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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1918

Page

5

Casualties from Conn Lead War Department List

The War Department released a casualty list detailing 497 total names with classifications including 191 killed in action and 249 wounded severely. Connecticut personnel appear among the killed and wounded, with officers and noncommissioned officers named, alongside many others from across the United States.

Washington War Department Fion Connecticut Mien Hed Ward Ellis Ontario Franklin Bellows Elmette Samuel Lewis Detur Iowa Joseph W. Beattie Rooklyn Mass Frank S. Bradley Red Bluff Cal Charles c. Yars Kansas City Mmu Conderio Cardon, Jr Las Geucos Jex Thomas Case Nashobi Joseph Kudinski Milwaukee Wis William 4. Kunkie Hammrick Morrisvill New York N. Y John Doioting Hood Okla Edward Meade Senna Okia Newton M. McKellar Novaia James Fe Walters Brooklyn John Jalinski Leo Starkowski Detroit Mich John Javers S. Coffeyville Ori Celeste Texas Niels C. Montie Ts. Centfell Follawsbee Regoire Clifton Hiram Irelan Lititz James Khimlin Affalo Floyd Bornedsay Pelham James FF. Martin Holyoke Jessie Watts Bannockburn Jim Wight Empire Ala Hush Purse Idh Tony Dargawrski Chicago George Alden Swinnerton Time Lester Taylor Albertfile Garland Teel Columns

Troy Draft Receives Self Furnished Clothing Policy

The article states the Tech Contingent must provide their own clothes for travel on October 15, with draftees leaving October 16 arranged to carry two suits of underwear and three weeks of civilian attire since uniforms cannot be supplied beforehand. It notes literacy and four years of grammar school required for registration and that skilled mechanical workers are sought for the draft.

Yougdraft Coverner

Delegates Chosen for Probate Convention

Delegates Malcolm Mciaydeen William HL Conley A W Burchel quick Miarila Olsen were unanimously chosen delegates to the Republican Probate convention in the Town and City convention of Republicans Saturday niche. The convention was enled to order by Sfredertelk A Movllett wml Janes Reynolds was Chow secretarys. Following the eleetion of these delegates City Chowk J Alex Fl Robinson sugges tor win adjournment be taken until after a conference with the State Central committee.

Malcolm Mciaydeen William. HL. Conley A A. W. Burchel Quick Miarila Olsen Sfredertelk A. Movllett Wml Janes Reynolds Chow J. Alex Fl. Robinson State Central Committee

Shack theft report cites missing apparel and trousers

Victor Benno reports to police that $30 worth of Welling clothing was taken from a shack and delivered to Roger Voiravenna. Benno says he checks the place during occasional visits. a Saturday sighting noted missing trousers and some women’s apparel. An investigation is under way.

Roger Voiravenna Tate Batarelear Victor Benno Starvote Mvenna Benion Strioner Toni Leing Mala

Missing 21 year old woman sought by police in Philadelphia

Police search continues for Lillian Gvisin of 5 Stratville road missing four weeks. The 21 year old left home Monday night to register for work at a high school building and has not been seen since. List of potential witnesses or associates follows, including names from multiple states and cities.

Lillian Gvisin Strattvolel Road Ape

Southport Notes Highlight School, Military, and Civic Events

Miss Margaret Oliphant hosts a party for Pormtot trail of fattifinder girls at Wakeman Memorial on Tlarbor road with dancing and games. Home on furlough, Newton Hawkins, a first class seaman, visits Walls Farms road before overseas deployment. Greenfield Hill women plan Spanish influenza mask making, with 1,000 masks allotted and 400 remaining. Dorothy Ripley DAR meets at Wakeman building for annual report and officer elections. Southport fire department holds annual meeting at Main street HQ. Red Cross sewing continues at Wakeman building under Current Events club. Liberty chorus rehearsal set for Pequot Library auditorium. Mrs. George Hughes and Mrs. Howard N. Wakeman in charge.

Routatort Margaret Oliphant Wakeman Indies Greenfeld Hill Greenfield Will Dorothy Ripley Daughters of the American Revolution Denick Wakeman Memorial Southport Fire Department Main Street Red Cross Wakeman Memorial Building Current Events Club George Hughes Howard N. Wakeman

22 Dead on Ship From Spain at Cuban Port

A Cuban port reports 22 deaths aboard the Spanish liner Alfonso Xcel bound from Spain for the West Indies. A wireless Havana message notes 19 fatalities aboard with many others ill, as quarantine measures are ordered to prevent disease spread.

Spain Cuban Port Alfonso Xcel Havana Alfonso Xid West Indies Pequot Road Current Events Club Willian TH. Purdy Nic Street Judge Sam Perry Centre Street Samuel Jennings Ridgefield Harry Beawn Honow Bulkley Avenue New York City Eben M. Williams Susco Till Samuel Davis Mill TN T. T. Mace Donald Washington, D. C Samuel Tattin Penuolroa Edwin Dineen Malin Street Ilmer Craven Philadelphia Mra A. &. Blamey

Trouble Over Auto Truck Suit for $600

Dearing of Meridan refused to complete sale of a motor truck. George T. Ocarthy Sr. sues Lonner for 600 pounds in the common case court. McCarthy says Senator agreed to buy the truck for 1100 and pay 875 40 for repairs. Deposits of 100 and 490 on delivery were planned, with 83.0 balance in 12 installments. McCarthy alleges Lenzer stopped the 100 deposit check and McCarthy refused to try the car.

Abraham Meridan George T. Ocarthy, Sr Lonner Cammoan McCarthy Senator Renairs Tanner MclCarthy Lenzer Ine

Bridgeporters Killed In Crash Off Bridge

Tatrick Creamer and John Parkinson, residents of the Shea hotel on Main street, died after their auto went through a bridge railing on the main highway near Brevenson Saturday night. Robert J. Creamer, brother of one victim, was slightly injured. The Creamer brothers were from Worcester and Parkinson was from Nantucket.

Tatrick Creamer John Parkinson Shea Hotel Main Street Brevenson Derby Robert J. Creamer & Brother Creamer Brothers Worcester Parkinson Nangatuck

Chase after Deserter Ends in Custody

Alfred Norris of 1458 Main Street was pursued by Patrolman Michael Arnoldsky and Sergeant Theehood through several side streets Saturday afternoon. Norris, wanted by federal authorities at Devens, was captured and jailed to be turned over to federal officials for punishment. This marks the fourth time authorities have taken him into custody.

Alfred Norris Main Street Michael Arnoldsky Sergeant Theehood Norris Mp Devens

Belgian Relief Ship Stranded Off Langoe

The steamer Mathilda bound from America to Rotterdam with corn for Belgian relief ran aground at Langoe west of Afkoa. Crew abandoned to boats, some reaching Voerland, others later saved. one crew member died. Salvage steamers proceed to the wreck. The 2600-ton steel vessel was built in England in 1900 and owned by J Christensen of Bergen. Langoe lies near the Lofoden Islands off Norway.

Copenhagen Mathilda America Rotterdam Belgian Relief Commission Langoe Afkoa Gergen Voerland Westhartlepogl England J. Christensen Bergen

Bank Lobbies for Liberty Bond Sales in Bridgeport

Bridgeport financial institutions open sales spaces for Liberty bonds this week as the drive gains momentum. The Bridgeport Trust Company displays a decorated booth with gilded columns and American flags. Minute Women assist sales ladies and many subscriptions have already been recorded. Banks plan to donate space for sales during the week.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Trust Company

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