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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Finland and America with garbled phrases about needles, food, and sweaters. Content is incomprehensible and fails to establish a clear event or reportable fact. No identifiable persons, places, or dates emerge.
The Superior Court’s plan to appoint a single attorney to defend all prisoners with no counsel shows success in its first year. Public Defender Robert G. DeForest represented over 260 prisoners across four terms, earning a renewal. Initially few inmates sought his services, but by May term two thirds were represented, including the notable murder case of William H. Roberts of Stratford.
The executive committee of Bridgeport chapter of the American Institute of Banking will meet tomorrow night to select an instructor for the new educational class and set a meeting night. The class aims to teach bank employees higher banking topics starting in September. Committee members include E. T. Dillistin of Connecticut National Bank F. C. Ox of Bridgeport Bank T. Y. Goddard of Stratford Trust Company.
Rev. B F Kidder urged Summerfield Methodist worshippers that a true bit equals their best deed. He warned against selfish patriotism and urged willingness to sacrifice for democracy, justice, and humanity in the war. The sermon framed the United States as able and obliged to lead a moral victory.
James Clark of 919 Madison Avenue won France’s Croix de Guerre for gallant conduct on April 20 near Seicheprey. American forces repelled a German assault by 1,200 troops in a 24 hour battle, then retired after the enemy failed to gain their objective amid heavy losses. Clark reported the ceremony where generals pinned the decoration and praised France’s gratitude while noting his commrade’s own honors and the arduous conditions.
A damaged fragment describes an automobile owner Joli Kresshern of 684 Union Avenue Bridgeport reporting a vehicle theft near the street intersection with Washingtor Avenue. Police were notified and investigators listed suspects and local witnesses amid a convoluted set of names and places from Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
A long price list describes many silk and satin fabrics including crepe de chine satin meteor chiffon taffeta and pongee in diverse shades. It notes regular prices and sale prices per yard with numerous varieties such as faille and organdie like pieces and broad color ranges.
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