Tragedy Aboard Cherokee 29 Feared Lost in Gale Off Maryland
Twenty nine men are believed perished when the naval tug Cherokee foundered in a 50 mile gale off the Maryland coast. Ten survivors and eight bodies were brought to Philadelphia navy yard on two British rescue ships. Lieutenant Salward D. Newell is missing. Steering gear failure blamed as the vessel pitched and rolled, hatches battered in, and two rafts launched. The wireless operator stayed at his post until the end.
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Philadelpha
Maryland
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Salward D. Newell
Veseck
Naval Reserve Station
Cape May
Welock
Naval Coast Patrol
Lewes
Del
Delaware Bay
Pho Cherokee
Idgar PF
Luckenbach
Norfolk
Newell
United States
Naval Training School
Toston
Gloucester
Mass
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Boatswain F
Senott
U.S. R
Boston
Hh. Co
Ackerman
Seaman
Pp. Poynter
J. Hill
Woman's Devotion to Home Use of Lydia E. Pinkham
A vintage advertisement argues that daily duties mask health issues in women and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy. It claims the product has helped women for over forty years after other treatments fail, presenting a health cure tied to home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Careless Use of Soap Spoils the Hair
Advice on hair care warns against alkali in modern shampoos and promotes using ordinary emulsified coconut oil. Instructions: moisten hair, rub in, rinse to remove dust dirt and oil, leaving scalp soft and hair bright. Coconut oil is cheap, available at pharmacies, and can be used by the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theamily
Swing Into Spring Practice At Local Hardware Store
You can’t play golf yet you can practice with video links at American hardware Stores. An official practice course lets you swing and feel the thrill of a drive. Come in and try the new setup this spring.
American Hardware Store Case Details at Division Pairfield Ave
A local hardware outlet at Division Pairfield Ave near Middiest is involved in proceedings with Grumman and other parties. The brief notes address the store’s location and the firms linked to the case, outlining parties and area references in a concise item.
Purim Celebrations Shine in Bridgeport Jewish Community
Bridgeport Jews mark Purim with pomp and song across homes and schools. Parcels and gifts travel to campbound soldiers. Jewish teachers and families distribute treats to students and neighbors as part of the holiday observance. Albert Goldman sues for foreclosure in three actions tied to properties on Central Avenue, Ferguson Street, Webster Street, and Gilbert Street, totaling $197,000 in notes from 1917.
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Bridgeport
Israel
Asther
Hainan
Xerxes
Aberdecai
Esther
Shakespeare
Pforeclosucr
Albert Goldman
New
Sulaway Company
Japs Ask U.S. to Send Army to Get Goods
Washington reports J apan requests U S and entente powers consider joint military action to seize war stores at Vladivostok and along the Siberian Railway. Much material from American and Japanese sources lies exposed, risk of German capture, with debate over solo or joint intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Kapan
United Res Bove Crmmient
Libertia
Vladivostok
Ned
Siberian
Critisisi
Japan
America
Stevens Opinmon
Vhedivostok
Donovan Invites Norwalk Citizens to Suggest City Plans
City officials meet in the council chamber with Mayor Jeremiah Donovan to discuss a proposed economy program and future spring plans. A later public gathering will invite all citizens to offer input on city governance and local policies.
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Nomyilk
Srechak
Council Chamber
City Inc
Jeremiah Donovan
Norwalk
Jongyan
Braun Gets Six Months on Manslaughter Charge
Superior criminal court will convene at ten oclock this morning to hear cases including state versus Harold Jarnin of Banbury who pleaded guilty to manslaughter from an illegal operation on his wife. He was sentenced to six months in jail. the case has been pending since last September.
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Superior Criminal Court
Prarnins Mandal
Harold Jarnin
Banbury
Pmilly
Vane
Commerce Board Bans Perpetuity of Officials
At the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce meeting in the Strafield hotel the board approved a policy banning re election of officials after two terms or directors after three years, with exceptions for unusual causes and no automatic promotion. A nominating committee was appointed and will report before the April annual meeting.
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Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Strafield
Crawford
Tollowing Nominiating
A. W. Burritt
J. Winegsbury
A. al. Tretchard
W. H. Griffiths
A. G. Anderson
Chamber of Commerce
Overleave Soldier and Registration Dodger Held
Two federal arrests occurred last night in the city. Thomas J. Lynch of Mount Vernon was arrested for lacking registration cards and held at police HQ. Chester Simms of Stratford, a private at Fort Terry, was detained at his home and turned over to federal authorities after failing to report back to camp.
