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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1918

Page

7

Stratford Folks Warned of Game Law Violations

Stratford March 6. Complaints say Stratford residents ignore game law while Wilbur Smith the county game warden investigates. Licenses from the town clerk cover hunting and skins including raccoons muskrats skunks minks and foxes. Offenders will be prosecuted. Also notes on suffrage meeting Grace Murray Fairfield county organizer spoke on how women should use the vote and the work planned. Draft questionnaire noncompliance leads to police action. A new service flag 14 stores placed in front of the Fire engine house. Community notices include Meatless and Porkless days and Wheatless days. Local bowling standings and club meetings listed. Stratford-Express ad lines and Shore Line Electric Railway Co power grant to Groton Iron Works approved by public utility commission.

Stratford Wilbur Smith Women’s Suffrage Association Stratford Police Treadwell County Exemption Board County Court House Nichols Barnun Smith John Adams Frank Albee Leo Abermathe Joseph Bahn Joan Balfour Sebastian Banard Joseph Bargosa Joseph Rees Women’s Aid Society Congregational Church M. J. Whittney Sutton Avenue Mission Margaret Ryan Charlotte Fargo Inez Carey Helen Hanford Elma Buedsell Easter Bucksell Pari Pardy Spencer Nairn Greene Black Epier Johnson Asworth A. Dixon Frockrostra F. Dixon Kistel Dubue Blignt Chapman F. Smith Mer Tel Hewlett

Suspect Papers on War Supplies Export Seized

Federal agents examine papers seized at Dr. Robert J. Obenfohren’s New York office. Officials say the files relate to American exports and war munitions. Obenfohren, detained as a dangerous enemy alien, allegedly operated under Ham burg America Line official Mauritz Bonn and Count von Bernstorff associate. He says the work was to compile agricultural statistics for delivery to Munich after the war.

New York Robert J. Obenfohren Department of Justice Obenfohren Mauritz Bonn Count von Bernstorff Commercial Academy Munich

Sues to Recover 201,895 Lost in Cotton

John L. Emerson receiver for Merchants Bank of Memphis sues Hubbard Brothers & Co. in federal court to recover 201,895 allegedly lost in cotton futures by bank president C. Hunter Raine in 1922. Brokers contend payments were authorized by the bank.

New York Merchants Bank of Memphis Raine

YMCA Centers Within Range Behind Enemy Lines

Paris March 6 The American army YMCA announced it now has 42 recreation centers and canteens within range of enemy shells behind sectors occupied by American troops. There are also 1450 in the French war zone. YMCA workers supply hot drinks free to front line soldiers. Cans of soup coffee and chocolate are distributed each night.

Paris

War Corporation Bill Amended Will Pass Today

Washington March 6 administration leaders agreed to soften the war finance corporation security control provisions after a day of debate. The plan for compulsory licensing of security issues $100000 or more was dropped, and a viva voce vote removed penalties for violators of capital issues committee orders, signaling passage expected tomorrow.

Washington Senate War Finance Corporation McAdoo Capital Issues Committee

Boy Bomb Placer Faces Fine After Court Ruling

New Haven March 6. Judge Thomas of the federal court found Wesley Needham, 14, guilty only of a technical violation for placing a bomb under a theater seat. The device exploded harmlessly the next day. Needham was fined $10 after full statements on his interest in explosives. Sidelong, six New London bootleggers were fined.

New Haven Thomas Federal Court Wesley Needham Young Needham New London

Smith Arrives to Aid Reef at Washington

Sir Babington Smith arrived today on an American steamer from England to assist Lord Reading, Britain's special ambassador in the United States. He formerly led the Bank of Turkey and helped arrange the Anglo French loan of 500 million dollars in 1916.

Greenfield Hill Pupils Support Thrift Stamp Drive

Greenfield Hill pupils led by Grace Burr raise community support with thrift stamp sales, totaling $18 in the school as part of a country aid effort. Notable students include Viola Nichols, Raymond Banks, Clarence Nelson, Helen Banks, and Myrial Banks.

Greenfield Hill March Banka North School Grace Burr Viola Nichols Raymond Banks Clarence Nelson Helen Myrial Banks Grange Dance Greenfield Hill Grange Grange Hall Hutchison Miss Burr Liberty Chorus Dr. Dunham Marion Maud Prentice Dunham Red Cross Miss Dunham Huntington Joel Banks South Raymond Lynch Little Falls N. Y Eugene Godfrey Dwight M. Banks Frank A. Warren Greenfield Imion Connecticut New Haven Brockton Mass Er. Pierson Dunham New York H. Martin Hull John P. Morehouse Bridgeport Hospital Clinton Sherwood Camip Devens Lillian Sherwood Ruth Wells Mitl Plain

Hartford Man Dies on Visit to Florida

Edmund D. Roberts of Hartford formerly served as sealer and miller inspector and on the common council. At retirement he was the senior sealer in Connecticut, by long service spanning nearly 40 years. A Hartford native, he was 80 years old.

Hartford Florida Ocala Fla Edmund D. Roberts Common Council Connecticut

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