Browning Gun Scores Success in Congressional Demo
Washington reports a Browning automatic rifle demonstration for Congress in a hillside valley near the city. Senators and representatives fired the weapon under the guidance of soldiers from the Springfield machine gun school as high army officials and foreign officers watched. The guns performed with no malfunctions, and two heavy Browning machine guns followed, firing thousands of rounds. The ordnance bureau plans mass production to equip the army, with hundreds produced daily in weeks.
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Weather Forecast South New England Thursday and Friday
Forecast indicates generally fair weather for South New England on Thursday and probably Friday. East New York shows increasing clouds with likely rain in the extreme south portion by Friday. A cyclonic low pressure centered over Oklahoma is moving eastward, bringing snow to Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and northern Missouri, and rain to the lower Ohio valley, southern Missouri, southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Elsewhere, weather remains unsettled with signaling for the next 48 hours across various regions.
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Raid Seizes Books At Pastor Russell Foundation
New York police and army intelligence agents raided the Pastor Russell Foundation in Brooklyn and seized books and papers. The material was sent to the federal district attorney to determine if it is seditious. The raid is linked to an earlier wreck in Topeka and Oak, where five people face charges in publishing a book billed as The Vanished Mystery.
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United States Army Imsteligence Service
Brooklyn
Pastor Russell Foundation
Federal District Attorney
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Sedithonus
102d Men in Raid on Hun Trench
Washington February 27 War department officials confirm Connecticut residents’ belief that the 102nd Infantry formerly the Second Regiment Connecticut National Guard is actively fighting in the Chemin Des Dames area in France. Early reports indicate U S troops’ dispositions arrive after movements, with no front line confirmation yet at the War Department.
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War relief license powers granted to city War Bureau
The State Council of Defense extended sweeping authority to the Finance Committee of the local War Bureau to license all war relief and charity events in the city. Applicants must disclose plans, show funding, and allow a two year investigation, with licensure overseen by Abr J Newmanley and a finance committee including Stiples, Wyren, Aukirth, Heun, and Simued Ab Liswley. The police department retains licensing duties.
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Police Department
U S Housing Aid Bill Moves Through Congress
Bridgeport housing manager William Iain reports swift Washington action on Secretary Wilson’s plan to authorize 50 million dollars for housing in congested wartime centers. Officials expect rapid approval with limited opposition as construction firms push new homes under government programs.
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Port Flunsing Company
US Plan to Consolidate Aerial Photography Training
Plans for a major expansion of training and equipment for aerial photography of the German front. Langley Field Fort Sill and Corcoran will join to form a large Rochester New York school. Primary training will occur there with the existing schools aiding as photographic intelligence units for overseas deployment after a month.
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Italians Ban All Hun Goods in City War Aid Pledge
More than 8,000 Italians in the city, through four lodges of the Figli D' Italia, vow not to buy German or Austrian goods. They pledge support for the United States war effort, await President Wilson's requests, and note extensive contributions to Liberty Bonds. Some in the community encourage those not in U S service to enlist in Italy.
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United States Military Service
Sugar Sales Ban Expanded in Connecticut Food Rules
Assistant Fraud Administrator I. Wheeler from Connecticut orders Bridgeport merchants to stop sugar sales in any combination with other foods effective today. Wheat salt limits set to four and two thirds pounds per family. wheat substitute must be purchased. Officials report no widespread hoarding in Waterbury county. previous flour hoarding cases noted in Hartford area.
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Pass Bill to Draft All Aliens
Washington February 27 The alien slacker bill to bar citizenship and authorize deportation of aliens of draft age who claim exemption from service and authorizing drafting of aliens for agricultural or manufacturing work passed the house by 344 to 21. It goes to the Senate an amendment to prevent abrogating treaties was defeated 235 to 133. Administration opposes the bill saying it would embarrass treaty negotiations with co belligerents such as Great Britain Canada and France respectively.
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France
G O P to Adopt Open Door Policy
Chairman Mays of the Republican National Committee urged an open door approach at national headquarters. He spoke of equal participation by members and full public disclosure of party aims and progress. Other speakers included Senators Wadsworth Poindexter and Representatives Gillett and Kelen.
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Gillett
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Red Cross Drive Planned Week of May to Raise 100 Million
Ikansas City reports telegram from the National War Council in Washington announcing the next Red Cross drive will run May 6 to 13 with a goal of 100 million dollars.
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National War Council of the Organization
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Blackmail Trial Ends With Harsh Georgia Sentence
In Fulton County, J W Cook, real estate agent, is sentenced to one year hard labor on the chain gang and a $1000 fine for conspiring to blackmail Asa G Candler Atlanta's 67 year old mayor for 506000. Margaret Hirsch faces trial Friday as the case wraps after a brief jury deliberation and an eight hour trial. A new trial motion is noted with March 16 set for arguments.
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Julion County Superior Court
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Olf Ti. H. Hirsch
Asa G. Candler
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Jury Fails to Indict Schubert on Fuel Charge
New Haven reports a federal grand jury failed to indict Joe Schubert theatrical manager and WD Eldridge manager for violation of a fuel conservation order after reviewing evidence. The jury was dismissed temporarily with no date set. Allegations stated the theatre stayed open over hours in disregard for fuel conservation rules.
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Tagore Plot With Germans Sparks Anti British Plot Claim
US government in San Francisco presents intercepted German diplomatic papers linking Sir Rabindranath Tagore to a alleged Hindu plot to foment revolution against British rule in India. The material, shown during the trial of 81 alleged conspirators, ties Tagore to Counts Obama and Teratehi, with mentions of Wu Ting and other officials, though connections remain unclear.
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War Savings Stamps appeal urged now
A bold wartime appeal urges immediate purchase of War Savings Stamps to support the war effort. The message questions delaying aid and stresses citizens should buy now to back brothers and sons serving.
Austria German rift deepens over Russia attack plans
An official despatch from France quotes Austria Hungary premier committing to join military action against Russia or Romania and refusing troops into Ukraine. It notes a February 22 meeting between Charles I and William II and signals a growing clash between Vienna and Berlin with Germany ready to use violent measures to settle the dispute.
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Post Office War Savings Stamp Drive Starts in Bridgeport
Bridgeport post office launches a March campaign to sell Thru Stamps and War Savings Stamps. Two armies led by General Isogene Kelly and General George W. O Shea will compete, with 258 employees, daily and monthly prizes, a large public board tracking progress, and multiple officers named to assist the captains.
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Eugene Kelly
William Garrity
Thomas McDonald
Frank Gihuley
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Harry McCabe
Robert Irvin
Frank Seinney
Joseph Barratt
Frank Sceheible
William J. Mahoney
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Merritt
Tram Munson
John McInroy
George Taymond
Burton G. Canfield
Charles S. O'men
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