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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1918

Page

3

Spellacy Promises Connecticut voters a fair return for returning soldiers

The message urges Connecticut residents to back Thomas J. Spellacy for governor, pledging to use honorable means to pass a veterans protection bill that Holcomb vetoed. It claims Post Office Department workers and returning state employees will find jobs waiting and appeals to patriotic gratitude with a Democratic ticket vote.

Connecticut Marcus H. Holcomb Thomas J. Spellacy Holcomb Post Office Department

Political ticket slate listing statewide officers and county officials

A printable slate lists candidates for Governor Thomas J. Spellacy Lieutenant-Governor Charles D. Lockwood Secretary Harry L. Brooks Treasurer Charles S. Avery Controller Charles G. Pinney Attorney General Harrison Hewitt Representatives in Congress Augustine L. Loner gan Frank P. Fenton Arthur B. O'Keeffe Lester O. Peck Edward L. Seery Sheriffs for Hartford George L. Gabb New Haven Thomas L. Reilly New London Erroll C. Lillisridge Fairfield William Vollmer Windham John C. Fox Litchfield Dennis Hayes Middlesex Frederick H. Dunham Toll and County Ernest H. Avery

Hartford George L. Gabb New Haven Thomas L. Reilly New London County Erroll C. Lillisridge Fairfield County William Vollmer Windham County John C. Fox Litchfield Dennis Hayes Middlesex County Frederick H. Dunham Toll Ernest H. A Very

Four Connecticut Boys Killed in Action on List

Washington reports the War Department casualty list includes four Connecticut soldiers among 526 names, with 192 killed in action and 63 dies of wounds. Major Houta, Arthur Samuel. Captain Green, Walter. Lieutenants Baker, Elbert C.. Fairfax Norwood C.. and many others from states across the nation are listed, showing the breadth of losses and the scale of casualties in World War II.

Connecticut Washington War Department Houta Arthur Samuel Huclid Green Walter Fort Worth Tex Baker Elbert C Euston Bentley, Roberts Cincinnati Ohio Fairfax Norwood C Eagle Rock Gerdin Andrew J Chicago Gross Harry J. Jr Oak Park Hill Raymond C Lewiston Idaho Holden Thomas A Lancaster Poney Oscar C Waco

Howland's Entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue

Readable fragments report entrances at Howland's on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue near Cannon. No further context or dates provided.

fEntrances Main St Fairfield Ave Cannon

Christmas Gift Shopping Now to Ease Wartime Strain

Bridgeport readers are urged to start selecting gifts early to avoid last minute rush and to support wartime efficiency. With scarce labor and reduced hours, shoppers should pick at least one gift weekly to ensure comfort, smoother deliveries, and coal and light savings for all.

Pretty needle work and embroidered home items on sale

A display offers embroidered silk crepe pajamas in blue along with dainty articles like little girl dresses white and color, stamped centers and pillows for home use. It highlights cross stitch patterns, Turkish towels priced at 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, Huck towels and a small baby bib in pink or blue, all on the third floor.

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