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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1918

Page

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Bolo Pasha Guilty of Treason Dies Pending Fate

Paris February 14 Bolo Pasha found guilty of treason and sentenced to death by a court martial after a swift trial of about fifteen minutes. Co-defendant Darius Porchere given three years in prison. Filippo Cavallini sentenced to death but not within the court's jurisdiction. Attorney Salles pleads for life amid protests of an abominable press campaign. (Continued on Page Four.)

Paris Bolo Pasha Darius Porchere Filippo Cavallini Arest Italy Belo Pasha Albert Salles Alias Holoasha Salle

Bold Thieves Steal from Judge's House

Judge Paul L Miller of 10 eechwood avenue reported to the Detective bureau last night that during the night of February 13 thieves broke into the new home he was building at Black a place and stole a quantity of pipes and building material. Detectives assigned to investigate the case. Weather section follows with a cyclone moving south toward the upper Missouri valley bringing varied precipitation and temperature shifts across the region.

Paul L. Miller New England New York Shimnsag Upper Lake Lower Michigan Infana Upper Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Montana Dakoas Nebraska Dakotas Canadian Northwest Missouri Valley Plains Ares St. Lawrence Thantic Carolinas Atlmtic Mame Ohio Valley Lake Region Tennessee North Atlantic South Atlantic Stéau

Special Men Accepted for General Service by Draft Boards

A number of registrants examined February 3 and 4 and previously held for special service under old rules were yesterday accepted for general service by local draft boards. They acted under new regulations May Be Reorganized. If any of these men receive further action, details were not provided.

New Library Head Arrives to Modernize Bridgeport

Woenry N. Sanborn arrives as Bridgeport Public Library superintendent. He plans a new American Rever deejroal classification system and two new branches at North Main Street and Jane and Oysith streets. Sanborn previously studied at Harvard and Dartmouth and will serve as secretary and treasurer of the National League of Public Library commissions while directing the library’s modernization.

Hridgeport Woenry N. Sanborn Bidgeport Public Library United States Bridgeport Linborn Indianapolis Mnd National Fengine of Public Library Culhborn Latha North Main Street Jane and Oysith Streets Ali Nborn Manchester N. H Seamer Ville Mass Harvard Dart Aiouth Marlmouth York al- Wan N.Y University Club of Cltage Andresuror National League of Public Fisbrary Dilanapolis Wien

Heatless Mondays to Stay in New England

Connecticut and other New England states vote to continue Monday closing restrictions after a Boston conference led by State fuel Administrator Thomas W. Russell. James J. Storrow issued a bulletin confirming the Garfield order remains in effect, with all areas on the same schedule next Monday due to dire coal shortages. Russell warns of 60 000 textile workers idle and 190 000 at risk if curbs are lifted, as railroads report dwindling coal supplies and relief coal moves between lines.

Startford Tech. L Connecticut New England Thomas W. Russell Blartford James J. Storrow Boston Storrow Garfield Wes Mr. Russell New Eingland Dunic Russell Boston and Maine New York Central New Flaven sConnectticut Trussell Washington Wussell New Tongland

Likely to Add 10000 for Streets Budget Increases

The board of apportionment plans to add more than ten thousand dollars to the streets and sidewalks budget. The city auditor recommended about 114805 for the department, with details on increases not finalized at the precinct. The sub committee will review the transaction and revised requests at Tuesday’s preliminary meeting chaired by Malcolm McKayden, with Seeley Canfield and Keeler among the members.

Board of Aldernier William J. Seeley Frederick TD. Keeler Bord Malcolm McKayden

Fire Claims 38 Children in Nunnery Blaze

Montreal feb 14 the charred bodies of 38 children were recovered from the ruins of the grey nunnery destroyed by fire searchers fear the toll may reach 100 as all inmates except the children are believed to have escaped the building housed nuns and nursing sisters continued on page 13

Montreal

Hennig Found Not Guilty by Court Order

In New York on February 45, the court directed a treason trial verdict for Paul C. Hennig. The jury returned not guilty after the judge cautioned jurors to consider the case impartially and not let prior feelings influence their judgment. Federal attorney Melville J. Kaunee cited responsibility to government and public in seeking the court directive.

