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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
HEADS OIL DEPARTMENT.

Baltimore. Md. June 4.-W.
ChamplIn Robinson. head OF the
oldest oil firm In the country. has
become director OF oil conserva-
ton for the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04
STRIkE OF 1000 ENDS.

New Bedford. Mass, June A.
The strike of ; 900 cotton mill op-
eratives was believed ended by the
manufacturers agreeing to an in
creases of 1872 per cent In wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-04

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
OLD "SOL" MAKES BRIDCEPORTERS
 UNCOMFORTABLE

Bridgeporters are singularly for tunate compared to people in other parts of the country which is swell tering under a heat wave which has broken all records from as far back as 1881. While the official tempera- ture in Washington and Baltimore yesterday was recorded as 106 de- grees, and unofficially as high as 114 degrees, the mercury in this city hov- cred in the vicinity of 90 and up to noon today there has been but ore prostration reported to the police. The death toll in New York city alone amounted to half a dozen peo- pie.
 The torrid wave is not altogether confined to the northeasterly section of the country, for reports from the middle west and from the Lake Dis trict show a temperature of over 100.
 AS a consequence of the intense heat here the beaches were literally packed with all those who were able to get away. The intuition work CTS in the plants suffered intensely but kept bravely at their task uncom- plaining and went after the job of making the tools with which to swat the Hun with as much ''pep" as they could possibly muster.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
FURNITURE MAN
 IN POLICE HAND
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Continued From Page One) on Fairfield avenue between Harri- son and Broad streets until 1t went into bankruptcy about four years ago. When the concern failed, Prosecuting Attorney Alexander I. De Laney was appointed receiver, but 1t is not known to what extent the public suf- fered before the affairs of the com pany were finally wound up.
 Prosecuting Attorney De Laney was bitter in his denunciation of the methods employed by such firms and said, 'If the people of Bridgeport would only patronize the stores and local companies the way they throw money at all kinds of fly-by-night and swindling corporations, the city would be 100 per cent. better off.
 Those people get paid for their cheap goods long before the customer is allowed to even see them. Tho profits are untold and there are many people who are swindled outright but fear the publicity entailed too much to make complaint. It has got to stop, and if the legislature can be 1n- duced to pass a law forbidding such practices I will be only too glad to draw 1t up so that there will not be single loophole in it."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
MAJ. BUCKLEY
 MAKES RULING
 ON NEW DRAFT

Hartford, Aug. 7.-Major John Buckley, state director of the draft, announced today that if the draft age were raised men affected whose names are registered in his office as gov ernment appeal agents and it's mem bers of local and district boards would be placed in Class on the ground that they were necessary employees in the service of the United States.
 This ruling will affect a large num- Der, in view of the probability that the maximum draft age will be placed at 45 years. Major Buckley was asked what the attitude of the government was likely to be should a local or dis trict board member, or a government appeal agent. elect to resign his posi- ton and enter the ranks of the Ma tional Army.
 Such men could submit their resig- nations, of course, but they; would not find it easy to get their resignations approved" the major replied. "Board members and government appea agents can render more valuable ser vice by continuing their draft work than by entering the ranks"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS SHOWING
 GOOD INCREASES

Recapitulation of the Postal Saw ings Bank, Bridgeport and Stratford branch, including Stratford and sur rounding stations.
 Accounts opened, BAT; closed, SIP; deposits, 1884; withdrawals, 986, and remaining open accouonts, 4,487; is- sued, $115,O55. Paid, $78,842. Bal ance on hand, $1,161, ,658. This shows increase of $S6,213 over last month. Deposits in this branch have been improving for the last two or three months.
 Postal Savings Bank report from the main office shows, accounts open ed, 222; closed, POS: deposits, 1,206; withdrawals, 625; and remaining open 2.865. Issued. $72,113; paid, $46,- 32; balance, $733,946. Noble Station-Accounts opened, 69; closed, 59; deposits, 335; with drawals; and remaining open, 1,oS4. Issued $25,649.00, paid $20,873.00 showing balance of $3OS,942.00. Barnum Station-Accounts opened 51; closed, AZ; deposits, 313! with drawals, 148; remaining open, 515; issued $15,573.0O; paid $11,551.O0i balance, $117,571.OO.
 Stratford-Accounts opened, 5 closed, 8; deposits, Il; withdrawals 5; remaining open, 23; issued 720 paid, S1; balance, S1,199.00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
LOST CHILD IS SOON RESTORED
 TO ITS MOTHER
Four Year Old Youngster Picked Up on Main
 Street.

