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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

16

Democrats Name Oficeholders for Fall Elections

In Newtown on September 11 about 75 attended the Democratic caucus at the town hall. Chairman and clerk were selected, and a full slate of town officers was nominated by acclamation. Names include Martin Hoy for board of reer, Richard Egan selectmen, Northrop Brow as auditor, Ives as grand jurors, Gannon and Keane tax collectors, Caremody constables, and others for registrars, school committee, and town offices. State nominees were Oscar Q Pitzschler for judge, William Sanford and Charles Morris representatives, with Jesse James and M. T. Crowe on the finance committee. A five-member committee to nominate nine justices was appointed.

Newtown J. Robert Beeeher Tutef Aniukly Theah Wate New Democratic Yeu Martin Hoy Richard Egan John J. Northrop Thomas 2. Brow Frank Ives Srand P. H. Gannon J. Keane John J. Caremody Thomas Carlson Frank Conner Allen Beards-ley William Bakery Thomas Bradley Frank Kirby Martin A. Corbett John Murphy Frank Wirhy Thomas Houlihan Justions Carlos Rulison Oda McLees Dinke Beautiel Wilco William J. Shepard John Suumers Daniel Keane C. i. Atotuethy Democracie Town Michael K Shouling Tiahore Beechar Arthur Di.cilligher Thomas J. Bradley de Hubert Beechar Vincenter Constance Trwin Washington Adelia Trwin Newtown Street Dorothy James N. HY. S Simmons College Boston Christine Corbett Hawlerville

Chicago Voting Gives Thompson Big Lead

Chicago returns from 132 precincts show Thompson leading for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate by a wide margin with 6,389 votes while Madish Man Comnck 8,389. downstate returns suggest McCar aichk leads amid a crowded field including John Murphy and Frank Wirhy. Local town committee members named. officials urge gasoline conservation with emphasis on Sunday driving.

Coatach Willian Hate ‘Thaompson Chiewso Repiblican Lmited Wily Battenu Kee Ti Chicago Thampson Gani Madish Man Fo Osg Wirsf MuCaraichk Whoenipson

Murder Charge Against Bonjon Coroner Decides

Coroner John J. Phelan finds Louis Ronjon of 68 New Avenue criminally responsible for the death of former saloon owner Walker. Walker was shot last Saturday night at his saloon on State Street near Howard Avenue after attempting to send Ronjon home. The coroner notes Ronjon had been ejected from the saloon earlier, had eccentric behavior, and bought a revolver the day of the shooting.

Louis Ronjon Newavenue Wwrlkeer State Street Nial Howard Avenue Yvessore John J. Phelan Ronsen Walker Hin Fan Walker Vane Benson Shouy Gonjon

Canadian Casualties Include Americans

OTTAWA Ont Sept 11 The names of the following Americans appear in today's overseas casualty list Wounded in action Forsyth A Crossman Worcester Massachusetts J Cras Somerville Massachusetts W J Ling Tresten New Bedford Massachusetts R Hall Vittheton Nova Scotia HLO Difault Central Falls Rhode Island R Ly Wyoming Fortune Fairfield Alabama Spellacy Opens Quarters former mayor of Mariford has opened Democratic headquarters in room 19 A Strathferd hotel annex from this office he will direct Bridgeport end of the state campaign for governor of Connecticut

Ottawa Ont FAA Cameron Cambridge Auss A. Crossman Woundo Hans GT. Carr Lyndonville Worcester Simpson Methuen J. Cras Somerville Ska RL Barnett Hyde Par R. Bigelow Danville Gortier Spring FH Abavss Gendron Lawrente Mastin Tibbe Spellacy Tenatius Wilvan Mariford Strathferd Bridgeport Thomas J. Spellacy Connecticut

City Physicians Explain Why They Prescribe Nuxated Iron

Three million people yearly use Nuxated Iron say city doctors. Letters from physicians in New York and elsewhere claim iron boosts health, citing pale skin, fatigue, and nervousness from iron deficiency and urging use with a strong guarantee of results.

Ferdinand King New York Euyment Clune Shewen Peterson Jay Miy Ouierai Gale Vetere Wine Boy Medical

Draftsman Takes Up Y M C A Work in France

Georgetown notices praise local soldiers and families during WWI era. John and William Learns are now at work, with John earning a watch and purse as a token of approval. Wilton and Danbury figures appear, and a Red Cross fund raises about 125 dollars from a school pageant. Community events include Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church activities, and a vesper service with talks by Private Gail Saunders.

