Pershing Seeks More Army Chaplains for Troops
General Pershing urged the War Department to raise chaplains to an average of three per regiment with extra on detached duty. He cited need for fortitude and spiritual support amid French conditions and sought a defined, responsible chaplain corps role to aid troops. A pending Congress bill would raise chaplains to one per 1200 men across the military.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
France
Lgive
Congress
Bar gain sale of Columbia tires prompts rush
A local tire sale promotes Columbia tires as a reliable brand offered at less than wholesale price. The pitch emphasizes limited availability with many automobilists already taking advantage, noting popular sizes remain in stock while others are depleted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Tires
iThese Tires
Forgetful Soldier Stays With Bride Amid Court Martial
Camp Devens Massachusetts reports two soldiers facing consequences for absence. John II Callahan of Stamford explains he was with his wife when his leave ended, facing a summary court martial after missing return by three days. Private John G. Fox of Bridgeport loses half pay and serves two months hard labor for a prior offense. The piece notes selective troops arriving at Camp Greene and Major General Hodges relieving Brigadier General Weigel as 76th Division leadership shifts.
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Devens
Aver
Mass
John II Callahan
Stamford
J. M. Hatloway
Goodman
Callahan
Reveille
John
John G. Fox
Bridgeport
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
F. J. Johnson
Ayer
Harry &. Bodges
76Th
William M. Weigel
T81st
H. R. le
Hodges
Washington, D. C
France
Camp Devens
Mob Rounds Up Huns and Makes Them Kiss Flag
Staunton Illinois February thirteenth. Disorder in a mining town climaxed when a mob seized S Oberdan an alleged I W W leader and John H Metzen his attorney stripped them tarred and feathered them and sent them off in opposite directions. Oberdan walked seven miles for aid then to Nokomis Tit Metzen walked ten miles toward Chicago on a train. The mob rounded up about a hundred pro German accused individuals and forced them to kiss the American flag as cleansing the community of pro Germanism. No arrests were made.
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Staunton
Mog
S. Oberdan
John H. Metzen
Oberdan
Nokomis
Tit
Metzen
Mount Olive
Chicago
Realty Transfers Reflect Notable Property Shifts
Realty transactions reveal numerous changes with names like Tischler, Lemak, Fiore, Schnee, Rasey, Lineburgh, Montanaro, and Wain er. Properties change hands on Olive Street, Capitol Avenue, Morgan Avenue, North Avenue, and other locales, involving several interrelated buyers and sellers across multiple streets and avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tischler
Joseph Tischier
Susie
Anthony Lemak
Osborne Street
Alexander Levy
Frank Fiore
Olive Street
Herman Beck
Henry
Saltman
Capitol Avenue
Arol Gristh
Sadie L. Schnee
North Avenue
Walter E. Rasey
W. Gerald Lineburgh
Westfield Avenue
Morterge Pedds
Joseph Welinshick
Antonio Cormro
Morgan Avenue
Antonio
Amelia Montanaro
Frank Liore
Henry GB
Salt
Italian Torpedo Boats Sink Hun Steamers
The Italian naval general staff says Italian torpedo boats on February 11 near Buccari off Fiume torpedoed the largest steamship anchored in the bay. A Havas despatch from Rome confirms the action in Dalmatia and buccari waters.
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Paris
Havas
Rome
Dalmatia
Buccari
Fiume
Take Private Ship Yards to Stop Building Delay
Washington reports delays in shipbuilding push Congress toward possible government operation of yards. The shipping board may take over underperforming private plants while productive yards remain with current management. High wages persist amid frequent strikes as wage scales are standardized, especially on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Shipping Board
The
Pacific
Freight Service Delayed as Taunton Repairs Stalled
Freight service between Bridgeport and New York is halted due to delays in repairing the steamer Taunton after a collision with ice floes. Temporary embargoes are in place at Bridgeport and New York piers. passengers and freight are not accepted while repairs finish. The Brooklyn drydock yardmaster will inform if Taunton is ready tonight and the normal schedule may resume.
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Bridgeport
New York
New England St.arship
City of
Taunton
H. M. Hedderley
Brooklyn Drydock
Wheat Substitutes Costly Raise Bread Prices
Chicago bakers have raised bread prices to 10 and 13 cent loaves, citing costly wheat flour substitutes. Officials deny knowledge of the raise. Illinois Bakers association says prices must rise or bakers may go out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tech
Food Administration
Oficers
Illinois Maier Bakers Association
Nancy Hanks the Fifth Giraffe Born in Circus Quarters
Nancy Hanks, the fifth giraffe born in captivity, arrived Tuesday afternoon at Barnum & Bailey's winter quarters on Norman Street. The newborn's value is listed at 10,000 dollars. Mars Spotted Neck, the sole breeding female giraffe in the United States, is the dam. The report also notes a two day conference on wheat mill feed resale, resulting in plans to cap profits by brokers, dealers, and jobbers, with retailers to limit profits to fair levels through licensed supply oversight.
