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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
15
Six boats are under construction at Stratford yards with three nearing completion. One hull, named Fairfield, is expected to be launched once shipways are finished. Plumbers work aboard while other finishing tasks occur as carpenters press toward year end launchings.
The Minute Women begin a survey of 400 Bridgeport women to assess nursing strength for the United War Chest campaign. Volunteers visit homes with questionnaires, urging prompt completion and return to the War Bureau or Red Cross nurse chair Mrs W Bramana at 483 William Street.
A youth oriented war chest drive appeals to students for support in the victory effort. The effort emphasizes student participation and nationwide fundraising to bolster national defense.
The Management of the ERMITAGE is now under the supervision of Frank C. Worley, affiliated with Foemerivauth Auditorium and Chitaxo Athletic Fund, Céseago, the Penta Hotel and Colwmsia Clmb. Indians pots.
New York traders show mixed sentiment as returns point to a Republican win, with markets opening strong then moderating on uncertain results. Goodrich attracts notable buying amid favorable earnings, while insiders face hefty losses from earlier stock cost. Rubber and tire issues seen as likely to benefit from peace.
New York stocks moved on election results with bonds drawing demand and war shares lifting while Marine preferred slipped after an early rise. Kennecott Copper strength followed reports of Alaska property improvement and Braden mines expected gains post peace, as the New Money Committee promised orderly credit restraint.
Detectives continue to receive numerous petty theft reports as officers work steadily on unsolved cases. Five residents appealed yesterday morning for help recovering stolen property, including items taken from a Rochester hotel room, an automobile theft near the Elks club, a missing gold watch and money, clothing from a circus winter quarters roommate, and forty heads of cabbage from a Beardsley Park home.
Paul Donenici of 78 Benet street and Camille Costa of 613 Pembroke street were arrested yesterday afternoon by Gaing Warren A. Joseph Williamson on state game law violations for shooting song birds. They were jailed at Police headquarters and face City Court arraignment this morning.
A shell struck a forward stable this morning killing two cows and a pig and wounding a horse. The exchange reflects a grim moment for artillery crews and animals amid combat.
In New Canaan on election day the town saw a light turnout amid cold, raw weather. Democrats tried to push their candidate while Republicans held a strong majority. soldiers' votes sparked excitement as Town Clerk Edward Rutledge rushed to Hartford to obtain them. Justices of the peace split along party lines, and the day drew comparisons to a Wednesday night church meeting with the oldest voter, 90-year-old A J B Sims, remaining a fixture at the polls.
The city logged forty influenza cases yesterday with total outbreaks reaching five thousand eight hundred fifty six. Three patients were admitted to Hillside Home hospital. Lieutenant Edward Kelley, wounded in France at the Marne, returned to U S service and shared his war experiences with friends at election day. Italian villagers celebrated their victory with a nighttime street parade despite rain. Local notices include changes in town foreman and residents returning from visits, with the Colonial theatre reopening and health officers easing restrictions.
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