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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1918

Page

5

Bill Roberts Is Given Sendoff by Telegram Staff

Civilian joys and nonchalance were abandoned by William W. Roberts until yesterday morning a Telegram city staffer, as friends held an impromptu party in the editorial rooms after election returns. He entrains for Augusta Ga to enter Camp Hancock machine gun training, arriving at 2 pm. A military wrist watch was given. Roberts spoke briefly, thanking staff. Attendees included numerous city room staffers and friends.

William W. Roberts Telegram Stiff Roberts Augusta Camp Hancock

Slovak Descent Youth Makes West Point Cadet

Albert Svirha of 89 Jewett Street earned a West Point appointment after exceptional exam records for naval service nearly led to Annapolis. Although alternates blocked naval entry earlier, Washington noted his top marks and he joined West Point as a cadet. His family, with naval ties, celebrated the milestone for the Slovak lineage resident.

Sam Albert Svirha Jewett Street Military Academy West Point Naval Academy Annapolis Sviha Svirha Paul Svicha Navy Michael Paul Fanning Siiha Wiliam Severn William Severn Severn Lehigh University Washington War Department

Germany Demands Russian Officials Withdrawn

Amsterdam dispatch says Germany orders all Russian representatives in Germany withdrawn and notes Berlin recalls German reps in Russia. In Bridgeport Brass death case, coroner finds no criminal liability for workers after Thomas Foreman died from a neck injury. investigation concluded with no charges. Kaiser plans a trip as events unfold with sensational gossip about a chemical blonde wife.

Amsterdam Germany Berlin Russia Bridgeport Brass Company Thomas Foreman John J. Phelan

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