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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
4
Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes directed British Naval forces at Dover and led the attack on Zeebrugge, the German naval base, during the raid amid high-seas and combat.
Globbe Sanchini self styled peaceful anarchist his wife Irma and James Barretti a Kensington cobbler were arrested last night and held for federal authorities at local police headquarters. On Sept 8 1917 Sanchini and his wife were arrested and taken to Boston for deportation but were later released. Officials refused to discuss the arrests. PLEDGE RED CROSS in Bridgeport health department employees pledged five dollars each to the Red Cross at yesterday's meeting.
Jacob Fagan of Greenwich failed to prove ownership linkage of a car in a collision on the Boston Post Road. Fagan sued Michael Claps of New York for 3000 after his wagon struck a cat driven by Joseph Claps on June 23. Fagan’s leg was fractured and the wagon damaged. Claps denied responsibility. Judge Kellogg granted non-suit on motion for Claps.
Washington May 16 A temporary 10 percent wage increase was granted by the national war labor board to St. Louis street car company employees. The strike of the street car men has been definitely settled through the board's action.
Washington May 16 The House passed without a recorded vote the conference report on the bill requiring registration in the draft of youths who have turned 21 since June 5 last.
Local store touts special sale days featuring deep discounts on hats, veils, waists, petticoats, summer furs, and coats. Includes trimmed hats from $1.36 to $4.95, children's hats, auto caps, silk and lace waists, silk petticoats, flower sprays, feather trims, and reduced rain capes and coats. Numerous named items and prices indicate substantial savings across textile and accessory lines.
Telegraphy training for Bridgeport drafted registrants begins Monday evening May 27 at 8 o'clock. Held at the State trade school 222 John street, the course is free to registrants and youths near 21. Superintendent C A Hangen reports 25 applications and capacity for many more.
A vintage ad promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles and even lightens skin tone. It claims quick results with daily use, directing readers to buy from any druggist and offering a money back guarantee if ineffective.
The federal government and State Council of Defense fund a trade school class at 222 John Street to prepare men for Signal Corps and naval wireless service. Night and day sessions are planned with A P operators B F Davis and J L Herdman teaching, aiming to save lives in war without obliging students to serve in a specific line.
A satirical look at subscription papers seen by retailers, criticizing their burdensome, cashless feel and the practice of big upfront sums. It contrasts with prudent paying power, notes tax receipts lower than last year, and calls for courthouse circulation to curb candidate-driven notices. Also reports a Chamber of Commerce transportation committee meeting and a small rubbish fire at Bijou theatre prompting a fire response.
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