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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1918
Page
7
Norwalk reports that Mayor Donovan seeks police takeover of investigation duties from Chief Investigator James A. Brown, claiming efficiency and cost savings. Brown, a Republican, is shifting as the Democratic administration consolidates control, with rumors of political motive and budgetary impact.
Clothing and jewelry valued at 76 dollars were stolen from the rooms of Edward Aitken and John A McAleer at 63 Cottage Street. The men reported the loss yesterday, saying the theft occurred Saturday morning while they were at work. Police expect to identify suspects believed to know where the items went.
The first arrests of men who failed to pay personal taxes after warnings were made yesterday by Tax Collector patrons John Cunsy and Angelo Scchiavino. Angelo Scchiavino at 165 Lexington Avenue and David Saflestein at 761 Grand Street were taken into custody and booked at headquarter. They will be arraigned in City Court this morning and expect to be held. Aitken lost a blue suit, flannel trousers, a stickpin, gloves, and $3. McAleer reported a silver Waltham watch missing from his room.
Enkimin Fischer, former member of the Arm of Fischer and Crap well, returned home last night for a two days furlough. He enlisted in aerial photography on July 6 after being rejected from nap Devens and is stationed at Lang ley Hidd, Tlamypton, Va.
New Canaan Sept 8 Lone Tree farm at Charter Oak fair in Hartford dominates cattle show with nine registered Jersey head on display. Blue ribbons and eleven first prizes lead to top honors including two year old bull and grand championship. Also notes Rev Charles Adams new St Mark's pastor and local political caucus plans.
Writing from Franca Private H J Rickert of Battery 1 in the 66th Artillery tells his aunt that by the time the letter reaches Herrie he will probably have a few Germans to his credit and that it will be a bridging experience for him and Tenn Hiardly. Japan has 13,000,000 men at war.
Police investigate a break in at a local store on Old Avenue where a box of doves was stolen. Entry is believed to be via a rear door using a pass key. Authorities are reviewing security and speaking with witnesses as the case develops.
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