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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1918

Page

4

Automobile Theft Case to Come up In Higher Court

Sider Walfish and Joseph Elias, two New Yorkers, are set to be tried before Judge Jadec Reed and a jury in Criminal Superior Court tomorrow morning. They face charges of automobile theft in Stamford about a month ago and deny the crime. Bail of 2560 each was provided by New Amsterdam asuntics company of New York. A delay occurred when Abraham Perpif4 of Casualty company failed to present credentials, later verified as a genuine representative. Also scheduled are Haviland Archausbault for five burglaries in Norwalk and Charles Pouinbiend for theft. Some defendants may change pleas at the last minute. if all insist, four trials cannot be finished tomorrow.

Sider Walfish Joseph Elias Jadec Reed Criminal Superior Court Stamford Na Amsterdam Asuntics Company New York

Bridgeport Not In Itinerary of War Relic Train

Bridgeport is not listed in the schedule for Train No. 8 War Relic exhibit, part of the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The train will stop in Danbury on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Botsford at 11 a.m., Stratford at 8 p.m., then visit several towns including Hartford, Westport, Georgetown, New Canaan, Greenwich, and others with limited hours.

Fairfield County Bridgeport Hearn W. Streat Danbury Botsford

Women Seek Banking Class Membership Gains

Girls employed as clerks in Bridgeport institutions petition the Bridgeport chapter of the American Institute of Banking to join the close of instruction at higher UK branches. If approved, other female workers may follow. The class meets at Clifton High School with a talk on federal and state notes by Clio National Bank. Westerfield of Yate will lecture again in fall. Last week 60 attended, with many officials present. signups total 150.

Cirle Wiridgeport Bridgeport American Institute of Tankian Clifton MM Gardner Toler Clio National Bank Uesper Westerfield of Yate Yeschar Bitfon Machine Tool Company Liberty Ondiance Conny WU. M.C. Voomany Lst

Sturgess Arrested Third Time in Months

Neil Jay Sturgess, 20, facing arrest after a series of incidents in Stratford Avon and Greens Faron. This report notes his third detention in a short period, with prior detentions linked to property damage and public disturbances. He is to be arraigned in the city court this morning.

Neil Jay Sturgess Stratford Avon UG Greens Faron Westport Uhm Priy

Southampton Rot Club plans temporary homes for soldiers

In London on Sept 22 a South ampton Rot Club proposed securing temporary homes in towns of five hundred population to shelter American soldiers on leave from the front. Convalescent American patients would also be provided for under the plan with cooperation from the American consul in the effort.

London Southampton W Phon Temperrey

Liberty Loan Rally Heads Milford Campaign Again

A. B. Clark leads Milford Liberty Loan committee as fourth campaign kicks off with a house-to-house canvass and a war rally at the town hall. Notable figures including Arthur, William, Eugene, Mrs. Strowbridge, H. C. Peel, and others form the general committee. Larry Oldack chairs the publicity group with Ired W. Dayen and Helene Putney among assistants. The event, featuring Gran Army of the Republic and other brigades, will spotlight a key speech by Trimilton Molt and a message from a Connecticut veteran. Harvest Supper at Methodist church and obituaries of Teta Sperry noted.

Milford Wilford Arthur William Bisenne D Eugene Coe Ioudes Cecil Tsrowbridge Rene Denhaim H.C. Peel Sinn Lilke Williams Metarthy Larry Oldack Ired W. Dayen Helene Putney Wiliam Abbott James Maher J. A.huttle 8. A. Libby Liberty Loan Commlation Amivord Traimilton Molt Independent of New York City Blolt Europe Connecticut Amllford Alford Iannia

Want Apparatus to Protect Millionaires on Shore

ROWAYTON Sept 22 The Rowayton fire department launches a drive for motor apparatus to equip the volunteer company serving Bell Island and nearby wealth centers. A meeting at the Rowayton firehouse will discuss improving conditions as recent fires spurred volunteers to form a committee including M Needle Godfrey Stevens Bryan and Sari to secure up to date equipment.

Rowayton Spevialy Rociylon Bell Island New York Rowayton Avenue Membe 2. M. Needle Thaimuah Idwin WW. Godfrey Talwin U. Stevens Harry Kh. Bryan Oliver VW Sari

Americans Parade in Birmingham Celebration

London dispatch reports a large parade in Birmingham with about a thousand troops marching two miles to showcase the area's munition production. Milford residents return home in uniform. local notices advise registrants to visit the advisory board with dependents between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on specified days. Several local arrests and court actions are noted, including Barnomolo and Hawkins cases, plus guidance on exemptions and war work by Milford High School girls.

London Birmingham Birmington Milford Iver West Maven Hoau Wawa Lawrence Lestasio Paul Ringes Arthur Willian Sedge Kirk Sanford Hawkins Heis Ainee Micense J. Bartomolo Amos Reid Milford Fligh Milford School Board ‘i Exemption Board of Exemption Harbor Blues the Pines WH. J. Weating New Haven Avenue Washington, D. C Tom Falls Stevee Theutary Hoboken N. Z Elms Fort Trumbull Bit. Schoemer Newark Mia Goldsmith

Citizenship hearings delayed for enemy aliens in Munich

Enemy aliens from Germany and Austria removed from the list of those summoned to apply for naturalization as hearings begin. Naturalization clerks indicate aliens cannot become citizens while the war lasts, though notices may allow future applications. 93 cases paused until the next naturalization term, with investigations continuing.

Germany Austria Munich Lewis

Cyrrman Socialists Weld Arrest Reported in Germany

Prominent members of an independent socialist faction in Germany, Henkert and Chiblitz, were arrested as reported by the Volks Timms of Chemnitz Saxony, with details appearing in a Saxon wire.

Amsterdam Soph Florian Henkert Chiblitz Independent Einist Party of Germany Volks Timms Chemnitz Saxony

Pilgrimage to Rev Maher Tomb At Rowayton

Rowayton September 22 special event drew many from across the state to the tomb of Rev Moses Atalhar longtime Darien church pastor. The ceremony at Brookside cemetery featured readings, addresses by Stephen Mather and others, a guard of honor, veterans, and a procession with flags and flowers. The program aimed to inaugurate an annual pilgrimage with broad community turnout and car access for visitors.

Rowayton Mather Moses Atalhar Darien Hell Brookside Roweyton Uwistex Chicago Stephen Mather Washington, DC Ant Sinterior Tenes Jtey Hrtern Stanley Whitney S.J. McGuane William Sinelain Drrien Fitch Noroton Historical Society Stamford Norwalk George Robbins Pee Irance

Courageous Ship Launch Pictures Bold wartime Promise

The 12,600 ton Courageous, a sister ship to the Invincible, was launched at Alam shipyard in San Francisco area amid wartime symbolism and a tribute poem by Arta Rupp. Delivered to the government November 18, the vessel measures 440 feet, with a 60 foot beam and 38 foot depth, part of a fast building program to bolster military capacity. Meanwhile police report a theft suspect, Brooks, 47, held on $200 bail after a gold watch valued at 84 vanished from Morris Blank’s rooms on Saturday.

Thehiang. Ing San Franciseca Tsute Brooks Calhoun Avenue Moorris Blank Smi Seary

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