Vocational schools praised by labor council for training workers
Edgeport public vocational schools receive commendation from the Labor Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense chaired by Samuel Gompers for introducing workers into industry. The article cites 10 major factories, including Remington Arms, Union Metallic Cartridge, Lake Torpedo Boat, and Bullard Engineering, training their own staff to master specific processes quickly, with training departments operating on a production basis to speed and ensure accuracy.
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Edgeport
Committee On Labor
Council of National Defense
Samuel Gompers
Committee On Public Information
Bridge‘Port
Remington Arms Union Mettallic Cartridge Company
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bullard Engineering Company
Saturday Chosen For Big Registration
National registration will be held on a Saturday under the pending man power draft extension. A date will be set once Congress acts, with Saturday chosen due to widespread local half holidays. In other news, William Causo faces assault charges after an incident on Barnum avenue left Patrolman S. Gregory with a deep lip cut and a scalp wound. Both men received emergency treatment from Dr. Frank Gavlas.
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Washington
Crowder
William Causo
Whese
Gregory
Barnum Avenue
Oficer
Chusa
Femergency Hospital
Frank
Gavlas
American Hardware Stores Auction for Safes and Trade-Ins
Local hardware dealers advertise safes and a carload of new safes en route. The ad notes a trade in of second hand items and prices steeply cut, with contact by telephone 4963-d. The text cites 622 Fairfield Ave for Murst's Sui Store and promotes safes as protection for valuables.
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Murst
Sui
Fairfield Ave
Leoni
Shore leisure and social notes at Walnut Beach
A busy Walnut and Myrtle beach afternoon featured a barge crowd and a band concert. Many men did not remove hats during the national anthem drawing mild censure from a beachgoer. A Frankfurter roast party entertained eight youths, while weddings, bar brawls, and Red Cross workouts peppered the coastal scene with social and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
Myrtle Beach
Qgne
Elsa Burger
Marie ‘Hannigan
Elizabeth Hannigan
Russ Jassie Gergeroen
Helland Whealy
Harry Cunningham
Carl Anderson
Thomas Hannigan
Tobias
Ss Scott
Josephine Scott
William Tobias
Eard
New York
John Bray
Bridgeport
New Sound View
Bray
Broadway
Louis B. Pons
Milford
Myrtle Beaches
Oak Grove Casino
William Leonard
Morris Goldberg
Wisahicken Club
Oak Grove
Walnut Beach
Glarmens
Auxiliary of the Red Cross
Union Chapel
Fay
Idyllwood
Thurwood
Vinelle Bunger
Ednad Bunger
Anni Arnold
New York City
Down M. Bruce
Yonkers
St. Sawyer
RR. Johnson
Hartford
William §. Strong
Pred Salisbury
MM. Witziuimons
Myrtha Strong
Watertown
Charles Doherty Tuive
Cattle Creek
Mich
Thomas Murphy
Ridolph Gunther
Alvs
Wheeler Ad
Parroavenue
Ayburn
Virginia housekeeper credit Vinot remedy claim
A Virginia housekeeper credits Vinot for curing a chronic cough and restoring strength after overwork. The ad claims Vinot is a constitutional remedy with beet and liver peptones that builds the entire system and removes cause of coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockell
Ostrelsky
Hindle Pharmacy
Deists
Grandstand at Newfield Scene of Two Blazes
Fire damaged parts of the Newfield grandstand during a stadium event as two separate blazes broke out. Firefighters arrived at 9:34, quickly doused the flames, and prevented major damage. A second blaze in another section caused light harm before being controlled.
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Newfield
New Lieved Fark
Akima
Catholic Dispensation for Men in U S Service
Bishop Matrick Hayes of New York announces a dispensation for U S service members and Catholic nurses from Friday abstinence throughout the year, in all military contexts except Good Friday. Overseas deployment of Catholic clergy and nurses is noted with urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Matrick J. Hayes
New York
Caiat Calhallos
United States
America
General Bus and Tramway Strike Cleared in London
London awoke to a general strike announced at 3 o'clock this morning after walkouts by bus and tram drivers and conductors in the North west district. Most services are halted though a few steam buses and the tubes run, leaving the city largely inactive for business and government workers if the stoppage continues tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scab Talk at Emmet Club Ends in Arrests
Daniel McQuechey of Courtland street called John Condon a scab, sparking a free-for-all at the Emmet era in Airfield Avenue last night. McQueeny, Condon, and bartender Philip Cassiday were detained at police headquarters. McQueeny sustained a facial wound needing two stitches.
