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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
14
A man identified as Yauutiers station resident died at city hospital from injuries suffered when his seaplane crashed into Biscayne Bay on Saturday. Authorities investigated the incident and reported the crash occurred off the coast near the harbor.
A satirical column mocks Darwin and whiskers, arguing razors ridiculed the theory of human descent. It scorns pretense, celebrates barbering prowess, and notes how razors alter appearances and social judgments, with vivid, humorous barbs at science and fashion.
A boy recounts a Sunday interrupted by tending a sick dog Jubilee and misadventures with a rat, a man named Peenuts, and a fiery exchange over care and debts, set in a rural-tinged memory with wrestled pride and childlike schemes. The tale ends noting Dr. Ben L. Reitman arriving in Cleveland seeking release after a six month sentence for circulating birth control literature.
Tendon March 18 The Spanish and Swiss ambassadors in Berlin were told Germany would retaliate against American property in Germany in proportion to German holdings in the United States. Washington March 8 Senate estimates show German property in the U S exceeds American property in Germany by about 100 to 1. most American holdings in Germany are tied to Strarllard OU Co. interests. alien property laws may curb German assets in the U S as a countermeasure.
John Dillon makes first public appearance as Irish Nationalist party chairman in Enniskillen on March 16. He laments John Redmond's betrayal by English ministers and urges an end to religious division. Fermanagh locals hear addresses from the town council United Irish League and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Dillon says the party seeks unity between Irish and British peoples.
Washington March 18 Despite Baker view that dismissal is insufficient penalty for neglect of soldier patients an army court martial declined to impose a harsher sentence on First Lieut John G Pwysr medical reserve for neglect at Camp Funston Secretary Baker ordered review of findings but the court maintained its original sentence An identical case was sent back for a harsher penalty now in the President's hands and still holding to the original verdict.
Halifax N S March 18 A capsized boat carrying the bodies of three sailors either Japanese or Chinese was washed ashore at Crow Island yesterday Word received here today said the vessel was from the Dominion Coal Co s steamer Batista last reported bound for a New Brunswick port
Pleasing advertisement from Hindle's drug store promises a trial package after mailing a slip with 5c to Foley Co. at Chicago. The offer lists Foley's Honey and Yar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatic issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing bowels.
A garbled ad copy touts miraculous beauty treatments and letters from readers praising Clara Helen Clare of Chicago for cures and secrets. It promises face lifting, wrinkle removal, bust development, long eyelashes, hair removal, and whitening tips. Readers are urged to send for free secrets and mail to Helen Clare, Michigan Ave Chicago.
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