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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
3
Friday All Saints Day alters usual Lenten fasts as Catholics may refrain from meat Thursday precedes the feast. Observances include morning services and vesperal benediction while many churches expose the Blessed Sacrament in the evening.
Oct 28 news from TI TTAGUE reports three American POWs escaped from a German camp into neutral Netherlands. The escapees are identified as Wilkes of Westerby Donaldson of Washington and Lonnhill, with the men traveling during the period from Sept 1 to Sept 27 and reaching Dutch territory near Villen totes.
Doctors in communities endorse Fletcher's Castoria highlighting real physicians with flesh and blood ready to respond to calls day or night. They emphasize Castoria is established not experimental and note imitators in the market, urging parents to rely on their physician's advice for their baby's welfare.
South Port notes a town librarian Gertrude Whittemore resigns as principal at Pequod Abbey. War rally plans are set for November 12 with Dr. Hugh Lotting speaking, while influenza closures delay Red Cross work and nearby meetings. News items include local personals and civic notices amid wartime preparations.
A Danbury man is detained on charges related to dynamiting multiple homes. The defendant faces accusations tied to explosive activity and threats to property, with investigators outlining alleged methods and potential motives.
A Bridgeport boy, son of Mrs Warley of New Street, Wis, aboard the British transport Clunto sunk after a collision off the coast on October 6, was saved and reached the shore with other survivors. A telegram to the mother dated yesterday confirmed his safety, though details on others injured were unclear. A second item notes the steamer Findalay ashore near Crescent City with one survivor bound.
An advertorial style note claims a homemade rinse using Canthrox and warm water can deeply clean the scalp and strands, remove impurities, and leave hair fresh with a bright finish. It describes preparation, application, and claimed benefits in a period tone.
A fragmentary report notes a state guard platoon spending Sunday at the rifle range. It mentions property theft at Ridgefield platoon C. S. C. from the range and urges prompt return to avoid trouble, with other civic concerns about sidewalks and municipal order.
Odd garbled text appearing to reference auto license issuance on Thursday. Mentions officers and registration, but readability is poor and details are unclear. A murder charge is noted with a court appearance and no bail.
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