Co JES

Garfield's Widow Dies of Pneumonia at 86

Mrs. Sue Jindolph cuafield widow of James A. Garfield 20th US president died at her Winter home in South Pasadena early today. She had been sick since Sunday night and burial plans were not yet decided. The body likely to be buried in Oakview cemetery where her husband is interred.

Cah Sue Jindolph Cuafield James A. Garfield United States South Pasadena Garfield Bovith Clevehid Jeavelunid Mere James Re Garfield Secretary of the Interior Los Angeles Jakkeview Tere James A. Garheld Serians Thorton Sara W Hindle

Y M H A and Y M H A Women Launch Membership Drive

Members of the Young Men’s Hebrew and Young Women’s Hebrew associations prepare to start their fourth annual membership campaign tonight on State Street. Attorney Charles Lapira invited to speak. City rivals Bridgeport and Him City M. H. A. aim to boost memberships beyond 400. Prominent locals plan tours as a large increase is expected.

State Street Charles 1Apira Bridgeport M. H.A

Murdered Sutter Brother in Law’s Dispatch From Front

Robukives of Charles W. Sutter, once at Remington Arms, joined the U S Infantry unit from Connecticut. He was killed February 28 as German shells struck American rail defenses, according to dispatches received by his father.

Bridg Port Wato Vhc Rede TN

Chance for Boys to Serve Country During Summer

Local youths aged 14 to 16 in school or non essential work may enlist in the Connecticut Boys' Working Reserve during the week of March 18. Those 16 to 18 may join the U.S. Boys' Working Reserve for factory or farm work, serving 36 or 60 days respectively. Recruits earn a certificate and medal on completion to honor service. For details call or visit the Boys' division. recruiting week runs March 18 to 22.

Connecticut U.S Barnum

Fruit Based Medicine Claims Healing Powers

An advertisement touts a fruit only medicine claimed to relieve constipation and liver torpor. It lists ingredients such as prunes and figs, asserts wide universal use, and notes a price of 82.00 with mail order contact details.

Niledian Toronto Dikodder Teanhibess Pru Yi

Australian Villages Destroyed by Cyclone Tiersex City

An Austrian named Vicar Soboliski was held on $10,000 bail after arraignment in the second criminal court. Police found rail maps in his possession and displayed photos of buildings railroad stations submarine craft torpedo tubes and factories in New Jersey during the examination of his effects.

Tiersex City N. Od Vicar Soboliski Hera New Jersey

Flour tampering case in Bridgeport kept secret by DOJ agent

DOJ agent Charles T I Lane has referred the flour tampering case to the United States attorney general. No details on charges or the merchant or flour brand involved have been released.

Bridgeport United States Department of Justice Charles TI. Lane United States Veneeral Alr Taine

Coal demand urging immediate orders across cities

State Administrator Koras W. Stussel issues an urgent appeal through Chairman W op Mir to Toledo Ridgeport and other cities in the region to sign contracts for steam coal for the upcoming coal year. He stresses prompt reporting of any inability to meet needs to avoid transport issues and to inform the National Fuel Administration in Washington, well before April.

W.op. Mir Koras W. Stussel TU Re Eee Jidgeport Hient Omiay Hulielin National Fuel Administration Washington

Senate Passes Railroad Control Bill in Conferece Report

Washington March 13 The Senate adopted the conference report on the administration railroad control bill by 47 to 8 after rejecting a provision limiting the sites power under broader federal control The bill now goes to the house for action possibly tomorrow Senators Borah Cummins Green, Johnson Skewon Norris Townsend and Core voted against the report

Washington s@tate House Malvelson Borah Idaho Cummins Iowa Greenna North Dakota Johnson A Skenyon Towa Norris Nebraska Townsend Michigan Core Oklahoma

Newtown Curate Becomes Army Chaplain

Rev. Philip Coholan, longtime curate at St. Stephen's in Stepney and at Taos church, has received appointment as a chaplain in the national army for a five year term. He bade farewell Sunday, said Mass, and departed for Wellington Field, San Antonio, after serving the Newtown congregation with kindness and selflessness.

Newtown Maceh Philip Coholin Taos Nym Coholan Vist St. Stephen's Church Stepney New Britain Welly Field San Antonio Walher Cohelin

British Labor Man Speaks Here Monday

A meeting in hall tomorrow will feature Appleton secretary of a labor union along with speakers from the constructive weights and other labor groups. The event aims to discuss workingmen concerns and support broader labor causes in the region. Discussions may touch on union perspectives, management relations, and wage issues affecting local workers.

Appleton Tredes Speylors Hall Nest Manikis Wight Conk Babor Union Hheer Roach Spe Gore Press American Federation of Liahor Centead Taber Ima Ak Samuel Campers Davon Nodoudhig Menner Mtaphetan Mingh Quai Thie

Palestine Fund extends collection drive in Bridgeport area

An extended campaign was announced at a meeting led by Adam Salman of the Palestine desigration and campaign. New York offices reportedly extended the drive, with Bridgeport captains aiming to make the city a leading collection site. A large turnout from the Council of Jewish Women attended and a final canvass effort was planned for those previously unreachable. Contributions for large pledges are arriving steadily.

Adam Testing Sincham PL Saltman Fio Palestine Desigration and Campaign New York Jims Bridgemort Committee Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women Hosa Salman

VapRub Vapor Therapy for Colds and Croup Promoted

An advertisement touts Vielk's Vaporub as a home remedy for children with colds, chest congestion, bronchitis, and croup. It highlights salve form, nasal use, or inhalation methods, claims quick relief within minutes, and offers a 50 day trial via local druggists with refund if unsatisfied.

Caroline Vielk VipokRab Colpons Pridge ABSO Stradford Fairfichkt Southport Coop Riker's

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