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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1918

Page

4

Sneering at Lean Rally Earns Six Months

New York April 4 Henry Sithneider a waiter was jailed for six months after sneering at a lean rally. Witnesses testified he jeered during the sales announcement at Shoatee night rally causing derisive laughter. Court records show the offense tied to an earlier incident regarding citizenship papers. The report notes a broader reference to a France action near St Quentin.

New York Sneeree Asberly Loan Henry Sithneider Jean Rally Shoatee

WED FOR BIGH COURT

Alleged to have received small amounts of stolen goods. Samuel Shapiro and Bavik Davidson appeared in city court. They were bound over in $1,000 bail in the May term of the superior criminal court.

Samuel Shapiro Madison Avenue Bavik AL Davidson GS Barata Avenue Superior Criminal Court

Police Brace for Drug Addict Influx to Bridgeport

Police in Bridgeport prepare for a wave of drug addicts fleeing New York City after a crackdown. Officers will monitor railroad stations and city entrances and arrest and process suspects at Woolwich County expense.

New York District Attorney's Office Bridgeport Hauge Newwil New_York Cits Wairheld County

Death mattress held fortune in Bradley estate

Bank books showing deposits of 13000 were found in a mattress belonging to Miss Mary Bradley who was found dead in Thorndike near Here February 6 Her sister Mrs Bridget Wagemans of the Bronx New York is her sole heir and will receive the sum in addition to 1600 found in Miss Bradley's room at the time of death The discovery was brought out in superior court during a bond inquiry for the administrator of the estate

Springfield Mass Mary Bradley Thorndike Here Bridget Wagemans Bronx New York City Miss Bradley Superior

RAMN-DOM REELS By Howard G. Rann

Howard G. Rann delivers a playful suite titled Of Shoes and ships and scaling wax of cabbages and kings. The piece blends maritime imagery with surreal whimsy, bouncing between light satire and inventive wordplay to amuse readers.

Food Administration Names with Complaints in Connecticut

April 9 report notes anonymous tipsters alarm the Food Administration in Connecticut. A respondent’s name and address have been erased to show good faith. Complaints focus on bikers grocers and users with five signed as “Citizen” while others are anonymous from New Britain and South Norwalk.

Traftford Tellor Feder Food Administration Connecticut New Britain South Norwalk

Prominent New Haven Man Is Sentenced

Robert Jaigon of New Haven was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge J. Burpee after the court heard that Mrs. Stuy Rabingan, a 70 year old widow, was killed in an accident. The proceedings began with Watson testifying to homicide charges and Mrs. Rabingan fainting in the courtroom.

Middletown Robert Jaigon New Daven Sturham Anil Stuy Rabingan J. ¥. Burpee Watson

Dr NMiuck Not Swiss Citizen Informi ntion on internment case notes

Washington in April reports that Dr Rath Muck former leader of the Baston Symphony orchestra has been interned at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia as an enemy alien. The Swiss minister Tans Suleer protests to the State Department and the Department of Justice asserting he is not a Swiss citizen.

Washington Department of Justice Rath Muck Baston Symphony Orchestra Fort Oglethorpe Tans Suleer State Department Department of Just

Phone Lines To Mexico Cut During War

Telegraph and telephone links between border towns in the United States and Mexico will be suspended for wartime. The voluntary move, announced today, aims to prevent German agents in Mexico from gaining military movement information via Mexican sources.

Fl Case Tex 1Elephone Cernman Mexcio

Second Floor Garment Selection for Misses and Children

Spacious second floor room newly fitted for choosing misses and children's wear. All Wool Serge Dresses Gingham Coats and Seersucker for ages 6 to 14 years priced from $8.50 up plus $1.50 to $3.50 for nicer pieces. Beautifully tailored with linings pockets collars and buttons. Prices range $16.50 $20.00 $25.00 and $27.50 for higher quality items.

Mud Holes and Roads: A Rural Pain Across Counties

The essay laments spring mud holes on rural roads that linger until a new board of supervisors is elected. It humorously notes how they migrate between townships, clog highways with old cars and tourists, and bemoans the difficulty of retiring a mud hole. Farmers with dredging outfits profit, while road neglect worsens, delaying better roads and public order.

Board of Supervisors

Curtains and Lace Display and Music Recital Details

This Week for Curtains showcases homecraft laces and patterns on the third floor with double edged lace by the yard and in pairs. A sapphire ball reproducer on Pathé records promises long wear. Recital Thursday 2:30 to 4:30 features popular pieces and patriotic selections. Also listed are cleaning powders and household products with basement placement and mailing packages.

Silk Kimonos and Negligees On Sale In Pastel Range

An advertisement lists Empire style nigligees and kimonos with shir rings and butterfly sleeves in pastel shades. Imported silk kimonos are richly hand embroidered with dragons or chrysanthemum motifs. Prices range from $1.00 to $20 and up, with plain crepe washable kimonos from $1.50 to $5.00.

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Iatvalde Gere France St. Quentin Swift & Company United States Food Administration Union Stock Yards Chicago Hinds U.S.A State of Missouri United Profit Stoddard, Gilbert & Co., Inc Bridgeport, Conn By Howard G. Rann New Haven Dr. Nmiuck Che Mexico Timothy Lgirkman Lax Peterman Cyrus Willer the Talk of Minerva
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