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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
16
The Supreme Court refuses to review the case of Joseph Cohen who is under sentence in New York for the murder of Barney Baff, a poultry man. The decision leaves in place the verdict and federal avenues for appeal are untouched.
An October 21 advertisement warns pharmacists and jobbers of a severe Vicks Vaporub shortage due to an influenza epidemic. Large shipments are en route, but immediate retail delivery is limited to small lots, with direct shipping options and a push to distribute quickly to affected areas.
Devon October 88 Special Lowuls Wonneville of 413 last Main St Bridgeport an employe of the Wallace Alachine company was arrested and charged with theft arraigned before Judge Brown the case confined for one week. Wonneville released on bonds of $100 police say he posed as a New Haven Gas employee and entered homes to steal gas meters. Amounts from 25 cents to 84.50 alleged. meter integrity not broken. police located Wonneville in Bridgeport after suspecting him earlier.
In a sensational coroner proceeding at Chester on October 4, the death of Jota CG followed a vehicle incident involving Anvon Ac Greenaciet. The coroner found no fault by the vehicle’s occupants or operators, and Adams was discharged after the ruling.
In Washington a partisan clash erupts over secrecy and wartime policy with Senator Knox of Pennsylvania criticizing President Wilson’s appeal for congressional support and pushing Americans to retain their right to shape policy. Senator Hitchcock and others defend the administration, while debates touch on economic principles and peace terms.
A calcram described as a health aid for weakened lungs shows broad use and claimed benefits. The device reportedly strengthens lungs and aids recovery, with pricing cited as 88 cents and 1590 dollars. Available through Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
Five members of the Cohn family petition Superior Court to adopt the surname Comen. Joseph and Minnie Cohn, born in Russia, settled in this city in 1890s after anglicizing their name. Children Louis, William, and Benjamin also use Comen in government service or school, with the family asserting no one would be harmed by the court-ordered change.
Coroner J O Mheban reserved his decision in the Oberle murder case after testimony at the home of AW Dashiell. The witnesses Ley and Miss Rathovite Dashiell testified, and Arioth Wi was exonerated by the coroner, who found no evidence tying him to the crime. Autolti faces trial after being bound over to the Superior Court following probable cause.
Eleven deaths from influenza were reported between Saturday and Monday noon in Norwalk, raising total deaths to 87. New cases numbered 34 in that period, with cumulative cases reaching 1,753 to date. A petition is referenced for transfer to the November term of court.
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