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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1918

Page

7

State Commission Favors Newfield Bank and Trust

Hartford news reports the State Banking Commission favors authorizing Newfield Bank and Trust Company an War Mind institution with Mayor Wilson and city officials linked to the effort The plan funds include 100 million capital and 26 000 reserve fund contingent on approval by the General Commission on Capital Invest Washington headquarters and other signers include postmaster Charles Greene probate judge Paul Miller public works director J A Courtade Alderman Robert Blakeste and tax commissioner Arthur Connor

Newfield Bank and Trust Company WihHson Ene Obla Banking Commission Caapital Isave Washington Wilson Chartes 1. Greene Paul I. Miller J. A. Courtade Robert N. Blakestee Arthur I. Connor

Voters Support Building Modern Bank in Hast Banc

Residents in Hast Banc have voiced strong approval for establishing a modern bank in the area, signaling local demand for enhanced financial services and improved neighborhood infrastructure.

Increased Bank of Tongland Gold Stock Noted by London Review

London financial reviewers note that the Bank of Tongland holds a greatly increased gold stock, a level exceeded in only seven other weeks in its history. They say notes issued against this rise since July 1914 have entered circulation, with reserves roughly unchanged during the period.

Bank of Tongland London Financial Reviewers Eixchanege

Father and Son Meet in France During War Leave

Sergeant Leon Taggart recounts a July 13 meeting with his father in a French city during a 12 day leave from June arrival. The embrace before locals, a hospital base 25 miles behind the lines, and hopes of homecoming frame a vivid wartime letter carried by his aunt Mrs. H. A. McFarland.

France Leon Taggart H. A. McFarland Noble Avenue Taggart Remington Arms Plant Red Cross Boston Mass

Kaiser Propaganda Deceived No One, News Summary

The San Francisco Chronicle critiques the Kaiser’s claim that large nations faced revolution, calling it clever propaganda. It states the Allies ignored the deceit and proceeded with sending troops, resulting in extensive missions on multiple fronts.

Kaiser America San Francisco Chronicle

Military Courtesy Fragment Sees Colonel Question Visitor

In a terse wartime exchange a colonel confronts a Scotch general emissary. The sentry demands identification and the exchange underscores strict military protocol and discipline.

Auto Thefts Too Common in County Court

In Criminal Superior Court Assistant State's Attorney Carter denounced rising auto thefts and urged harsher penalties after Louis Bachard was arraigned for stealing a car from Aston garage. Bachard received six months in jail. other theft and burglary cases were noted with various pleas and no immediate sentences. Draft questionnaires delaying boards will hinder timely mailing, with clerks sorting 4 000 to 5 000 registration cards per board and possible delays if mailings begin soon.

Carter Criminal Superior Court Louis S Bachard Aston State Street Bachard Worcester Mass Hoe Pennsylvania Bathard Max Kranz Newtown Wallaes Knapp Peter Beckwith Edward Knowles Frederick Leopold Stratford Joseph ‘Mindeten John Mallett G. Drouve Company Crowder Greenleaf Lytle Saat

Rejected for Service He Is Sent to Jail

Dean Dempsey of Stamford was rejected when attempting to enter the U S army. He faced a nine month jail sentence after pleading guilty to three counts of theft in Criminal Common Pleas court before Judge Walsh. He allegedly broke into Herbert Ruckel's Stamford home.

Dean Dempsey Stamford United States Army Criminal Common-Pleas Court Walsh Dempsey Herbert Ruckel

Stoeckels to Hear Auto Cases Tomorrow

State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel will be in town tomorrow morning at 10:30 to hear motorists accused of violations. Cases include reckless driving and speeding in Stratford Bridgeport Fairfield Bethel Wilton and other towns, with charges ranging to fatal and collision accidents and intoxication.

Stoeckel Aurelia Battistoni Sedgswick Avenue Stratford Morris Dow Thompson Street Bridgeport Jenace Bussey Fairfield Otto Goldstein East Norwalk Julius A. Waldhouse Parallel Street John Mannion Grassy Plain Street Bethel Gabriel Mages Wilton Carl C. Back Main Street John Welbeck Bostwick Avenue Daniel Deling Hamilton Street Bernard Siegal Hough Avenue Alfred Mooney Standard Avenue Lionel R. Bousaguet Bronson Avenue Fairfeld

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State Commission Newfield Bank and Trust Hartford State Banking Commission Bank. OF England's Gold Ade Mer Swift & Company Branch House Swit & Company U.S. A Water Street C. F. Jaeger Sergt. Taggart the Public Ledger Cos Rachard Stoeckels Main St Dillon Judson E Barnum Aimwell Coy Coats Nestié Nestie Nestlé Nestles Armory Herbert Smith Storage and Trucking Co Herbert Smith Henry I. Cram Sec‘ Y and Treas John St Rend St
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