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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1918

Page

6

Seaman Killed by Submarine Gun Fire

In foreign waters Allen Seth Edwards a seaman of Augusta Georgia was killed by submarine gunfire the Navy Department reported. No date or details were provided. Bernard Coleman another seaman died March 22 aboard the U S S Texas from a skull fracture after being struck by a box of stores while climbing a ladder. his father lives in New York.

Washington Navy Department Allen Seth Edwards Augusta Bernard Coleman U. S. S. Texas New York

Sloan's Liniment Offers Fast Pain Relief

A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment to ease muscle strains back stiffness and other pains. It claims penetrates blood congestion relieves soreness and external aches with no skin stains and low prices 25c 50c and 1.00 at retailers.

Sloan

Youthful Hair Then and Now with Q B A N Restorer

A vintage ad urges women to preserve youth by using Q BAN Hair Color Restorer. It claims the product darkens gray hair gradually without staining the scalp, washing out, or affecting waving. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee for 75 cents.

Dr True's Elixir touted as safe worm remedy

An 1851 era advertisement claims Dr True's Elixir provides relief for worm infestations in children and stomach ailments. It cites a patient letter from Georgia and praises the product as a world wide reliable remedy for worms and stomach disorders for all ages, with prices 60 cents and 1 dollar.

Alu J. F. True & Co Auburn Maine

Stratford Urges Seed Testing and Community Notices

Stratford March 26 Special weather icy corn seed likely spoiled State Farm bureau warns no one may plant without seed testing If you have seed bring to Stratford High to Mr Wisher for testing and return After senior rummage sale coats left over two or three boxes to Belgium children Senior service flag for Stratford High with 14 stars to be raised Names listed: Frit Geach Thomas Moore Clifford Tomlinson Rex Delacour Tarot DeLaCour Basil Merrill Arthur Beardsley Donald Sammis Vincent Sexton Henry Anderson Richard Callahan Webster Conine Fred Rufford Fred Converse Bridis Bronson Sammis Alfred Beach Evelyn Booth Edwin Hall Republican Club notes Tram data provided for four trams with various scores and members.

Stratford State Farm Bureau Stratford High Wisher Belgium Germany Stratford High School Thcir Frit Geach Thomas Moore Clifford Tomlinson Rex Delacour Tarot DeLacour Basil Merrill Arthur Beardsley Donald Sammis Vincent Sexton Henry Anderson Richard Callahan Webster Conine Fred Rufford Fred Converse Bridis Bronson Sammis Judson Place

Mexican Bandits Shoot Boy Ten Times in Raid

In Marfa Texas Glenn Neville aged ten was shot seven times during a bandit raid on the Neville south ranch 43 miles south of Van Horn. Mexican attackers killed two men and a woman. report reached district military headquarters. In Rotterdam Junction New York a fire destroyed a small hotel and three houses causing about 25000 dollars in losses and leaving six families homeless.

Marfa Tex Glenn Neville Neville South Ranch van Horn Schenectady Rotterdam Junction Boston and Maine Railroad

Believes Alkies Have Counter Attack Ready

Ottawa March 26 A Teuter dispatch from French headquarters says the news should be read with calm and confidence that although the British front recoiled under von Hindenburgs hammer blows a counter move prepared in advance will take effect at the right moment. Public opinion, anxious but not unduly dejected, braces to meet the critical situation with necessary measures.

Ottawa Ont von Hindenburg Puble

Claude De Bussy Dead at 56 in Paris

Paris March 26 Claude Achille De Bussy noted composer is dead at his home. He was 56. He was widely known for the operatic work Pelleas et Melisande first produced in Paris in 1902 and later staged in the United States, including New York's Manhattan Opera House in 1907-08.

Paris Claude de Bussy Claude Achille de Bussy Parls United States Manhattan Opera House New York City

Soviets Defeat Red Guard in Flight to the South

Stockholm reports the front of the Red guards broken and retreating south in panic after a decisive eastern flanking move. Suimila station was captured, with the Reds leaving large stores of guns, railroad cars, and ammunition, plus many prisoners. Rebels were aided by Bolsheviks and earlier German troops joined Whites in the civil war.

Stockholm Tinnish Red Guards Oraily Suimila Station Red Guards White Guards

Professor Emery Taken by Germans in World War II

Major Henry C. Emery, a fal e professor, reported captured by Germans on the Atund islands, has been transported to Dantzig Germany. American Minister Morris in Sweden relays that the Swedish foreign office confirms the prisoner’s status and location.

Washington Henry C. Emery Ermans Atund Islands Dantzig Germany Morris Sweden State Department

Steamer Gov. Cobb Chartered for Merchant Marine Training

The Gov. Cobb, long used on the Boston to Maine passenger route, was chartered by the United States Shipping Board as the fourth vessel in a new fleet based here. The program aims to train young men as seamen and firemen for the merchant marine.

Boston Gov. Cobb Maine United States Shipping Board

Hartford Man Missing After Manley Collision Depth Bomb Explosion

Washington March 26 The navy reports 17 dead and 17 missing from the American destroyer Manley after a collision with a British warship and a depth bomb explosion. Commanding officer Lieutenant Commander Richard McCall Elliott is among the identified dead, with 14 enlisted men confirmed and two still unidentified. Six sailors were seriously injured and 16 slightly. Names of the dead include Richard Burke and Timothy M Corcoran, with Elliott previously announced among the dead. The list of missing encompasses Albert I Johnson Henry Frederick Lobmeyer Joseph Walter Matewitz Michael Francis McGowan Joan Joseph O'Donnell Albert Andrew Joss Lamorn Shew.

Washington Sims Navy Department Manley Richard McCall Elliott Richard Burke Chelsea Mass Timothy M. Corcoran Cambridge Elliott Albert I. Johnson Worcester Henry Frederick Lobmeyer Hartford Conn Joseph Walter Matewitz Michael Francis McGowan Staunton Joan Joseph O’donnell Seaman Lowell Albert Andrew Joss Uinghal Lamorn Shew Brownsfield

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