Connecticut Return Load Plan to State Model
Hartford Feb 8 After a New York conference with five eastern states and federal officials it was recommended that New York Massachusetts New Jersey and Pennsylvania adopt a war time return load transportation system modeled on Connecticut s plan The system mobilizes privately owned Connecticut trucks to provide return trip service for other shippers registering at return load bureaus In Connecticut nine bureaus are established with contact details in Bridgeport Hartford Meriden New Britain Manchester Middletown Norwich Waterbury and others
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Hartford
New York City
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Charles J. Bennett
Connecticut Defence Council
State
National Defense Council
J.9. Cravens
State Council
Council of National Defense
George H. Pride
Highways Transport Committee
The
National Council
David 5S
Ludlum
Autocar Company
Bennett
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Tetephone
Noble
Binstol
Chamber ofCommerce
Meriden
Chamber of Comme
New Britain
Two men held for mutual assault after fist fight
Edward Welch and Hongih Erroid of Barnum avenue were arrested yesterday on a charge of mutual assault following a fist fight on Highland avenue. Both men were booked at the Second Precinct and will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
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Edward Welch
Hongih Erroid
Barnum Avenue
Second Precinct
Welch
Erroid
Highland Avenue
Divorce petition seeks Murphy name return after intoxication charges
Juliana Young files for divorce from Stuart Young and requests to resume her maiden name Murphy. The petition accuses Stuart Young of heavy drinking.
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Juliana Young
Stuart Young
Murphy
Remarkable home cough remedy Pinex advertised
A vintage ad promotes 22-2 ounces of inex later called Pinex for rapid relief of severe coughs throat and chest congestion. It describes mixing inex with granulated sugar syrup to make a pint of remedy and asserts worldwide popularity with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Wayne
Masons Hear Life of John the Baptist Sermon
An impressive Masonic service attracting over 200 masons was held at Washington Park Methodist Church Fev In. A Barnes pastor delivered a sermon on Masonry and the life of John the Baptist linking Masonry to the temple era. He traced the order from Solomon's temple to today and noted the London lodge influence and the John the Baptist and John the Evan-Best principles in American Masonry.
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Washington Park Methodist Church
Barnum and
Nobie Avenues
Fev
A. Barnes
Ccurch
John the Baptist
Solomon’s Temple
Mr. Barnes
London
Atlt
John the Bevan- Best
America
Obituary notices and funerals in Bridgeport area
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Bridgeport. Mary Kiley of 41 Center Street dies after short illness. survivors include six sons and a daughter. Catherine Brannigan and Delia Gregory post death notices with funeral details. Stephen McMurray and Edward Casey services listed with burial plans. Minnie Cassidy and Martha Adams notices, plus Ruth Stanton, Adelbert Hubbard, John Schwartz, Oliver Johnson, Frank Kramsel obituaries and service times.
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Mary Kiley
Center
Catherine
James Efi
Brannigan
Pembroke Street
John
James H. Reddin
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's
Delia
Edward Gregory
Bridgeport
Minnie J Cassidy
Minnie J. Cassidy
P.J. Scotlins
Center Street
St. Augustine’s Church
New Rochelle
Miss Cassidy
Ashcroft Company
St. Augustine's Church
Ruth E. Stanton
Mary el. Gregory
Connerticuk Avenue
Bee
Lakeview Cemetery
Adelbert Hubbard
Foster-Besse
Bridgeport Hospital
Hubbard
Prospect Street
Southington
Schwartz Tohn Co
Schwartz
Lee Avenue
Muensterberg Lodge
Melloyws and
Schwaeben Sieb Benefit Society
Flo
Phelps
I. D. Pulaski
Swords
Jiurk
Olive F. Johnson
Oliver
Haymondg Johnson
St Paul's Church
Woxsuth Street
Taterment
Raymond Burial Ground
Rowayton
Conn
Prank ‘Kratsel
Frank Kramsel
Army Press Restrictions For War Correspondents On Front
Front area rules restrict reporters to headquarter zones behind lines unless cleared by brigade commanders. Masks and helmets required, escorts needed, and travel near front limited by German gun range. The article notes prior German disclosures of American troops in Lorraine and outlines the Lorraine-Meuse-Vosges front, its length and path to Verdun, plus recent aerial and artillery activity and praise for American batteries observed from a balloon.
