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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1918

Page

11

Division Two to Assume Exares in Deferred Classes

Officials of Draft Board No 2 prepare to resume hearings next week for about 356 registrants in Division Two still in deferred status. Earlier hearings reviewed 209 men moved from deferred to Class 1A after finding no longer valid grounds for deferral. Some registrants seek Tank Corps service. many 1938 registrants denied exemptions blame employers for advice.

Draft Board No. 2 Legit Everal Navy Marine Corps

British hero to speak at Sunday concert in Bridge Port

Captain John FF.indlay of the 28th Brunswick Battalion, a hero of Ypres and the Somme, will speak at Sunday evening hand concert at Sea-Ride. He is on leave in this country and notes his arrival through the National Security League. He comes to Bridge Port for the event after being wounded twice.

John Ff.indlay Ypres Somme Brunswick Tridge Port

Neighbor's Home Target for Stray Shots from Gun

Stratford resident Albert Aneer fired at a cat near the Arbuckle home on Warwick Avenue, accidentally sending two shots through a window. No other damage occurred. The incident followed the cat’s alleged theft of chickens from breeder Anderson, who waited to confront the feline and fired.

Stratford Fred Arbuckle Warwick Avenue Albert Aneerson Sutton Avenue Anderson Anning Hitchen Margaret Dosch Stratford Canning Kitchen New York City Miss Doseh New York West Brans Ans Great Army of Liberty Don Ie Naw Thimer Summons Ars di. C. Summons Rensselaer Avenue Ifrance Summons Camp Devens Orlemann France Charess Orlemann James Wang North Parade Paris Isdwarth and Airs North Main Street Prance Aliss Wood Smith College Dielen Graham Ler Wing Street Weldston Lootatuelk Wich Club William Watson Ferry Norwalk Lewis Washington Clorence Tinwis Samuch Lows Mirin Street

Six Policemen Restrain New Britain Assailant

Six officers subdued an assailant in New Britain after a violent confrontation that left one wounded. The incident involved a hospital admission for a victim and investigation by authorities. An airplane crash near Selly Field occurred later the same day, with six miles to the south.

New Britain Antaqon X Antonio Ganas Als. S Merton Knox Af Rolwood Cal Selly Field

Judge Lindsey Attacks Arrest of Suffragists as Stupid

Prominent citizens witnessed Tuesday’s arrest of suffragists. Judge Ben Lindsey, back from Europe with the Commission on Public Information, condemned the action as stupid, saying police disrupted a peaceful protest against Senate delay of the suffrage amendment. He noted patrol wagons carried away the participants near the meeting site.

Munrowud Fairta Haly Trance Armey Senate Huronpa Wits Kremnis Exparriones Europe

Third Casualty List Names Many Pennsylvanians

A late today list shows service members killed, wounded, and missing in action amid ongoing war. Names include Corp Harry J. Dorr and Lt. Wiss, with many Pennsylvanians among the missing and wounded. political protest and suffrage debate surrounding the war effort are noted in accompanying remarks.

Wasilington Aususl Batowalay Corp Harry J. Dorr Liecestar Wiss Llenry Ge Muchiie Newton Mass Pennsylvania Niel

Girls to See Rescue on Camping Trip

A meeting of the Independent Girls discussed a camping trip to Pleasant Valley. The group plans to depart early Saturday, with Misses Dorothy Taylor Lou Sherwood Beatrice Plamey Charlotte Meyers and others listed as participants. A big show tomorrow evening under Mark A. Luescher spearheads community events with a lineup of local entertainers and guests.

Soutipost iFntiiinder Hell Dorothy Taylor Lou Sherwood Beatrice Plamey Tieelotte Meayayerk Tither Nelleson Marjorie Northrop Ali Gren Bey Ment Mark A. Luescher New York Gerd Gilda Mir Shilta Verba Harry Houdini Delle Stary Minerva Reuitle Marion Suki Helen Porothy Maynard Inity Quartel Lee Leo Wedwares Ile Evans Breen Everett Molady Braltimore George Wolsdedy Mradarick M. Thescoe Tion Street Ales Danbury William Morgan Mitchell Tela Mineola S. 1 Niss Ve Wivren Sherwood Murbor Road Corporal Morgan 217Th Aero Southport Red Cross Shere Mairfield Miss Disther Cox Milford Miss Whythe Payfor Osborn Lace Erence Uyman Spruce Bridgeport John Boulittér Uest Ars

Free Rides for Soldiers Not Yet Arranged

Debate over free trolley rides for uniformed servicemen in Connecticut continues. Citizens urged action and a state company may adopt the policy, though no official decision has been made. The Kaiser’s propaganda is noted as ineffective against American public sentiment.

Fort Wayne Detroit Free Press Phare Allen Bass Army Navy Connorticut Siam Goowlwin Belfore Connecticut Company Phannitier

Local Vistors and Social Events In Greenfield Area

Street and visitors from Brooklyn and Southport attended events on Lost road Sherman green and Linktown band played in the evening. Mark A. Eteseher of Shids Brook farm visited New York City on business. The Greenfield Country Club meeting will be held on 4 ins with Misses tri and Lois Brethwell in charge.

Halon Powter Brooklyn Sherman Green Wairfield Linktown Southpore Mark A. Eteseher Shids Brook New York City Tri Lois Brethwell Greenfield Ivhoe

O'Brien Practices Law for 48 Women in Capital Roundup

Matthew Wm. O'Brien known as Scoon in Lridgepoort gained prominence in Washington by representing 48 women seeking the vote. The protest near the White House ended with arrests and releases on bail. Daughters of a late congressman from Norwich, Weonar Hill Weed and Mrs. Welena Hill Weed, were among those aid.

Matthew Wm. O'Brien Lridgepoort Scoon Washington Tor Gucherir White House O Brien Lian Tafagolia Perky Trescay Weunar Hill Weed Welena Hill Weed Conpressnwin Mod Norwich Aceo Boy Althevel

Indecent exposure fine handed to Ton Trusso in city court

Ton Trusso, 44, of 61 Johnson towns, was fined $2 and costs after a judge found him guilty of indecent exposure in the county court. He was arrested early this morning by Motorcycle Officer Stephen Park.

Ton Trusso Johnson Towns Swert Betera Bartlett Nty Prusso Ephen Park

Third Loan Rate For Second Bond Buyers Available

Liberty Road purchasers dealing with the Bridgeportish company can exchange their 4 percent bonds from the second issue for 1-2 percent bonds. The risk company expects to have the 4 1 securities on dr a within days to enable timely delivery. Buyers making final payment in October can convert 4 percent into a 2-4 hand to obtain the desired issue once the deadline is met. Previously conversions required Washington applications and caused delays.

Liberty Road Toompany Dra Washington

Police Seek Missing Vito Catone From Bridgeport

Police search for 35 year old Vito Catone of 409 Benham avenue missing since Wednesday noon after reportedly drawing back pay at Lake Torpedo Boat plant and taking a new bicycle. Alarm sent to nearby cities. officers visit every possible location in Bridgeport.

Vito Catone Benham Avenue Lake Torpedo Boat Company Jad Bridgeport

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