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Daniel McQuechey
AS Courtland Street
John Condon
Emmet
Airfield Avenue
Philip Cassiday
Stailroad Avenue
Conlon
Moetermin
Connecticut Ecompany
Ehib
McQueeny
D McQueeny
I ‘le
Reengs Hospital
Wrank
Gavh
Automobiles Collide Injuring Woman and Driver
Early yesterday morning Catherine R Birnidy, 17, of Brooks nck Port streets, was treated at Bridgeport hospital for facial abrasions and possible internal injuries after the auto she rode in collided with another car at Stiltman street and Noble vee, driven by Henry Jahnsten of 228 One Mell streak, who suffered abrasions of the right hand. The Johnston machine turned over after a collision with Danke Delhr at Goldeston Avenue, ejecting ball pedmounts several feet.
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Catherine Rbimidy
Brooks Nck Poart Streets
Bridgeport Hospital
Wie
Stiltman Street
Noble
Henry Jahnsten
Wits
Sole
Danke
Delhr
Goldeston Aviormne
Johnston
26th Division Ranks Filled by Camp Sherman Men
Ohio word reports the 26th Division ranks filled by Camp Sherman men from Sherman to the front. The 26th Division, originally staged at New Long, includes Ohio and Connecticut units, with many transfers from the 20th Division and River counties to front-line duties.
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Camp Sherman
Adoer Thie
Wattnds
Sherman
Hillicethe
Ohio
New Long Jan
Automobile Fatality on Torruongton Road Reported
Irene on 18 year old dies after being struck by an automobile owned by Joseph C. Levin of Waterbury and driven by his wife. Coroner Hermann investigates. Martiett leaves a wife three sons and a daughter.
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Irene
Haimwot
P. Shaetnethold
Joseph CG
Levin
Waterhure
Thirtnett Lid
Rentir
Ure
Therin
Hermann
Lovins
Martiett
Four Stamford bootleggers arrested in dawn raid
Four men from Stamford and Bridgeport were arrested in a Saturday night raid led by Deputy Marshal H. A. Jaeger on Stamford liquor supply to servicemen. Arraignments before U S Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery are set for this morning, with likely heavy bonds. Authorities say the crackdown targets a long running network aiding soldiers and sailors, with witnesses from sailors and soldiers supporting charges. The suspects, including T. Nezzario of 28 Gilmore Street and Patrick Burke, Edward Root, and John Harwick, were held at police headquarters, with hearings to follow.
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Stamford
Bridgeport
Unite States
Hugh J. Lavery
United States District Court
LH. A. Jaeger
Charles H. Lane
United States Department of Justice
Custady
Washington
Trafic
Cronin and Littell
Teadl
Lane
Thema
TU. Nezzario
Gilmore Street
Patrick Burke
Cherry Street
Edward Root
River Street
John Harwick
Hanor
Self-Admitted Deserter Goes to Camp Today
William of Bernin of 83 Thompson Street turns himself in to police as a deserter from Lyon Camp Devens. Federal authorities will take him to the camp this morning after he discarded his tent and uniform and was found at the airfield. Elis sister learned of his whereabouts and persuaded him to surrender following a published story about the found uniform. Grounded in the narrative is the deserting man’s choice to face the consequences rather than return to camp.
