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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

2

Epidemic receding noted by Health Department

The German armistice and new government reforms are outlined in a formal report from Berlin, while New York City health officials report influenza cases easing. Health Commissioner Dr Brown says the epidemic is receding with 2,812 total cases since the start, eight hospital admissions, and four deaths at Hillston Institute.

Wireless Meni IM. OW. EL Department of Health Ines Hng Hillstoin Tome Antonio Tlorais Pembroke Street S. Tedwerkick Hallam Street Abe Platsky Olive Street Sysaphine Venture Dmfarrall Avenue EonsgerUoNee Conred of Health

Stabbing Affray in West End Two Arrested

Joseph Tastzer, 60, lies in St Vincent's hospital with a stab wound near the liver after a clash in Kish's West End home. Kish, held on the same charge, says Tastzor tried to attack him first and that the other man cut his own finger during the struggle. Police say the two were part of a broader melee and Kish denies stabbing Tastzor.

Joseph Tastzer Sos Wordin Avenue St Vincent's Hospital John Kish Bostwick Avenue Polive Elategerd Kish Bastzor & Boing Bo. Burns Bastzor

British Launch New Assault in Flanders

Reported from the front indicates renewed Allied pressure in Flanders with British forces advancing toward Valenciennes and fighting ongoing on the Scheldt canal's eastern bank. Italian and German lines are described as retreating in the north. Ghent reportedly being evacuated.

Ritish Flanders Ghent

Over 2 Million American Troops Sailed Overseas

Lincoln: War Secretary Baker informs President Wilson that over two million American soldiers have sailed to join the war overseas since May 1918. Embarkations by month show August 290,818 September 261,000 October 131,348 through Oct 21 and a grand total of 2,008,921. The White House confirms the figure and praises Allied cooperation and convoy protection.

Youn France Great Britain White House Waerhington Newlon de Baler

Naval Aviators Taken Prisoner in October Action

Washington Oct. 24 Lieutenant Iannelly Anacleisn and Lieutenant Artentus L. Tiles of Clinton Iowa were reported missing and believed captured after a convoy engagement. Lieutenant Macleish of Maine was last heard Oct. 14 and not found. initial reports say his plane engaged enemy aircraft and later disappeared. Lieutenant Mates of the Minnesota squadron has been missing since Oct. 4, with a note that his hull was burned and crew assumed captured. A poetically distrustful line closes the report with a fisherman image, unrelated to the facts.

Washington Get Iannelly AnacLeisn Ginnese Artentus L Clinton Towa Hellevead Hive Navy Department Toder Viee Admens Sims Viertenant Macleish Mates Sins Fils Diane Wade & Mead

Hindenburg backs German peace moves amid war talks

A dispatch reports General von Hindenburg approving German peace negotiations and urging support for the government. The Crown Prince warns officers to uphold duties when positions are lost or altered, as diplomatic talks with the French move toward ending the war, with documents released from a Bavarian division.

France Associated Press Iwield Maarshal von Hindenburg Germain Wis SOLUS

Step Childs Company Faces Bread and Butter Charge

New York Oct 23 The Childs company faced a federal inquiry over a five cent bread and butter service charge. After talks with Washington officials and Arthur Williams, New York City federal food administrator, the firm agreed to withdraw the charge pending the inquiry. Patrons were notified that bread and butter would be served only on request under the new administration rules.

New York Childs Company Federal Food Administration Washington Arthur Williams New York City UW. 8 Food Administration

Mid European Union Backers Meet in Philadelphia

Representatives of Central Europe nations gather at Independence Hall Philadelphia to form the Mid European Union of small nations and draft a declaration of independence from German and Austro Hungarian rule. Masaryk of the Czechoslovak republic notes federation is unlikely soon due to dialectal diversity, but solidarity against German and Austrian empires is clear. Delegates include Jugoslavs Poles Italian irredentists Ukrainians Lithuanians Ruthenians and others as the conference continues into Saturday.

