Hospital fund drive to start tonight with banquet
A community hospital fund campaign launches tonight with a big banquet at the Stratfield. Finance chairmen report on how 4100,000 may be raised in eleven days for St. Vincent's Hospital. Over 350 workers are enlisted, with speakers including Gov. David I Walsh and Dr. John G. Coyle.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
David I. Walsh
Mass
John G. Coyle
News
Ork
Rhaster
Park Avenue
Vils E. Gibney
Red Sedden
Frank A. Con‘Verse
Buffalo
Farris
Morgan
Southport
Tory
Sandy Hook
Jart
New Milfora
Grisht
Bie
Poli Rilding
Amereas
Gutierrez Named Provisional President of Mexico
Washington reports Gutierrez formally notified the United States of his provisional presidency in exile and pledge to protect foreigners. He plans to establish a government in Mexico City and pursue peace. The note does not seek U.S. recognition. Villages in Aguascalientes and Vera Cruz withdrawals are cited amid Mexican armistice talks.
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Washington
Gurex
United Penstency
Merican
Gutierrez
Wilson
Officera
Dexico City
Pease
United States
Guierrez
Aguascalientes
Vera Cruz
Fac
Mexico
Pent
Bitter Controversy In Court Over Appointment Of Burr And Knapp Trustee
In Fairfield courtroom a heated dispute surrounded appointing a Burr and Knapp trustee. Three nominees faced creditors led by Justice Bacon Wakeman. Chamberlain backed by receivership ties opposed by Canfield, while Canfield praised. East Bridgeport unit proposed by Mallette. City Title & Guarantee Co. figures linked to Burr Knapp sparked tension as votes prepare after adjournment.
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Burr & Knapp
John C. Chamberlain
Burr
Superior Court
Bacon ‘Wakeman
Fairfield
Charmberlain
B & Koapp
L.S. Finklestone
Canfield
Canafeid
Chamberlain
Banks
R. C. Mallette
American Pank & Trust Co
East Bridgeport
Finklestone
Attorney _Chamberlain
City Title & Guarantee Co
Sper
Mr. Chamberlain
Pinkie
Beccrs
Charce
City Tithe & Guarantee Co
Hervey Burr
Guarantee Co
Automobile Smash Near Washington Bridge Leaves Driver Crushed
Frank J. Bateman of 2366 Main Street Stratford was injured when his large touring car collided with a New York bound vehicle, buckling the chassis and pinning him between seat and wheel. He was carried to the bridge tender’s house for aid and rushed to Bridgeport hospital with chest and rib injuries. Witness John A. Albel, the bridge tender, gave assistance as Emergency Surgeon Finnhegan saw the severity. Continued on Page 7.
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Frank J. Bateman
Main Street
Stratford
Bridgeport
Washington Bridge
Bateman
New York
New Haven
Wade
Medi‘cal Aid
Eich Sae
Nmr
Seeahed
Bridgeport Hospital
John A.albel
Bridgetender
Finnhegan
Tun
Police Heads Stay Political Promises Hard to Keep
Police heads resist pressure to retire as politics aims to expand the force by ten to eleven and place pensions for older officers. Supt Birmingham may resign later, while Capt Arnold likely stays, with others facing pressure to take pensions or retire. Authorities hint at pension inducements and new appointments amid a veil of mystery.
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Eugene Birmingham
George H. Arnold
Police Department
Henes
Arnold
John Quinlivan
William Anderson
Sullivan
Lush
Glennon
Adams Express Co Receives European Money Orders
The Adams Express company began accepting money for delivery to European countries at 7 30 this morning. They will take remittances up to 100 dollars from any remitter for Italy England Ireland Scotland Wales Greece Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Spain and Switzerland. Drafts and postal remittances are issued, guaranteeing delivery. Postal remittances go to a local agent who issues a draft in the country’s currency and mails it to the destination. This reopening of international monetary exchange signals expected business growth in the city.
