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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1918

Page

11

America Recognizes Polish Army as Autonomous and Co belligerent

Washington November 4 The Polish army under the supreme political authority of the Polish National committee is recognized by the United States as autonomous and co belligerent Secretary Lansing announced in a letter to Ignace J Zdzirowski president of the Polish National committee In Washington He noted American sympathy for the Polish people and the Polish cause The army is on the western front under General Josef Haller and includes many recruits from the United States The United States France Britain and Italy have similar recognition policies

Washington Nuenal Committee United States Lansing Oman Dmowski Ilish National Committee Ris Poland France Great Britain Italy Josef Haller Ignace Jean Zderewski Mr. Mowski Polish National Committee

Delinquent Escorted to Camp by Patrolman

Marvei Kolbasink of 324 Willard Street recorded as a delinquent of Division 5 yesterday morning sent by Draft Board 5 to Port point in custody of Patrolman Urry Green.

Marvei Kolbasink Willard Reet Port Pount Urry Green

Marlin Rockwell Wage Dispute Ends With Award

New Haven November 4 Major B M Gitehell an arbitrator named by the War Secretary issued an award for the Martin Rockwell Corporation affecting about 5 000 New Haven workers on government contracts for light machine guns and airplane engines The award establishes an eight hour day with time and a half for overtime double pay for Sundays and holidays a five cent wage increase for both men and women and runs from November 1 for six months after the war ends

New Haven B. M. Gitehell Secretary of War Martin-Rockwell Corportion E. C. Hotchkiss International Association of Machinists Cha

Railroads To Study Proposed New Zone Freight Rates

Washington Nov 4 State railway and public utilities commissions will study the proposed zone system of class freight rates drafted by the railroad administration. They aim to make recommendations to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan would eliminate state class rates and many commodity rates, with the ICC yet to decide on procedures.

Washington State Y Railroad and Public Utilities Commissions Railroad Administration Interestate Commerce Commission National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners Interstate Commerce Commission

Four Deaths at Bridgeport Hospital From Influenza

The Hill side Jiome Isolation hospital reported four influenza deaths including Bert Lockwood captain of the Nora Sculley, now at Buffalo. Also died were Joseph Amario, James Bernatwaoz, and baby Gertrude Williams. Total Bridgeport cases reach 5,745 with 97 new cases. Dr. Walter H. Brown warns damp weather worsens flu and urges caution. Nursing crises ease as Visiting Nurse association resumes fullCalls. private charities and Red Cross coordinate convalescent care and relocation from isolation hospital to homes or institutions.

Hillside Jiome Isolation Hospital Bert Lockwood Nora Sculley Buffalo Lockwood Bridgeport Joseph Amario East Main Street James Bernatwaoz Harriet Street Gertrude Williams Dr. Brown Visiting Nurse Association Department of Public Charities The Red Cross Department of Health

Motorist Hurt as Car Collides with Trolley

M J Hurticky of 22 Monroe street sustained slight injuries when his car was struck by a trolley on Fairfield avenue last evening. Police report says driver Wilhelm WKastur of 22 Monroe street swerved left to avoid an auto ahead, hitting the trolley car. The trolley damaged a wheel on Hurticky’s vehicle.

M. J. Hurticky Monroe Street Fairfield Avenue Wilhelm Wkastur

Spanish Here Seek to Organize Labor Union

Four thousand Spanish speaking workers in factories here seek organization under the American Federation of Labor. Representatives from six Spanish provinces explain the workers want same conditions as Americans and a system to present demands. Samuel Layit, business agent of the Machinists' union, is organizing them into the Bridgeport Spanish federal union.

American Federation of Labor Spain Samuel Layit The Machinists’ Union Bridgeport

Express Employee Held After Fight at Station

John O Malle y of 87 State street an employee of Adams Express company was arrested shortly before midnight charged with assault. The police say he engaged in a battle with William Schultz also an employee at the railroad station. He was locked up at Police headquarters. Laura M Brayton 32 residing at 473 State street was arrested early last evening by Detective Sergeant Wheeler on a warrant issued at Springfield Mass charging her with destruction of property. She was turned over to the Massachusetts authorities and taken back to the city of homes last night. Her husband was the complainant. Patrick Rockford of 652 road street was arrested for assault on Miss Louis Folster on Broad street after 9:30 last night. He was locked up at Police headquarters and will be arraigned this morning.

