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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
7
Draft reports show eight registrants linked to Barnum and Bailey personnel, with many on tour complicating records. Officials struggled to track alleged delinquents as Chinese performers and others faced contact issues, sending names to Major Buckley for action by state director.
The surviving records list numerous individuals who failed to report for physical examinations including George Dean Robert Weir Frank Ditty Charles J McCarthy Terry Startin Willan Stanson Ancarew Goies Lawrence Leherdee 805 Catherine Street Fred Debarge 1874 Mairfield Avenue Daniel McCarthy 29 West Liberty Street George A Willams Lowell Mass Frank Edwards GBellefontaine O Stephen Ninchy 474 Spruce Street Joseph Johnson 634 Howard Avenue Edward Johnson Patten Me Banry Bare tok 1351 State Street Joby Gallagher 38 Poplar Street James J Breen 71 Olive Street The first names on the list include Jack Cohen 410 Poplar Street Charles McCarthy New York Anthony Moes New York Edward Ambroay 180 Lenox Avenue Stephen Polanka 461 Pine Street Edward Is Aitkin 65 Cottage Street Choy Shen Suen Lin Kinford Arkana John Harris Charles Soman Pasquale Zingaro Willis J Webb Robert McChindon William Little The elves William Dzabelec 73 State Street John H Greigg Philadelphia Charles H E Shotts 199 Beaver Avenue Luig Cozzoline 604 Howard Avenue John W Kearns 39 Carlton Avenue Benjamin W Jennings Bayside L I John J O Shea 790 Railroad Avenue Solomon Keyser 1188 State Street Herbert J McGee 9 Lee Avenue Henry Baker 49 Clinton Avenue George Beltham Newark N J Stanley WN Barnett Alvin Texas Ludwig Lind Mantuci Momero 1243 Railroad Avenue
The War Department casualty list, issued tonight, totals 8486 names with 64 Connecticut men, eight from Bridgeport. It shows 63 killed in action, 87 died of wounds, 13 in accidents or other causes, 72 died of disease, 1236 wounded severely, 4418 wounded degree undetermined, 787 wounded slightly, and 167 missing. Sectioned entries include Private Francis Donegan and others from Bridgeport and nearby towns, with ranks ranging from private to sergeant and specialist.
The War Department hearing on the Washington bridge replacement ends with plans for a new structure north of the existing crossing, 400 to 800 feet long with a 100 foot channel span and high clearance. A public dock proposal is debated. Milford town needs building lines and public ordinances, with C. O. Matthews leading a legislative committee. Funeral services held for Mary Anna Mapp. Devon community follows trolley fare controversy and plans a lunch wagon opening. local social events and club activities noted.
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