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J Broadway
Donald McIntyre
Mes. W. Bolande
Norman Wheeler
Arthur O'Boy
Gridgeport
Ryburn Cottage
J. J. Ryburn
Thousand Islands
Mountain Home
Penn
Henry Garriety
Young McAuliffe
Camp Rearden
Myrtle Beach
Maury Bant
United States
Willian Bani
Hoboken
Pelham Bay
Red Bent
Philadelphia
George Collins
Jersey City Heights
Jackson
Whe Comfort
Blanchery
Theron Tbarley
Holbrook
Broadway
J. Patterson
Bridgepark
Ralph Kenyon
Waterbury
Colonnade
Joh O'Rourke
George Foynch
James Smith
Robert Elwood
Charles Doherty
Wiliam Tobin
I’red McCarthy
Frank Gallipau
Frank Perris
Edward Fergini
Thomas Coughlin
Isabel Kelley
Margaret Dillon
Agnes Niland
W. Mitchell
Cedarecroft Cottage
Dillon
Silver Beach
Atlas Cottage
Hattie Beckerd
South Hadley Ialls
Mass
Tsola M, Miller
Litchfield
J. B. Selwood
Katherine, Paul
Ronald I. Selwood
Harford
Mira TR. Griswold
Meriden
Willard Hotel
Art Trumbull Bean
Ars. H. Linden
William Craford
Hartford
Sound View
Silverbeach
M. Speiss
South Manchester
Sound New Hotel
J. Drake
Torrington
Shoreacres Cottage
Helen Walker
Little Falls
N. Y
Isabel Gaffney
Yonkers
Alyrda Beach
William of
Bernin
Thompson Street
Lyon
Devens
Ttarium
Tne
Agene
Charles HH
Lane
United States Departiment of Justice
Barnum
Elis
More Cash Circulating Than Before in History
Treasury report shows total money in circulation at 99 million in coin and 700 million more than a year ago with 175 million more than seven years prior. Average per person stands at 6144 dollars, while figures reflect asset value rather than wealth.
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Washington
Aus
Ak Treasury
Mieares
Witiouts
I.eney
Infant Dies After Fall at Seaview Avenue Home
A two year old infant, Minima Pepkavitz, died at Bridgeport Hospital several hours after a fall from a porch at Seaview Avenue. Emergency responders rushed the child to the hospital where she passed away later the same night. The incident occurred around evening hours while the mother was away from home. Police and investigators were notified to determine the circumstances.
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Pepkavitz
Biigeport
Ghorudy
Seaview
Mery
American Spirit Lifts Allied Morale At Front
New York dispatch reports Dr Buckley of Saint Paul says Allied troops show highest morale overseas. He met Generals Pershing Mangin and Clemenceau, praising Americans for victory spirit. Buckley notes wounded soldiers marching with pride and contrast to German prisoners, calling for continued triumph.
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New York
HH. WW
Buckley
St. Paul
Dr. Buckley
Huailie
Chateau Thierry
No Compromise With Auitocracy, States Sen. Lewis
United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago praised America’s war aims and pledged no compromise with despotism. At a Volney Club dinner, he lauded France and Gen Pershing, and warned the world that American resolve and sacrifice must continue to defend liberty and allied aims.
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Paris
United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Volney Club
Francois Alancd
Fernand Baldensperger
Columbianiversity
New York
Lewis
Juew
France
Iain Andre ‘Ardien
General Commission
Joan J. Pershing
Con Imander
America
Sincis
Ameri
Channel Ports Bombed Frequently by Germans
Paris Australia reports clerical bombing squads active behind the front with raids on Rouen causing six tied and five wounded. Gotha bombers reached Havre with no fatalities or damage. Vernon and surrounding areas saw only material harm. Warnings issued at Yankirk and Calais with fifty heavy boats droppedFriday night.
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Paris
Aus
Cleruan
Rouen
Havre
Yankirk
Calais
Lieut Fonck Beats Three Planes in One Day
At DAIS on August 13 Rene Wonek reports Lieut Fonck shot down three German planes in a single day. His total aerial victories reach sixty as he is celebrated in Montevideo. Ambassadors sign on a mission to advance commercial relations with Italy and South American nations, mirroring a British tour led by Sir Maurice de Dusen.
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Lieut
Fonck
DAIS
Rene Wonek
Woerdnesdiett Ds Mitiedalle Sims
Monte VT
NEO
Ntevedeo
al Tsa
Malan
Signor
Tanesini
Iis
Bederaf Commiercial
Italy
Sir Jaurice Ne Dusen
South Anerica
Bridget Gimeci Released From Mindgeport Hospital
Bridget Gimeci of 321 Willard Street drank a small quantity of ointment after midnight Saturday and was sent to Mindgeport Hospital by Frank E. Givals of the emergency hospital for treatment after the act.