John O'Malley State Street Adams Express Company William Schultz Laura M. Brayton Wheeler Springfield Mass Massachusetts City of Homes Johan FE O'Connor Jonn Delia O'Connor West Avenue Bridgeport Jusiness Colleges James F Lawrence State Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's Cemetery

First Limited Service Men in Local Factories

The first wave of limited service draft men arrived in the city after 2 pm and were sent to Bridgeport Brass for registration before lodging in the armory. Connecticut State Guard blankets, police cot setup, and upcoming room arrangements by the US Room Registration bureau aim to house them as labor shortages push more men into Bridgeport. They come from the limited service camps and will be released for work under the working furlough plan.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Brass Company Connecticut State Guard Police Department United States Room Registration Bureau

Small Rallies Wind up Rhode Island Campaign

On the eve of election the Rhode Island campaign ends with small rallies around the state. Voters face a choice between Senator Lebaron B. Colt and Congressman George F. O'Shaunessy as both sides express confidence. The brisk contest featured heavy newspaper advertising and extensive campaigning from both parties.

Providence Rhode Island United States Lebaron B. Colt George Ff. O'Shaunessy

Two Bishops Heirs to Cardinal Farley's Estate

In New York on November 4, Bishop Thomas F Hickey of Rochester and Auxiliary Bishop Patrick J Hayes, both executors to Cardinal John M Farley, will inherit the late archbishop's estate as per a 1913 will. The estate exceeds 15000 dollars, and surviving executors will manage until a new archbishop is named, when it will pass according to custom.

Cardinal Farley New York Thomas F. Hickey Rochester Patrick J. Hayes John M. Farley James A. MacFaul Trenton

Andrew D White dies, Cornell's first president

ITHACA N Y Nov 4 Dr Andrew D White Cornell universitys first president formerly minister to Russia and Germany died at his home here today from paralysis following a stroke suffered last Friday He made marked reforms in education and served long in public service as Americas diplomatic representative in Germany and Russia

Ithaca Andrew D. White Cornell University Mathiassador Germany Russia Andrew Dickson White

New Hartford Lunch Room to Open in Liberty Building

Charles G Lincoln and company incorporated of Hartford will open a new lunch room and restaurant in the basement of the Liberty building at Main and Bank streets. Lease runs five years from October 1, 1918, with staged rents and renewal option. Also notes Copper Exchange reopened in New York under Food administration rules. Funeral details for 16 year old Johan F. O Connor given. Durkan Chamber opens membership to women.

Charles G. Lincoln and Company, Incorporated Hartford Shefield Liberty Building Main Bank Streets Harris Lipides David Feuer Charles G. Gingeln and Company Westerday Wey

Mediation Board Meets to Tackle Labor Problems

The board of mediation and conciliation formed under the Hidlite award of the National War Labor Board opened its first session in Bridgeport yesterday. With no permanent chairman yet named, temporary chair Winter presided as seven holidays were discussed and joint releases between plants were postponed. The meeting, held behind closed doors at the First Bridgeport National Bank building, set the stage for regular sessions to resolve production disruptions in munitions.

Board of Mediation and Conciliation Hidlite National War Labor Board Alpheus Winter Washington War Department Ingal Holidays Wirst Bridgeport National Bank Board of Mediation and “ Conciliation David Ulydesdale Patrick Scollen Samuel Lavit Jarvis Williams Willis F. Hoobs Guy P. Miller

Norwalk Names Public Speakers for Junior Four Minute Group

Norwalk selects 12 children to address public meetings after a school contest judged by Edward J. Quinlan Rey J Harrison Thompson and Peter F Foley. The group will perform at a public meeting Friday November 8 at Norwalk High School auditorium.