Georgetown, Boyt Spa J. Ilearns John WW Jkearmas William J. Dcearns Bryant Bridgeport Jevanue John Kearns Willian Je. Kearns Camp Upton Braemer Redding Georgetown Young Men’s Club Wilton Gilbert Memorial Congregational Bible School Oscar Edwards Albert Johnson Alice Stocking Julius Oman Oman Harold Glous Norwalk Wesleyan College Jied Cross First Congregational Church Danbury Cupid Altocwe Ar. Wolchikiss Bethel Loysey Mr. Bunn Red Cross Cecil Sherwood Georgetown Winifred Barrett Clarence Jackson Agnes Leary Ridgefield Somiders Gilbert Memorial Congregational Church Gregory Gail Saund Saamders Saunders Jemima Duies Coney Island Joh Ting Dias Washington, D. C Isdith Leidburgh Lestvnte Leidburgh New Jersey Arthur Smith Florence Lindstrom

Ohio Senator to Speak at Rally At Beardsley

Ohio Senator to speak at a community rally in Beardsley featuring former Senator Pheadore Burton of Ohio Miss Vor Curtis and Sean Thawley Davis to sing with the community chorus led by Alvin Q. Lamuel The Coast Band will provide instrumental pieces Miss Curtis and Mrs Davis will perform solo selections in a patriotic program Held for lumber theft Charged Bebet Krepper of Brewster Street With stealing 100 dollars of lumber from a Tirewster Street and Fairfield Avenue building he was jailed and awaits arraignment in City Court police report says missing lumber points to the suspect as responsible

Cassia Neil Mn Ag Weil Leon Dad Abhothe Welty van Brreau Alussen Bridgeport Pheadore Burton Ohio Jaspo Vor Gurtis Sean Thawley Davis AL Community Chorus Alvin Q. Lamuel Peneral Chisat Tirewster Street Fairfield Avenue Bebet Krepper TLL Brewster Cayo Putrelman Waters Hatminder Tynan

Federal agent Bieleski visits Hartford to meet CT agents

A. Bruce Bieleski chief of federal agents in the United States arrived in Hartford to dine at the Hartford club and confer with Connecticut agents. He was received by United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy and United States Marshal Middlebrooks.

Paderal Miskt Hartford A. Bruce Bieleski Wrartford Tamtford Club Connecticut United States Thomas JF. Spellacy Middlebrooks

Ludendorff Must Give up Cambrai Says Expert

London commentary predicts heavy British action against Cambrai as German defenses crumble. Analysts note von Bultmann downplays Quentin line and question the German hold, with retreat potential and continued resistance after early bombardments.

Ludendorff Cambrai Huw London van Savanna Caoanbreni Resistancr von Bultmann Quentin Eengiel

Exempt Only Key Men In American Industry

War Industry Board chief Baruch says exemptions would be limited to indispensable key workers. He argues industry must provide the manpower for the army by selecting the smallest possible exempted group.

Wpe Baruch War Industry Board Wien

International Body to Decide Violations Confirmed

Paris reveals a plan to form an international committee with Entente representation to authenticate violations of the law of nations alleged against Germany on the western front. Echo De Paris reports the move as a response to wartime conduct. Washington confirms Josephus Daniels Sr's nomination as first lieutenant in the Marine Corps, a fast track from private at war start.

Paris Echo de Paris Antels Washington Josephus Daniels, Sr Secretary of the Navy Marine Corps Senate Daniels

Compore Club Sale Promises Useful Hand Articles

The Compore Club Sabay hosts a sale of handmade crafts and useful hand articles under Mrs. Crostary supervision this afternoon. Revenue from the event supports the club fund while community members browse a curated array of items.

Trontory Alrs Cb Crostay

Vyas Anderson Suffered Injury at Work at Isomers Round Station

EAPRESS reports Vyas Anderson of 207 Failte Avenue, an employee of the A Issprees company, sustained an injury during a sep shout at the Isimers round station while on duty. The young man was treated afterward.

Vyas Anerson Failte Avenue Issprees Sustainer Thes Round Station Isimers Frank I

Cape Coats Highlight Silk Velour and Opossum Trim

The listing presents Purple Silvertone and livia Coats with swagger at $65. New Cape Coats in Black Silk Velour feature Australian Opossum collars and cuffs, showcasing luxury materials and bold styling.

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