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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1918

Page

3

Soldiers voting rights while home on election day

Hartford reports Attorney General Hinman states soldiers and sailors home on election day may vote if they already voted in camp. unopened envelopes must be preserved. Garden City quota outlines quotas by boards for November 5 1918, with up to 130 men to be sent total. Noted: nearly 1 006 000 British lives sacrificed by October 17.

Hartford George E. Hinman Tog Garden City L. I

Ex-Postmaster Stricken Ridgefield Mourns Death

Rufus H. Seymour age 69 died after a Saturday stroke at his Ridgefield home. Former postmaster appointed by Roosevelt in 1908 and served to 1912. Survived by widow and six children including Everett Ray Seymour killed in France. Funeral set for Tuesday afternoon. Mail carrier Lester C. Russell reportedly resigns as local rural carrier.

Ridgefield Rufus H. Seymour Seymour Roosevelt Everett Ray Seymour France Lester C. Russell

Gold Star on Service Flag Conducting Investigation Honors

Southport reports the death of Private George Smith 28 of Glen Cove Long Island from wounds in France. A gold star is placed on the Bedford service flag. Other Bedford employees John Brock Frederick Colby John Cummings serve in the army.

Smith Southport George Smith Edward T. Bedford France Peter Smith Glen Cove L. I Bedford John A. Brock Frederick Colby John Cummings Clark Griffith Washington Safepad Club T. Newton Hawkins United States Navy Frederick A. Hawkins Hulls Farms Road Hawkins New York Allingtown Mabel Jennings Graduate Nurses’ Club Bridgeport Army Nurses’ Corps New Haven Jennings Maple Street Cannal Frederick Bishop Tks Road Evelyn G. Bishop United War Work Fund John H. Perry George W. Phillips Joseph Hetzel Virginia Perry Northrop Eliza Pike Henry H. Rennell George Sg. Thigteke Howard N. Wakeman Pequot Library Hugh Lotting America Schuyler Merritt Stamford Frank ©. Morgan Willow Street Harry Stewart Brooklyn Navy Yard Main Street William Egbert Spruce Street L. F. Sherwood Current Events Club Red Cross Wakeman Memorial King’s Daughters Charles E. Bulkley Cardelia Edwin B. Inglis Osborn Place Joseph Smith Waterbury James Smith King’s Highway Louis C. Larson Frances Harris F. Sherwood Harris Providence Sherwood Rufus P. Sherwood Harbor Road Edwin Dineen

Fined $115 for Rumpus At the A. and B. Plant

John Bovatta, 28, of 49 Pem broke street, will spend 115 days in county jail unless his friends pay $115 for his fine and costs from a breach of peace charge. He was arrested at the American and British Manufacturing plant after refusing to queue for pay and allegedly drew a gun threatening Special Policemen May and Joy while en route to the Second precinct station.

John Bovatta Pembroke Street North Avenue American and British Manufacturing Company May and Joy

U M C Chef Robbed While Serving Soup

A UF ALC plant restaurant chef was robbed during a noon aid gesture. Thieves entered the basement eatery and took money from workers, stripping 49 iron men of their earnings. An accused employee failed to reveal where the funds went. police seek suspects.

UF. Alc

Hoover Gompers Appeal Piffle Says Rep Fess

S D Fess a Republican Congressional committee chairman arriving home in Yellow Springs denounces Hoover Hoover's appeal as an attempt to capitalize the blood of the boys dying in France He also dismisses Gompers psychological appeal saying voters won't be stampeded by a timed and preannounced report. Governors to meet to set clinic visit times and elect a medical staff chairman at the welfare building.

Springfield S. D. Fess Republican Congressional Committee Yellow Springs Samuel Gompers Hoover France Gompers Board of Governors

Bright electric fixtures for parlor and dining room

A catalog of electric lamps and lighting fixtures offers piano lamps, mahogany finish lamps, shades in amber rose blue pink and green, silk braids curtains and finishes. Describes dozens of styles from boudoir lamps to art metal lamps, wall brackets, showers, hall lights and indirect lighting bowls with various finishes and generous discounts.

Comfort Against the Sharpest Breeze

A description of a garment or shelter that turns aside strong winds and keeps the wearer snug and comfy, emphasizing warmth and protection in challenging weather conditions. The text foregrounds durable materials and thoughtful design to maintain comfort despite cold or gusty air.

Manly New Stationery for Men’s Friends

Manly and fine new stationery designed for close friends. Crane's Japanese linen sheets and large envelopes, boxed 125 for $4.50. Club letters on heavy bond, generous sheets, envelopes. Crane's kid finish paper set, 96 envelopes, 72 sheets, 24 cards for $4. Main floor rear store display.

Crane Legati

Stylish warm wool coat sale for women

Special limited time offer for women features long wool coats lined to the waist with Skinner satin and bone buttons. Choose from 17 models in colors like black navy tan wisteria green burgundy taupe and brown. Regular price reduced from over 33 to 29 during the sale.

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