Norwalk Groun Edward J. Quinlan Four Minutemen Rey. J. Harrison Thompson Peter F. Foley Norwalk High School Ebba Anderson Mark Candee Louise Dorsey Cornelius Driscoll Marjorie Default George Eakland Grace Holland Fred Kellogg Llewellyn Knapp Alma Lycett Paul Magner Verna Roberts Russell Frost Davis Keeler Leo Davis Schuyler Merritt

Professor Abbott to Speak Here Tonight

Frederick Wallace Abbott of Taunton Massachusetts will address the Dridgeport Philosophical Society at the Knights of Pythias hall on Main Street. He leads the Medical Society of Massachusetts and the American Clinic Tuberculosis league and is known nationwide as a speaker. Dr Simon L Katzofe will chair. prominent lectures are planned through winter.

Frederick Wallace Abbott M.D. md Co. Gi. D Taunton Mass Dridgeport Philosophical Society Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Abbott Medical Society of Massachusetts American Clinic Tuberculosis League Simon L. Kkatzofe Katzoft

German Papers Warn About Bolsheviks Fear In Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM November 4 The German press shows marked disquiet over Bolshevik danger in Germany. Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung prints three long statements attributing Bolshevik activity to the Russian embassy in Berlin. Tageblatt notes a leaflet distributed to Bartin residents and soldiers signed by the Workers and Soldiers' committee aiming to incite disobedience to military commands. Former Empress Eugenie is noted as eighty eight years old in May.

Amsterdam Germany Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Berlin Tageblatt Bartin Eugenie

How This Little Boy Recovered Strength After Sickness

Mrs B A Wright of Garrett Texas says her nine year old son weakened by measles regained health after taking Vinci liver iron tonic. The ad claims the product soothed his cough and restored strength and appetite. Hindle Pharmacy Liggett J Ostrofsky advertise Vinci widely.

Garrett Texago Vinci Ackoal B. A. Wright Hindle Liggett Riker-Hegerman Drug Store J. J. Ostrofsky Pembroke Street Commer Hamilton Main Street Jane Dtuisgists

Gold Reserve of Russia Rescued at Kazan

New York November 4 Russian government gold valued at 400000000 rubles taken by Bolsheviks from Petrograd has been saved at Kazan by the Omsk government The gold representing five thirds of the reserve was moved from Petrograd to Kazan then Samara and to Omsk The information comes from A J Sack director of the Russian information Bureau and an embassy authority in Washington The Omsk government is gaining recognition among anti Bolshevik councils as a nucleus for a conservative government Additional note reports Porto Rico male citizens aged 18 to 45 registering for military service under Wilson’s proclamation on October 26.

New York Petrograd Kazan Omsk Russia Y A. J. Sack Russianerformation Bureau Washington Samara A. Michailoff Ananca Sack Frussia Porto Rico Wilson

Get Rid of That Persistent Cough

Eckman’s Alterative offers a tonic style remedy to stop coughing. Promoted as a health builder, it claims twenty years of successful use and markets bottles at 80 cents and 1.50 dollars through druggists or the manufacturer in Philadelphia.

Eckman's Timiau Postgnaiad Eckman Labgratory Philadelphia

Turkish Baths Advertises 247 Fairfield Ave Open

An OCR snippet advertises Turkish Baths at 247 Fairfield Ave as always open. The text appears garbled with phrases like m0 and Murity and Deliciousness and an unclear tag FPRISGIE PLES. The readable item is the address and 24/7 availability.

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America Haller Elinquent Aihlis Ascara, EE Quinine Adard Bes Mr. Hill Ian Ck Sau Rose the. Hurr Inerican Hardware Stores Wasricly Mildle Be Marlin-Rockwell Armitling Goop Idea Xmas Cards HAWLE Opticians Main _St. BRIDGEPORT Cornell Copper Exchange Coffee and Sugar Exchange United Stated Chamber of Commerce of Durkan North Carolina Mediation Board Professor Abbott Essen Stenog David Smith Beasie Steve Bessie Smith Hoyte Fairfield Ave American Bank & Trust Co East Main St Barnum Ave Wincarnis Hindle Pharmacy Main St Atlantic Pharmacy Joseph E. Hartigan Fred S. Porter State St Winearms Europe Edward Lassere, Inc U.S 23Rd St Noy Wincarais Cnetar Ecole
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