Daniels Defends Sea Duty over Shore Roles in Medal Awards
Secretary Daniels argues Navy policy favors decorations for afloat leadership even when ships are sunk or damaged. He cites history and cases from World Wars to support awarding the Distinguished Service Medal to sailors and officers showing courage under fire, not just shore duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sims
Sims
Daniels
Navy
Knight Beard
United States
Sima
Queenstown
Knight Board
Siipa
Mayo
Cleaves
Grant
Board of Awards
Rann
Admiral Benson
Naval Operations
Afr
Otter
Bagley
Austin M. Knight
Grave diggers prepare to exhume American soldiers
A detachment of forty army grave diggers arrived in Brest awaiting a transport with 17 000 coffins to begin exhuming American soldiers behind the battle lines. Families have requested the return of their loved ones and work is expected to start in about ten days to two weeks. Each coffin will be draped with the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Brest
Flag to fly over all U S graves in France
The War Department announced that beginning Memorial Day an American flag will fly over every American soldier buried in France. In addition flagpoles will be erected at the center of large cemeteries and smaller flags placed at smaller burial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
War Department
Saloons Raided as 18th Amendment Enforced in Bridgeport
Bridgeport liquor raids marked the first enforcement under the Volstead Act. Revenue officers visited city saloons at midnight to gather evidence of illicit liquor sales and profiteering. Prices cited at 850 cents per small whiskey glass reflect illegal profits as authorities vow ongoing crackdowns statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potterig
Bridgeport
Shortage of food at critical point in war England
London reports a continuing food shortage with Charles McCurdy noting production lags war demand and Europe’s reduced supplies. Wheat from exporting countries falls while Europe’s meat and dairy outlook worsens. Australia drought cuts dairy output and sugar supplies remain tight. England faces a meat surplus now but future scarcity due to European demand and storage risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles ©. McCurdy
Europe
Australia
McQurdy
France
England
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets Ad Copy
For colds grip or influenza end ay a preventive take Laxa tive Bromo Quinine Tablets Look for E W Grove s signature on the L box 2¢c Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E W Grove
Classic Auto Exhibition Shines at Armory Rhyme Ignition
John A. Orr surveys the annual Auto Exhibition at the Armory and Jacoby building. The show features touring models, sedans, coupes, and a vast array of parts and accessories. Doors open daily from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with crowds urged to enjoy the display of wheels, colors, and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Orr
Rhymster
Jacoby
Tenery
No Section Seeks to House a Garbage Plant
Residents near Bridgeport’s garbage disposal plant voice strong opposition to relocating it as city grows around current site. Mayor says no move planned, with Brooklawn North End and other areas showing no enthusiasm for a new plant and its odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklawn
North End
Bridgeport
Wilson
Charitable aid to Germany reaches 10 million mark
Ten million marks in charity gift packages containing food and clothing were sent from the United States to Germany during the three months ending November 15. Contents include 100000 pounds of flour and bacon, 2,000,000 cans of milk, distributed to industrial regions like Upper Silesia and the Ruhr. The government eases import restrictions to speed aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borlin
Germany
United States
Upper Silesia
Ruhr
Saxony
Mhueringia
Wage dispute hearing opens amid leadership rifts
Washington reports a first conference session between railroad administration officials and 2,000,000 federal railroad employees produced no agreement. Hines and union leaders declined to speak as proposals were not fully presented and the group anticipated further argument before any plan took shape. A separate note mentions a new English scientific publication Discovery and stamp issuing by new republics led by Poland with about 1500 specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Hines
Lime Water Bread in Medical Advice Unveiled
A medical authority urges eating bread made with lime water to supply a necessary element to the system. The guidance centers on lime water bread as a general health measure rather than a specific treatment.
