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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1919

Page

3

Trumbull Beach Fire Dept Holds Elections

Milford Aug. 6 Special The Trumbull Beach Fire Department elected officers for the year including Captain Joseph Pennington First Lieutenant Eugene Wadhams Second Lieutenant Robert Magusen Financial Secretary Richard Payne Treasurer William Goddard Recording Secretary R M tread Assistant Recording Secretary Gomer Pulver Steward Stephen Maher and several committee chairs The department plans an event at the Fire House Sept 6 with dancing outdoor sports and refreshments reflecting strong local support.

Milford Gomer Pulver Stephen Maher Robert Magnuson Mr. Wilkinson Walter Maroney If Oldack Mark Brannett Homer Pulver Capetain Joseph Jennington LeRoy Oldack Elmer Overton H. F. Oldack Fort Trumbull Beach

Auto law violations fined in Fairfield

Fairfield August 6 Special John Wilcox of South Manchester faced Judge Bacon Wakeman for reckless driving after an August 2 incident on the Post road involving a trolley car. He paid costs totaling 14.32 dollars. Charles Wahler of Bridgeport was fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving without a mirror or registration cards.

Fairfield John Wilcox South Manchester Bacon Wakeman Wilcox H. R. Elwood Post Road Charles Wahler Field Avenue Bridgeport Wahter Fairfield Center Desire

Mexican Congress to Debate Oil Legislation

Mexico City reports Secretary of the Treasury Louis Cabrera said claims by Americans for damages in the revolution would go to a commission for investigation if the American State Department presents them. He commented amid discussion of despatches claiming about 27 million pesos.

Mexico City Louis Cabrera the Treasury American State Department Senor Cabréra

Health Board Campaign Shows Good Results in City

The health board reports a drop in foreign matter in garbage cans from 18 to 10 percent. Dr Brown notes further improvement is needed and hopes to cut citywide foreign material to four percent or less.

Board of Health Brown

Ten Men Die in Raritan Arsenal Magazine Blast

An explosion at the government arsenal in Raritan New Jersey on Monday left ten men dead and fifteen nearby. Seven bodies have been recovered with three identified. Lieutenant Jefferson, arsenal adjutant, says the men were seated with backs to the outside wall when the blast occurred.

Raritan, N. J Aug Diany Jeferson

Brother of Cuban President Sees Record Sugar Crop

New York Aug 6 Cuban sugar crop expected to break records says Mr Menocal brother of the Cuban president who arrived today from Havana aboard the Word liner Mo. he is accompanied by members of his family and says abundant supplies will make next year's crop large. Frank Gromoln, previously convicted of thefts in Springfield, arraigned in City court for jewelry and money theft from his rooming house. He is bound over to Superior for trial on $400 bond. A report states a man named Jeff was accused of passing a worthless check after receiving 0 cents of merchandise. the balance was not paid.

Yormin Cuba Menocal Thivang Greniders Mennenl Frank Gromoln Springfield Mass al +l Lee Avenine

Wilton Sample Prices Noted For Third Floor Pick

The fragment notes Wilton samples with values 1 to 2 more each, estimating prices from 7.50 to 11.25 dollars. A single item is offered at 4.50 dollars on the third floor. The message ends abruptly with a generic location cue.

Scarfs and coats in August fur sale highlights

An August sale features furs with luxurious, abundant service and savings as prices rise. The collection includes coats, scarves, and muffs in tanpe squirrel, Hudson seal, marmot, beaver, wolf, mink, raccoon, fox, opossum, and more with varied styles, collars, and belted coats.

Haurison

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