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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

22

Seditious Pastors Start Long Term Prisons

The Rev Theodore Beusell of Bristol and Walter Webster of East Hartford begin serving federal sentences in Atlanta tomorrow. Beusell receives ten years on each of three counts, to run concurrently, for seditious utterances. Webster gets two years for attempting to wreck a train with a railroad fore on the track. Both have been jailed in Hartford since their trials.

Hartford Theodore Beusell Bristol Walter Webster East Hartford Atlanta United States District Court Harlan B. Hows Vermont Minishes Timothy A McCarthy Buessell Webster al Jerton Farms

Bridgeport Man Held After Sideswipe Collision

Milford aug 23 J 1 ebe of Wentworth street Bridgeport was arrested by Chief Maher shortly before 2 o clock tonight charged with reckless driving of an automobile. Chief Maher was in his machine alone along Meadows End Road and the Bridgeport man in his car tried to pass but there was not enough room and he sideswiped the chief's car.

Bridgeport Milford J. 1. Ebe Wentworth Street Mes Maher Chief Maher Meadows End Eeebe Trumbull Marguerite Focleys Charles IS Bantford S. Beach Long Hil Josephine Casey White Crest Farm Thomas K. Beggs Erics Marion Beggs Lucy Brown Katherine Sugegott Maur Ward W. G. Hattan Devon Florence Roberts Wasserbury Merton Abbott Louis Richardson Becket Mass Aly Busse Shaw Navy Long Hill Street Mr. Shaw Sam Washiley Lev Mos Reders Ick W. Paton Hove First Methodist Church Lone Mill Parlor Rock Bendarrin Tsivke Helen Wirks Altes Bier Leneh William Smith Soratfora Y oaAn CG. Oa Grtuin Brat Udo Griffin Brothers Said Charles N, HoViLis Colbin Mt. Toni Charles Kennessan Dvidgeport Miss Huth Linley Ang

Little Captain's Island Offered to Greenwich

Greenwich considers acquiring Little Captain's Island after a failed business venture. The island, valued at 106600, would become town property if accepted from Mrs. George Lauder and sister Mig J Greenway, linked to Commodore George Lauder of Indian Harbor Yacht Club. A Sandy Beach purchase plan ties to Bruce Memorial Park.

Greenwich George Lauder Mig. J. Greenway Indian Harbor Greenway U. S. Medical Corps Texago

Foreign battalion at Camp Devens reviewed by Col Bronda

A newly organized foreign battalion at Camp Devens was reviewed today by Col. George L. Bronda. The unit numbers 1,060 men, none of whom can speak English, reflecting a diverse force at AVR Massachusetts. Fire at Hine Box and Printing in Danbury caused about 10 dollars in damage.

Camp Devens Mass George L. Brronda Danbury Danbeury Hine Box and Printing Company

Letter Praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep as Laxative

A Utica resident Mrs Geo Schaeffer writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured her indigestion and relieved her discomfort, praising the product as a superior laxative. Her letter indicates personal relief and endorsement.

Dr. Caldwell Dr. Caldswell Geo. Schaeffer West Ave Utica

Newtown Equal Franchise League Re-elects Officers

The annual meeting of the Newtown Equal Franchise League re elected officers for the year. President Miss Adelia Irwin was unanimously acclaimed associate president. Lectures on citizenship continue with Mrs. Nancy Schoonmaker, venues including Ridgefield and Sandy Hook, and season tickets available locally. The Sandy Hook band performed at the Newtown Inn lawn followed by a dance.

Newtown Newtown Equafranchise League Pident Sins Dydia Gtnav Kale Tit Cerelury Alis Jonnie Rober Newtown Jibrar Equal Frranchise League Sanity Hook Louise Gibson Bill Bladely Sandy Hook Muny Trwin Mss Kate Tibbala Newtown Inn Hopat G. Warner Newtown Republican Club Ferrisburg Jank Wright G. W. Carlson Castle Hill Robert Wheeler Bethlehem J. F. Beardsley Fort Trumbull Beach Trinity Church Choir Russ Rose Quinn Danbury George EB. Beers Arthur Dibble Stony Hill Bessie Mitchell Fridgeport St Stephangs Stepney Tov Vibbala Methodist

Marine Headquarters Requests Fighters Letters for Front Recounts

Washington, Ane 28. Marines and their friends were urged to forward letters describing at front incidents. The letters may be used in permanent corps recounts and copied if desired. Also mentions property matters and court actions involving estate and heirs.

Washington Ane Pisinee Iain Corny

Tilden-Pell Reach Final in Meadow Club Tennis Cup

In Southampton on August 23, William Tilden II of Philadelphia and Vincent Richards of New York advanced to the Meadow Club cups singles final after strong semi finals. Tilden and Richards defeated Harold A. Throckmorton and Walter Merrill Hill 6-3 6-4, while Ralph H. Burdick and Walter L. Hayes beat Murray and Pell 6-2 6-4 to set the title match for tomorrow.

Southampton Willi & Tilden Philadelphia Tf. IR. Penl New York Milden Amotherea R. Lindley Murray California Woesterner Seliya Ihumagsesa Tilden Vinecent Richards Harald A. Throckmorton Walter Mervill Hall Walter T. Hayes Ralph FH. Burdick Chicazs Murray Pell Ar Ng Meadow Club Mean William T. Tilden Vincent Richardg Conrad B. Doyle William A. Horrell Harold A. Throckmorton Walter Merrill Hill Seeichiro Kashio Gerald Emerson Walter Tl. Hayes Ralph H. Burdick Ichyin Kumagae Tiald A. Taylor Robert Lindler Murray Theo. R. Pell Henry B. O'Berle Alexander Mer Pilden Richards Throckmorton Hall Hayes Kurdick Japan Ore

New Boiler Plant At St Vincent’s Hospital Approved

Building Commissioners granted permits totaling 43050 for construction around St Vincent’s Hospital. Projects include a brick boiler plant on North Main street, frame additions on Park and West Arena streets, and a private frame garage on Fourth Street for local individuals and firms.

ST. Vincent’s St. Vincents Traspital Nowtal Uieel Aw Drick Botter Pak Hitler Eizick Rick State Street Mareus and Reich West Arenua Charles Williams Tyo Fromly Dy Staples Street Frye Walter Chapaian Lourth Street Ty Wilson Fatfield Avenue Jennings Brothers Hancock Avenue A. Eneotman North Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital Park Street

Shipworkers Demand One Dollar Hour Wage Increase

Shipyard workers in the country present friendly demands to the Johor adjustment board for wage, overtime, and bonus increases. They seek a current rate around seven and a half hours per hour, with double time for overtime, a 10 percent night-shift bonus, and better living conditions as part of the six month settlement review continuing after a Delaware dispute. The demands follow conferences in Philadelphia and Washington with the adjustment board.

Johor Philadelphia Washington Delaware

Wyoming Draft Call Deploys 42 Men to Camps

Bonrel No 8 draft call summons 12 men for Camp Devens and 20 for Camp Upton to fill prior calls. Recruits depart September 4 for Devens and September 6 for Upton.

WYO Camp Devens Camp Upton

Tewskbury Wins C. H. Taylor Trophy

Tewskbury defeats Eddie Lowery in the final of the Isaston Press Club Golf tournament at the Washington Golf Club by a score of 4 and 8 to win the C. H. Taylor Trophy. Both players are well known Massachusetts golfers and unattached.

Quingcy Mass Tinid Tewskebiay Charles Tf Laytor Eddie Lowery Isaston Press Club Wotlagton Ciolf Club Tewskebury Massachusetts Golf Tireles

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