Widow Receives 250 Gift From Lake Torpedo Boat Firm
Bridgeport Salvation Army branch received a 1200 gift from Lake Torpedo Boat Company employees. Of the sum, 250 went to a poor employe’s family to help transport them to Philadelphia and start a business. The firm also donated a commercial automobile for Army service. The ceremony occurred at 2:30 PM at the plant with plant manager W O A Armes and other leaders in attendance.
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Bridgeport
Salvation Army
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Salvation Ary
Yal 2
W. O A. Armes
John Connors
Wf Dermody
Alexander Alison
Metiioney
Lake Torpedo Boat
Clifford B. Wilson
Ues
Stops Any Cold in a Few Hours Promoted Remedy Claim
Relief cones instantly. A dose taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end severe cold misery and break up a severe cold in the head body or limbs. It opens clogged nostrils and air passages, stops discharge, relieves headache feverish throat and sneezing. Contains Bape's Colt Compound advertised as prompt relief at low cost.
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Bape
Orig
Notice on VapoRub direct sale by retailer to jobber
During the influenza epidemic the Pure Rally company suspended direct drops to retailers, shipping VapoRub through retailers in influenza districts and to jobbers by express. Shipments increased beyond capacity, so effective immediately no more direct drops. jobbers will distribute small lots and receive at least twice prior month quantities.
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Express
Jin
Sind
Enemy Alien Law Lifted Christmas Enemies Freed from Permits
The attorney general announced that Austrian and German aliens will be freed from permit requirements for entry to restricted areas. Internment powers remain for dangerous German aliens. The move affects about 250,000 Germans and opens key zones previously closed. New York and Philadelphia show high German registrant counts, with thousands interned since the war began.
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John Lord O'Brian
Generil
District of Columbia
Panama Canal Zone
O' Brien
Germany
Ratunday
Department of Dustice
United States
New York
New Jer
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
Pershing Visits Rhine Front on Private Train Tour
General Pershing, commander of American forces, stayed in a castle at Neuwied and rode a private train across the Rhine on a pontoon bridge. He joined Major General Hines and Major General Dickman, visited division HQs, and planned Treves and Verdun routes before returning via Coblenz.
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Gcceupation
Associatad & Geneon
John Dd. Pershing
Aimertian
Colbleng
Cansral Pershing
Nethwich
Neral Dickman
Cate
Genera Dickinan
Hines
Kidshead
Interce
Hine
Cobleonz
Pershing
Chaumont
Treves
Luxembourg
Verdun
Coblens
Muir
Fourth Corps
Moreira
Cocham
Gornary
Mayen
Mins
Eneral Porshtig
Prevos
Gcebleny
Reneh
Clorman Foenin
Thernin
Dismissal of 7000 Workers at U M C and Remington Plants
U M C and Remington plants dismiss 7000 workers after government orders halt most ordnance production. Notices posted at 4 pm Friday shift and day, with payoffs arranged this week. some 230 hounds remain at U M C. Executives warn war contracts end and future work unclear, with reemployment efforts to await peace-time production plans.
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Remington Gang
Maniger TG. H. Atlett
Tha i. A M. C
Ordnates Department
Ota Thi
Poly
II Pratense
Ies
von Ory
Evry
Smu
United State Eiemy
United States
Moploves
Jarvis William
Amanunithen Works
Jarvis Willigans, Jr
D.C
Ilo Aise
Kenvington Arne
Willis
Andy Olit
Abe
Heornse
Elhiers
Renin
Bridgepark
Allen
M. C
Remington
Hpen
Raniwain
Dts Rand
Trtlerk
Yeni
Loore
Coamnins
Dacs
Almertcas
Ford
Phu
Tay Bay
Uniterd
Oper
Sions Gm Otvinnace
Senate Passes Revenue Bill With Higher Taxes
The Senate approved a revenue bill with higher rates on war profits and income surcharges. A second class postage question was sustained 41 to 2 to keep current town paper rates, while various riders were added. The measure trims some luxury taxes but reintroduces a Wisneytes clause and extends tax provisions, with votes showing broad party support and notable names such as Pomerene and Fosdick among the yeas.
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A Polletia
Wisconsin
Senate
Finance Committee
Amon
Pomerene
Clysn
Bannters
Beckham
dJohnasay
South Dakota
Kine
Kipyy McKellar
Martin
Kontu Myers
Nigent Vallock
Pomor Shatrouth
Sheppard
Emily Arizona
Thomas
Tramelise Vardaman
Tepubean
Crone
Sheanyen
I Follette
Lennatt
Morris and Butherland
Two Shins Land Units of A. E. F
Two Shins land units of the American Expeditionary Forces prepared for action awaiting daily orders for entry to the front. Colonel Halsted Dorey of Washington injured at Verdun by a lab explosive shell and wounded twice. Veteran of Cuba and the Philippines, former aide to Major General Leonard Wood, commanded the Pret Phattspore training camp for business men Edgar G. Banks. Funeral of Edgar Danks held yesterday from Morty harters of Rawley and Wilmet, interment at Mountain Cyrove epnlelory.