As Patrolman James Falvey walked his beat on Main street near Arch street this morning he came upon the figure of four year old youngster who was sitting on the curbstone sob- ping as though his heart would break. The policeman stopped to inquire the trouble and all the in formation he could get out of the small person was "I'm losted."
 Taking his hand he led him to headquarters where "Izzio,'' that was the name he gave, was surrounded by Capt. Began, Lieut.. O'Neil, Capt. Cronan, Assist. Supt. Suckley, the matron and telephone operators, as we'll as Capt. Wheeler of the Traffic Squad, each one endeavoring to find out who the little stranger was.
 Finally Izzie told them that he came all the way from New York City. He did not know where, but he had two brothers, Sammie and Heinie, both of them "sojers." He could not tell where he lived in Bridgeport or what his family name happened to be.
 Just as everyone was beginning to give the matter up as bad job, the telephone rang and the voice of an excited woman at the other end of the wire reported that little lizzie Cohen ger of 202 Parrott avenue had been lost or kidnapped. It was some time before Lieutenant O'Nei1 could con- vince the anxious mother that heI 1 baby was safe at police headquarters He was loaded into the side car of one of the motorcycles by policemen and whisked to his home and anxious mother.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
FINALLY CONVICT
 MILKMAN CURRAN

William Curran, of Stratheld was before Judge Bartlett in the City Court today on charges preferred by the Board of Health and was fined $25, which he will be allowed to pay in installments.
 Curran, according to the testimony of pr. Walter H. Brown, has been peddling milk without license, and the milk which he brought into the city at night was most insanitary and the condition in which he kept the cows called for the most stringent action being taken by the Board of Health.
 Curran promised to do better in the future and the court took into consideration his age and financial circumstances in imposing the fine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
MAYOR WILSON
 TO TURN THE FIRST SHOVELFULL
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 H. H. DeLoss, vice president Handy & Harman.
 George M. Flames, manager Singer Mfg. Co.
 George c. Edwards, vice president International Silver oC.
 George Cove, secretary Chamber Of Commerce.
 w. H. Ham, general manager Bpt. Housing Go.
 H. H. Hamilton, president Hamilton & DeLoss, Inc.
 Samuel M. Hawley, treasurer Bpt. Savings Bank.
 Max Henkels, care Inte@ational Textile, Inc.
 Frederick J. Kingsbury, president Bridgeport Brass Co.
 Walter B. Iashar, president The American Chain Co.
 James G. Ludlum, assistant man ager International Silver Co.
 Angus H. Mackenzie, proprietor Bridgeport Public Market.
 Frank Miller, president City Ma tionaI Bank.
 William J. Nichols, real estate.
 Bradford D. Pierce, Jr., president Chamber of Commerce. Charles G. Sanford, president First Bridgeport National Bank. Sumner Simpson, president Raybes- 1 tos Co. Frank T. Staples, banker. Dever H. Warner, president The i Warner Brothers Go. and the Bridge port Hydraulic Go. and the Bridge port Gas Light Go.
 Officers: President, H. H. DeLoss; vice president, George M. Flames; treasurer Charles G. Sanford; secre- tary, George Cove; general manager William H. Ham.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
15 YEAR OLD
 BOY DROWNED

Gustavo Matarazzo, IS, of 3S Clar- ence street, was drowned yesterday afternoon when he dived off the gates of the Berkshire mill dam and struck his head against a sunken pile, frac- turing his skull. It was some time before his companions missed him and when they discovered that he had not come to the surface after he had made the dive, they at once sounded the alarm, but the body could not be found anywhere.
 After repeated efforts to locate the body with the aid of poles, David Goldstein was sent for and when he arrived on the scene with grappling irons it was only few minutes before the body was brought to the surface Chemical Company No. 1 of the fire department arrived on the scene pre- pared to give every assistance, but upon arrival they found that the boy was beyond aid.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
JOHN J. MULVANEY.

