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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1918

Page

6

George T. Page Elected Head of Bar Assoc

George T. Page of Peoria Michigan was elected president of the American Bar Association for the coming year at the final business meeting of the annual convention in Cleveland. Secretary George Whitelock of Baltimore and Treasurer Frederick E. Waddnams of A. Y. were re elected. Next year's convention city will be chosen by the executive committee at the mid winter meeting.

Cleveland George T. Page Peoria American Bar Association George Whitelock Baltimore Treasfer Frederick E. Waddnams A. Y

IR R President Quits After Carmen Strike

Boston August 9 President James Iu Richards of the Middlesex and Laston Street Railway company resigned today a few hours after a strike by carmen halted the entire system Waltie to pew a pattertrey of Heston piimed as his successor a planation of the chain was on Services were suspended in the 2 cities and towns affected as carmen workers formed picket lines and blockaded operations

Boston James Iu Richards Middlesex & Laston Street Railway Comepany Carmen Waltie Topew Heston Alieters Respectors Fiat

Government announces relaxed rules for German aliens

A Washington notice grants limited privileges to German aliens, allowing outdoor activities and park visits on set days. The order excludes certain workers and base personnel, with provisions for unions and specific daily timeframes.

Washington Mose Kha J. O'Eloek

Bridgeport Growers Bake and Local News Notes

Bridgeport SPRAIVORT Aug 30 reports Bridgeport growers from across the state will gather at Herbert W Sniffin farm on South Main Street Saturday afternoon for a vegetable grower’s bake. Ag colleges heads expected to share points on market crops. An informal event with no set speeches. local notables may speak briefly. The bake starts at 2 PM. Also mentions hats made from paper sold to children and local property dispute with James McDonald threatening to sue Stratford if land lines aren’t adjusted.

Spraivort Bpechil Conventional Bridgeport Herbert W. Sniffin South Main Streest Boya Roberta Barr Main Street Wonton Harsy James McDonald Thornburg John Johnson Cut Spring Road Stratford McDonald Tualwylas Harnatel Lewis Methodist Episcopal Church Carpenter Congregational Church Congregational Edwin Imende Christ Packard Hall M Cliry Alvord Riverton Terrace George Albert Moserve Ent Avenue Aridgepart Moserve Bridgeport Brans Company Flayes and Betis Company Afiran Mimson Ihing Treralds Methodist Church Siunthie Roberta Tost Bethel Harry Gulliver Avon Street Frank i Connie Broadbridge Bruce Avenue Tarica Albert Mills Val Reserves

Chemical Damage on Run to Small Fire

Mike Woodis of Hold Water Street reported a burglary yesterday as his home was entered while he was away. About 25 items, including four pairs of trousers, were taken from a closet. The incident occurred during a minor fire response and is under police review.

Mike Woodis Hold Water Street

Man Killed by Guard Believed Deranged Visitor

Thewis Phis of Trenton was shot and killed on the beach in Geen City by a Naval Reserve guard on duty. Investigators say he appeared deranged and resisted when arrested. The guard claimed self defense after a struggle, and Phis died from his wounds. Police are reviewing the case as a possible derangement.

Ocian Cuny Thewis Phis Trenton N. W Naval Reserve Geen City Bilis Deens City

Watch Stolen From Coat At Preciston Shop

Victor Cholawinski told police last night his watch was taken from the coat he hung in the shop of Preciston Chape and Tool company on Pintstiadler Ve. He had left for work yesterday and found it missing when he returned home on Wilen Street.

Victor Cholawinski Ma Wintesy Preciston Chape and Tool Company Ives Wilen Street

Manaine rights waived in city court case

Tohn Pelchowski of 625 Ctrerory Avenue is accused of assault at St Allen street. He waives rights in court and is fined $5. Leniy Macrutasy is involved, with a nephew enlisted in the government service.

Tohn Pelchowski Drusslan Ehroggel Leniy

Neglected Wife Seeks Draft Class For Husband

A wife writes to Draft Board No 6 claiming her husband should be placed in Class 4A.2 alleging he is under age 45 and will be 38 in October. She asserts he has a wife and child to support but provides no support and suggests he should go to the front. He can drive an automobile.

Draft Board No. 6

I Believe Consul Poole Is Still in Moscow

Washington reports confirm Consul General Poole remains in Moscow with no word for two weeks. State Department notes German reports say last Entente representatives have left. Poole vowed to aid endangered allied officers if possible as the war keeps him in Moscow.

Consul Poole Moscow Washington State Department Gener J Eole Germa Enten Cll M Poole

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