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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1918

Page

3

Newtown Democrats Face Open Revolt Over Leadership

Newtown’s Democratic ranks erupt in open revolt against party leadership after factions clash over control, with no delegation sent to Hartford. Debates focus on Houlihan’s ouster, caucus absences, hotelier rivalry, and a looming call for a new town committee as reformers seek to restore party cohesion amid mounting internal strife.

Newtown Democratic Party of Houlihan M. J. Houlihan Hartford Jesse A. James Justice of the Peace P. H. McCarthy John J. Northrop Thomas M. Holian Hezekiah Elawood Fairfield McCarthy J. A. James Hel Causcus A. J. Gallagher Edward Troy Troy Sandy Hack Newton M. Gurtis Republican Third Selectman Groy Gallagher First Selectman Ephrian Briscoe Brisco

Hearing on creditors for Champion 5B Cutter case

A first meeting of creditors for Champion 5B Cutter, a sporting goods and tobacco store operator in Wairfield, is set for July 18 at 10 in Referee in Bankruptcy John W. Banks’s office. A list shows sixteen local creditors including George T. Kelly, B Walgi mans & Son, United Illuminating Co, and Remington Arms Co with various claims.

Thero Champion Cutter Wairfield Arenue John W. Banks Bridgeport National Bank Barty Banks George T. Kelly Jacob Arnold B. “Walgimans & Son Yost Cigar Factory United Illuminating Co Charles A. Peck EL RI Swift A. A. Lectric Co Bridgeport Wire Co Soa McGuinness & Donova American Hardware Co B. Cutter Schoverling, Gales of New York

Norwalk Mayor Blocks Fourth of July Fund Show

Norwalk residents feared a clash as Mayor Jeremiah Donovan blocked Sunday theater performances intended for the Pershing Fourth of July fund despite permits from the War Bureau and Sanction by the State Council of Defense. The council later moved to divert sinking-fund deposits to meet bond maturities while Lieutenant Samuel Smith received the Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre for heroism in France. Newtown plans a town Fourth of July celebration with a concert, honoring roll of honor and speeches by Rev. W. J. Lusk, followed by refreshments and dancing in the village hall.

Norwalk Jeremiah Donovan Tate William RR. Yennington Samuel Wanter A. J. Collins Regent and Valaheatres Rel Cross William Messinsey Pershing Hartford State Council of Defense War Bureau Donovan Norws War Bureau Vanin Donorvan Norwalk War Kantor Collins Fiske O'Hara Avlso Connecticut Boys France Donovin Dean Robert M. Wolfe City of Murphy Wolk Stevens Smith Samuel Smith Lillian Keogh Norwalk Hospital Castuilty New Haven Foster Wheeler Hughes Beacon Street Fort Norwalk President Lincoln New York Hospital New York Tel Finoh Chil Kneh Wilson's Point Cy States Shipping Board Temerseney Bleet Corporation Tally Rise Red Storday Doweidd Fred Misore Cuipip Povene Qd Jota Konanex Wiss Tetton Raed Srindtwe Boveral Tly Oxtierebs Ford Newtown Morris Meman George I Beers Cl Warner Ay Hubbell Wni N. J. Smith Baylor HoUg Meloughlin ER. Nettleton EL. Ganton Phomtte Carlson Sapechil Denttia Roequilations Liberty Charms W. J. Lusk Ridgefield Rands Tray Joseph Reynolds Siiian New London Ma ‘Tray Jeremiah Uray Berkshire Aliss Bealtice MacLarney Brooklyn Jeremiah Troy Peter J. Kohler Kohler 102D Regiment N. WN. H Frederick Sless The Glen Bridgeport Arginia ‘Houlihan Danbury Thomas Wright M. J. White M Margaret White Branford Elizabeth Weldon Katherine Weating New Yeurs

Bethel Hat Shops Are Closing Down

Bethel, Julius (Snecal.)- Bethel suffers wartime slowdown as factories close and hat shops dwindle from over twenty to two in rough operation. Silk shortages hit Bethel silk mills with 100 workers out of work until supplies resume. Local businesses shutter, jobs depart, and 100 vacant houses loom as residents seek work elsewhere. The Bethel garage opens a new building and Knights of Columbus plan a meeting. Several Bethel residents, including Remington Arms and Shaffer workers, are mentioned among those visiting home on furlough or relocating.

