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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
3
Washington reports 16 cargo ships were launched in the week ending May 5 by American yards. The tonnage included 7,695 tons of steel ships and 21,500 tons of wooden ships, as announced by the shipping board.
Coroner Midday ruled that a revolver discharge caused the death of George Johnson a Meriden Southington rider while with Moterman Johnson examining the weapon. The accident occurred last week during wartime conditions. Twelve steel ships of 180 tons were delivered to the board in the same period.
Dr Rich ard Goldsmith a German scholar arrested under President Wilson s proclamation was transferred from Wartford jail to the state prison in Wetherfield on Saturday at the request of Yale s Arthur Hadley and others He was confined until morning in Hartford county jail and his friends say he will have access to the large library in the state prison
President Wilson ordered a Justice Department probe into graft charges in aircraft production raised by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and those linking pro German influence. Senatorial demand for a criminal inquiry followed as Borglum’s report circulated publicly, with Coffin urging an official inquiry to protect innocent reputations. Wilson pledged full cooperation and Justice to probe all charges to uncover the truth.
Arguments were heard before Judge Kelloggs in Waterbury on contempt motion by United States Mat Company against Hat Makers' Association No. 10 Danbury. Counsel Ralph Wells and Thomas Cullinan presented. testimony also in Bridgeport. Defendants named include Scully O'Hara Rosinsky Maraseco. Cullinan argued no intent or service. Wells urged substantial penalty due to labor demands. Decision reserved.
Laura Jane Fowler executrix and chief beneficiary under Jane M Atherton s will files a probate inventory totaling 15694 60 in personal property with mortgages on 260 Gilbert street 2500 and 260 Gilbert street 1000 724 Wood avenue 3000 774 Arctic street 2500 deposits at City Savings Bank 1104 Bridgeport Trust Co 1104 Peoples Savings Bank 11682 Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank 1104 plus 100 Liberty bond 100 jewelry 175 furniture and clothing 25
In Stamford last night a would be thief targeted William H. Reid of New York at his Shippan Point garage. Frederick Reid alerted his father after a stranger claimed to take the machine to a repair shop. Young Reid armed himself, fired to stop the thief, who fled after a bar was shot from the gun. Police later learned the man was part of a four man party in a car roaming Shippan Point.
Seawall of about 200 feet at the Marist Steel works property at the foot of Fast Main street was rebuilt after collapse into the harbor. Windsor Farist, an officer of Marist Steel works, told a Telegram reporter that no definite future plans have been formulated. Repairs are being done under government regulations with the wall’s failure prompting immediate work.
Fragmented text describes a dangerous home remedy claiming a drug cure for corns involving a sticky substance applied to the skin. The passage warns against cutting corns and advertises questionable medical advice.
Lieutenant Fred Heep of West Milton, Atass., a flying instructor at Pali Forest Field, died of injuries from the second accident this month. He had been in Vex since November after receiving his commission at a Canadian field. The report notes the fatal event followed a prior crash and reflects on the dangers of flying during service.
Despite wool price increases a collection of dress fabrics priced at $1.50 a yard awaits on the third floor. Serges and wool poplins are included along with other sturdy colors in demand year round. The ad urges shoppers to see for themselves the value and economy of these staple fabrics.
White fabrics and dresses flood homes as women sew their own clothes. Voiles, organdies, batistes, and marquisettes sell from 29c to 2.25 a yard with embroidered veiles and Swiss designs. Mercerisized batistes for child dresses pose stylish, durable options. Main floor rear.
Be wise and save coal with gas cookers that replace coal ranges and cut costs. This sturdy three burner stove with large oven and broiler lists at $16, plus quick heating oil stoves from Perfection and Florence from $8.15 to $33. Ovens for use on oil stoves or gas plates priced 41.50 to 5.30. Fourth floor.
Wayne bags protect garments from moths and dust. pack any item from fry coat to cloth suit in Wayne bag. A set of various sizes at T5e to $2, some with hangers to keep clothes in good shape. Cedar sheets wrap garments not requiring hanging. Japanese furniture polish aids housecleaning. Fourth place, finally arrived at last two oc.
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