Spaniard in custody curses America and the Army
Vin cent L. Padral a 27 year old Spaniard from 49 West avenue is under arrest at police headquarters for anti war threats and alleged evasion of the draft. He asserted he would not serve in the United States Army and was held without bail as an enemy alien to be turned over to federal authorities. Police say he registered but did not respond to summons for examination and faced Camp Devens deployment. Officers Moran and Watts reported he made the remarks at his Union Metallic Cartridge Co. workplace.
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United States
Vincent L. Padral
West Avenue
Padral
Moran and Watts
Special Police
Paddral
Moran
Watts
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Camp Devens
Bowers to Join Gerard in New Law Firm
Spottswood D. Bowers of Bowers and Williamson in Bridgeport will join James W. Gerard in a New York law firm to be named Bowers and Gerard. The firm will include John M. Bowers, James W. Gerard, Spottswood D. Bowers, and two others. Bowers will keep ties to the Bridgeport firm, but work mainly with the New York outfit. He has appeared in notable Bridgeport cases including the Roosevelt and Barnes libel suit in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spottswood D. Bowers
Bowers & Gerard
John M. Bowers
Bowers
Bridgeport
James W. Gerard
Spottsewood D. Bowers
New York
Roosevelt and Barnes
Hartford Woman Receives 2808 for Husband Death
Mrs. Patrick Leonard of Simsbury is awarded 2808 in a record district compensation after her husband died on October 22. The payout includes an immediate 1000 to help her work a farm.
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Hartford
George B. Chandler
Patrick Leonard
Simsbury
Jury to Pass On De Saulles Case Tonight
In Mineola the De Saulles murder trial nears closing as summations loom. Justice Manning will instruct the jury after two hours of speeches by counsel for Blanca De Saulles and District Attorney Weeks. Deliberations were anticipated around 6 this evening after the attorneys finish their remarks.
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DE Saulles
Mineola
Supreme Court
Blanca de Saulles
John L. de Saulles
David F. Manning
Henry A. Uterhart
Charles R. Weeks
Uterhart
Weeks
Justice Manning
Far Rockaway Driver Dies After Auto Tip Over
Edward McCarthy a 20 year old plumber of 289 Black Rock Avenue died at St Josephs hospital Far Rockaway after an automobile he drove turned turtle on Far Rockaway Beach pavement. Coroner ruled the death accidental. He leaves four sisters and four brothers. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning.
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Edward McCarthy
Black Rock Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Far Rockaway
N. Y
Far Rockaway Beach
McCarthy
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Daniel Riley
George Grey
Thomas Obert
Gertrude McCarthy
Thomas
William
James
John
Robbery of jitney driver by three men on Madison Ave
John Salamonovitz, 352 Railroad Avenue, was attacked early yesterday after agreeing to take three men to Madison Avenue. He was beaten and choked, robbed of $10, and the assailants fled. He gave a description to Captain Edward Cronan at detective headquarters. arrests expected soon.
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Madison Avenue
John Salamonovitz
Railroad Avenue
Salamonavitz
Edward Cronan
Detective
Housing administrator urged to speed wartime Bridgeport relief
President Wilson is urged to appoint a wartime housing administrator to Bridgeport as rapid growth strains shelter. Architects Atterbury Nolen and Veiller recommend federal aid to house 30 000 to 40 000 newcomers, with a new munition plant to open and $2.5 million in government funding. Local capital has funded leasing and 400 housing units, but more funds are needed to unlock industry and ship production.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
Herbert C. Hoover
Grosvenor Atterbury
New York
John Nolen
Cambridge
Mass
Lawrence Veiller
Association
New York Firm Faces Bankrupt Threat Ties Probe Local Backers
A New York corporation, Prudential Out fitting Co., Inc., believed worth a million dollars, faces near bankruptcy with Bridgeport links and local financiers at risk. Frank Cohen of New York Furniture Co. seeks protection for debtors as Judge Edward K. Nicholson handles affairs, while Joseph Lang of a Wall Street pawnshop confirms money in the firm but denies active involvement. Local fears grow over small investors in Bridgeport tied to the firm and its Connecticut stores.