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Repter
Bridget Gimeci
Willard Street
Mindgeport
Frank E. Givals
Nation Calls All Men 21 or Older to Register
Provost Marshal General Crowder urges fullest publicity for the registration of all men who have reached 21 since June 4, 1918 and are on or before August 1. Registration is set for August 24 with guidance from local draft boards on how and when to register.
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Crowder
Dangerous Turns In Fairfield May Be Eliminated
Aug 18 Fairfield plans to remove Flint's corner and the Library turn by building a meadow crossing road from Gould Homestead on the Boston Post road to Elliott street head. Landowners Gurr and Jennings may donate land. town meeting in October could approve the half mile by avoiding trolley and reducing crashes and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Jennings
Elliott Street
Wairfield
Detectives Locate Car Lest in August 1917
Bridgeport detectives report continued auto theft recovery. New York detectives seized a Buick car stolen from Bridgeport on August 24 last year, owned by Joe William Eaton of 1882 North Avenue. The local theft ring, linked to Watlace and Wilson, has been disrupted yet auto thefts persist with occasional recoveries within 24 hours.
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Bridgeport Police Department
New York
Birick
Joe Willian Eaton
North Avenue
Brooklyn
Bridgeport
Metro
Polig
Watklace
Whilie Knapp
Edward Wilson
Autohieves
Ewe & Frank ,Iimpe
Matn
Private Carl Bauer Recovers from Wounds
Private Carl Bauer, wounded in action, writes from the Myrtle Beach Unit hospital. He asks news of friends and notes his recovery status as of arrival Saturday.
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Carl Bauer
Casuntis
Myrtle Beach
Henehs
Elizabeth Hannigan
Wits
Fist Iiferitition
Atul
Ay Lith
Prince Rupprecht Returns Home From Front Vacation
Munich dispatch reports Crown Prince Rupprecht arriving in Munich from the front for a brief vacation. Paris notes General Hans von Boghn appointed to supreme German command on the Somme. German withdrawal north of Albert seen as von Ispehn retreat tactic initial move.
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Ams'nshdail
Munich
Berlin Tageblatt
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Paris
Hans von Boghn
Somme
Albert
von Ispehn
Praised Crew of Sunken Ship Viorida Honored
Secretary Daniels commends five officers and seven crew members of the American steamer Schurz for bravery near the North Carolina coast. Commander Wells reports minimal loss of life due to courage and coolness. Names listed include Howell, Schwerin, Rogers, Niser, Donnellan, Rabon, Dinell, Judson, Sivran, Bryant among others.
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Washington, Ave
Schurz
North Carolina
Daniels
Navy Department
Tonishl
Willliam B. Wells
U Son
Schritz
Geier
Fost
Co. F. Howell
Woodhull
A. W. Schwerin
U7. Gs
Berkerley
Calif
Kiute
Ossia
Virgil W. Dinell
Chico
Claude H. Judson
San Francisco
David Sivran
San Antonio
Edward Co. Bryant
Austin
Texas
Delegates Move Toward Paris From Milan
The American Social Democratic League of America delegates, after talks with Italian Socialists, left for Milan en route to Paris. The mission's work faced resistance as pro war sentiment grew during their visit.
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Paris
ROALE
Aum
American Social Democratic League of America
Milan
Motorcyclist Injured In Lordship Road Crash
Aluminum 32, of 181 Fourth Street, Bridgeport, lies in Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition after losing control of his motorcycle on the Lordship inner road Saturday night. He was rushed to the hospital soon after the accident and has not regained consciousness.
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Fourth Street
Bridgeport
Inner Road
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May Osan
Ruth Cleveland
Flartford
Virginia
Batterson
Thomas A. Batterson
Thoms A. Batterson
Kanenel Avenue
Iranea
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Sen. Lewis
Illnois
Front
Channel
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Miss Jennings
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Prince Rupprecht
Prince
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City Savings Gank
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