Victory Loan Meeting in Bridgeport Armory Stirs Crowd
A Bridgeport victory rally at the State Armory drew thousands as General Mitchell and Chaplain Hopkins spoke of the air effort and war bond goals. Lieutenant Bingman, a former parson, shared harrowing battlefield memories while urging donations. The crowd heard of past heroism, the fight to fund the war, and the brave actions of the 16th Infantry in France.
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Mitchell
America
Lient
Bingman
Bridgeport
State Armory
P. W. Bingman
Coast Artillery
Carl
Foster
Parsons
United States
Mihiel Kyé
Bridge
Fidence
Chaphi
Hopkins
Avery
Ay Army and Navy-at
France
S. Kentucky
Kentucky
DIES AT FRIEND'S BIER WHILE SINGING IN MOURNING
New Haven May 6 Mary Colden burned to death Sunday body viewed by friends. Clara White whispered she would be with her soon as funeral services planned at Immanuel Baptist Church. Six persons faint during vigil.
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New
Haven
Mary Colden
Clara “White
Immanuel Baptists Church
National liquor dealers rally against dry laws and amending push
Delegates at the National Liquor Dealers Association annual convention condemn the war time dry law and the constitutional amendment, arguing they will not go dry next January. William Secker and George Carroll denounce prohibitionists and urge funds for a defense campaign as Congress faces renewed criticism.
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National /Liquor Dealers’ association
William
Secker
Wilson
Trem
George Carroll
New Jersey Liquor. Dealers’ League
Secket
Philadelphia
All Slares Fund
Congressional Committee
Congress
Mesalskaya Captured by Allied Troops Near Urosozero
London May Allied troops advancing along the Murmansk railway captured Mesalskaya twenty five miles south of Urosozero according to a war office announcement. Bolshevik resistance was strong in the area.
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London
Murmansk
Mesalskaya
Urosozero
War Office
Loan Hits Fast Pace in Big City
Treasury reports a surge in loan subscriptions with New York district contributing $146,000,000 of a $256,000,000 daily gain. Brooklyn and Hartford exceed quotas while Minneapolis shows strong sales efforts. experts blame slow overall subscriptions despite attractive terms. Navy day aims to boost momentum nationwide amid calls to match expert-led campaigns.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Atlanta
Cleveland
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San
Isco
Dallas
Nou
Navy
Treasury
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York State
New Jersey
Connecticut
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Pennsylvania
Stratford Civic League to Probe Ice Situation
Stratford May 6 Special Following the Civic Improvement lease in the town hall last night several matters of interest were discussed among them the ice and coal situation A committee was appointed to investigate and report later The community building matter was referred to the executive committee with a report at the next meeting Officers elected President C A Thompson vice president Major L J Hermann secretary George W Carey assistant secretary E L Hoyt treasurer Berk Hone executive committee and others
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Stratford
C. A.thompson
L. J. Hermann
George W. Carey
E. I F. Hoyt
BERK
Assembly Kills Juvenile Court and Port Bills
Hartford May 6 Special In closing hours of the legislative session the Port of Bridgeport bill and the juvenile court for Bridgeport bill were pushed through the Senate after brief debates. The House concurred. The Bridgeport aldermanic caucus, nearly all opposed, and Senators Dillon and part lett explained their votes against the measures. Senator Bartlett’s favorable report was rejected. Judge Bartlett’s cases were noted as forthcoming. Senator Leonard chaired the cities and towns committee.
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Port of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Senate
House
Clark
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Dillon
Bartlett _ oe
Javerite
Fireman O Malley Cleared Of Neglect Charge
Fireman John J. O Malley of No 2 Engine Co was dropped from neglect of duty charges after arraignment. The board ordered the chief engineer to fix the fault behind the incident in which a wrong box number was called. O Malley pleaded guilty but cited disabled colleagues hindering crank duties. A separate note states Dr Louis Smirnow’s offer to stage a July play near Farriot’s pond was rejected.
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Fire Department
John J. O'Malley
No. 2 Engine Co
O'Malley
Oe O'Malley
Louis Smirnow
Farroit
Mrs Ellen Kelly Dies After Fire Burns
Ellen Kelly, 58, of 2253 Waterfield Avenue, died at Bridgeport Hospital shortly before 8 pm after her clothes caught fire while kerosene was poured on kindlings. Neighbors helped extinguish flames as hospital authorities investigated. Dr. M. d. Rowe attended.