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Adams Company
Adams Express Company
Italy
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Greece
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Spain
Switzerland
Boy Finds Cartridge Attempts to Fire It
Michael Cherrip aged 14 lies in Bridgeport hospital with powder burns and a forehead laceration after finding a cartridge and trying to fire it. An unknown British officer, later dead from his wounds, received the Iron Cross from the Kaiser for rescuing a wounded German soldier.
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Michael Cherrip
Bridgeport Hospital
Battle Near Flanders Rages Amid Floods and Storm
Berlin reports three British ships disabled by German coastal guns as floods flood trenches near Dixmude and the Yser. French officials say German crossings repelled, while Russians maneuver toward Cracow and Moslems in colonial holdings show support for Turkey. Governor Glynn urges New Yorkers to be grateful for liberty in Thanksgiving proclamation.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. I
Geneva
Desroyer Falcon
Brilliant
Rinaldo
Flanders
Germany
English Channel
Great Britain
Dixmude
French War Office
Yser Canal
Falcon
Bertin
Toondon
Dimmude
Bixechoots
Cis
Ture
Cracow
Przenmrysl
Posen
Silttela
Last Minute War Updates From Across Europe
World War news briefs report Audacious sinking by a mine off Ireland, Khedive of Egypt to command Turkish operations against Egypt, Britain funding Greek naval construction in English yards, a British aviator bombing Gourtrai Belgium, and Asquith noting Britain’s daily war cost between 4.4 and 5 million dollars.
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Berlin
London
Constantinople
Egypt
Central News
Amsterdam
Brussels
Gourtrai
Belgium
Official War Reports From Berlin and Paris
Berlin reports progress for German forces in Flanders and successes at the Argonne, while Paris notes limited Yser canal fighting and French counterattacks near Ypres. Austrian bulletins claim Przemysl garrison energy and a northward sortie, with Austrians advancing to a key position after heavy fighting. A Turkish bulletin alleges Ottoman operations against Russia and cites the Sultan urging bravery and framing the war as a defense of empire and Muslim futures.
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Paris
Yser Canal
Nieuport
Dixmude
Bixschoote
Ypres
Berlin
Sayville
Przemysl
Austria
Pel
S. L
Great Britain
France
Russia
Turkey
Mahan Corrects Expense Account for Campaign
Hartford reports Congressman Mahan filed an amended certificate of election expenses with the secretary of state listing $568, up from $450. George E. Hinman, winner for attorney general, reported $1,036 spent, with $1,000 to the Republican state central committee. Sheriff and senator items are detailed for multiple counties and officials. J. J. McCabe of Warner Brothers said Canadian business was slow overall but his metal department saw brisk activity on a recent trip.
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Hartford
Mahan
Secretary of State
George E. Hinman
Republican State Central Committee
S. A. Brown
New London
James Geddes
New Haven
C. G. Middlebrooks
Litchfield
John O. Fox
Windham
M. —E. Pierson
Bristol
C.D. Talcott
Vernon
J. R. Mead
Greenwich
J. J. McCabe
Warner Brothers Company
Former cashier to tell of Siegel bank trial
Genesee New York Nov 16 Frank L Champion former cashier of the Siegel private bank in the Fourteenth Street store was to resume the stand today as the trial of Henry Siegel a former New York banker and merchant charged with grand larceny opened Champion testified to loans made by the Siegel bank to the Siegel stores A lodge notice follows about a St Johns lodge No 3 F and A M meeting in the Masonic temple Wednesday evening Nov 18 at 7 30 oclock when the degree of M M will be conferred
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Genesee, N. Y
Frank L. Champion
Siegel
Fourteenth Street
Henry Siegel
New York
Champion
Siegel Bank
St. John’s Lodge
Masonic Temple
Weather: Fair and Colder Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for fair skies with a drop in temperatures tonight and into Tuesday. Expect cooler conditions, light winds, and no significant precipitation indicated. Highs and lows unspecified.
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Massachusetts
David IL. Walsh
Birmingham
Adams Express CO
Glynn
Athens
Exchange Telegraph 1 Company
Chamber .O. Sage
Asquith
House of Commons
Argonne
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