The funeral of John J. MuiVaney was held this morning from his late residence, 76 Waterman street, at 3 a m. and from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 9ia0 a. m., where Rev, Father Shaughnessey celebrated the high mass of requiem. The pallbearers were William Byrew, Jeremiah Griffin, John Gallivan Ed ward McGlynn, Peter Flanagan and William Flanagan. FRe inteFment was in the family Piet at St. Nichaeis cemetery,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
TERESTCRENKO NOW REPORTED \ ASSASSINATED

Paris, Aug. 1-tHavas)-M. I. Ter estchenko, minister for foreign af- fairs in the cabinet of Premier Ker- enskl, has been assassinated at Pol taya according to an announcement made by the Hamburg Fremdenblatt, and reprinted by Paris newspapers. The identity of his assassins, 1t is de- clared, is not known.
 A report received in London on July said that Terestchenko had ar- rived at Beergen, Norway, from Rus slA and would go to Paris to join Premier Kerensky It is possible he may have gone back to Russia through the Ukraine. Poltava Is in eastern Ukraine, southeast of Kiev.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
NEW GOVT TAKES
 IN MURMUN LAND

Kandalaska, Russian Lapland, Mon day, Aug. 5.---(By The Associated Press.) )---The new government of Archange1 includes in it's supervision the Murman territory, and it is pre- yared to assume relations, diplomatic, financial and industrial, with foreign nations for the region of the North"
 The heads of this government, which includes representatives of six of the Russian northern provinces, are mem bers of the group which proclaims it. self to be for real democracy in Rus
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
THE MEATH FER

New Haven, Aug. 2. - For Bridgeport and vicinity: General Iy fair tonight and Thursday.
 For Connections: Probably thunder showers this afternoon or tonight; Thursday fair; not much change in temperature; moderate south winds.
 Weather conditions: Scattered showers were reported during the last 24 hours from the western and southern districts, the lake region and New England. The temperature continues high in the central and eastern sections. Several places reported the high est temperature ever recorded. The temperature is lower in the northwestern districts.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity fair weather with high tenn perature,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
ARTILLERY DUELS AND PATROL
 FIGHTS ALONG THE VESLE RIVER
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 When infantry fighting does reopen in force it probably pocket has been cleared of the enemy and the prince de- feaed. Premier Qemenceau announces that the German losses included 85oo prisoners and hundred guns
 Interesting reports received from Paris concerning the future plans of the German high command Some observers there assert hathe Germans will strike the British front sim uaneousy with attack by the German fleet the British fleet Another report that the Germans will shorten their lines the western front for the special purpose of gaining manpower from lack of which they reported to be suffering severely
 Intense bitterness has marked what little fighting there has been between Sosson and Rheims The American forces smes and north of the river have been subjected to heavy from and machine guns but have held West of Fismes Tuesday German battalion prepared to attack American brdgebuders along the Vesle. The entire force wiped out by American machine gunners
 Southwest of Morancourt the Germans attacked yesterday and took of the ground recently by Australians astrid the BrayCorber road This morning the British
 ter attack back the positions Some of the enemy troops taken captive London claims all the objecves fixed for the counter attack have been secured.
 British troops at the apex of the German salient in Elan der have pushed forward their oupos still farther front 2O0 yards in the Pacaut wood Prisoners captured by the British.
 American troops in the Woevre have repused two raids On the remainder of the western front there has activity Heavy artillery duels progress in Italian mountain front and in Macedonia.
 France has honored the Allied commander and victor the present offensive by making him Marshal of General Foch the second to gain this distinction war Marshal Jore having received it for his victory the battle of the Marne. General Peain the French commander been given the Military Medal by his government
 London Aug General Foh MT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
16 HOURS ON EDGE
 OF GREAT FALLS

