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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

2

Walker Injured in Buffalo Express Wreck En Route to Toronto

Bridgeport resident George Walker of 290 East Avenue was injured when the Buffalo Express derailed near Schodack Landing on the New York Central at midnight Monday. His companion H Hollenbeck, also from Bridgeport, unconfirmed at 391 Logan Street. At least six Bridgeport men were aboard. reports say three killed and 30 seriously injured. Some Bridgeport recruits in Canada may have been aboard.

George Walker Bridgeport Schodack Haven Canada England Cn Hough J.’ Long Mt. Bridgeport New Haven Jonixer

Klein appeals for relief funds at Jewish welfare event

Jacob B Klein addressed a Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum gathering urging enrollment in a relief league to aid Jewish youths in camp and service. The drive aims to enroll every member, with a June benefit concert planned to raise funds for the Welfare league.

Red Cross Jacob B. ‘Klein Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum Association Court Street Klein Beneft Klein Anil Orphan Asylum Welfare League Jeague’s

Harmony Lodge hears Portland lawyer urge war effort

David Moseson of Portland urged Harmony Lodge I O B G members on State Street to back the Red Cross drive and promote war savings stamps. Joseph H. Ullman, ex New Haven Judge, praised Bnai Brith lodges for aiding government work. Over 25 members were initiated. Hereb lodge ca team officiated. Lawrence Finkelstone chaired. speakers included Charles H. Shapiro and Abraham Koletsky. Refreshments followed a musical program.

David Moseson Portland Ore Pacific Coast Harmony ‘Lodge State Street Moseson Red Cross Joseph H. Ullman New ‘Haven Hereb Lodge New Haven Lawrence Finkelstone Bridgeport Charles H. Shapiro Abraham Koletsky

German Deal Witnesses Tie Rifles to Defenders

The hearing was adjourned awaiting tomorrow. Witnesses identified owners as German-Americans fearing reputational harm. Francis L. Ludd, a New York mining engineer, said he was shown rifles and other arms in a Manhattan storehouse, including a Mauser, with cases and weapons later observed. A Secret Service agent accompanied the witness.

Harford T. Marshall New York Mr. Richards Philadelphia Aby Marshal Fords Bridgeport Proaffectee Company Joseph H. Hoadley Sms Francis L. Ludd Rus‘plan Tiberly Street Mast Manhattan le ‘Eaid Tuda Secret Service

German Forces Seize Kiev Rada as Ukraine Shifts Power

German troops enter Kiev and dissolve the Ukrainian Rada with bayonets and searches. A provisional government is formed under General Socoropatsky, vowing a new constitution and dictatorial powers. Battles on the Western Front continue with heavy fighting at Morlancourt and Kemmel as Allies push back German assaults.

Kiev Rada M. Grushevski General Socoropatsky The Ukraine Socoropatsky Kerensky Potshevik Socornopatsky

Six Injured in Jitney Smash

Six people were injured in a jitney collision. Volunteers and first aid workers lined the store doors to manage the crowd while medical teams treated the victims. Names mentioned include Amibrkenee Jariver Athert Ris ley and Jamin Daeg, with one driver noted as the filney driver in the chaotic scene.

Volunteay Ewards Amibrkenee Jariver Risley Jamin Daeg Wapkin Wheeleu Chaavene Onderal the Wrest Filney

Engaged Yale graduates tied to Milford Army officers

Milford May 14 two Clark sisters announce engagements to Yale graduates and Army officers. Mildred Hine Clark engaged to Lieutenant Claudius Black of Bridgeport, Yale class of 1916, now in field artillery at Camp Jackson Georgia. Edna Florence Clark engaged to Lieutenant Ralph Strickland of Torrington, Yale 1916, studying at Cambridge School of Aeronautics.

Milford Iir Abs Channel 8 Clark Orange Plattsburgh Omcers Army Mildred Hine Clark Claudius Francis Black Peter J. Black Park Street Bridgeport Yale Field Artillery Camp Jackson Columbia Edna Florence Clark Ralph Strickland Torrington Strickland School of Aeronautics Cambridge Mass George J. Smith Broad Street Alfred Quaiman Myrtle Beach Oscar Raymond Smith East Broadway Terrance Mullen Union Avenue West Haven Hose Camp Hitchcock Augusta Georgia Ordnance Corps Wopewagen Lodge Methodist Plymouth Lester O'Hara Gulf Street Fort Michie William Benhem Fort Wright Mulford Hress Old Pike Road Richard Kelly Washington, D. C Arctic Engine Company Isaacs Green Waterbury Edward J. Hungerford Noble Avenue Seagrave Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio Fire Board John Lines West Main Street John Cuneen Cuneen Camp Devens Camp Gordon Atlanta First Church Brotherhood Young Ladies' Aid Society William HH. Clark Robert Brown Fines M.C. A Brown Wood Ezra Wood R. Fld Evra Wood Muford Volunteer Council Royal Are Cannnt Thomas J. Sally Ralls Mort Prumbull Beach American Red Cross

Building Permits Granted for Work to Cost 64438

Building commissioners issued 31 permits yesterday totaling 64438 dollars. Notable items include a brick apartment block on Fairfield avenue for Francis G Frank and multiple private garages cellars and alterations for various owners such as H L Blackman Son and Thomas Dedin-E. The list covers properties on Marion Sim Wood Elmwood Clinton Thompson Park Avenue Map Street Seaview Avenue and more with projects ranging from garages to cellars and porches.

