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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1918

Page

2

French Senate Try Treason Case of Louis J. Matty

The French Senate opened a high court session to try Louis J. Matty, ex interior minister and socialist, on treason charges connected to contact with the enemy. Prosecutor Merillon outlined prior sessions and documents while observers noted absentees and secret deliberations.

Louis J. Matty Paris Senate Louis J. Matty Sideal Interior Antoning Duhost M. Maloy High Court M. Duvost M. Malvy MM. Malvy Cam T.eon Daudet Paincare MM. Painiere Mf. Malvy Al.Merillon

1917 Markers Are Void After Tomorrow Hartford

Hartford January 28 Hobbins B Stoeckel Commissioner of motor vehicles will send circular to 10 linemen authorities of the site Tuesday noting that after Wednesday the use of 1917 markers will be forbidden and instructing them to prosecute unmarked machines The last consignment of 1917 markers has reached the department with instructions to enforce They report 949800 licenses in effect renewal rates are only 100 per day and need 200 to 300 to prevent congestion Offices will open in New Haven and Bridgeport

Hartford Stoeckel New Haven Bridgeport

Supreme Court to Hear Charges of News Pirating

The Supreme Court agreed to expedite the appeal by Associated Press to stop news pirating by International News Service. It set April 15 for arguments. Speaks on IRES Treland and its troubles covered a separate lecture by John J. Ryan, who highlighted island issues and features. Max Cuttleson also spoke at the event.

Supreme Court Washington, Dan Associated Press International Ires Treland John 4. Ryan Ryan Max Cuttleson

Fairfield Home Guardsmen Get New Armory Quarters

Fairfield and surrounding towns report Home Guard units securing a two year lease on Sherman Hall Marine Avenue to serve as armory. Captain William Smith received authorization from state troops quartermaster. Local meetings plan coal conservation, church notices, probate actions, and personnel moves including Huntington stationed at Fort Sam Houston.

Fairfield Dan Stairfield Winereau Committee Memorial Library Kirge Chaurman Bacon Wakeman Liberty Loan Committee New York New York City Thecht Stradfield Kotel i Bridgeport George 3. Chanc Dier Fairtfield News St. Paul's Episcopal Church Congregational Church George F. Higgins Church Street Bridgeport Hospital Mary B. Kippen H. O. Chase H. A. Plint Fairfield Rubber Works DuPont Company DuPont Wilmington Del Post Road Donovan South David Huntington Andrew Huntington Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Tex Third Field Artillery United States Army

Resigns as Speaker of Porto Rican House of Delegates

Jose De Diego, speaker of the house of delegates and leading advocate for Porto Rican independence, resigns as speaker and retires from the Unionist party at the Unionist convention. The convention adopted a self government platform under the American flag. A resolution seeks smooth U S administration in the island and steps toward Unionist National Democratic affiliation were taken.

San Juan FP. F Jose de Diego House of Delegates Advo Ate Rico Yager United States

Danbury Coasting Victim Dies From Injuries

Edna Lipfort, 16, died in Danbury hospital from internal injuries sustained in a coasting accident Thursday night. The accident occurred in Danbury and was reported earlier this week.

Danbury Tedna Lipfort

Southport Women at Work Sewing for Red Cross

Southport notes tell of Junior Auxiliary sewing for the Red Cross at Mrs. Buckingham's Mill Hill home. Other items report Daughters of M I church plans, Liberty rehearsal moved, local visits, and diphtheria concerns affecting Pequot School opening and attendance.

Southport Red Cross John AW. Buckingham Mill Hil Dorothy Jennings Margaret Davarish Ants Nichols Alma Brotherton Mabel Seeling Winifred Nicholas van Sherwood Jdith Hughes Elsie Nicholas Hell Ure Carrent Wakeman Memorial Howard G. Wakenton Stuart R. Pinkham The Kings Daughters of the M. I. Church Pequok Avenue Henry H. Rennell Maple 5 Howard N. Wakeman Ead O Ivy Joseph Smith Witerbury James Smith Kings Highway Samuel Jennings Hame Center Street Paterson

Measures on Irish Matter from Lloyd George

London January 2 Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that no measures from Washington or aimed at settling the Irish question have been received by Prime Minister Lloyd George.