New York Federal District Attorney Paul C. H. Hennig Mudge Chittield Hennig Henry Tennig FEAW Brooklyn Hhe Famperty United States Melville J. Kaunee Elie ALY France

Pastor Held On Mann Act Charges In Federal Court

Rev. Charles W. Huffman, former pastor of a New Palestine church, was found guilty in federal court of violating the Mann Act. The testimony of Gladys H. Oberlander, 18, a former church member, helped establish the case after Huffman and the girl fled from New Palestine, Ohio. Sentence to be set later.

Denver Charles W. Huffman New Palestine Gladys . H. Oberlander Luffman Huffman Ohio

Rum to Fight at Front Speaker Links Rum to Duty and Faith

Lieutenant TH B Pepler of the Canadian army told a St Pauls Episcopal church audience that soldiers need cigarettes and rum to fight effectively. He said prayer follows battle and religion spreads at the front, with soldiers carrying their faith home after the war. He spoke during the mid week Lenton service, stressing belief in destiny and divine support for the troops.

TH. B. Pepler Canadian Army Jhurope Hin Mieutenant Mepler Ellows Jfatalisi Lepler St. Pauls Episcopal Church

Palmer urges nationwide hunt for alien property violators

Washington reports A Mitchell Palmer, alien property custodian, launches a countrywide dragnet to find enemy aliens who fail to report holdings. He warns fines or imprisonment for violators and says property reports will be enforced impartially.

Washington A. Mitchell Palmer Mr. Palmer Mgr. Palmer

Jitney Driver Arrested After Collision With Trolley

Near Death in Car Crash report says Jitney driver Erwin Spatz of 1201 Tranistan Avenue owned by Harry Frank of 464 Hancock Avenue was charged with reckless driving after crashing into trolley No. 7613 at Fairfield and Sherwood. Passengers Ralph Chase of 2076 Fairfield Avenue was severely injured and remained unconscious at St Vincent's Hospital early today.

Erwin Spatz Tranistan Mveriue Harry Frank Hancock Avenue Third Precinct Fairfield and Sherwood Avenues Ralph Chase Fairfield Avenue Chase St. Vincent's Hospital Spatz Sherwood Fairfield Avenues Spats Flo A. Cavlas Couit Guvlus St Vincent's Hospital

Food crisis warning at Cornell Farmers Week

Ithaca N Y Feb 14 President C G Schurman of Cornell warned the nation faces the danger of starvation within a year as farmer energy is paralyzed by price fixing fear. He urged President Wilson and Congress to give farmers a fair chance to stimulate agricultural production during Farmers Week at Cornell.

Ihaca N. Y 3. G. Schurman Cornell University Gay Wilson Congress

Movements of 10000 Men in March for Draft

Washington reports that the March draft movements will extend into March beyond the initial five days. On March 4, 10077 men will move to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and Camp Funston. Classification of selected men is nearly complete. local boards will supervise drawing, with reclassification as needed. West Virginia’s 1520 men were delayed from February 28. States to send remaining white men on March 4 include Delaware New Jersey Arizona Colorado Missouri Nebraska New Mexico and South Dakota.

Washington, Ed Fort Oglethorpe Camp Funston Crowder West Virginia Delaware New Jersey Arizona Colorado Missouri Nebraska New Mexico South Dakota

Police Board to Appoint 39 Officers

The Police Board plans formal retirements and appointments at the Police headquarters this evening. Captain Frederick W. Webb of the Fourth Precinct, with 31 years service, and Lt. Garry B. P. Sanger are among those to be retired, with 11 officials to be elevated and 89 new patrolmen to be appointed. Uncertainty surrounds whether the new lieutenant and four extra patrolmen approved by the common council will be filled this week.

Police Police Commission Common Council Frederick W. Webb Fourth Precinct Bridgeport Garry BP. Sanger

Endanger Lives of Soldiers Endanger Lives of Soldiers

Washington reports urgent telegram from Shipping Board chairman Hurley urging striking carpenters and joiners in eastern yards to return to work while wage dispute with the Wage Adjustment Board is resolved. He warns that continued strikes imperil soldiers, food and ammunition shipments, and the Atlantic coast shipyards.

Washington Vas Hurley New York More Pacific W. L. Hutchins Carpenters Indianapolis Wage Adjustment Board Atlantic Atlantic Ocean Dairness Western Front

Lad Shot by Bullet from Woods Injures Boy

John Terris aged 14 of 54 Fairview Avenue was struck in the right side by a .22 bullet fired from the woods behind his home. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital in serious condition with the bullet lodged in his back and may need surgery to remove it.

John Ierris Fairs View Avenue Terris St Vincent’s Hospital Ir. B. C. Pasuth

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