Tairfield Avenue Francis G. Frank Marion Street Andrew Hoge Simwood Avenue H. Ln Blackman & Son Elmwood Avenue A. C. Edwards Helen Street Michael Robstock Grandfield Avenue Robin Street William Richardson Charles Pruzinsky Broad Street R. M. Judson Grandfeld Avenue Center Street Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Company Pequonnock Street Jane John Casey Seaview Avenue T. J. Fardy North Avenue Iron Ledge Quarry Co

Pequot Yacht Club Opens Memorial Day

Pequot Yacht Club opens its season on Memorial Day with fitting exercises and the dedication of a service flag bearing about 16 stars. The morning program begins at 10:30, with a committee led by Frank Braithwaite arranging events and speakers. An evening entertainment and dance follow at the clubhouse, with no beat races on May 30 and Koch Red Cross drive led by William H. Brown, Braithwaite, and Charles Senara.

Tennonnock Yacht Club Frank Braithwaite Anthony G. Miller Herbert Haviland Charles H. Coons Flaer $. Ogden Fed Cross William H. Brown Charles Senara Red Cross

Bridgeport Shines in Merchant Marine Training Opt Eight from CT

Bridgeport shares in a record 76 accepted for American merchant marine training at Boston's customs house, with two Bridgeport men John G. Lieter of 195 French Street and Charles T. Bolduc of 342 Main Street among those chosen. The prior daily record was 62, with Connecticut contributing two of yesterday's total and eight from New York.

Boston Bridgeport Custom House New American Merchant Marine Conn Shipping Board Toast Boston John G. Lieter French Street Main Street Merchant Marine Clonnecticut New Torven

Repairs on Black Line Pike Progress Amid Soft Weather

Supervisor of highway repairs from the Stade line department reports completion of oiling work this week on the Black Pike. Residents, including Mr Nelson, urged motorists to avoid the area until repairs finish. The squad continues to push work despite rough conditions, with more improvements planned at Techstan if funds allow.

STVEE Tme Stade Ligine Donnells Bonroc Ponnelly Techstan

Browning Best Reilly Rally Support For War Effort

A fragile wartime letter expresses support for Browning guns and U S troops, calling for supplies clothing and food, heat and ammunition, and urging Americans to keep faith and help the fighting men reach victory. It emphasizes patriotism and readiness to endure hardship until homecoming.

Sheriffs Scout Towns for Jurors in Lynching Case

Edwardsville Ill May 14 Deputy sheriffs toured the county to summon eligible salesmen for the murder trial of eleven men linked to the Robert Paul Prager lynching. The sheriff abandoned the venire card system and juror selection faced delays as a venireman testified to attempted influence by a Collinsville resident. The judge said the matter would be reviewed after the trial.

Edwardsvillm Ills Robert Paul Prager Sherif John H. Lewis Collnsville

Police Fusillade Halts Willimantic Robbers

Two Montreal men, Irancis Dionne aged 19 and Leo Forel aged 38, were jailed in Willimantic on charges of robbing the West and South Willington stations of the Central Vermont Railroad last night. They allegedly entered the Eagleville depot today, with Dionne seen crawling from a window. After pursuit, two shots were fired and the suspects were captured. They face a hearing tomorrow before a justice of the peace in Mansfield.

Lynn Shoe Cutters Strike Settled After Conference

A two day strike by 60 shoe cutters across 20 factories ended after a meeting between manufacturers and strikers. The union committee announced all wage demands were granted, with the settlement reached tonight in Tonys on May 14.

Tonys

Fraternal Knights to confer degrees on 33 candidates

Knights of Columbus Park City council and Knights of Columbus announce that 33 candidates will receive the first and second degrees at Thursday night’s meeting followed by informal entertainment. Also notes a Red Cross campaign planning, a city lodge meeting, and attendance at an Odd Fellows convention in Waterbury. Police report a soldier murder case in New York involving Black soldiers and a Brooklyn woman, with three arrests. Bo-wdon College elects Nemeth president after long acting tenure since Hyde’s death.

