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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1919

Page

2

State Civil Service Reformers Object to Soldier Prefment

New Haven Jan 4 Opera 61. Civil service in war and Connecticut analyzed by the executive committee of the Connecticut Civil Service Reform Association at its annual meeting. The report urges purging of objectionable features and counters veterans preference with fair rules. War strained government. federal civil service examined 211,703 in 1917 to 691,391 in 1918 and appointees rose from 6,312 to 214,537.

New Haven Necticut Coamee Henry W. ‘Arnani Civil Service Commission Federal Commission

On Hold Five Years for Roads No 1 in Debate

A congressional hearing discusses extending management of Roads No 1 for five years, with McAdoo and Kellogg debating public ownership versus private operation under state or federal control. Arguments cover rates, governance, and the potential for state agencies to reduce or regulate fares, with officials, executives, and commissioners present.

Kellogg Wehter McAdoo Orca Senator Kellogg Railor Interstate Commerce Commissioners Railroad Labor Ra State Railroad Commission Shippers

Sinn Fein assembly to form first Irish republic parliament

Dublin dispatch reports Sinn Feiners plan a public assembly here next week to declare Ireland self governed as an independent republic and seek hearing at the peace conference. The move risks clashes with the British government and follows months of internments and German plots accusations. Separately a man named William Griffen was arrested for vagrancy after soliciting money near Fairfield avenue and Water streets.

United States McCartan Sinn Fein Irish Republc Sinn London Dublin Associated Press National Assembly Linn Fellers England Ireland Fairfield Avenue Water Streets William Griffen John Street Thomas Maloney Griffen Samuel Rea The Pennsylvania Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio

Sill Registrations For World War I Shell Shock Veterans

In City hall registrants list include Irving A. Sherwood of 73 Pixley street a five month overseas veteran with nine weeks in hospital for shell shock. Names span dozens of streets and include Stephano Paganuzzi, Charles Schwenck, Michael Langer, Philip Pollock, Emile Prevot, and many others. Two soldiers appeared at last night’s common council chamber registration between 7:30 and 8:30.

Council Chamber Irving A. Sherwood Pixley Street Sherwood Company D 89Th Infantry Stephano Paganuzzi Williston Street Charles W. Schwenck East Main Street Michael Langer Cherry Street Phillip A. Pollock Broad Joseph F. Barrett Shelton Street John P. Giblin Russell M'Mahon Bunnell Street Walter Raestrick Richard Brierley Lindley Street James A. Thompson Matthew Verrilla Riley Street Micholas Robricci Hamilton Street Benjamin, Hopson Edward Pinto George B. Gray Main Street Antonio Bellizzi State Street John L. Beardsley Kossuth Street John IF. Jaggers Dewey Street Richard Mc Naren Howard Avenue Vernal I Summit East Avenue Nikitas M Kandkonicz Joseph Crusoe Seaview Avenue Donato Sevito Bunnell ‘Street Thomas F. Schorndorf Nicholas Anthan D. Triantafillee James Street William H. Vanderbilt Brewster Street Robert H. Wills Prospect Street Harry Freedman Taft Avenue Guiseppe Carosiello Linen Avenue Joseph L. Smith Florence Street Louis Riccio Connecticut Avenue Beton P. Lauder Sherwood Avenue Harold 5S Wakelle Marion Street Clement Kohout Hallett Street Henry J. di Sesa William Street Garabad Ohanian Holley Street Harold J. Schaffer Edward V. Mullaney Carroll Avenue Alexander Shapiro Wood Avenue Stephen R. Osborne Beers Street Clarence J. Lynch Quay Street William G. Ayles Sachs Street Stratford Frank Heil Helen Street Nichele Salano Frank Street Nick Witte Olive Street Danny Yacquk Pembroke Street John Hrenorchak John J. Walsh Black Rock Avenue Roland §. Moiler Buckingham Avenue Ernest Toppitzer Whitney Avenue James &. Smith Gilbert Edmond J. Magee Fairview Avenue Patrick J. Doran Clifford Street George A. Lekas Augustine J. Nugesmah Highland Park Farm Hugo E. Rush Fairfield Avenue Albran W. Buckley Federal Street John Riccio Arctic Street Peter Drakott Boston Avenue Vito Giacalone Nelson C. Lund Tychon Lynchuch Pasqua Militia Lexington Avenue Nicholas Simonelli Fred ‘I’. Thebedeaux Houston Street Elmer L. Monsees Organ Street Harold M. Bronson Fifth Street Frederick A. Ginzenhauser Leroy J. Sweeney Pixlee Street Carl I. Anderson Harold Porteous West Avenue Louis Vitale

Dublin to honor Wilson with freedom of city

Dublin plans to confer the freedom of the city on President Wilson. A five member deputation will go to Paris when he returns to Paris to formally bestow the honor and invite him to Dublin to receive the award.

Dublin Dublin Corporation Wilson Paris

Bride of Wealthy Tailor Marries for Business Not Love

Greenwich report recaps Phat Louis Mendelson the wealthy tailor seeking divorce from his third wife of two days. His bride describes him as a hard bargainer and a “tight wad” in a rapid, businesslike marriage, while detailing his plan to marry for money and the quick, unpaid “honey moon” duties. Her family opposed the match as she rushed to Greenwich, then New York, with stories of $25 and alleged cruelty.