Weather forecast for eastern United States with unsettled conditions
The forecast covers Eastern New York and Southern New England with fair or unsettled days ahead. Temperatures stay low, precipitation expected in the south portions and central regions, and winds along the Atlantic coast turn northeast to east with rain or snow likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Lake Region
South Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
Middle Atlantic States
Atliantic
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Obituary notices from Bridgeport area funeral services
Multiple deaths and funeral notices from Bridgeport and surrounding towns list individuals by name with ages, residences, and burial locations. Entries include Vivian G. Martin infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Martin at 572 Fairfield Avenue and others like Thomas Coughlin, Della Flanagan, John Moran, Charles Eichel, Mary E S Jellson, Adele Keller Brown, Jane Dickinson, Martha Stockmann, John Hylander, Charles Longden, and family hometowns, cemeteries, and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian G. Martn
Vivian Gertrude Martin
W l
Rt. Michael's Cemetery
Father Moran
Della Flanagan
Sophie EB. L. Dow
J. Sophia BE. Lehmann Dow
Maplewood Avenue
John G. Sadner
Christ Dpiscopal Church
Kish
HE Hubbell
J. Kerring
C. Gregory
L. Deibridges
Tashua
Trumbull
Jane A. Dickinson
William M. Dickinson
Judson Place
Stratford
Dickinson
A. I. Botsford
Oscar Eakland
Wilton
George W. Dickinson
Ate
Ray. Co. C. Kennedy
Christ Episcopal Church, Stratford
Conn
Martha E. Stockmann
Olea
Wis Stockmann
Hhe
Mead Streat
In Park Cemetery
Obituary notices for Johnson Breinschtler Dunn and Lockwood
Alexander Johnson 59 dies after tong illness at home 42 Summer Street wife survives burial in Wallowbrook cemetery Westport Robert Breinschtler 70 dies after week long pneumonia at 2220 East Main Street widow and daughter Mrs Charles Schetz survive funeral pending Redman Dunn 63 dies after prolonged illness at 303 Union Avenue burial Center cemetery Bethel Jeremia h B Lockwood 48 dies at 22 Highland Avenue funeral arrangements pending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Johnson
Acta
Summer Street
Alpha Circle
Wooden
America
Wallowbrook
Westport
Robert Steinkiller
Robert Breinschtler
East Main Street
The
Locomobile Co
Charles Schetz
Redman Dunn
G. Redman Dunn
Union Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Center Cemetery
Bethel
Conn
Jeremiah B. Lockwood
Highland Avenue
Sufferings of Armenians Described in Turkish Atrocities Lecture
Reverend C. Krikorian described Armenian suffering under Turkish rule at a Dip lecture at First Evangelical church. He cited brutal killings, villages burned, families split, and Armenians forced toward camps, with torture methods and mass executions detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Krikorian
First Evangelical
de Forest
Newfield Avenues
Tibria
Euphrates
Auditors Busy at Education Board Audit
The audit of the board’s books and counts continues with nine still in progress. No findings will be announced until completion, with officials stating the audit may extend for several days. A reception for Auxiliary Bishop John G. Murray will be held in Waterbury on Feb 13 by the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Board
Booke
Stv
Progres
John G. Murray
Diocese of
Hartford
Waterbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ewan
Ray Murray
Heigeport
Gow
James MU
Saute Wiebe
Barnes
Beoce Ports
CAO Oas SL
She Willis-truigdy
Franc Riley
SAS
Lous Pawlett
Coumme
Samuel Eisenberg
Migi Lula Ecavadros
Brook Yan
Steinke
Detroit
Cadillac Agency
R. W. Barnes
Mer
Tel
Barnum
Fairfield Ave
U.S
U. S
Benjamin Steiber
Tany
Walt Mason Patter
Food For
Universal
Tierra del Fuego
Percy
Hlenth
Charles Lhertyman
Lillian Greenserged
Tarkington Baker
Universal City
Wrankle Lawrence
Broadway
New York City
Carl Loommile
R. H. Cochrane
Harry M. Berman
Harry Rice
Moffat
P. D. Cochrane
EM. Goldstein
J. H. Mayer
Eastern District
Hidward Roskarn
Paul Gullick
Moving Picture Weekly
Joseph Weil
Trade Journal
Discovery
A. & Russell
Christ Church, Oxford
American Association
Natronal Academy of Sciences
Poland
H. C. Bate
Universal Press Books
John C. Brownwell
Misa Della Flanagan
James Healey
Herkimer Street
James B. Nihil
St. Augustine's Church
George J. Donahue
Josaph Ganley
Patrick King
Charles P. Clark
Paul Conroy
Patrick Flanagan
Patrick Coleman
Patrick Kennedy
St. Michael's Cemetery
Robert J.bowen
Ernest A. Schindler
Einem A. Schindler
Lewis Street
Herman G. Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Order of Bogies
Bartenders’ Union
Buriat
Park Cemetery
John FE. Moran
John Edward Moran
John B. Moran
Pequonnock Street
Order of Eagles
Amd
Palmer Reeves
Lucy
Mary Moran
Thamas Moran
St Augustine's Church
Charles Eichel
Howard Avenue
Frank Polke
State Street
Mary E. 5
Jellson
Mary E. Sturges Jellson
John W. Hylander
Railroad Avenue
Herman
Welter
George
Lena
Marie Hylander
J H Carroll
Elmstrest
Charles W. Simpson
Bridgsport
Charles Longden
Laurel Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Wolverina oMter Works Co
Longden
Buddledge
A. F
A. M
Windsor Locks
Azalia Chapter
Red S. C. Krikorian Delvers
First Evangelical Church
Bridgeport Telegram
Osadeo
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Ghost
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!