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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
3
William Clifford, Greenwich driver, facing a serious assault charge for allegedly attacking 18 year old Marian Chard, pleaded easy at arraignment. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to jail for one year, but the court suspended execution. Clifford placed under probation supervision.
John Soteskie of 66 Johnson Street was arrested yesterday morning on a theft charge involving 10 from Mary Kueher of 40 Columbia Street. He was detained at police headquarters and is to be arraigned in the city court.
An ad explains leather heels wear down quickly due to the sharp nail-studded edge striking hard pavement with every step. O'Sullivan's Heels supposedly absorb shock, lasting two to three times longer than leather heels, reducing repair costs. Available in black white or tan for men women and children.
Bridgeport Club plans Liberty Day activities with music a buffet and patriotic exercises on the holiday. Members are urged to buy Joan buttons early while a $100 bond prize will be awarded to a subscriber who buys through the club, with the drawing held after the list is complete.
Draft board officials plan to publish order numbers in the newspaper and mail cards after classification decisions. Those who did not claim deferred classification will get numbers after medical exams. Deferred industrial cases wait for Third District board decisions. Dependency cases receive cards once claims are passed. Extra clerks aid master-list alignment. boards expect completion by tomorrow.
Greenwich residents and others were told by Naturalization Clerk Munich that first citizenship papers will not be issued again until November 6. The delay comes from a Washington order aimed at preventing last minute voters before the election. It reflects concerns in several states over pro German sentiment and election timing.
Samuel A. Salsbery pleaded guilty to second degree murder for shooting William Kinney during a rent dispute in Preston. He testified self defense, was sentenced to life in prison, and witnesses described prior munition factory work and a prior flight from justice. A separate note lists wartime arms production totals in the period.
War Industries Board rules limit leather color variety but beautify gray shoes. A display on the main floor shows laced gray kid shoes with Cuban heels priced at 12 dollars and field mouse styles from 7.50 to 12 dollars. The article notes the shoes blend beauty with comfort and align with Tele Sani’s wishes.
Vivid shades and playful styles in a fresh gathering of little girls dresses. Bright greens yellows pinks blues and whites with striped ginghams and crisp pleated skirts evoke charm and charm and well crafted finery for young wearers.
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