Lloyd George London Andrew Bonar Law House of Commons Washington Linyd-George

Garfield Orders Aircraft Plants Not to Close

Fuel Administrator Garfield told New England official J J Storrow not to shut down aircraft plants on fuelless Mondays. Storrow reportedly had closed plants exempt from the order amid coal shortages. two carloads were sent to an airplane plant in the state and no closing orders were issued for the district.

Washington Garfield J. J. Storrow New England Storrow Boston James J. Storrow New Jangland Iuel Administration

Stratford High to Present Lady of the Library

Stratford High schedules a stage production of The Lady of the Library at 8 pm in Ted Men's hall on Thursday. The cast includes Oliver Whitcomb Paul Carpenter Burr Tedgeworth and others in a Rushmore New England village setting with Perry's Singing orchestra providing music for the post show dance.

Agnes Thyani Tachad Zelwood Nebsister Marion Beach Pearl Rey Joseph Reuter Avis S Tazelwood Indy Doris Bunting Rushmore New England Perry Social Four Elch Red Sea Rs. Gertrude Thompson Stratford Bridgeport Elsie Wheeler Academy Bill Helen Follett Pauline West Hester Hanson Leila Wells Josephine Reutter Lillian Follett Paul Carpenter Sidney Follett Wadwin Tail Benjamin Gram Atthur Hanson Walter Wheeler Carry Flood Camp Devens Henry Wells Maryland Red Men Church Street Boy Scouts Town Hall

Alleged Embezzlers Seek Continuance in Bank Case

East Hampton January 23 William H H Segar of Lebanon and George Cavanaugh of Farmington were arrested in Unionville on a charge of embezzling between 3000 and 9000 dollars from the East Hampton Bank and Trust company. They asked for a continuance before Justice Samuel House. The defense had attorney Harvey of Willimantic. prosecution was by Robert Harvey of the state police. Bonds were posted for two weeks hence Segar 7000 and Cavanaugh 5000. Frank Taylor of Manchester stood as bondsman.

East Hampton William HH. Segur Lebanon George Cavanaugh Farmington Unionville East Hampton Bank and Trust Company Samuel House Mr. Harvey Willimantic Robert Harvey Segar Cavanaugh Frank Taylor Manchester

Zionists Reach Half Million in Palestine Fund Drive

New York January 2 6 Officers of the Zionist organization said the half million mark was passed in the first installment of the Palestine resolution fund aimed at reestablishing a Jewish state in Palestine. Beginning February 1 an intensive campaign will start in 409 cities across the United States to raise the total to one million dollars by month’s end.

New York Zionist Organization Palestine Resolution Fund Bein Palestine United States

President Grants Respite to Dr Edward Chambers

The president has granted a 66 day respite to Dr Edward C Chambers, chief figure in the so called murder land cases, following a 3 year sentence after a conviction last year. Also mentions a kidney remedy advertisement and public notice from Missouri.

City Wilson United States Washington Edward C. Chambers Chambers

Breath of Spring in Winter Hats Brighten Millinery

A cheerful contrast to snow and ice appears in spring hats shown in the millinery section. Varied colors like rich reds blues and soft browns brighten dreary days. Descriptions include light straw ribbon crepe and satin hats with upturned or cushion brims and unique trims.

War books and biographies featured for readers

A bookstore ad highlights Trotzky’s Bolshevism and World Peace as a revelation. It lists war books including A Crusader of France and Under Fire, with prices $1.50, and notes a selection on Germany’s actions. Main floor rear.

Russia Leon Trotzky Lincoln Steffens France Ferdinand Belmont D. Thomas Curtin Germany Henri Barbusse

Rugs That Endure Five Years of Household Use

A housewife purchaser discards a wool and fiber rug after five years of service in a bedroom. It showed minor wear but retained color and form, later developing holes yet remaining durable. Rugs of this type, praised for all over designs and lasting colors, measure nine by twelve feet and price 10 to 17.50 dollars. Third foot.

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