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Moose
Halsted Dorey
Washington
Tiny
Ings
Dorey
Verdun
Cuba
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Bas Fore
France
Edgar G. Banks
Edgar Danks
Morty Harters
Rawley and
Wilmet
Mountain Cyrove Epnlelory
Mayo's Fleet to Time Its Arrival
The naval fleet to enter service soon after refurbishment and parade. Warships, including 21 battleships and three ships from the Spanish American War era, prepare for a great harbor procession. New Mexico, the newest dreadnought, leads the force with Mississippi following, reflecting propulsion and construction plans.
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Acnirat
New York
Wits
Canal Avon
Cliesapeake Bay
Coant
New Mexico
Rafter Faise
Paval
Sill
Department
Mississippi
Wil le
Multiple Obituary Notices From Local Church For Various Individuals
A sequence of obituary notices details funeral plans and services for numerous local residents. It lists names such as John J. Broderick, Mrs. Kermine Sharran, Gerald Guiry, James O’Donnell, and others, with references to their deaths, hospitals, and burial arrangements. Services span Sacred Heart Church and St Michael's Cemetery, with attending fraters, Elks, Knights of Columbus, and family survivors noted.
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John J. Broderick
Lafayette Street
O Oeloek
Prom Sacred Heart Church
Ateloek
John A. Sullivan
J. Keane
Daaren
Mooney
Sub-Dearon
Jos. Orient
Willian Chew
Joseph Clabby
Onis
Phe
Delcons
The
Elks
A. O
Dcnights of
Columbus
Philip
William Corry Juanes Nelson
Frick Kelleher
Michael Clabby
Ermine Sharren
Kermine Sharran
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Javeh
George Snow
Roxhur Maurs
John Clark
Hartford
Ann
Nik Doerner
Shiuron
Boston
Albert
George
Prink Doemer
St Vs Onherels
Wilh Michaels
Gerald Guiry
Priends
Gortld
Rourke
Povehern
Matin Street
Tmulsfield
City Santa Claus Gifts by City Hall Tonight
City officials plan a Christmas tree lighting on Broad Street Hill at 6 pm with presents distributed from City Hall. The Wheeler and Wilson band leads carols, Mayor Clifford Be Wilson opens with a speech, and pamphlets with songs will be shared. Transportation funded for colored children from the north end to the tree, with gifts also sent to St Vincent's and Bridgeport hospitals. Public parks and recreation boards back the event.
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Groad Street
Broad Street
Wheeler and Wilson
Clifford BE
Wilson
America
Cornet
Holy City
Alvin CG
Bruck
St. John's Episcopal Church
Specia Oor
The
Connecticut, Company
Ophan Asyluma
St Vincent’s
Bridgeport
Willsid Jtone
Park and
Rei Creation
Prominent Young Dentist Dies After Illness
Alfred J. Mussell, known as Dr Alfred J Hussell, died unexpectedly at the isolation hospital after a brief illness with influenza and pneumonia. He worked in Dr Edward S Warnes's dental office at 1062 May Street until a few days before his death. His wife, ill at Bridgeport Hospital, has not been told and funeral arrangements are not yet made. Dr Mussell lived with his wife at 205 Harriet Street.
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Alfred J. Mussell
Cit
Alfred J. Hussell
Edward S. Warnes
Bridgeport
Russell
Harriet Street
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American Bans and Trust
Barnum Ave
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Pape
Grippe
Montreal
D. Watson E CO
Ee Advertisens
Ent
Retah
Vaporub
the Vice Chemical Co
Greensboro, N.C
Rhine
Bovinine
the Bovinine Co
West Houston
Mayo
Annies O'Donnell
James O'Donnell
Atilins
Scott
Redanto
St. Michael's Cemetery
James Trex
Streal
Ponter
Tome
Boucher
Ftourke
Mande Dewolre
Mande
Pad Ars
W.oa
DeWolfe
Noble Avenue
Viola Te- Wolfe
Harry de- Wolfe
George K. Thiyes
Gearseig
Fluyes
Center Street
Wehrmeyer
Pelu
Willian Moss
Percy Bailey
Muygone Conk
Joseph -Mantre Frank Campbell
John Som
Owas
Bill
Bes Adtvertisemeiny
Santa Claus
City Hall
Bayer
Crese
Nayer
Bayer Cross
Slade
D. & L. Slade. CO
Miner, Read & Tullour Bridgeport
Butler's
Men & Boys
Tooo Reeds
Main St
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