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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
3
Carrie Gardner Mrs Clarit Mrs Mary Jorgensen Miss Pearl Brown and others board 12:26 train to Washington to join the National Woman’s party picket in protest over Senate delay of the Susan B Anthony amendment. The item mentions Clara Taniso of California and notes other local names and a hospitalized figure.
Cay Alderson, residing on GO South Avenue, was arrested Saturday morning by Officer Tislosy after witnesses alleged exposure in front of a storage facility. He was jailed at the police headquarters and died without posting bond before City Court this morning.
War department casualty list reports all Americas dead and wounded in Italy and near Marne. Names include Lieutenant Emil Lauterwas, several privates from Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states, with details of killed in action, wounded severely, missing in action, and other causes. The long roster lists officers and enlisted men across multiple towns and cities, reflecting broader European combat losses.
Bethel notices that Miss Alice P. Heston and Miss A. H. Bacon, who tendered resignations to the local school board, have been retained with satisfactory arrangements. Abdallah Bros plan a large fruit store in the former Garvin Drug building. A. J. Cox of New York visits Joschelk of Elmwood Tot. Frederick Ryan of Wartford stays with his mother Mrs. Sryan of Mansflalela Avenue. Miss Myr tla Warner of Redding recovers from a diphtheria attack and is on the road to health. The tailor dealer for 12 years near Hethel and Danbury shifts to his grocery business full time.
Police arrest Joseph bridgt at 34 Wallace street after a man flourished a loaded revolver in front of a Switz in Colima plac. He faces charges of carrying a dangerous weapon. He will be arraigned in City court this morning.
From New Canaan, Sept. 10. no vote scheduled this year on the license issue. The expected opposition remains strong, while previous parties have proven costly. The Fourth Liberty Loan train arrives Oct. 27, with exhibits from Marne and other war materiel. Red Cross fundraisers and town meetings are planned, including voter registration and civic events.
Disrupted wartime dispatch from Washington details Czecho Slovak troops used in allied deception and daring cross border operations within Central Powers territory. Report describes Italian gunboats faking a whistle and smoke to cover Czecho Slovak swimmers who swam ashore under smoke, aiming to create panic and disrupt Austrian defenses during an Italian offensive.
The story notes a castle linked to Lord Ronald on a hill with sweeping views chosen after years of travel in America and abroad. Ownership shifts include Yaxlor and Guekiedany in New Milford and a sale to Benjamin Reard of Shelton, with another buyer unnamed. The castle is rarely used for residence and may become a first rest cure institute, though prices were once high. The piece also covers related real estate exchanges and local notes on community events and people.
Many executives from local manufacturing plants have joined Fridgeport chapter of the American Institute of Bankers, which will hold its second meeting tomorrow night at the high school. There are 110 members, mostly bank employees. Ray Ta Westerfield, assistant professor of patition encanming at Yale, will give a lecture to the class.
Over a score of colors and shades available for dress fabrics to suit taste and planned service. Options span dark to light including hemp nutria flax clay nickel smoke taupe moleskin balsam Hindu Labrador Pekin jamethyst plum grape burgundy ivory Havana navy and black. Special value at today’s price of $2 on the third floor.
Autumn veils arrive with protection against chill and stylish additions to hats. Chenille dotted veils, scrolls, borders, and plain meshes described, with a range of prices from 25c to 3.50. Rich chiffons in dark or luminous hues are highlighted, plus slipon veils in assorted colors and borders. Center aisle, front.
Short note highlights bandeau style bras with all over lace and ribbon straps. Brassieres claim smooth fit and enhanced charm at low prices. Product mentions hook in back and affordable pricing, likely advertisement copy.
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