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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1918

Page

18

Bakers of the State to Meet on Saturday

A Connecticut conference of 400 licensed bakers will meet in New Haven to discuss voir baking and to arrange a system of inspection and use of wheat substitutes under food administration rules. A committee will lead educational work statewide and local captains may visit bakeries to offer instruction and loans of substitutes.

Hartford Connecticut Chamber of Commerce New Haven Mis National Association of ‘Uster Chicago Robert Seoville Food Administration George J. Wold Thompsean Gridgeport J. Travis Stamford B. IL Marsh Ansonia Derby B. H. Wetherby Norwich Emil M. Rox

Garrity Named Deputy City Auditor Amid War Absence

William W. Garrity former clerk of the board of contract and supply is appointed deputy city auditor by City Auditor Bernard Keating. He succeeds Henry J. Waters who resigned due to ill health. In Garrity’s absence a brother, Walter J. Garrity, will manage the duties as Bill Garrity arrives in France with U S military forces.

Yares William W. Garrity Board of Contract and Supply Bernard Keating Mr. Garrity Henry J. Waters Bill" Garrity France United States Walter J. Garrity

Fairfield deputy named to motorcycle duty assignment

Sasafp AS DEPUTY SHERIF Patrick McGarry of Fairfield named second assistant deputy sheriff by County Sheriff Simeon Fease and assigned to motorcycle duty with orders to monitor motorists.

Sasafp Sherif Patrick McGarry Fairfield Simeon Fease

Arrests for Thefts from Railroad

Hartford April 1 Federal and State officers arrested New Haven road brakemen for violation of the interstate commerce law. Two men were taken this afternoon with at least eight more expected. Stolen goods valued over 500 were found at one suspect’s home. The men are Frederick Bangasheck and John H Carpenter, both from Hartford. A coordinated effort by U S and state agents, including R Bridgeman and Lt Moorhouse, led to the arrests as part of an alleged organized gang stealing railroad freight.

Hartford New Haven Road John J. Crosby United States District Attorney Ernst Hartford Frederick 7. Bangasheck John H. Carpenter Tt. M. Moorhouse Robert Bridgeman John J. Reicher United States

Stratford Boy Struck by Army Truck in Stratford

Yesterday at 10 30 a m a government supply truck struck Carl Bach as he rode a bicycle through Stratford. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition. Sgt Clyde Cowler was arrested then released on 5000 bond. The accident occurred at a dangerous corner as the truck tried to avoid Bach who zigzagged along the road. Community notes follow about church services and local meetings.

Stratford Clyde Cowler Carl Bach Bach Hennessy Bridgeport Cowler Methodist Church C. Hardy Mildred W. Hardy M. B.ginther Lillian Ginther Beers Ana Marry N. Beach Francis Beach Nellie Wallis Mildred Wallis Mary Wiggins Joseph Wrig Fort Terry

Negligence Claim Involving Cable Co Damages at $10,000

Mrs. Mary Engle of Round Brook sues Electric Cable Company and United Illuminating Company in New Haven federal court seeking $10,000 damages. She alleges negligent wiring and insufficient insulation caused a fatal electric shock to her husband, Joseph Tingleske, during a July 25, 1916 repair job. The case cites a 208 volt portable lamp and questions responsibility for lamp current versus lighting power. The trial before Judge Thomas with a jury began yesterday.

Thomas United States District Court New Haven Mary Engle Round Brook M. d Joseph Tingleske Electric Cable Company United Muminating Company Engleste Aanerteun iMngine Company Pak Eitw Enginske United Hluminating Company Wis; Invade & Co

Germany Asks Russia to Keep Red Guards Out

Germany protested to the Russian government against the movement of Red Guards into inland areas and the withdrawal of detachments beyond the frontier. Berlin demanded punishment for the guards and preventive measures to stop further incursions.

Germany Russia London Drussian Sta Red Guard Berlin

Man Denies City Presence on Murder Day in Dr. Chapin Case

Johnny Hapeany, brought from Kansas City to face first degree murder charges in the November 8 killing of Dr. Lorenzo Chapin, claims he was in Chicago on the day of the physician poet's death. Tinggarty, jailed for the same case, was turned over to the sheriff as the investigation continues amid Russian government statements.

Cleveland Johnny Hapeany Kansas City Lorenzo Chapin Chicago Poet Tinggarty Murger

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