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Nancy Hanks
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Norman Street
United States
Wasmingier
Cou 4A
Food Administration
Smith sues over unpaid contract for Fairfield house erection
John W. Smith files in Common Pleas claiming damages of 600 for delayed payments on a house erection contract in Fairfield. He says he furnished plans valued at 25 and asserts 61.82 remains unpaid by John Kuber of Fairfield.
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Fairfield
John W. Smith
John Kuber
Heather
Common Pleas
Smith
Crippled Boy Awarded Major Damages in N Y Case
A Long Island City jury awarded 80 000 dollars to 11 year old Paul Mignon and 5 000 dollars to his father after finding the Matthew Baird Contracting Company negligent in repaving 36th street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. The boy, crippled for life, testified from a Bellevue Hospital stretcher as the heavy curb fell on him, crushing his spine.
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New York
Matthew Baird
Paul Mignon
Aglicans County
Kelly
Supreme Court
Long Island City
Bellevue Hospital
36Th Street
Broadway
Eighth Avenue
Waterfront Workers Must All Get Passes
United States Marshal orders every Connecticut waterfront worker to obtain a photo pass. Passes will be issued in triplicate for the employee, government records, and employer. Chauffeurs, teamsters, lighter men, vessel crews, longshoremen, and all shore workers must secure passes. many Bridgeport workers are anticipated to receive them. Passes are non transferable.
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United States
C. Middlebrook
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Pershing Reports Six Wounded and Four Die in Action
General Pershing reports six wounded among field artillery, listing Samuel B. Ropar of Passaic New Jersey Schuyler M. League of Jefferson Texas Corporal William J. Taylor of Alloa Scotland slightly wounded February 11 Arthur C F Schoenfeldt of Larsen Wisconsin wounded February 8 Private Joseph Buges of Roxbury Massachusetts wounded February 11 First Lieutenant John D MacVeagh of Bernardsville New Jersey wounded February 3 and Second Lieutenant John J Meuire of New York City wounded February 6 plus several deaths from natural causes including Sergeant Howard Leonari of New York City and others in California and Wyoming.
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Washington
Pershing
Samuel B. Ropar
Passaic
N. J
Schuyler M. League
Jefferson
Texas
Feruary
William J. Taylor
Field
Allo
Scotland
Arthur C.F Schoenfeldt
Field Artillery
Larsen
Wis
Joseph Buges
Roxbury
Mass
Bages
Howard Leonari
New York City
John J. Perreria
Mission
San Jose Cal
William Logan
Arcadia
George
Edwards
Torrington
Wyoming
John ID. MacVeagh
Bernardsville
N. KR
John J. Meuire
Infantry
Trouble in Russia May Stop Payment of Loan
Disturbed conditions in Russia may interfere with the payment of the semi annual interest on the 4 1/2 per cent International Russian war loan due tomorrow. National City bank officials say coupons have been cashed at a fixed monthly rate of exchange by the official Russian bureau. Any bank authorization might be overturned at any moment.
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New York
Russia
National City Bank
Father John's Medicine praised by Detroit monastery letter
A monastery letter from the Blessed Sacrament in Detroit endorses Father John’s Medicine for colds and body building. Claiming six decades of success, the physician-prescribed remedy is described as alcohol and drug free and safe for all ages, used in homes and hospitals nationwide.
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Father John
Dominican Sisters
Oakland Ave
Detroit
Michigan
Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament
Tor
Walher John
Banks Enroll in War Stamp Clubs and Talks Planned
Local banks join the $1,000 War Stamp club drive as Rev Alexander Alson Jr and Br Awgen set to speak on War Savings Stamps. William T. Hicks chairs the county committee and will speak at two meetings today while a savings-bank enrollment marks another $1,000 club purchase. Women managers run stamp booths at Stratfield hotel post office railroad station and local banks with many volunteers named for shifts and duties.
