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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1918

Page

2

Italy Rejoices At Rout Of Austrians On Piave

Italy celebrates a decisive Piave river victory as Austrians retreat across the river. Italian forces, aided by American aircraft, push back retreating troops along the Piave while British and French units report continued pressure on German positions in France.

Bearden Britsh Piave Peris Susand Acene Italy Associated Press Heen Rome Diaz Vietor Amanuel Memy Gain Ihe Catun F. Leones Hanes Ebassy Stzalut Switzerland David Lloyd-George House of Commons Sharactadr Bligay Belledu Wood Chateau - Thierry Tranches Radonvilier Drefonders Tory Baker France Germany West War Department Austriaa Maly Foch Austria Berlin Milford

War Labor Board to review Bridgeport dispute over wage scale

Secretary Baker’s telegram to Mr. Lavit states the Bridgeport wage dispute will be reviewed by the War Labor Board, stressing production of war materials must not be halted and urging cooperation from labor interests. General Williams directs withholding the award for thorough review amid night reconnaissance along the Franco-American trenches with 40 prisoners taken.

Baker Lavit Bridgeport War Labor Board Taft, Walsh Board Supreme Tribunal For Final Tam Ths War Department Rewton D. Baker William Bryant General Williams Washington

Engineers to Hold Germany's Entire Big Meeting Here

The event showcases power plant turbines and pumps with accessories. New England representatives of Stationary Engineers attend, including presidents and secretaries from several cities. An expert lecture on modern fuel combustion will be arranged through the Fuel Administration. The convention continues as officials arrange seating and programs.

Fuel Administration New England Stationary Engineers of Joseph Eccleston New Bedford Mass Andrew Waite Portland Maine EF. Quinn Holyoke J. H. Henderson Hyde Park Walter H. Damon Springfield EB. L. Bassett Bridgeport Albert H. Keene Goorkeépar Pawtucket R. T D. Anderson Frank J. Quinlan Andred Anderson Patrick J. Grace Warren H. Goodrich Oscar J. Richmond Charles M. Dowd

Democrats Name Their Delegates (Continued on Page Two)

The Democratic party listed delegates for Probate Representative Board of Education and Selectmen across districts with names such as William Clifford John F Keane Michael Simnall Sigmund Hirschberg and Thomas Digney. The convention opened late with Alderman Cornell Jr chairing and Francisco Dunnigan as secretary. William Kirk was chosen to lead the state delegation and no candidates for state offices were naming themselves.

William Clifford Thomas 45. Ward John F. Keane Michael Simnall William J. Moran Sigmund Jlifschberg Benjamin Weinstein Tred Hilsinger Howard A. Drew Matthew Luby Patrick Witzpatrick Charles H. Hinman Patrick Sullivan Joseph P. Oakey John J. Cullinan Hugh JL. Smith Thomas W. Reddy John A. Cornell, Jr Joseph Saksa Antonio Manino George F Patrick Fitzgerald John Lyon John RR. Farrell Thomas Reddy Antonio Abriola Francis P. Dunnigan John Johnson John Schomwalter Arthur Livermore Wiliam Clifford Frank J. Thornhill William Allen Michael Barrett Edward Lynch Francia A. Long Thomas Lovely George Coughlin Antonio Mauino John ¥. Pendergaat Peter Clark Bernard J. Malady Hugh Smith Thomas Morgan Wiliam P. Carr Joseph Oakey Patrick HH. Brady F. J. Hourn Daniel J. Connors P. H. Brady Sena George F. Mara Hugh J. Lavery Joh A. Cornell, Jr Francia P. Dunnigan William P. Kirk

Crusader Juniors Beat Blue Birds In Relief Effort

The Crusader Juniors defeated the Blue Birds 14 to 1 Sunday afternoon in HHair's Iut. The game supported Austrian relief efforts and linked to allied front strategies. Officials anticipate over a million men shipped before July 1 as the pace of American troop movement to France accelerates.

Crusader Irs Crusader The Blue Birds Hhair Crusaders Austria Croneral Foch France Stalnad Great Britain

Mexican Growers Cut Sisal Binder Prices in Agreement

Mexican sisal growers reach an agreement with the Food Administration to sell 606,000 bales of this year’s crop at three cents a pound below last year’s price. Hoover estimates the deal will save American farmers about $6,000,000 on binder twine next year.

