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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
10
A man from SO Highland Avenue was injured in a dispute late yesterday evening. The report notes a woman in the area involved in the incident, with unclear details due to the damaged text. Further information could not be confirmed from the fragment.
In City court yesterday morning the prisoner faced assault charges from Mrs. Fhoreny Lurdigk of Ga tligh lend city and others from OWaesington awyenue. Prosecuting Attorney Woody DebLaney alleged he threatened complainants and witnesses, while Judge Wil dow ordered a $1,000 bond set for a pending hearing this morning. The suspect was arrested Saturday after an attempted hug and strike toward the complainant. he was released on bonds of $40 after yesterday’s arraignment.
The probate court handles the estate of a man with many name variations including Strelies Alstare lis and Stratis Mytarelis. A brother in Angonia is the sole heir. the man, who served in the United States Army, left an estate valued at $11,000 and reportedly never knew his own name or how to spell it correctly.
Antonio Hermonza of 1224 Pembroke Street was charged with operating a pool room without a permit and allowing minors on the premises. He was taken to the Second Precinct and will be arraigned in the City Court this morning.
Members of the Fourth District Republican club held a rally last night at the Eli Rooms on Colorado Avenue. Speakers included City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson Mayor Clifford Wilson and Attorney Toward J. McManus who presided as chairman.
A chaotic circus incident recounts Mooney the elephant attacking trainers after an old injury memory. Mooney charged repeatedly, with keeper AYAS entering the enclosure to calm and restrain the beast. Mooney survived a brutal episode but the trainer credits Dernman for preventing a deadly scene.
An inventory filed in Lrobadte court by administrator D Patrick IWwane for Stephen Ennis estate lists assets at 41 104.39 all in cash. A separate inventory for Patrick JIL Lisi shows property valued in cash and other assets not clearly identified.
A scrambled dialogue records a delayed job scene where a waiter questions a long wait for boiled items while a customer confirms the duration. The fragment hints at a comic or absurd exchange between service staff and patron.
An advert touts a headache remedy promising rapid relief and permanent cure. It cites Mrs Allen Shaw and others praising the medicine's effects and offers a free trial or car prize to entice readers. The text reflects testimonial style and local business contact details.
A garbled OCR page fragment hints at a parody involving names such as Wald and Tewther Uber. The readable bits suggest a playful literary piece with mixed languages and scattered references, creating a cryptic, ironic tone.
A WWI era letter from soldier A. Volderimer, a former Winer Vohhoetz employee, is described as the first missive written from No Man's Land to reach home. The fragmentary OCR depicts thoughts of family, war anxieties, and longing, with references to the Amoriesnay expeditionary forces and the ongoing front lines.
Bridgeport High School leads the state in growth with notable gains across multiple grades and subjects. The report highlights improved test scores, broader participation, and rising enrollment as evidence of ongoing academic strength and school performance.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Connecticut casualties since last May. The text is garbled with numerous nonstandard phrases and stray letters, but indicates a tally or discussion of casualty figures and related references.
A garbled wartime style notice requests car owners to lend vehicles to a motor squad aiding influenza relief. It lists names and locations for contact, urging mobilization of home garages to transport supplies and patients, with a schedule implied by the readable fragments.
I met Taucitle as she displayed a charming outfit and a new jade earrings set. She described the five row seed-pearl drops and the long apron fashion dress with dull green buttons, deep urigentia sleeves, and unusual gloves.
In Milford on October 28 the Coadyear Metallic Rubber Shoe company shut its rubber department as many workers stay home sick with influenza. Officials say the plant will remain closed for the balance of the week to prevent further spread.
A fragmented personal page blends letters on relationships and daily life with long, vivid fashion and beauty commentary. It discusses Phoebe Snow toilet articles, winter coats, and shop displays, interwoven with musings on love, memory, and social roles, all in a nostalgic period voice.
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