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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1918

Page

3

Bullard Machine Plant to Employ Women Workers

The Bullard Machine Tool company will hire women for light assembling, inspecting, and repetition work to ease a labor crisis. Samuel W. Davis coordinates applications and a factory class program teaches men to become factory workers, with learners paid during training and progressing to high wages. About 60 workers have joined so far, with many more in training.

Bullard Machine Tool Company Bullard Samuel W. Davis Ma Ge

Ox Hill Death Case Remains Unresolved

Coroner John J. Phelan reports no witnesses to the death of Albert Mannell found by the Ox Hill road last week. He says there will be no hearing now, but the coroner will reopen the case if future testimony sheds light on the manner of death.

John J. Phelan Albert Mannell Ox Hill Thia

Deferred Class Draft Men Can Join Navy

Men of a deferred class of any registration are eligible for the United States navy according to a bulletin issued by the United States mobilization station at 1044 Chapel street New Haven. Applicants of the Class 1A of the September 12 registration will also be enrolled. Applicants must appear in person at the New Haven recruiting station and if accepted a request for induction into the navy will be prepared and forwarded to the provost marshal general through the Navy department. Men are needed for pay officers deck officers engineer officers district officers schools and various other branches.

United States Navy United States Mobilization Chapel Street New Haven New Thavon Navy Navy Department

Prisoner Released After No-Show Hearing

Constantino Menestio of Waterstreet failed to appear in City court yesterday morning against Stamford resident John Kiaras who was accused of stealing over 30 dollars. The prisoner was released on til tomorrow morning for another hearing.

Constantino Menestio Waterstreet John Kiaras Stamford

Coroner Clears Flagman in Trumbull Crossing Death

Coroner John J. Phelan ruled Anders Richard W. Nelson, of Trumbull, was killed at the North avenue railroad crossing on October 24 in an accidental death. Gate tender James McCaul, absent from his post at the gates, was found not responsible.

John J. Phelan Vas Anders Richard Wselson Trumbull North Avenue Nelson James McCaul

Plumbing Firm Sues Hewitt St. Landlord

Doherty and Freeman of 624 East Main Street sue Kleinberger owner of a Hewitt Street house in Common Pleas court. They say $200 remains for materials furnished and have filed a mechanics lien to foreclose. Damages of $800 are sought.

Jacob Kleinberger Doherty Freeman East Main Street Kleinberger Common Pleas Court Frenman Hewitt Street

Alleged theft at Lake Torpedo Boat yards victimized by Peter Waiters

Peter Waiters of 405 John Street was arrested by Special Officer Algeltnger yesterday for attempting to remove a quantity of brass scrap from the Lake Torpedo Boat company yards. He was locked up at police headquarters and will be arraigned in City Court this morning.

Tiept Pbrass Lake Torpedo Boat Company Peter Waiters John Street Algeltinger

Sugar Ration Cut for Connecticut Through 1919

Hartford Oct 20 Connecticut's sugar allotment for November and December is 3 790 000 pounds per month. The Food Administration allows half the monthly two pound per person ration to be sold at one time, easing packaging but preserving sales limits. The rule aims to save about 200 million pounds annually by splitting purchases between the first to the fifteenth and the sixteenth to the thirtieth of each month.

Hartford Connectcut Washington Federal Robert Scoville Connecticut Food Administration

Pneumonia Sufferer Appoints Doctor at Precinct

Joseph Patsi a 52 year old resident of 8 Warren Street New York City was taken to Hillside home after applying at the fourth precinct for a physician Dr Joseph I Keegan of Emergency Hospital examined him and found he was suffering from double pneumonia.

Joseph Patsi Warren Street New York City Fourth Precinct Joseph I. Keegan Patsi

Special Judge Hears Pupil's Parents' Plaint

NEW CANAAN Oct 30 Special-Attorney James TH Brinek appeared in the special case for the school committee to represent Milsworth Waters seeking transportation for his son from Dantown to Center school due to the closing of the Dantown district. No decision was rendered and the outcome is awaited. Also notes on local illnesses, deaths, church fundraising, and assorted civic items.

New Canaan James TH. Brinek Milsworth Waters Dantown Center School Ids Ail Silman Jones MM. Silliman James M. Silliman Silliman Hardware Company South Main Street Lakeview Cemetery St. Mark's Church George S. Ruscoe James Folsom

Normal School Girls Aid Draft Board 2

Junior class girls from the City Normal School helped the draft board finish mailing questionnaires to registrants aged 15 and 36 to 45. Over 1,700 questionnaires have been mailed since last week. Volunteers include Mildred Allen Anna Cain Mabel Tsenson Frossie Grown Katherine Shollar Muriel Schread Kathleen Stone and Marjorie Plumb.

City Normal School Draft Board 2 William JT. Downs

Poincare Assures Syria of France Support

New York October 30 President Poincare pledged France will give Syria all necessary assistance and protection for its liberation and reconstitution. The message, sent via French foreign minister M. Fochon, responded to a Teague cable praising French marines entering Beirut.

New York France Syria Poincare Jeasue Miuude M. Ficghon Teague M. Poincare Beirut

President suspends civil service law due to influenza crisis

President Wilson by executive order suspended the rule that bars more than two family members from government posts. The move addresses Washington shortages and housing strains caused by the influenza epidemic.

Washington Wilson Civil Service

New Head for Greek Church in America

In Boston on October 80 Bishop Rodo scolon Alexander of Athens who has just arrived in New York was named head of the Greek church in the United States. Announcement came today from Bishop Metelins primate and president of the holy synod of Greece.

Boston Rodoscolon Alexander Athens Greece New York United States Metelins Holy Synod of

Health Board Moves to New Quarters Today

The department of health will relocate to the Welfare building at Mincison and North Washington avenues today, likely the final move for desks and materials. The Charities department will also move into the same building as part of the day’s changes. Dolphus Winslia, 24, arrested in Derby for soliciting funds interfilse pretenses. he claims he was collecting for Polish soldiers on the western front.

Department of Health Mincison North Washington Avenues Aminin Street Charities Department Dolphus Winslia North Avenue Derby

Estate of Borbala Kartovesik Probate Inventory Filed

Estate of Borbala Kartovesik late of this city left an estate of FS.098.40 according to an inventory filed by the administrator Andrew Kartovesil in probate court.

Borbala Kartovesik Andrew Kartovesil

Dress That Is Distinctive and Beautiful

A stylish dress described as distinctive and beautiful is offered at a remarkably low price, far below the regular range of 27.50 to 35. The ad emphasizes value and fashion appeal, inviting buyers to select any dress from the collection at a substantial discount.

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Bullard Machine Plant School of Instruction Flagman Sues Hewitt St Bridgeport American Chain Company Bilton Machine Tool Co Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Corp Raubestos Co the Bassick Co Hincks Bros. & Co State ST Bridgeport, Conn G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Main St Bucks W&g. Re Stote St Edward Lawrence Charles Hall House Southave Pelham Camp Suniday George T. Smith Greenwich Brinckerhoff Railroad Avenue Port Chester N. C Ivan B. Woundy Lewis Silverberg Main Street Normal School Girls Aid Draft Board Greek Church In America Hoowland Fairfield Ave Cannon St Edgeport Conn Shursday Sam Keiser Wilheln Misn Russia Binelli Santa Claus THE Howland Dry Goods Company Bella Napoli Belyort Broad Street P.O. Arcade
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