First World War Draft Report Praises Civilian Admin
General Crowder reports the first draft of men aged 21 to 31 registered 9,586,508 with 5,870 arrests for evasion and only 2,095 prosecuted. He lauds civilian administrators, notes cost efficiency, and highlights racial and marital variance in exemptions while urging universal board reforms and continued draft to sustain an adequate army. Peter Marello dies after being struck by a trolley car on Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport.
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Vlass
Nsen
Star
Crowder
Friends
Citiens
Exon
Europe
Coe
Vie Chett Amihioritivs Pa
Mivte
Ion Elie Cu
Germany
Austria
Mlississippi
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Montana
Peter Marello
Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport
Barnim Avenue
Major blaze destroys core of Darien business district
A massive fire swept through Darien causing about 190000 in losses across six burned buildings including the West millinery site, butcher shop, Columbia Hotel, and repair shop. Firefighters battled near zero temperatures, with help from neighboring towns, saving the central business area and leaving six families homeless.
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Ag Coe
Atvaeture
Bornstein
Hames
Columbia
Fumps
Center Street
BD. Hansen
Stamford
Darien
Otwas
Naroton Heights
New Canaga
Norwalk
Stanford
Motorists Urged to Update Vehicle Markers by Saturday
Hartford officials announce a deadline for owners in T Bridgeport to obtain new 1913 markers. A Police Department branch at city headquarters offers quick access to plates with registration fee, promising no need to visit Hartford. Anyone with 1917 markers risks court appearance for noncompliance.
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T Bridgeport
Hartford
Francis J Brennan Elected President of Bridgeport Kiwanis
At the Bridgeport Kiwanis Club annual meeting in Stratfield Francis J Brennan was chosen as president with Charles W Gerdensr as vice president and Dr Arthur H All as secretary. Other officers include treasurer Robert A Geers and directors from local businesses. The club founded in February 1917 promotes civic boosterism and community service in Bridgeport.
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Kiwanis Club of
Bridgeport
Stratfield
Francis J. Brennan
Brennan
Jackson Slove Company
Find O
Lacy
Knights of Columbus
Charles W. Gerdenisr
Bridgeport Gas' Company
Arthur Hall
Osteopath
Robert A. Geers
City National Bank
T. J. Pardy
Pardy Construction Company
A. M. Engleshard
D. M. Read Company
W. J. Yyayle
The
Bridgeport Bread Company
Albert E E. Beeles
Kiwanis Club
Cleveland
Ohio
Joely
United States
Bridgeport Kiwanis Club
Enlist Bridgeport in War Savings Drive
Encouraged by a strong opening, Bridgeport’s war savings stamps committee aims to enroll every man, woman and child. The program allows starting a bank account with a two cent stamp and adding more stamps over time, urging all to prepare for wartime losses by saving now.
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Bridgeport War Savings Stamps Committee
Bridgeport
Pew
United States
War Zone Aliens Order Not Enforced in Bridgeport
Assistant Superintendent Charles Suckley reports no notification from Washington on ejecting enemy aliens from the waterfront zone. He notes Bridgeport has not established the required one half mile waterfront district, warning strict enforcement would harshly impact most of the downtown business area.
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Charles Suckley
War Department
Washington
Suckley
Bridgeport
Obituary notices and funeral details for multiple locals
Obituaries record services for John Wesley Crouse age 35 with burial at Lakeview cemetery and survivors listed. William Lougee’s funeral occurred at M J Gannon funeral home with St Peter’s church rites and interment in St Michael’s. Mary Hodgins widow of James Hodgins died after brief illness. funeral at St James church and interment in St Michael’s. Annie T Calvert funeral at Washington DC. Frora Dente and Deming family deaths noted with services and burials planned locally. The piece also mentions national fundraising efforts and a broad movement across Braceport city with unions and churches joining the campaign.
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John Wesley Crouse
Walker and Banks
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Crouse
Ruth
John Wesley, Jr
Eh[atyia
Flora Fairehirst
George
William Dougere
William Lougee
State Street
M. J. Gannon
John Street
Thomas J. Kelley
St Peter's Church
Turlat
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mary Hodgins
Mary
James Hodgins
Stratford
John
James
William
Thomas
Michael Shortell
Anna Hodgins
Welock
St. James' Church
St. Micham's Cemetery
Annie T. Calvert
Coronel Stevens
Biesides
Farrell
Thyrd
Williai Tincoln
Worcester
Joseph Colgan
Brooklyn
Frederick Poole
Fair Haven
Jury Frees Cowan After 15 Minute Deliberation in 1900s Case
The jury in Common Pleas court found Edward Cowan not guilty after a brief 35 minute deliberation in a case tied to a December night ride with David Leyton and two women. The wreck near Westport injured Miss Havel Waterman, who died days later from a pelvic fracture. Cowan’s defense urged the jurors to see him as innocent.
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Edward Cowan
Glicomebila
Common Pleas Court
Shipeater
Argmente
Salomonadesch
Inc
J. J. Wreen
Walsh
Cowan
David Leyton
New York
Westport
Havel Waterman
Noble Avenue
Charm of Beauty Ad: Stuart's Calcium Wafers Promise Clear Blood
A vintage advertisement claims facial blemishes stem from impure blood and touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure. It asserts pills cleanse and purify the blood, improving complexion, with a 69 cent price at druggists.
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Stuart
Iittle
Harbor Ice Locks River Passage at Stratford Bridge
The Pequonnock river above the Stratford avenue bridge remains frozen while the lower harbor is clearer. Three barges carrying about 2600 tons of coal were towed up the Sound by the tug Bully and are still trapped in the ice. The City of Brockton freight steamer has resumed regular service as the ice breaks, and Layton, who drove the car involved in the accident, received a six month sentence and is held responsible for the Miss Waterman incident.
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Pequonnock
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Bridgeport
Brouckton
Layton
Miss Waterman
Naugatuck Runs From Sound To Bridgeport Amid Ice Delays
The Naugatuck arrived in Bridgeport last night with a large cargo of freight after an eventful run up the Sound. The daily service between Bridgeport and New York City has stayed close to scheduled time despite ice obstructions.
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Bridgeport
New York City
Open Nostrils and End a Cold or Catarrh
Bold ad copy claims Bly's Cream Balm cures head colds and catarrh by opening nostrils and clearing air passages. Small bottle to druggist. apply in nostrils for instant relief as swollen membranes heal and breathing returns. Ends with assurance of relief and immediate effect.
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Bly
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