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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1918
Page
25
An American patrol in France captured four Germans from a rear outpost after quickly surrounding them, two tried to flee and were killed. The prisoners, poorly fed and clothed, were brought in daylight. Authorities say the capture yielded valuable information and one prisoner asked to visit a brother.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau returning from the front says the enemy will not conquer French resistance. He notes the moral of troops and recounts a battalion of territorial troops resting in a mud field within range of German shells. A soldier responds simply we are at rest.
The sixth annual Bridgeport automobile show reports strong sales with dealer stocks selling well. Oakwood exhibitor John Matties leads the week with 14 cars sold, as crowds pack the Casino and armory exhibits. Public interest soars amid wartime praise for autos and home-front use, with Miss June Day entertaining attendees and orders continuing through the final day.
Judge Willim T. Bennett of the Superior court in New Haven retires April 4 after ten years on the bench due to age limits. The retirement comes amid ongoing legal actions referencing estate cases and local government counsel appointments in the city.
Died PAIRCHILD-In Nichols Ct Friday March 29 1918 Horace Lewis Fairchild aged 82 years 9 months 14 days. SNYDER-In Long Hill on his day March 29 1918 Emma EB widow of William B Snyder aged 2 years. Paul In this city March 28 1918 Mary widow of Carl Paul aged 68 years 8 months 16 days. Vogt In this city March 28 1918 Joseph Vogt aged 32 years 4 months 14 days. BRADFORD In this city March 27 1918 Jane wife of Thomas A Bradford aged 68 years 1L months 38 days. CAHILL In this city March 9 1918 Frederick T Cahill aged 49 years. WILSON In this city March 24 Arthur S Wilson 3 years 8 months 6 days. KELLY In this city March 28 1918 Margaret widow of Michael Welly aged 73 years. AY VERSON In this city March 28 1918 Jane A Pixley widow of John B Atherton aged 81 years. BACIA In Stratford Mar 28 1918 John Bacha husband of Anna Bacha aged 40. MEAZLE In this city Marely 28 1918 John Mrazik husband of Jyna Muasilis aged 60 months? Meaza. BARRY In Ohio city Friday March 29 1918 James Barry. Cards of thanks issued for bereavement of William Wheatvier. CAROL SEDANS. Thanks for sympathy for death of son Charles.
Bernard Scoblena of 417 Oak Street reported to Moleclive Bureau that thieves Thursday night stole a drive rim and inner Von from a touring vehicle left in a field beside his home. In Bankrepcy Court a 10 o’clock hearing will be held on Fred Ward wig petition for discharge from debts. First meeting of creditors also in Berkowitz case with possible trustees appointed.
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