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Alexander Alson, Jr
Nnraes
Br. Awgen
William T. Hiccks
Hidnoo'eloelk
Bridgeport Lodge
Hincks
John Smoke
Pickard's
Simoke
Stratfield Hotel
J. G. Kingsbury
Bursenw
I. Merritt
Bliss Doris Clark
J. Fuller
F. H. Riley
Margaret Beck
F.C. Shaw
W. M. Mammaond
W. Nop
G. Df. Smuth
Jamneet Gamon
Creorge If. Mara
Florence Hunt
William If. Kirk
D. M. Read
Bo i. Walker
Louise Stearns
Pirst
Bridgeport National Bank
William Nothnagle
Ivowler
Dorothy Stearns
F. M. Hawley
Connecticut National Bank
W. S. Lucey
Jane Smith
Mirsie Walter
Cart Baldwinr
City National Baark
Harrison Baker to begin aeroplane training at Cornellisity
Harrison Baker, son of Mrs. Samuel Vanstone of 169 Black Treek avenue, will start an active course of aeroplane work at Cornellisity Saturday as a notable entry into aviation. A blizzard surge has boosted demand for cough medicines with many mixtures sold. Foley's Honey and Tar compound is advertised as a safe, non addictive family remedy from Hindle's Drug Store.
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Harrison Baker
Samuel Vanstone
Black Treek Avenue
Foley
Hindle's Drug Store
Rent rebates ordered as heat refused in Bridgeport cases
In Bronx Municipal Court yesterday nearly 100 cases upheld tenants complaints about landlords who refused or failed to supply heat and hot water amid a coal shortage. Judge Rohitzek granted rebates where it was clear the fuel shortage was exploited.
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Bronx
Bridgeport
Rohitzek
Orly
New York
Money for Russian Guns May Come from U S Fund
Part of the 187,779,000 Russia owes the United States for supplies was spent in this city at the Remington Arms plant to manufacture rifles. Thousands of workers earned unusually high wages, with the ultimate fate of the debt depending on whether the Russian government repudiates it. A 325,000,000 credit was set at the treasury for Russia but only 187,779,000 was used before payments stopped.
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Russia
United States
Remington Arms
America
Guardsmen Ordered to Report to Fourth Military District
The Fourth Military district orders Home Guard reserves in Bridgeport Wairfield and Stratford to report to their regiment. About 160 local men will be affected unless passed fit or discharged for the benefit of the service. Captain Henry C. Stevenson will assign them to the ranks. the emergency board aims to clean up records and complete local organization.
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Home Guard
Fourth Military District
Bridgeport
Wairfield
Stratford
Henry C. Stevenson
Military Emergency Board
Maryland ends prohibition dispute as Senate passes resolution
The Maryland Senate today ratified the federal prohibition amendment ending the long dispute. The Hose passed the resolution last week and it does not require the governor's signature, completing the action for the state.
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Maryland
Annapolis
Senate
Shipping War News Through 1917 Allied Losses and US Efforts
Washington reports that submarine sinkings last year dwarfed allied ship production, with US and Britain producing about 2.06 million tons while sinkings neared six million. Officials anticipate a surge in 1918 as both nations expand shipbuilding and naval planning to curb the submarine threat. Leaders predict August as a milestone for decisive gains against the menace.
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Washington
US States
Great Britain
Andrew Bor J Lawn
Excheque
House of Common
Uni
Submay
Japan
Italy
Frans
United States
Daniels Beleves
John R. Jellicoe
Shipping Board
Ordain Harold Wilson as Advent Christian Divine
Harold Wilson of Bridgeport son of Charles Wilson was ordained last night at the Advent Christian conference of Connecticut and western Massachusetts held in the Advent Christian church at Park and Putnam streets. He is a Bridgeport native and graduate of the New England School of Theology and has served in YMCA work in New York City. he plans to join the U S Navy as chaplain soon.
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Harold, B. Wilson
Bridgeport
Charles Wilson
Advent Christian Conference
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Advent Christiaan
Park and
Putnam Streets
Mr. Wilson
New England School of Theology
Advent Christian Church
New York City
United States Navy
McElroy Certified for Aerial Service in U S Army
Leo McElroy son of James W McEvoy of 3097 Golden Hill street has passed the examination for the flying division of the United States aero corps and has been certified for the aerial service He was attached to the Depot brigade at Camp Pevens and left the city last October with one of the first National Army contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo €. McElroy
James W. McEvoy
Golden Hill Street
United States Aero Corps
Hea
Camp Pevens
National Army
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Health Remedy
A vintage advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long trusted household remedy for kidneys liver bladder and urinary disorders. It alleges cleansing benefits and emphasizes not a patent medicine with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
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Haarlem
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Cott & Bowne
Bloomfield
American
Lyon & Grumman
Rketall
Fairfield Ave
Middie St
Hamilton
Liberty Bonds
Mob
Tatal
HK Contracting Company
U. S
Young Men's Christian Association
Ordain
Harold Wilson
Advent Christian Divine
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