Greenwich Louis Mendelson Mendelson New York Today Henry Ida Aaron Ratner Aaron Ratner Justice of the Penca Hove Fin Schatchen Ratner Hannah New York Mrs. Mendelson Sadie Annie

Extra Session To Conclude Trial

The trial continuation notes Bonjon's alleged insanity and defense arguments. Corcoran testified that no provocation occurred at Walker's saloon and Bonjon was among friends. Counsel argued Bonjon’s insanity, citing his Remington Arms plant work and calm duties as context.

Rescue at Sea Aboard Vessel After Northern Pacific Wreck

Sailormen in khaki disembark 160 men at a time from a sinking transport near Fire Island light as craft of all sizes race to reach the stranded crew. Lifeboats and surf boats ferry wounded and able soldiers amid chaotic choppy surf and dangerous breakers.

Pacific Fire Island Light

Obituary Josephine Sullivan Dies After Brief Illness

Josephine Sullivan died last night at her mother Bridget Sullivan's home at 693 Arctie Street after a brief illness. She leaves five sisters Rose Margaret and Katherine Sullivan Mrs William Costello and Mrs William Dinan, and two brothers John and Lawrence. A member of Children of Mary Wheeler Chal e L 1%, funeral Monday from her mother's home and St Charles Church, interment at St Michael's Cemetery.

Josephine Sullivan Bridget Sullivan Arctie Street Rose Margaret Katherine Sullivan Wiliam Costello William Dinan John Lawrence Sullivan Mary Wheeler Chale St. Charles’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery

Three "Bad Men" Nabbed by Bridgeport Police

Detectives arrested Charles Bonafiello of 1816 Stratford Avenue, Larry Bruno of 654 Main Street, and Frank Lupo of Main and Houston streets after they accosted John Burns on Arch Street. Held on bond of 509 dollars. One suspect tried to discard a gun en route to police HQ. They are believed linked to city holdups. Bonafiolo and Bruno face concealed weapon charges while Lupo is held on breach of peace.

Charles Bonafiello Strathford Avenue Larry Bruno Main Street Frank Lupo Main Houston Bridgeport Fairfield Avenue John Burns Arch Street Boneficito Bruno Lupo

Trial claims linking Bonjon to insanity and alcohol abuse

In a murder case at Walker's saloon, attorney Comley highlights alleged chronic alcoholism and memory loss as signs of a diseased mind. Dr. Mailhouse testifies Bonjon is not insane, arguing alcohol contributed to the fatal night, while neighbors recall no drunken behavior. The defense describes a brainstorm moment before the arrest.

Bonjon Fitzgibbons Shattorney Comley Benson Remington Arms Bonion Walker Comfey Max Mailhouse New Haven Gonjon

Sullivan Notice of Funeral for Helen J Sullivan

In its city on January 3 1919 Helen Josephine Sullivan of 93 Arctic Street daughter of Bridget D McDonough and the late James Sullivan. Notice of funeral hereafter.

Negroes Hold-Up Chinese Laundry At Main Street

Sing Lee, owner of a laundry at 861 Main Street, was robbed by two colored men last evening. One suspect held the proprietor by the throat while the other rifled the cash drawer, taking about $15 after presenting a check. Police searched the city for the bandits.

Seeley Re elected Tax Board Head

Seeley is re elected as head of the tax board after a departmental meeting. Transfers were approved across several departments including 158.50 for stationery and books, 12,000 for new machinery from street grading funds, and 6,975.82 moved within health and charities accounts. The board announced sub committees for public works, education, fire, health, charities, parks, and city administration for the coming year.

Samte Towet C. B. Wintoh Public Works Jacob A. Courtade Health and Charities Department Insu. Vt Board of Terlth Pulse Charities Seeley Canfield Keeler Board of Education and Public Library Leewith Leverty Fire Department Board, of Health Burnham Hill Seizer Board of Charities Park Department Messrs Clifford and Setzer Hill, Green and Clifford Toyyn Board of Husted and Geen Jancous

Wilson On New World Order At Paris Peace Talks

President Wilson speaks on forming a united league of nations to replace balance of power. He emphasizes friendship, moral force, and practical Statesmanship to lift humanity. He notes warm reception in Paris and meetings with King Emmanuel and Diaz, but no time to tour battlefields.

Paris Iberty France England League of Nations Quirinal Europe Emmanuel Gen. Diaz Wilson

Families Flee as Fire Licks Walls

Fire heavily damages a residence owned by Morris Mendelsohn with the Mendelsohn and Levy families living on different floors. Flames spread through cedar near the furnace, a chimney soot fire is suspected, and residents saved only clothes and a few valuables. Firemen extinguish most flames, sections kept wet to protect furniture. Neighbors assisted as extinguishment continued after noon.

Daniel E. Johnson Finklestone Morris Mendelsohn Harry Levy Figor

Policeman Shoots Burglar During East Main Street Attempt

New Britain police shot and seriously wounded Salva Mangifica, 22, of Hartford, after a burglary attempt on East Main street. Officer John Stadler pursued Mangifica for an hour, arresting him at 8:30 and later taking him to hospital where one bullet remained in his stomach and another punctured his right breast.

New Britain Jan Salvatore Mangifica Front Street Hartford John Stadler East Main Street Mangifica

January Clearance Sale Brim with Fur Scarfs and Hats

A bustling January sale offers deep discounts on fur scarfs muff sets hats and coats. Prominent items include black coney lynx and fox fur pieces with prices from two to several dozen dollars. Also featured are wool caps, shawls, Petticoats, shirt waists and mourning millinery. Trade at Dillon's.

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