Leonard Pens Article On Two Platoon System
John A. Leonard president of the Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners argues in Tireman’s Herald that the two platoon system raised department efficiency by a large margin. He describes a 16 and 14 hour shift plan with day and night crews, noting better rest and family time when alarms are few.
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Tireman’s Herald
Gremen
John A. Leonid
Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners
Bridgeport
Mr. Leonard
Old Dominion Shipping Head Shoots Self in New Jersey
William D. Woodrow president of the Old Dominion Steamship Company died by his own hand at his West Orange home on April 29, shooting himself in the head. The death follows a report of his ill health and internal company difficulties.
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West Orange
N. J
William D. Woodrow
The
Old Dominion Steamship Company
May Sale in the Infants Department Petticoats
A May sale item list shows infants department Petticoats and outing flannel specials priced at 55 cents or less. The notice highlights budget fabrics and children’s wear with lower price points.
Plans for Training Camps for Reserve Officers
War department approves six summer cantonments for reserve officers training corps. Camps open June 21 for six weeks, with Camp Devens serving New England area and Camp Lee U S Pennsylv.. Other sites include Camp Zachary Taylor, Camp Custer, Camp Funston, and Presidio San Francisco. Regular army officers and cooks staff programs. students receive mileage of three and a half cents per mile.
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Washington
War Department
Camp Devens
Mass
New England
New York
New Jersey
Camp Lee
Pennssylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Viginia
Caroline
Georgia
Florida
Achary Taylor
Custer
Michigan
Funsston
Kansas
Presidio
San Francisco
Elvid Hunt
General Staff
Training Corps
Fiumor
yuLer
Atric
Roman population in demand for Fiume
Demonstrations in Rome supported the government's Adriatic policy culminating in a mass meeting by Prince Colonna and the mayor. Citizens passed a resolution demanding all territory given to Italy by the London treaty, including Fiume, and urged policy honoring Spalato and Trau. A procession to Quirinal followed with the king and queen on the balcony as wounded soldiers appeared.
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Rome
Colonna
Manily
Italy
Swiss Government Bans Meat Eating for Two Weeks
The Swiss Federal Council has ordered a nationwide ban on eating meat from May 4 to May 19. Cattle slaughter and sale are prohibited during this period, with cantonal authorities instructed to strictly enforce the measures.
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Switzerland
Federal Council
Elevator Accident Injures Parker City Worker
Nk Gernat suffers serious injuries after being caught in an elevator at Park City Mingraving Company located at 25 Middle Street. The incident occurred around 2 o clock yesterday when Frank Cecnet of 222 Hallam Street was crushed in both legs and limb lacerations. Rescue crews faced heavy difficulty extricating him. He was taken to the emergency hospital for treatment.
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Park City Mingraving Company
Middle Street
Frank Cecnet
Hallam
Be Passuth Fle
Martin Wins Cup for Flight From Providence
Dallas Martin, flying from Providence, wins the Harold R. Buckley cup in Springfield. He leads a group of five aircraft under Major General Heard sent to teach the city and earn the cup for the local Victor Joan committee. The other planes were reported en route.
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Springfield
API
Dallas Martin
Providence
Heard
Harold R. Buckley
Joan
Giant Textile Sale Ad with Voile Waists and Towels
Advertises extra sizes Voile and Lawn Waists with dotted Swiss lace trims. Annex price 50 cents per item, six hundred fifty pieces. No send on approval and no telephone orders. Colors listed Copenhagen blue Rose Annex Salmon pink etc. Main floor Annex shows fabrics White Poplin Madras Nainsook Marquisette at low prices. Towels pile emphasized heavy Turkish Huck and face cloths on basement display.
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Caldwell
Nature
Dr. Caldwell
Leonard Pens
Tire
Schense Espressen
Ship Company
Rockwell & Co
Gertrudes
Billie Burkes
Ming
Devens
Fiume
Prince Colonna
Dalmatia
Nk Gernat
Park Chiy &Ing Company
Adil
Martin
the “Oh, Boy” Company
Copenhagen
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