Niagara Falls, N, Y, Aug, 7-After being marooned on sand scow with in 1000 feet of the brink of Niagara Falls for 16 hours, George Harris, of Buffalo, and Gus Lofberg, Swedish sailor, were rescued by the Youngs- town Life Saving crew this morning.
 The scow broke away from a tug yesterday evening opposite Port Day where it was being used in dredging operations
 A shelving rock off the head of Goat Island caught the uuwieldy craft and held it. saving the men from death.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
GOOD TELEPHONE OPERATOR WANTED

The Bridgeport District Ordnance Bureau has sent out notice for the services of first class telephone op- orator. The applicant must have at least one years experience in a large central exchange or two years ex- perience in any other office. Photo taken within the last two years must accompany the application and no tintypes will be accepted. The posi- tion pays from $7SO to $SoO per year and application must be filed at the headquarters in Boston, by the 18th of this month.
 Those desiring to qualify for this position can apply to William Paul, Secy., Local Civil Service Commis- sion, at the Registry Window and full particulars will be furnished,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
BEER GLASSES AS
 AMMUNITION

George Lentner of 273 River street, an enemy alien and bartender in a saloon at 395 North avenue, who was arrested yesterday for assaulting George seppo with beer glasses, was arraigned before the city court today and fined $25 and SIP costs. The fra cas occurred about o'clock in the af- ternoon when the two men quarrelled over payment for round of drinks. Large beer glasses were used by the bartender as ammunition and it was only upon the arrival of Patrolmen Eickel and Eagan that hostilitieS ceased.
 It was found necessary to take Seppo to the Emergency Hospital to have the decorations on his head and face patched up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
19 MEN GASSED
 IN BLAZING SHIP

New York, Aug. 7..-The big British government freight transport Hutton wood rode like giant torch in the upper bay, off 31st street, Brooklyn, last night, her hold af1re from series of explosions that ignited the contents of 1000 50 pound drums of chloride of benzol, which the Huttonwood was making ready to carry to the Allies overseas.
 One man was killed, F badly burned, five f1remen were carried off to hos pitals and a dozen other dremen were overcome by the fumes of the burning benzol before a fleet of puffng fire boats succeeded in dragging the big ship out from her pier to the freer waters of the bay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
RECOVER BODY
 OF REV. VINICK

Hartford, Aug. 7-The body of the Rev. George Vinick of No. 32 Pavilion street, was found in the Connecticut river off the steamboat dock here to- day. The man was drowned Tues day. He was seen to jump into the water above the bridge and disap- peared shortly afterward. He had been long in i'll health. Mr. Vinick was Cantor at the Agudas Achiem Synagogue. He was 36 years old and born in Russia. He leaves a wife and five children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
CARD OF THANKS

We desire in this manner to ex- press our sincere thanks and deepest appreciation for the many kind re- membranes and sympathy extended to us in our dark hour of bereavement in the death of our dear daughter, Winifred May Giblin, also to those who sent the beautiful floral offerings and for the large attendance at the funeral-partieula do We wish to thank St. Joseph's T. B. & L. Associa- tipn, also the girls of the M. I. B. Department, U. M, c. Co.,, and to all other friends and neighbors who as- sisted us to bear our burden. : (SigRed)
 PATRICK GIBIIN AND FAMILY
 asp 692 shelton St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
WILLARD TO BOX.

Chicago, Aug. 7-Jess Willard, champion heavyweight pugilist, will box here Saturday for the benefit of the Overseas War Fund of the Saliva ton Army. This announcement was made today based on a telegram from Willard at Lawrence, Kan.
 The man to be fitted against the champion has not been selected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
FOUR MEN ENLIST,

Recruiting at the naval recruiting office was reported to be very quiet today, but four men eRiistihg. There men were sent to Newport this morn ing. Three are rated as second class seamen, and one as apprentice sea- men. They are Walter H. Harris, 457 Mill Hill avenue, Bridgeport GeFden Jeffrey, West Brookneid, Mass:i Roh= ert Davis, 115 Broogs street, city, and William Welcome, 42Ss Park ave- aue, New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
COPPER AT 26 CENTS.