Philadele Ehia Willion Oper Central Europe Mid-European Union of Small Nations Beutonic Imasions Mitteleureupa Jugove

Man Arrested After Robbery Report In Water Street Saloon

John Remerkus says a policeman took his $35 after reporting a robbery in a Water Street saloon. He was brought to headquarters and charged with drunkenness after failing to explain the incident. Remerkus said he drank one whiskey and two beers from 7 pm until closing.

John Remerkus Water Street John Govern Cork Remeykus Otha

Jail Prisoners As Grave Diggers Continue Page One

Large numbers of prisoners, many from out of town, are being buried in St Michael's cemetery with no records kept. Cemeteries across the area report similar conditions. Development battalions now at Cavodevore cantonment total 96,000 men who could not be sent overseas without training. The aim is to fit them for civilian life, addressing language and education gaps to reach American standards.

Fither Reichstag Pha Cme Pire Cmepire Germany Berlin Birnedy England Asteert Covent Chirdon Mately Patel Ominy London St Michael's Cemetery Cavo Devore

Hasing Elected Panel Outlines Slavic State Vision

The Central executive committee elected October 5 by the National Council of Slovenes Croatians and Serbians at Agram declares support for a sovereign state built on democratic principles. It aims to reunite all Slavic peoples on a racial basis, safeguard minority rights, and ensure free sea access for neighboring states. It rejects the Imperial manifesto’s nationalistic settlement and urges concord among nations to form a great national state.

Hasing Switzerland Havisy National Council Stevenes Agram

Lashar Re-Elected as Red Cross Chairman

Bridgeport notes a fatal accident at a 84 hour crossing during a Berkshire division train run. Paymaster Walter Hogan and engineers George Selleck and LR Danbury were aboard. Inquest set for 0:30 AM in county courthouse. Red Cross annual meeting at Seaside Club reports over a million dressings and tens of thousands of garments. Lashar re-elected chairman with key officers named. reports praise community support and new first aid course results.

Berkshire George Selleck Bridgeport Danbury Walter Hogan New Haven John J. Phelan County Seourt House Undertaking Park Cullinan Mullins and Buell Golden Hill Street Som. Garlick Harry H. Weis Seaside Club Rics Ths Rpoport Wis Walter B. Bashar Mary Ikones Secretar Frank Stiples Walter Lashar Nathaniel Worihen Ich Red Cross George Warren Oivie Service Department Ma. Warren France Willard Fieck Br. Teck Life Savers’ Corps Connecticut Seaside Pari Cly Harald Clarke Bradford Jd, Pierce, Jr Walter B. Lashar Bridgenorthor Snd Ze

Italian Soldiers Reach American Lines in Safety

Two Italian soldiers escaped from a German prison camp and reached American lines after three days under shell fire. They endured hunger, digging a tunnel for a week, and crossed through both sides’ fire. One man spent ten years in the United States and spoke English. They described harsh treatment, lack of food, and the joy of seeing Yankee soldiers with bread and cigarettes upon reaching safety.

Associated Press Hey Sines Germn United States Ele Bantheuille Woot As Ik

Condition of Stephen Toth After Milford Turnpike Crash

Stephen Toth of 98 Orland Street remained in critical condition at New Haven Hospital after being struck by a truck on Milford Turnpike Sunday night. He sustains a fractured skull and internal injuries, with status unchanged as of last night.

Stephen Toth Orland Street Milford Turnpike New Haven Hospital

All Roumanian Ports Are Ordered Closed

The Roumanian government has declared all Roumanian ports on the Black Sea and on the Danube closed. The news comes via British admiralty wireless despatches picked up at Moscow.

London Garmin Wireless Soscow Black Sea

Build up blood with Phosphated Iron after illness

After Spanish influenza or a hard cold, doctors urge rebuilding health by improving blood with iron and phosphates. Phosphated iron capsules are marketed as a quick tonic, promising strength, better digestion, restful sleep, and brighter complexion. Hindle Drug Stores and local pharmacists sell capsules nationwide.

Ed Tron Iran

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