French Soldier Charged with Million-Dollar Larceny
Frank B. Goldseau, formerly a French army private, was arrested in Washington on a warrant alleging larceny of between 3.5 million and 6 million dollars from the French government through truck and automobile contracts. The French embassy requested his return to France.
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United States
Washington
C Counselor
Bergeron
Frank B. Goldeau
France
Lo West
Coldsall
Cialdsall
Mrenel
Arn
Name Change and Goldsall Affairs Stir French Probe
Reported arrest of Wrank J. Coldsell in Washington triggers raid on Alliance Motors offices in New York at France’s request. Goldsoll, principal owner though not an officer, accused of large commission dealings and Liberty bond sales. authorities claim France may press charges for illicit commissions and a political scandal.
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John J. Stanchfield
York
Louler Goldsall
Goldsall
Sid
New York Supreme Court
Godsol
Goldsall Company
New York
Washington
Wrank J. Coldsell
Alliance Motors Corporation
Alfred HW. Becker
Becker
Jusserand
Goldsoll
France
Povernmental
Goldsol
Goldson
Grammar School Boys Banquet Honoring Secretary Cope
Secretary Cope of the Y M C A was the guest of honor at a Grammar School Boys banquet. G H L Pearson of Yale entertained with tricks. The business men class grows fast with drill and volley ball. Music by Mrs. Jenkins enhances the new activity. Names of participants include H K Beach, Lester Davis, J C Hawler, I K Beckwith, W S Lacey, Armstrong, Hippolitus Belknap, Stein, Dr. Brown, A P Thorne, E F Gebhardt, Roy Clark, T T Philips, Ed Pease. Girls excelled on alleys. high score 125 by Miss Alice Ward. Advertisement for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
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Cope
Grammar School
G. H L. Pearson
Yale
Jenkins
Alice Ward
German Planes Sail Out to Strike U S Balloon
In London the dismissal of Admiral Jellicoe from first sea lord sparked Commons critiques of the naval leadership. Meanwhile in France, American forces reported a quiet sector with a new fully manned observation balloon unit taking part, flying with French and American crews and repelling enemy attempts.
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U. S
London
John Fir
Jellicoe
Isine Geddes
Admiralty
House of Commons
Isgdward Carsons
France
Associated Press
Foul
Air Service
China to Lead the Orient Says Bridgeport Pastor
Rev Jas Yach told Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce that China not Japan will dominate the Orient. He cited Japan's wartime shift in attitude toward the U S and said China will grow its resources while Nippon seeks China’s trade.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Jas, Yach
China
Japan
United States
Ward
Nippon
Children Under 14 to Get Certificates
Hartford announces that state labor department will accept a new school certificate for 14 year olds to work. The federal court certification is no longer required, as the U S Department of Labor ruling allows employers to accept the state issued certificate.
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Hartford
State Labor Department
United States Department of Labor
Milford Alumnae Auxiliary Red Cross Meeting Tonight
The Milford chapter of the Alumnae Association of Lauralton Hall will meet at the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy this evening at 7 oclock to prepare surgical dressings.
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Milford
Lauralton Hall
The
Red Cross
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy
Plain coconut oil shampoo for hair care
An advertisement recommends plain coconut oil as a gentler hair cleanser than commercial soaps. It claims alkali in soaps dries hair and suggests coconut oil cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft and manageable. It promises cheap, long lasting use for the whole family.
O'Shea Again Leads Kelly in the Stamp Sales
The War Savings Stamps drive, led by General O'Shea and General Kelly, surpassed $7.7 million in two days with O'Shea posting $5,330.12 and Kelly $2,395.24 for Tuesday. Top individual seller Foley moved $2,484, while John T. King bought 32,000 worth of stamps for his family. Connecticut totals reached $1,208,563 with Bridgeport at $157,856.31.
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O'Shea
Kelly
Run
Tames Foley
Foley
Joley
John T. King
James Foley
Peter of
A. Sullivan
Walter Laidlaw
William Garrity
Marvev McCabe
John Kane
Slliam Munson
Jant
William Quintin
Connecticut
Hs. Bridgeport
Coal Dealers Swamped by Purchasers Since Abolition of Coal Mine
Coal dealers remain flooded with orders as families seek season long supplies after the city's coal mine closure. Factories still draw from centers with mine shipments delayed, preventing filling many orders. Fuel committee sees no immediate danger but fuel transport issues linger.
Westpe Wes Penne Merrill Accepted for Merchant Marine
Penne C Merrill of Westpe Wes was accepted for service in the United States merchant marine yesterday by Examining Physician John F Fhynn. In a group of six recruits Merrill will depart for the training ship Gordon on Friday morning. Two recruits Ludwig G Bohmann and John M Dunn will depart at 10 o'clock this morning.
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VOR Merchant Marine
Penne C. Merrill
Westpewes
United States Merchant Marine
John F. Fhynn
Merrill
Gorton
Riday
Ludwig G. Bohmann
John M. Dunn
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