Washington, Aug. 7-The maximum price of copper will remain 26 cents a pound until Nov. 1, through an agreement understood to have been reached today between the price fix ing committee of the War Industries Board and copper producers, subject to approval by President Wilson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
TWO ENLIST IN ARMY.

Two men enlisted at the United States Army Recruiting Station at 15 Fairfield avenue. Joseph M. Zeigler, natter, aged 33. R. F. D. No. Is, Step ney, will go in the cavalry, and Ernest Toppitzer, clerk, age 19. 22S Whitney avenue, in the Hospital Corps. Both men left this morning for Fort Slocum, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
INVENTORY OF
 ESTATE FILED

Inventory was filed in the Probate Court this morning of the estate of Mary J. Mallett. The appraisers named are James Penny and Eber Hodge, and the executrtx is Fife B.. Mallett.
 Personal property is valued at $1, ,465.21, and real estate at $6,000. The total estate amounts to $7,465.21.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
LOST IA VESSELS,

London, Aug. - Norway lst IA vessels thrugh war causes during the mnth of July, it was announced by the Norwegian legation here today, The tonnage of the vessels lost aggre- gatd 15,4e44 Fifty-f1ve sailors were lost during the month,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
ALMANAC FOR TODAY
DIED.

6OHNEIDER-In this city, Aug. 5, 1918, Willy Schneider, aged 36 years
 Funeral service will be held from the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks, 314 Fairfield avenue, on Thursday, August 8, at 1 p. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery, Automobile cortege. L6b" DIE ROSA-In New York city, Aug. 4, 1918, Johnson of Frank and Rosina De Rosa, aged 21 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, 262 DeForest avenue, on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 8:30 a. n., and from Blessed Sacrament church at a. m,
 Interment St, Miehaers cemetery Automobile eortege. L6 b*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
HEAT CAUSES SHUT DOWN.

brought about a shut down for the day at the plant of the Sessions Foundry Co. George H. Wheeler. the engineer, was prostrated and re- quired medical attendance. His re- covery is looked for.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07

London, Aug. 7-General Foch by his counter stroke had driven the enemy back, and although the danger was not over, "he would be san guine man on the German general staff who now would predict that Ger many could obtain military victory" said Premier Lloyd George today.
 The Premier characterized General Foch's counter offensive as "the most brilliant in the annals of war"
 The Germans, declared the Pre- mier, had attempted their land of fensive because the submarine offens- i've had failed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
Charming new waists arrive!

Light cool summery waists of distinctly new style!
 Delicious pink or blue lawn is made with roll collar of white pique- $2
 Pretty white tucked lawn has high-and-low col lar $2
 Finely tucked null of pure white and sheer texture has roll collar $2
 Satny soisette of light weight is of tailored model with adjustable collar $2
 Fine white null is finished with effective hemstch- ing and square collar $3
 Voile of pres white is radiant with fine tucks, sim pie little collar has dainty picot edge $3
 Fine white lawn with entire front tucked in and effective fashion, cuffs tucked to match $3 Second
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
TO INCREASE RATES.

Washington, Aug, 2 - Increased rates on newspapers and other publi- cations registered as second class matter by the postal service was ask ed of the interstate commerce com mission today by the American Rall- way Express Co.,, the express combine formed under government auspices,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
IMPROVING ACOUSTICS.

workmen were erecting scaffold- ings today in the common pleas court in the new wing of the county court house for the purpose of putting a felt preparation of the ceiling. This Ia to be done in order to improve the acoustics of this courtroom which have >been found to be very imperfect.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
NEWSPAPERS NOT ESSENTIAL.

. Waterloo Iowa, Aug. 7-The work of publishing a newspaper was held to be neH-essential occupation fer the first time, it is believed, here to- day, when a local draft board notified thirteen employees of a Waterloo daily they must either seek "preductiva employment" or be placed in class 1, under the work or fight" order of the Provost Marshal General. These include reporters, pressmen. linotype operators and advertising solicitors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-07
GIVE WAGE BONUS.

Bristol, Conn.,, Aug. "A ten per cent. wage bonus on their wages will be given to the employees of the N. L. Birge Sons Co.,, beginning next Monday. This announcement was made today.