Bethel Juliois Snecal Bethel Silk Mills Berhel Apnea Ola Knights of Columbus At & Oeclock Remington Arms Bridgeport Lavalta Clifford Frenman Sunn Gerald Hibbard Ja Carroll William Lynch Joseph Carey Marton Tylar Albert Sherwood Jed Bevan Teddh Fphayer Thomas Willivas Hase Zletel Waserbury Spen State Inspectom Rer Kirk Wertorlei Henry Judd Camp Toyons William. Judd Minaludd Frank Halpine Mesham Fry Shelton Neugiaine Atpa Déseph Byers Fouily Maes Aeovill Maniwsfaesui MM Mig Diyanishyen N.Y Wight

Stratford Post Mail Boxes to Be Abolished

Stratford plans add three mail carriers to replace street boxes and extend door delivery. Rural routes will be shortened as boxes on Mollister Hollister Heights and Barnum Avenue are removed. Residents must provide home letter boxes to receive carrier service. sewers, town notices, and Fourth of July programs are also reported.

Stratford Uty Mollister Heights Hollister Heights Uncle Sam Colony Temple Rockwell West Broad Knowlton Park Booth Street California Street Johnson Avenue Barnum Avenue Minor’s Terry Boulevard Housatonic Main Stratford Post Office Tavice Robert Irwin Post Office Department Wheeler and Wilson James Snifins Paul Edwards Manufacturers’ Association of Brifigsport Trance of the Meron Sachs Street Barniin Avenue Tris Barnum Pyenure Hexust Mix Morehouse Stridtford New York City Joseph G. Parke Boston Avenue Relives Hartford

Red Cross Benefit With Dances And Pageantry At Milford

Milford notes detail a July 4 benefit at The Lindens with Julia Rogers Bench performing from A Midsummer Night Dream and other numbers. Other acts include Justine McCarthy in a tableau vivant, plus several Misses in the program. Also mentions Ladies Aid meeting, a July 11 D A RR gathering, and Red Cross War Savings progress of 44 477 68 toward a 1275 440 goal. The item lists soldiers off to Vancouver and Fort Slocum and a souvenir from Private Sweeney with varied local social updates.

Milford Geneva Wilson Wll Rh. CC. Price Central Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society Red Cross Flora Kutscher Clinton Avenue Bridgeport Mildred Mager Gulf Street Vancouver Everett Clark Walter Clark Vancouver Barracks Washington Clark Department of Spruce Production Fort Slocum Courtland Henry Smith Edwin Smith Walnut Signal Corps Army Smith Milford High School Connecticut State Guards Carlton Heady Medical Corps Thomas J. Sweeney A. T A. P.O France Wi. A. Rose Nicholas Pond the Pines Joseph Greene Vermont Royal Bassett Taft School Watertown Yale Naval

Stepney Fourth of July Celebration Planned at Fire House

Stepney July 1 Monroe to hold a Fourth of July celebration at the Stepney fire house Thursday evening with a top speaker from the State Council of Defense. Red Cross women will serve ice cream and cake on the lawn. everyone invited to attend the patriotic, homey event.

Stepney Monroe State Council of Defense Jacal War Bureau Red Cross James T. Ackerson

Howland’s Weather Leads to Shortened Store Hours

Howland’s store will close at 5 o’clock daily except Saturday through September 9, with usual service this week until 6 o’clock including the day before the Fourth. The shortened workday aims to aid workers while preserving client service.

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