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Thomas J. Lynch
Mount Vernon
Chester Simms
Stratford
Fort Terry
Sted
Bridgeport
Lynch
Kehoe
Opatroman
Simms
Mort Terry
Fire in Rail Shops Destroys Part of Building At Main Street
A fire touched a blacksmith shop in the rail yard of the No YN MM and He railroad company at Main Street and Railroad Avenue last night causing about 75 dollars in damage. The blaze started near ten o'clock and was discovered after it had gained headway, with an alarm from box 264. After half an hour of fighting, the fire was brought under control. The roof of the building burned through and the shed walls were scorched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giused Ba Sparken Troma Totisa
No YN
Main Street
Riclroad Avenue
Railroad Avenues
Governor Grants Second Reprieve to Mrs Gilligan
Governor I Teshuroiny grants a further reprieve for Amy Archer Gilligan, now under death sentence in Windsor. The reprieve delays execution to allow the appeal to be argued at the next term of the supreme court, opening next Tuesday, on the request of the State's Attorney Thegh AL Alenriv.
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Kartfora
Supreme Court
I Teshuroiny
Amy Je
Archer Gilligan
Windsor
Akireh
Thegh AL Alenriv
Hoarders Face New Wheat Flour Ration Rule
In Stratford and Mebane on March 27 the food administration announced new rules limiting flour sales to 24 4 2 pounds per purchase. Purchasers must also buy pound for pound substitutes like corn flour or rice. Officials say many hoarders exist and the situation worsens as wholesale merchants back the tightening measure. Mr Sco ville oversees distribution of all sugar in the state.
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Traiitford
Everal Hood
Seosille
Food Administration
Svoville
Scoville
Draft Men May Now Enlist in Coast Artillery
Coast Artillery enlistment is open to white registrants who wish to join the U S Army coast defense branch. Local boards report orders from Washington allowing voluntary induction with no cap on numbers. enrollees must pass a phrason examination and join units as needed, with distribution to needful companies. Physical exams for Bridgeport registrants begin Sunday at the new high school. other boards report postponements and various draft movements to Camp Devensterday.
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Coast Artillery Corps
United States Army
Washington
Coast Artilery
Slocum
Bridgeport
Servi Land Division
Signal Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Wan
Engineers’ Corps
Vancouver Jurks
Div
Camp Devene Ayer
Mas Thesa
Connecticut
Camp
Call 53 Men for Examination for Merchant Ships
Applicants in the United States merchant marine seek physical exams in Bridgeport. Dr John Wynn will conduct examinations this afternoon for 20 to 30 year olds to join the steamer Calvin Austin or its sister ship Governor Dingley. Special Agent W T Hindle directs, with orders from Boston. Women are not permitted. minimum weights apply.
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United States
Bridgeport
Calvin Austin
Overnor Dingley
John , Wynn
W. TD. Hindle
Bis. Tindle
Merchant Marine Recruiting Service
Boston
Windle
Aly Mien Ander
Gener
Mien
Pout
Parents Protest Lack of School Lunch Facilities
Parents of Tish school pupils protest insufficient lunch facilities. Officials consider proposed improvements at High school and potential temporary arrangements. Details of the plan and dates remain unclear, with community concerns about access and adequacy noted.
Fear Gales Threaten Bridgeport Soft Coal Supply
Local fuel committee fears a hard test to keep soft coal flowing to Bridgeport factories as gale delays barges carrying coal for Remington Arms UMC Locomobile and Liberty Ordnance plants and Bridgeport Gaslight. Administrators warn a sharp coal draw could hit within days but expect barges to arrive soon.
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Bridgeport
Itemington Arms
Incar Uel
Carl Tr. Siemon
Biv. Siemon
Remington Arms
U. M.C
Locomobile
Liberty Ordnance
Bridgeport Gaslight Company
Thieves Steal Coats at Night School Session
Night session at Cholden Jull street high school ends with theft of two young womens coats and a fur set. Teachers and students report stolen items including long winter coats, a fox neck piece, and muff. police suspect unlocked lockers allowed access during late classes.