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Ellen Kelly
Sternport
Kien Kelley
Watrfield, Avenue
Bridgeport “Hospital
M. d.Rowe
Legislature Near End Of Session Adopts Noroton Takeover Bill
Hartford May 6 Final adjournment of the General Assembly was not reached as the Senate had not disposed of House measures. The session saw a bid to empower bond issuance up to 2.5 million dollars for a state project and adoption of an accord on salaries for teachers. A bill to allow the state to take over Noroton Home for Soldiers passed, while other votes censured or amended civil service provisions and education funding plans. Tonight the Senate hosted a dinner and tomorrow plans a centennial reception.
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Senate
House
Chester
New’ York
Schriver
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Mid- Bestop
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New Canaaan
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Reorganized State Board of Educational
Lie Beard
Senator Heyaway
United States
General Assembly
Connecticut Company
Noroton
M Ois
Noralon
Tilissis
Wast Lyme
White Beach
Pershing to Leave France for England on May 22
London dispatch reports General Pershing will depart France on May 22 for England. A British destroyer flotilla will meet him as a guard of honor on the cross-Channel trip. Upon arrival he will present American Distinguished Kent medals to British officers.
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London
Foch warns frontier risks in conference speech
Marshal Foch at the Paris conference ple nary session says France must hold Rhine bridgeheads and that a fifteen year occupation is inadequate. Delegates from China Portugal Italy protest decisions on Shantung Kiao Chau and other terms. Chinese foreign minister asks for reconsideration and reservations if not possible, citing China's territorial integrity.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Bratce
France
Rhine
Italy
Hu ‘Cheng
Hsiang
Shantung
China
New Canaan Mystery Links Drugs to Local Death
Connecticut detectives probe a New Canaan murder case tied to drug influence and possible anaesthetic poisoning. Coroner and officials examine the victim's stomach and cheese cloth used to administer drugs as authorities seek to identify the girl, possibly Mrs. Hoose’s daughter, and locate two suspects seen in various states. The U S Kentucky battleship sails from Bridgeport Harbor to New York as part of a Victory Loan tour.
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Phelan Jhas
Bruce
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A. E. Dlekman
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J.P. Withsimmons
Hartfard
Anna
Yokosy
Bridgeport
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Metrovolin
Ready to Deliver Ice in June Ballard Says
Organization of the People's Ice company plans to produce and deliver hygienic ice to Bridgeport consumers for 30 cents per 100 pounds with production possibly starting within six weeks. County Commissioner J Frank Ballard, who led readers to the new venture, died last night. Ballard expects the company to compete with Mayor Wilson's plan, arguing manufactured ice at 50 cents per 100 delivered is a better buy than the mayor's cash and carry option offering 40 cents with customers carrying home their own.
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People’s Ice Company
Bridgeport
J Frank
Ballard
New Concern
Jane
Wilson
People’s Company
Fee
al Ballard
Hanson denies he is to become Red Hangman
Cleveland reports Mayor Ole Hanson of Seattle denies claims he will resign to take the law into his own hands and advocate public hangings of the WW and anarchists. Tremain elected president of American Bank and Trust, succeeding Moses.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Alay J
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Wash
Hi Victory Loan
A. W. Treman LnReyrp
A.W. Tremain
Commercial Bank and ‘First Company
American Bank and Trust Company
Moses Me
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Delegates Arrive for Peace Conference at Versailles
Credentials of German plenipotentiaries were handed to the German side at Versailles as delegations from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan attended the plenary session. The peace treaty provisions include the trial of the former German Emperor for crimes against international morality. The session, presided by M Clemenceau with Wilson and Lloyd George nearby, drew huge crowds outside the foreign office while capt Andre Tardieu and other officials explained treaty terms in detail.
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Red. Press
Congress
Sailles
China
Siam
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Nicaragua
Elziti
Panama
Honduras
Mont. Wilsom
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Congo
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Bunal
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Italy
Japan
Germany
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Orlandos
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M. Clemenceau
Wilson
Lloyd-George
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Foreign Office
Marshal Fock
Sir Wemyss
Andre Tardieu
Flame
Transatlantic Flight Halted by Adverse Weather
New York May 6 report states no attempt will be made to borrow Navy aviators for the initial leg of the transatlantic journey due to adverse weather conditions. Commander John H Towers, flight commander, announced tonight that weather actions prevent the hop off.
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Sta Tong
New York
United States Navy
Tre Atlantic
John H. Towers
Thel
Bugs Baer’s Coahun Seeks Morning Cheer
A quirky note promotes Bugs Baer’s wit to lift readers from grumpiness. The short teaser hints at light sportiness and a cheerful outlook to start the day.
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