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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1918
Page
6
Nov 29 discussion on War Revenue bill amendments plans to abolish zone charges and modify second class postage rates. Proposals include one half cent per pound within 200 miles and one and one half cents beyond, with a future two cent per ounce letter rate. Aim to please publishers with fair regional rates.
Bridgeport municipal sewer bonds valued at 650000 will be offered at noon in City Auditor Bernard Keating’s office. Proceeds fund the West End sewage disposal plant and pumping station. Also reports note David Berger seeks divorce from Wilhelmina Berger alleging deceit before their September 17 marriage. Another divorce filing by John B. Collier vs Margaret Collier cites infidelity with co respondent S. Gray of New York.
Gilbert Dobbs of 458 Hawley avenue reported his five passenger Oakland Tand car stolen from Chapel street yesterday afternoon. Police indicate the incident follows political debate with Senator Gore and amendments affecting government revenues and a 10 percent tax on interstate product shipments involving child labor. The committee also approved an amendment to tax free charitable bequests.
Coroner's hearing into the death of Mrs. John Holt was postponed until Monday due to witness absence. The case centers on an auto driven by Charles McCarthy of Milford that killed Holt, with a second hearing linked to John Reynolds who died in Paradise Green Stratford after a collision involving Charles Allen's car.
A U S District Court rules the Connecticut Daughters of Isabella cannot bar the National Order of Daughters of Isabella from using the name. The New York group organized earlier and operates lodges in Bridgeport and other CT cities. Also, Dr Charles F Walke ling of Boston will speak at the M C A gym Sunday at 3 30 with singing by H E Clarke.
In Bridgeport Superior Court Receiver J. Birney Tuttle of Aetna Indemnity opposed funding by a committee to back a $10,900 recovery on a surety bond for the By-Products garbage contract. The city sued after the contract breach, seeking bond recovery. Judge Curtis reserved decision as referee James Wheeler ruled for the city.
Major Frederick Mahan, longtime American resident in Paris, died today after an operation performed at the military hospital on Rue Chevreuse. He had served in American military circles for years and was well known in expatriate communities.
Milford the armistice day aftermath brings news of promotions and service notes from the town. Lieut Edwin Munson now captain in the Wild Artillery is a Yale alumnus who trained at Plattsburg and saw active service. Capt Alvin Smith also promoted to captain after Yale Sheff training and Coast Artillery service. Major Paul L. Ransome of Milford on General Pershing's staff with the First Division is another local officer. Thanksgiving visits, a Milford wedding, and community notices fill the issue alongside roll of honor preparations and church services.
William Sadovsky reports wife Sadie missing from home since Wednesday. They moved three months ago from New York to separate her from male companions, he says. He fears she left with a man, given her attractiveness and friendships.
The article claims that leading medical authorities endorse Father John’s Medicine as beneficial for wasting diseases and those linked to colds. It invites readers to request full statements and excerpts, noting the product as a pure body builder with no alcohol or dangerous drugs, suitable for throat and lungs.
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