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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

4

Confesses Taking Of 700 Records Leniency Granted

Frederick Page of Cannon Street pled guilty to embezzling 700 from a company, with 567.50 noted. Judge Reed sentenced to a year but suspended execution and placed Page on probation due to youth and clean record. John Paolotti, 19, East Tridgeport, pleaded guilty to assault. Judge Reed sentenced him to six months in jail.

Frederick Page Wroeger Fianc Anal Fiquette Virna Company Cannon Street East Tridgeport Walzimir Archuck Ant State Certer Alder Linme Reed Paolotti

Milford Lad Reported Missing Writes to Sister

MUELMORD, Sar 4. veteran of the Mexican war is reported missing in Hetlor Townaver. Jennie Casey of Old aintroid received a wire from Iren Wastinston saying he was in today’s casualty list. He wrote he was well and happy and having a good time before the action.

Muelmord Sar William S. Coatan

Trial court actions in Westport cases and perjury charge

The court suspended a sentence and placed Wey on probation. A nolise was entered in the case of Nestarv Caroi due to perjury from false testimony that affected the aralvator Quarez on carrying concealed weapons. The state found insufficient evidence to convict Rei. John J. McCarthy and Joseph Burke received ten days in jail after pleading guilty to trespassing and tampering with Marvin’s funds in Westport.

Wey Nolse Eas Ot Nestarv Caroi QG Quarez Rei John J. McCarthy Joseph Burke W John J. Marvin Westport

School Principals Told Signals for Storm

Principals warn of storm signals to be blown at Sidona. The curley whistle for storing sessions and the bitter one for the afternoon session. Teachers outside range urged to call Latimum 2706 for information after noon. The Board of Education office will answer questions about afternoon and single sessions after 1:40 p.m.

Hot i Woodkoog Whe Tord Itdueston Wits Schouls Stern Sigmals Tar Sidoa Coudat Sida Ua Toboeleck Board of Due Eation Office

Alleged Swindler Holub Indicted In New York Case

John Holub, indicted for swindling investors in a purported near cantiet business. Arrested amid DA reports. Holub is accused of turning about $1,000,000 from prominent men and women by claiming government contracts would yield high dividends.

Cauce New Ovouk Sept John Holub Jim Puasa Holub

Stratford Jams Help Save Lives Of Soldier Boys

Mrs Walter S Curtis heads Stratford's women's committee urging all willing to prepare sweets for wounded American soldiers in hospitals. Last year jam and jelly aided recovery. peach shortages limit this year. Registration for 2 000 men set for Thursday with parade and patriotic meeting. Captain Swan arrives. WWC meeting planned. new expressman buys truck. draft registration instructions given.

Stratefort Sep Walter S. Curtis Jan Mennee Curtis Stratford Hell Wood Mmere Iva I Mereleuse Okenuck Tribe of Red Men Church Street Bridgeport Phillip Troup New Haven Captain Swan William Swan Detroit Mrs. Swan A. B. Joy New Eixpressman Fred Donaldson T Hillside Avenue Lordship Donaldson Lordship Park Niste Reisivar Kiureday Arthur Jr. Beardsley Company Js Troy St Hriguide Lranes Beardsley Jim St Council of Defense Levey Alrehitd Wing Street Aston Borbert Hart Af Hee W Bridgeport Fretory Sac Onml Selectimia Mahlouttiak Din Alford Lex

Reading's Lieutenant Full Powers Granted

Washington Sept 11 Villa Ghrebhais named counsellor to provide broad plenipotentiary powers. authorizes full powers for arming and policy while replacing the late leader. Parkes oath in Warwhington notes Republican Tras Rerow succeeds Gallinser as Senator following oath in Senate.

Washington Col- Villa Ghrebhais Dord Lerdimy Babbington-slaith Rew Parkes Warbhingston Rtepublican New Hampshire Streeced Gallinser Senate

Fine of 100 Dollars for Man Who Stole Liberty Bonds

George Maiers of this city was fined 100 by Judge Diced in the Criminal Superior court yesterday after pleading guilty to stealing two Liberty bonds from Stier Manufacturing. The bonds, valued at 100, were taken to appease brokerage offices and later sold. Maiers repaid the company the bond value. Assistant State's Attorney Carter recommended leniency. Max Thompson, charged with stealing an automobile from Joseph Grossi, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months in jail. Judge Thomas G. Coughlin noted Thompson was intoxicated and acted on impulse. Thompson is years old, married with one child. Joseph Halees pleaded guilty to stealing 48 from Saviry Colvallo and was sentenced to six months. William Miller received ten days for writing the name Gurtlald James in a phone book and stealing household goods and cash. he remained in jail.

Stier Manufacturing Company George Maiers Diced Criminal Superior Court Hh O Miers Miiers Carter Max Thompson Joseph Grossi Wits Dudge Thomas GC Coughlin Repeating Thoempson Og el Clemeney Thompson Joseph Halees Saviry Colvallo William If Miller Gurtlald James

Housatonic Yard Employee Jailed For Embezzling

Housatonic Yard employee of the Iousaten Jing company of Strert was jailed for one year by Judge Rea in the Criminal Superior Court after pleading guilty to embezzling about $1,000 of the firm’s money. Courdlane Robinson received probation after admitting guilty to stealing a ring from Larey Dorsey. Judge Reed suspended the sentence. Wallace Konappo and Wolwuera Wilsons, accused of stealing an automobile from Alfonso Mueller, were sentenced to state prison for not more than two years and not less than one year.

Willigin Re Plaatze Pimploye Iousaten- Jing Company Wallace Konappo Wolwuera Wilsons Alfonso Mueller Milfard Layaun

Embezzlement Case Against Ridgefielder Defects

Ridgefield report recalls State versus David Robinson heard by Justice Walden. Charges included embezzlement and non-support. personal tax plea withdrawn. Robinson held for October term. $8000 bond posted with brotherRaniel N Robinson as surety. Defendant labeled deficient for failure to fill questionnaire. draft order issued.

Ridgefield State David Robinson Justice Walden Robinson E Pus Walden Superior Court Raniel N. Robinson Tocel Marchant Ates Jos Lobinson Bethel

Strawberries and Pears Dominate Bridgeport Market Report

Heavy demand for peaches and pears as Bartletts drop to farmers market prices. A shipment of Whih Wbbartie peaches expected next week. Strawberries sell 49 cents per quart and raspberries 22 cents. Local listings include apples, bananas, grapes, corn, cabbage, cantaloupes, carrots, onions, lemons, and more with varied regional prices.

Marx Ann Bartlett Clalifornia Barnetts Oregons Washingtons Bridgeport Huyer South America Wan Lima New Jersey New Mexico York State California Connecticut Valley Valley Parstey

Connecticut seeks white stenographers for Devens

Connecticut has been asked to read 10 stenographers and typists to Camp Devens on Monday September 24. Men must be white and in Class One Group v qualified for special or limited service. Groens boards report to state headquarters in Morford how many are available and the number to be assigned to this city.

Connecticut Camp Devens Groens Mortford

Plane crash kills two aboard near Peamsville

Lieutenant Ryan Jacks, an American pilot from Los Angeles, and Carlot H W Bousfield, a passenger from Metrogate, Manitoba, were killed in an airplane accident at Peamsville today.

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