Washington The Food Administration Hoover Guard

Severely Injured in Fall from Ladder

William A Osborne 19 of 772 Lindley Street is in St Vincent's hospital with a possible pelvic fracture after a ladder toppled while he and friends performed stunts in the rear of his home. He was thrown to the ground and later transferred after his mother sent for emergency care. Osborne works at the Locomobile company plant and rests comfortably at the hospital.

Willian A. Osborne Lindley Street St. Vincent's Hospital Sone George Hayden Young Osborne Locomobile Company

Pushes Chinaman Through Door: Man Arrested

John Cheshire of 233 Frank Street, known in police circles, was arrested at one o'clock this morning for assault after refusing to leave a Chinese restaurant at 67 Main Street. He pushed Charles Hong through a glass door and was locked up to be arraigned in City Court this morning.

John Cheshire Frank Street John Main Street Charles Hong

Dr Belzer Escapes Serious Injury In Auto Crash

Dr M W Belzer of 484 East Main street escaped major harm after an auto accident on Davenport avenue Sunday about 1 36 PM. His car rolled after skidding. police and sanitators assisted, he received treatment at New Haven hospital and resumed his trip. Sam Suey 50 was found dead in his laundry at 2467 Main street early yesterday. Dr Samuel M Garlick stated natural causes likely. body to be taken to Brooklyn for interment.

Belzer M. W. Belzer East Main Street New Haven Davenport Avenue Leity Balzer New Haven Hospital Sam Suey Main Street Samuel M. Garlick Brooklyn

Notable obituaries and services in local notices

Obituary notices list infant Leroy Ross Heath and Herbert Edward Christianson died after brief illnesses with funeral plans set for 2:30 and 4:00 pm respectively. Catherine O Connell and Emma J Valet are remembered in services with interments at Mountview and Park cemeteries. Emma Bronson and Alice Icter noted with details of survivors and dates, while Mary Seatley’s solemn requiem at Sacred Heart church concludes with burial at St Michael's Cemetery.

Leroy Ross Heath Leroy Ross Charles Ross Heath Bridgeport Hospital Alanson Road Lakeview Cemetery Herbert E. Christianson Herbert Edward Herbert Christianson Mountain Grove Cemetery Jauna Eppler Georgia Eppler Bunnell Street Daniel M. Lewis Park Cemetery Alice F. Icter Alice I Ister Park Avenue Mountain Grove Mary A. Seatley Oliver J. Cooke State Street Sacred Weart Church John Sullivan Thomas J. Mooney Richard F. Moore Andrew McMahon Patrick McCall Magh Flood Clark Heady James McCail St. Michaal's Cemetery

Bridgeport Fight Shapes 1920 G.O.P. Nomination Clash

Bridgeport Republicans faced split plans to back Lieutenant-Governor Clifford Wilson for the 1920 ticket as Governor Holcomb's age and Bridgeport ambitions sparked a three cornered New Haven meeting. The rift echoed Roosevelt relations and lingering disputes from Wilson era politics. Leaders J. Henry Roraback Colonel I. M. Ullman and Speaker Healy moved to thwart Bridgeport aims while Roosevelt loyalty festered in St. Louis.

Bridgeport Republican Teaters Marcus H. Holcomb Hartford Holcomb J. Henry Roraback State Committee I. M. Ullman New Haven Speakey Rank Healy Clifford EB. Wilson Sue Wilson Roosevelt Deal Roosevelt Stem Stern William Howard Taft Teddy National Committee St. Louis King

Shoplifter Pleads Guilty and Is Fined 500

Mrs Ellen Dailey pleaded guilty to five of twelve counts in City court yesterday morning and was fined 500 with 100 on each count. Mayor Fitzgerald and Attorney Abram Geduding represented her. Goods held by police will go to identified owners or the Red Grass fund. remaining items to be cleared today at detective headquarters. She was arrested after attempting to take dress goods from Howe land store.

Ellen Dailey Fitzgerald New Haven Abraham Geduiding

Picnic at Lordship In Elizabeth Seton Guild Event

On Wednesday evening the Elizabeth Seton guild plans a box picnic at Lordship park. Members are asked to meet at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Main street at 8 o'clock sharp.

Lordship Elizabeth Seton Guild Lordship Park Fairfield Avenue Main Street

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