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Prudential Outfitting Co., Inc
New York Corporation
Bridgeport
Frank 8. Cohen
New York Furniture Co
East Main Street
Edward K. Nicholson
Connecticut
Joseph Lang
Wall Street
Bridgeport Shoe Co
Lang
New York
Woman Receives License to Wed Then Retrieves Old Suitor
Eda Winkler, 27, of 383 East Main, obtained a license to marry Samuel Nelson, 37, a junk dealer of 54 Hallam Street. She then reconnected with former beau Abraham Vandernoot, 39, merchant of 307 East Avenue, securing a license to marry him as well. Town Clerk Schultz noted the curious sequence amid the couple’s plans for a Thanksgiving wedding.
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Eda Winkler
East Main Street
Samuel Nelson
Sam
Hallam Street
Eda
Abraham Vandernoot
East Avenue
Abe
Winkler
U S Soldiers Held in Juarez
Mexico City reports official word that two American soldiers were arrested in Juarez and will be returned to the United States on proper channels after a request by the American government. A separate incident notes 12 year old Mary Nichols struck by a truck after jumping from a wagon, suffering painful but not serious injuries and receiving medical care before returning home.
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Mexico City
Juarez
Mary Nichols
Hancock Avenue
Patrick Lidda
Hough Street
Steinberger
New Loan Launched to Back War Savings Drive
Washington reports a major effort to enroll every child in buying 25 cent thrift stamps during the first week of the war saving campaign opening next Monday. Secretary McAdoo urges "young America" to save and loan to the government, proposing boys and girls earn money by tasks at home and in communities to raise two billion dollars within a year.
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Washington
America
National War Saving Committee
McAdoo
Young America
Big Brothers of
Church Robbery: Collection Plates Looted in Hartford
Hartford church Christchurch Protestant Episcopal reported a theft last night. About $40 missing from collection plates after a safe lock was blown. Silver plate inside the church was left untouched.
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Hartford
Christchurch
Protestant Episcopal
Sneak Thief Steals Value from Main Street Home
A thief entered the home of B. H. Thomas at 684 Main Street while the couple walked after Thanksgiving and took clothing of considerable value. Detective Captain Edward Cronan is investigating the complaint filed today.
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B. H . Thomas
Main Street
Edward Cronan
Thomas
Germans Turn Turning Movement Threatens Cambrai Salient
British and German forces clash in the Cambrai area as the German turning move tests the salient created by Gen Byng’s victory. Berlin reports 4,000 British prisoners and several batteries captured, while British counterattacks halt the Teuton rush. No British guns were captured and fighting continues with German losses claimed as heavy.
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Cambrai
Byng
Berlin
von Lontdon
War Office
Moeuvres
Bourlon
Fountaine
la Folie
Graincourt
Anneux
Cantaing
Scheldt
Banteux
Gonnelieu
Villers Guislain
Paris
Allied War Council opens in Versailles with U S delegation
The first meeting of the supreme war council convened in Versailles with leaders Lloyd George and Clemenceau present alongside Col. House and Gen. Bliss for the United States. Attendees also included Gen. Foch and Gen. Orlando with plans to forge a joint western front policy over several days. A. Frazier aided Col. House as committees aim for productive, far reaching results.
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Versailles
France
Supreme War Council
Lloyd George
Gen. Wilson
England
Col. House
Gen. Bliss
United States
Clemenceau
Foch
Orlando
Gen Cadorna
Italy
A. Frazier
Paris
Thomas N. Perkins
Brazil to Send Help to Allies in World War I
Rio Janeiro reports Brazil will send its first aid to the Allies. Twelve Brazilian naval aviators will depart for Europe after completing training in England, following a British invitation. The note ends with a local weather line: Bridgeport and vicinity will have fair, colder tonight and Sunday.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
England
Europe
Bridgeport
New Haven Schools to Stay Open Amid Coal Shortage
New Haven officials say closure of public schools in January and February is unlikely. They expect coal supplies to be scarce but enough to keep schools in session, except on extremely cold days.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
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NEW Law Business
Jitney
Schultz
U. S
Salient
Associated Press
London
Cambrai Front
Wendhuile
Scarpe
Ta Sassee
Warneton
Allied War Council
Stephen Pichon
Foreign Office
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