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Wil
Lorraine
German War Office
Rhine- Marne Canal
Nancy
Berlin
France
Belgium
Lorrains
Meuse
Verdun
Mourthe-Et-Moselle
Vosges
Epinal
Batile
Marne
St. Menehouid
St. Mihiel
Leintry
Badanviller
Senones
St. Die
Colmar
Germany
Ane Grench
Sommes
Wood
Mayor Accepts Relief Board Member Resignation
Mayor Wilson accepted Thomas M. White's resignation from the board of relief after his succession to the office of Democratic registrar of voters. The vacancy remains unfilled, with a new appointment expected today as the board is in session.
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Wilson
Thomas M. White
Board of Relief
White
Democratic Registrar of Voters
James H. Rooney
Awakening Expected in Trolley Fare Fight
Following Waterbury hecklers improving trolley conditions, Bridgeport Traffic Commission is seen to awaken. The commission aimed to obtain relief from the six cent fare, but no report of success has been released.
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Waterbury
Bridgeport Traffic Commission
Hold First Exams of Drafted Men
Dr Daniel P. F. Gr it in and a team of doctors conducted exams for Board No. 3 as 200 men were summoned with 169 appearing. Eight rejected, four passed for regular service, the rest accepted for special service, with more likely to be accepted later. Appeals limited. medical advisory board meets tomorrow at 3 40 PM in the county courthouse to review cases. Some registrants appealing. Hartford orders to pause exams but Bridgeport boards proceed. Boards 1 and 6 to be called for exams next Sunday.
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Rembrunn & Kaun
ING
Mutual-McDermott Milk and Cream Co
East
New York
Ford Auto
Gibson
Morehan
Bourght
Sol Absoli
Teddy
TSE
Heilbrunn & Kahn, Inc
Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Horse Ca
Jupil SE & Wesst End Avi
Alctions Ens
Daniel PF. Gritin
Medical Advisory Board
County Court House
Board No
Hartford
Bridgeport
General Shryock Dies at Baltimore Home
General Thomas J. Shryock, a prominent business, political, and financial figure, died in Baltimore at age sixty seven from pneumonia. He led the Grand Masonic Lodge of Maryland for 23 years and was the only Republican state treasurer of Maryland, serving two terms. He also chaired the Republican state committee, sat on Baltimore’s police commission, served in the fifth Maryland regiment, and held honorary staff posts for Governors Lowndes of Maryland and Beaver of Pennsylvania.
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Baltimore
Thomas J. Shryock
Grand Masonic Lodge of
Maryland
Republican State Committee
Battimore
Maryland Regiment
Lowndes
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Tonic for Neuralgia Promises Nervous Restoration
Hartford woman Mrs. William Cotter recounts ten years of untold neuralgia misery and relief from Dr Williams Pink Pills. She credits the medicine with building up her blood and toning nerves, easing head and facial pains, and ending recurring attacks. The ad notes the pills improve digestion and general health, priced at fifty cents per box or $2.50 for six, with a free booklet offered.
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William Cotter
Sigourney Street
Hartford
Conn
Cotter
Dr. Williams
Mec
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
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He Harmony Ledge
Afta
Sisterhood of
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Harmony Lodge
Isaac Masy
Mevention
Walter Loewith
Joseph Hirelaucid
Henry Harris
Maurice Horn
Samuel Bernstein
Louis Simonson
Teane Ross
Charles Herman
Solmien Badacek
Sigmond Loewith
Dh Goldman
Jear
Tack Lederer
David Bresky
George Walder
L. Smirnow
Harry Dworken
Edward Albecht
Max Belver
Harry Goldstein
Joseph H. Federer
Maximillian Stein
Samuel N. Schnee
Max &. Etprin
Joseph Lang
Albert A. Hotz
Bridgeport Shoe Company
Father John
N. Jukes
Ferguson St
Elliott Manor
Corona Lt
N.Y
Stephen McMurray
North Avertue
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Air
Edward Casey
WW. H. Page
Clifford Street
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
William Page
Edward
Hoboken
N. J
Martha Adams
Martha
John 3. Adams
Capitol Avenue
Herbert
Brown
Olivet Church
Fair Lawn Cemetery
East Haven
Adams
Roy
David
Joseph WW. Trench
Thomas McLoughlin
Xenkee Aim
Relief Board
Bagby
Shryock
Howland
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
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Fuel Administration
Howland Dry Goods Company
Hindle
Teel Onte
Fem
India
Guiana
England
Holy Land
Italy
Tate
Dream
Main St. Cor
NEW Universities Dictionary
Bridgeport Telegram
Chamberlin
Shropshire
Cannon Street
Star Press
Expert Printing Service
Cannon ST. Ear
American Dyeing & Cleaning CO
Otio Somaize
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