Fate of New Plan to Relieve Traffic
A public hearing before the common council Monday will determine the fate of Mayer Wilson’s plan for a plaza bounded by Weall State and Water streets with Middle Street extended. The streets and sidewalks committee now handles the proposal, which may receive an affirmative report if public opinion favors it. The council meeting will also hear progress reports from William A. Redden and Joshua Meltzer on the city charter update. William A. Lamond to be elected town marshal, term expiring this month, salary $1,500 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Wilson
Common Council
Wiliam A. Redden
Joshua Meltzer
William A. Lamond
Enlistment Drive Planned for Bridgeport Minute Women
At a meeting of the avoman's committee of the war bureau in Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce offices plans were laid to enroll Bridgeport women in the Minute Women. Enrollment will be prepared and used to show each woman's qualifications for service. Recruiting offices will open citywide soon as many women enlist. The Minute Women, formed recently in Bridgeport, is the first such organization in the United States. Members stand ready to serve and will perform a great national task.
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Avoman's Committee
War Bureau
Vfridgeport Chamber of Commmerce
Plains
Lridgeport
Minute Women
Bridgeport
United States
Delegates urge federal board to tackle farm problems
Washington delegates to the federal board call on President Wilson to appoint a nine member commission to mediate between the government and farmers on agricultural labor and other issues. The President vows careful consideration, recognizing deep concerns and urging earnest effort to solve farm problems and military service exemptions.
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Washington
Federal Board of Melecures
Wilson
America
Board of Relief To Hold Final Session Monday
The Board of Relief will convene Monday from 9 to 4 and again 7 to 9 PM to accept registrations for tax assessment reductions. Since Feb 7, protests and claims have flooded sessions, with the Monday session expected to reach a peak in applicants as officials note the rapid passage of time.
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Board of Relief
Board of Relief Hs
Zionists to Start Drive for Restoration Fund
Zionists in Bridgeport plan a fund drive to boost the Palestine Restoration Fund. A committee meeting at the Beigs building outlined canvassing plans for the Jewish community, selecting teams and captains at the next gathering. Bernard T. Saltman will serve as executive director and soon announce the campaign. The committee includes B. Rosenblatt, Rabbi H. Kotler, Charles J. Shapiro, Dr. Leif Smirnow, Samuel Matz, Frank Cohen, Samuel Zimmer, David Epstein, and Rabbi Finhorn.
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Bridgeport
Rabbi H. Kotler
Charles J. Shapiro
Bernard T. Saltman
Leif Smirnow
Samuel Matz
Frank &. Cohen
Samuel Zimmer
David Epstein
Rabbi Finhorn
Robbed of $20 and Purses While Asleep
Gustave Gostice of 291 Willard Street reports to police that an unknown man robbed him of a $20 bill and a leather pocketbook while he was sleeping Tuesday night. He placed the money under his pillow and woke Wednesday to find both missing. Gostice reported the theft nearly a week old during last night’s headquarters visit.
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Gustave Gostice
Willard Streat
Gostice
Jostice
Ordnance Captain Seeks Inspectors at Remington Plant
Captain EH Griges, an inspector of ordnance for the United States Army, seeks qualified inspectors of interchangeable parts and a test meet of materials. He urges older men to show patriotism, with Captain Briggs at the Remington plant all day Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. Griges
Officers Ordnance Reserve Corps
United States Army
Remington
Briggs
Plenty
Standard Git Co Pays 5000 Judgment in Death Suit
The Standard Git Co settles a six year Superior Court suit seeking damages in the death of John Lienster of Wynork walk. A $5,000 verdict with interest and costs was sustained by the Supreme Court of Errors on two occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Git Co
John Lienster
Wnorwalk
Supreme Court of Errors
Fruit-a-tives touted as universal remedy in Scotland ad
A Scottish advertisement from August 26 1912 extols Fruit-a-tives as the only pill needed for regular people, claiming relief from constipation stomach and kidney ailments. It features user testimonials including D W Hamilton and notes trial sizes and pricing. The copy promotes distribution via Ogdensburg New York agents.
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Scotland
Hamialond
Actives. Limited
Ogdensburg
Cuticura Beauty Soap and Ointment Ad Sample Free by Mail
Cuticura promotes daily use for oil on skin and hair care with remedies for pimples redness roughness and dandruff. Warns against harsh substitutes and urges samples by mail. Address Cuticura Dept 11A Boston. Soap 25c Ointment 25c and 50c.
Obituary Highlights in Hartford Area Churches
Funeral services and obituaries record Mary Rogers Mary Hackett and other locals honored at St Augustine’s and St Patrick’s churches. Varying mourners, pallbearers, and committal rites mark services at multiple cemeteries including St Michael’s in Hartford.
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Mary Sage
Mary Rogers
Dennis Hacett
North Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
James B. Nihil
Matthew Tudge
Edward Hayes
Michael Hackett
James Hackett
John Sullivan
Atin Fanning
Edward Tate
Thomas Dunn
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Eien M. Kelsey
Kien M. Kelsey
Garfield Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
John J. Keane
John Lynch
Charles M. Welly
William Foie
James MacDonald
Leslie Neiley
Thomas Thompson
Thomas
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