Diaz Kaiser Lithuania Germany Moscow Knights of Columbus Park City Council Red Cross Great Council New Haven Piast Sacham Myron Gunna Milford Pequomnock Lodge Waterbury New York Vamp Wptan J. Marrity Brooklyn Michael Mintoney

Three Anarchists Would Overthrow U S Government

New York police announce the arrest of three alleged Russian anarchists charged with a nationwide conspiracy to overthrow the government through distributing propaganda. Names given are Alexander Derkach, Ikan Rabkins, and Alyan Novikoff. Authorities say 8000 copies of a pamphlet titled The Bell were seized and intended for distribution to anarchist groups in Cleveland Pittsburgh Detroit Baltimore and McKees Rock.

New York George Bushby Alexander Derkach Ican Rabkins al ¥ Yan Novikoff Cleveland McKees Rock Detroit Baltimore Pittsburgh Bushby Nerkach Novikoff Lenine Trotzky Busnby

Jury upholds shooting death by Hartford policeman

A Hartford jury in superior court upheld the shooting death of Richael Kory by Officer Isaac Kroopneck on December 24. The administrator of Kory's estate claimed $10,000 damages, arguing the shooting was not warranted, but evidence showed Kory was approaching a disturbance and did not halt. The verdict favored the policeman.

Hartford Richael Kory Isaac Kroopneck Hartford Poiceman Wary Kozy iXavy We Politeman Siven

Man Held Under Sabotage Act Arrest At Army Plant

Abra ham Satelson formerly at Philn side UT was arrested by army intelligence officers at nu Joeat munitions plant charged with wil ful injury to machinery. He faces arraignment before Commissioner Wright tomorrow with a penalty of thirty years imprisonment or a fine.

Mavien Abraham Satelson Philnside Army Nu Joeat Wright

Laymen Complete Convention with Three Meetings

The Laymen Missionary Movement convention closed after three sessions held Sunday to yesterday at the United church First Methodist church and First Presbyterian church. Speakers included H L Laflamme W B Millar and Rev F G Goan of Urama Persia who discussed women s suffrage and degradation in Mohammedan lands. Attendance and church registration totals across Baptist Congregational Methodist Presbyterian Advent and English Lutheran groups reached 1103 in a citywide tally.

Mlissionary Movement United Church Lrst M. EB F. G. Goan Uramia Persia W. E. Doughty Baptist Memorial Calvary United Black Rock Park Street West End Olivet King's Highway Methodist Episcopal First Washington Park Summerfield Newfield Grace Presbyterian People's Second Advent Advent Christian Congregational Church Stratford Vicinity First Engelish Lutheran

Non-Union Man Sues Organizer for 10000

Nelson Fadden of Bristol sues John W. Greene a Bristol joiners union business agent for 18000 alleging conspiracy to bar him from work on 25 Bristol houses and curb his livelihood. Greene denies the charges in Hartford in the superior court before Judge Lucien F. Burpee.

Hartford Lucien F. Burpee Nelson Fadden None Union Bristol John W. Greene Joiners Union Greene Fadden

New York to Push 10000 Lounge Lizards to Work

New York officials plan to enforce a new anti loafing law targeting about 10,000 lounge lizards and other idle men. James E. Smith, assistant district attorney, says the measure covers workers at gambling clubs and bookmakers at race tracks as part of an anti vice crusade.

New York Alent James E. Smith

New Sidewalks to Be Laid in West End Park

At a Park commissioners meeting, sidewalks will be laid at West End park and a concessions manager at Seaside park summer duties referred to the recreation board. The Perry Memorial arch near completion, several trees by the arch to be removed. J A Scott company awarded the sidewalk contract.

West End Park Board of Park Commissioners Seaside Park Recreation Board Perry Memorial Arch Seaside J. A. Scott Company

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Walker Toronto Mad J.B. Klein Appeals For Relief Funds Worges Hebrew Organization Regon Harmony Lodge Crossley Bellans France International Film Service Conyright Comittee John Z. Pershing Pershing Ilanders L'eardy Champaign Vosges Moun Laing Nori Sea Morlancourt Albert Netely Kemmel Maig Robecq Wanders Vic Amiens Frees Cermans Morlancourte Jil Alwyose Althoush Ernest Ino Wallin Viefehag Teang Trent Raverco Mare London Mare Inncourt Haig Weariy A Mirbach Norsk Front M. Pehitecherin Wolshevik Sebastopol Brest-Litov Count von Mirbach Vie Heer Mane Nikolaiev Nielson Chen Crumen Wes’ Army S. Clark Frank Pequonnock Club Gale Gawland Pune Barrie Tag Bed Browning Reilly Elvan United States U. S Lient Milan Pribicevitch Salonica Sheriffs Willimantic Lynn Shoe Cutters Bowdoin Bripnswick Nemeth al Sirs Boowdain Colvne Wic Dewitt Hyde N. Y Hudson Bayer U.S PCAC
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