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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
3
Hartford reports Clitus H. King former Fairfield prosecutor and Hartford lawyer has been paroled from Wethersfield state prison after serving over two years He was sentenced in December 1915 for forgery involving fraudulent mortgage notes He is advised to rest three months before seeking work and remains listed as a disbarred attorney
Thomas B Taylor long time Locomo Company engineer and purchasing staffer sails for France to take post as hut secretary for the Y M C A He belongs to the Supervisors club Jerusalem Chapter No Royal Arch Masons and is past president of Atford Congregational church He plans a Columbia University teaching stint while his wife leads Red Cross and Liberty Bond drives and his son John seeks wartime service despite being seven years old
Capt Harry Franklin Porter former athlete now officer in charge of facilities at Camp Devens arrives in Washington from Louisville Kentucky. He visits his mother at 80 Harral Avenue and speaks with Congressman Augus te Lonergan. He praises Lake Speed Boat Day spirit and notes plans with President Wilson and a national Fourth of July celebration.
New York July 16 German funds used to gain control of American newspapers extend beyond New York City Beauty Attorney General Becker says information from his office and the federal alien property custodian shows Teuton money influencing news and editorials in distant districts An ongoing investigation may reveal other centers and methods of German propaganda As part of the disclosure another U S newspaper reportedly fell under German control before entry into the war in the far west and action against its owners is anticipated
The First Bridgeport National Bank won a suit against F J Quinby for unpaid rent and damages totaling 597 dollars after a court, Judge Kellogg presiding, held the judgment until an affidavit confirmed Quinby was not in military service. Six months rent from October 1 1917 was alleged, with possessions attached including desks chairs and office equipment.
Bridgeport’s Morris Plan Bank increases its annual dividend on common stock from 4 to 6 percent. The company, formed four years ago to shield the public from loan sharks, lends to borrowers of good character at 6 percent. Over its history, delinquencies have been rare, with 2 percent paid in the first year and 4 percent in 1917.
Major John Purroy Mitchel of New York named his widow and his mother as the sole beneficiaries in his will filed for probate. He left $10,600 to his mother Mrs. James Mitchel and the remainder to his widow. The estate includes several large life insurance policies and property valued around $25,000.
Samuel Howard sues Morris Schlachter in Common Pleas to recover 750 dollars for real estate commission services. Howard says he was hired to visit Derby and arrange sale of J. Eekner haberdashery, worker claims 750 was owed but only 25 paid. Case filed yesterday.
The notice lists daily hours from 8 30 to 5 with Saturday opening later until 9 P M for weekend shoppers. It provides a concise summary of the store timetable and exceptions.
The Howland Dry Goods Mill End sale reports over 20,000 cash transactions on the first day and record sales Friday and Saturday. The store emphasizes the number of shoppers and savings rather than dollar value, claiming the 41st sale is the biggest by participation and satisfaction, with widespread stock at reduced prices.
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