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White
Chistes
Cholden Jull Street
Louise Nolan
Thancork Avenue
Mary Jesonis
Ifford Street
Focker
Ant Lissatainette Pfolpore
Harral Avenue
Lasalle Enios
Taxpayers Protest Plaza Project Amid War Times
Bridgeport taxpayers led by the Taxpayers' Association protested the plaza project during wartime economy. At a meeting on State Street they drafted a resolution appealing to the common council against the plan, signed by 107 members representing 6000 city treasurers payments. Supporters argued plaza benefits include reduced congestion while opponents warned against unnecessary expenditure.
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Thre Plaza
Bridgeport Taxpayers’ Association
Animotn
Troisuby
Taixos
Wcox
Association
Jacoby
Alorris Sallowey
Marcus fGtsch
Sues Norwalk Furniture Man for Auto Clash
Maria Pina of Norwell administrator of Bartholemew Plan estate sues Fred Gioreline of Norwalk for 10000 over her husband’s death in a November accident on the Trenton Dost terel involving a car owned by George Japp of Stamford. Wiro owner Strank Mherbiardt of New Cuumilin faces injuries from a collision with a vehicle. Kerr ard Co of New York sues Sar Tell Prentice and Mona Roberts Prentice of Greenwich in a Superior Court action for securities purchases.
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Maria Pina
Norwell
Bartholomew Plan
Lis
Fred Gioreline
Norwalk
Trenton
George Japp
Stamford
Strank Mherbiardt
New Cuumilin
Barrel of Y.W.C.A. Move Progress Reported in City Drive
The Y W C A campaign to raise funds for a moving barrel shows $14,571.12 in pledges with almost half of the $46,000 drive already reported. Divisions led by Mrs. George W. Wheeler and Mrs. Rt. Bassick contributed various sums as volunteers toured Bridgeport landmarks including the library and Connect National Bank.
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Y. We
Bridgeport National Panic
Bridgeport
Warrel
Connect T National Bank
DD BM
Read's
N. Sperry
George W. Wheeler
Webert Marsh
JT. W
Friends
Emma Dundas
Tilly Hoff
Hazel Frey
Hazel Heyman
Tucy Raven
Helen Robson
Edith Cogswell
Bertha Steer
Man Hit by Falling Brick Leaves Man in Serious Condition
Louis Manerio of 75 Pembroke Street was struck by a falling brick at the Bridgeport Brass Company yesterday forenoon. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition. authorities are unsure how the accident occurred. Manerio was a well known Italian resident and former city street department worker.
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Bridgeport Brass Company
Louis Manerio
Pembroke Street
Bridgeport
Manerio
Ridgeport Brass Company
Grand Jury to Hear Baby Doll Case Next Week
The grand jury will sit next week to consider William Baby Doll Thomas and Jake Texas Dawkins, charged with the murder of Morris Panelli after the Keystone club riot. State's Attorney Tomer and Sheriff Pease ordered the panel impaneled.
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Grand Fey
William
Thomas
Jake
Texas
Dawkins
Morris Panelli
Keystone Club
Tomer 5. Cummmnings
Pease
Grand
Treated with Wonder Pills Claims Health Revival
An advertisement from a old newspaper promotes “Wruit-a-tives” and “Weait Liver Yablets” claiming users regain health and vitality. The notice features Walter Love from a Kansas City box address and urges readers to try the products for renewed strength and clear thinking.
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Ollewa
Walter Love
Cuticura Soap and Gintment Recalled in Patient Testimony
A Beechmont Massachusetts resident reports facial pimples, severe itching and disfigurement from perfume soaps. After using two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and two cakes of Cuticura Soap, she says she was healed. Free samples offered by mail, prices listed.
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Mary Struthers
Crose St
Beechmont
Mass
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Oh That Awful Backache It’s Your Kidneys
A damaged ad copy warns that backache signals kidney trouble and promotes Gold Medal Linariaive Capsules. It claims nervousness, tiredness, nausea, and painful urination as kidney symptoms and urges trial use with a money back guarantee. The tone imitates a medical ad from an earlier era.
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Merican Hardware
Donovan
Braun
Commerce Board
R. R
Smith’s Forge
Mrs. Gilligan
The
Royal Baking Powder CO
William St
New York
Coast Artillery
Tish
Tuneh
Uwe Sydingl Hulton
Mo Forik Peetest
Poe
Lion
Sues Norwalk Furniture Man
Y.W.C.A
Grand Jury
Scott
Scott & Rowe
Blosmfeld
Pal
Lumbago
Buechler
Paireieed Ave
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