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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1918

Page

5

Korper resigns as Connecticut federal relief director

Hartford Dec 10 At the selling of the Connecticut State Council of Defense yesterday afternoon the request of Leo Korper to be relieved of his duties as Connecticut director of the Federal Employment Agency was considered. The council unan imously opined that Mr Karper should remain in charge of the work while serving as an assistant. Al Karper has given his entire time to the employment agency, neglecting his private business. Since the United States entered the war the American Red Cross has spent over 36000 in relief work in France.

Hartford Connecticut One of Defense Leo Korper Concticut Federal Ployment Karper al. Karper United States American Red Cross France M Exchange

Jews Enroll Deep in Zionist Drive Reaches New High

The Zionist movement in the city pressed toward 2300 members as enrollment continued despite a surge yesterday. Headquarters reported a long list of new members including Morris Goldman and Hay Goldin leading committees, with numerous names added overnight. The drive aims to expand the Jewish community's participation, and organizers noted strong progress and widespread support across many local families.

Team 320 Lond Morris Goldman Hay Goldin Mayer Kanter Tassie Weiner Stearl Minster Anna Futtert Adolph Zitamer Abraham Sinrod Max Siegal Maxwell Wilson Pauline Benigson Sara Durciusky Jennie Altman Emanuel Freiberger Morris, Burnstein Comen Benjamin M. Bornestein Rebecca Zimmer M. Katzman EL Sterling Harry Jacobs Julius Sterman A. Ginsberg Samuel Stachel Louis Shitel B. C G. Yeraise I. Waskowitz I Horwitz Samuel Goldman Saniel Goldman Julius Merk Sarah Wrankel Secor Marc Lobel Mathilde Lobel Lewis L. Levy Helen Beck Shapiro Annie Harris Abraham Kaplan Morris Spatz Paul Shulman David Keane E. Berkowitz Maurice Solaway Samuel Margolis Morris Kershner Sara Boone Mannie Bronstone Morris Elkind William Ruben M. MM. Hitter Samuel Sxramer Mr Ramer A. Merson Harry Silver Minnie House L. Schneider Esther Schneider Herman Schine Joseph Franson Geo. L. Cohan Samuel Lewis Miclkelson Tda Frieda Harry “Rubin Ig Shmon Mark. Soaniel Sechimadmar Tolbers Goledsmi Rappaport Ald Pressman Abs Reirman Edward Sehine Samiel Tats Trances Dats Jack Steinberg Lebedin Henry Cohen Mrs. Cohen

Miss Sutherland Denies Claims on Medieval History

Miss Esther Sutherland replies to Miss Larmour’s attack before the Board of Education, denying she voiced personal views on the Middle Ages. She says she never stated one could buy a way to Heaven and that the lectures covered both the defects and contributions of medieval civilization. Larmour, assistant secretary of the Catholic Charities Bureau, says she attended three lectures.

Esther Sutherland Misa Ietoria A. Larmour Board of Education Miss Larmour Catholic Charities Buyeu Fairfield Avenue Sutherland

Seven New Gases Reported to Firemen

Seven new cases of the Spanish invivenza were reported to the firemen at about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon that there was no fire and no necessity for them to do anything.

Fire scare at Noble Avenue furnace alarmed neighbors

Smoke from burning wood in a furnace at 710 Noble Avenue at about 2 PM yesterday prompted neighbors to call. Chemical 2 responded to the scene where responders found the situation on arrival.

Noble Avenue

Youth Is Sent to Reformatory for Attack on Girl

A youth from Stikm was sent to the reformatory for attacking Elizabeth Black while escorting her home from a boating party. The act occurred at Cove pond as two girls rowed and consent was refused. Judge Cisse cited the youth's prior good record and minority status in imposing the sentence. The case also involved a separate fine of $5,000 against Slamford for a related incident.

Jlivd Beth Black Uredlukt Faward Kling Stikm Cisse Cummings Cove Pond Amfornl Elizabeth Black Mins Tre Slamford Naties

Trial of Army Man for Murder To Start Dec 19

Antonio Sansone, Bridgeport resident and U S Army member, faces murder charges in Criminal Superior Court. Trial set for December 19 before Judge Case with Public Defender Robert G. DeForest and Attorney George Mara leading defense. The case stems from a spring shooting on Fulton Street that left Donato Lalo dead while Julie was nearby and not involved. Peter Petli, alleged participant, was wounded. Calzone, another figure, implicated. All three, now in uniform, are under scrutiny.

Antonio Sansone Bridgeport United States Army Texas Criminal Superior Court Robert G. DeForest George &. Mara Sunsone Donato Lalo Fualton Street Julie Peter Petli Sonsone Metti United States France Bin Wits Calzone

Mayor at Trial Of Bridge Suit to Aid City's Trial

Mayor Wilson watched in Superior Court as Bridge city pursues a suit from Jeane Tompkins over Gran Street Bridge construction. Witness Leonard O. Hampkings testified for the city while Tompkins contends piles, concrete, and driving depths were not up to specs. Trial expected to continue as testimony nears completion.

Wilson Superior Court City of Bridge Tompkins Dines Gran Street Leonard O Pompkins Corporation Tarmpkins Tweinees Hopking

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