Connecticut State Guard Infantry Parade in Bridgeport
A full brigade of Connecticut's Civil, Military and Judicial leaders will review a complete infantry drill and tactical exhibition in Bridgeport on Thursday. Colonel Clifford B. Wilson commands three regiments with General Burpee in attendance, marking the Guard's rise from “tin soldiers” to fully trained troops after a year of rigorous drills.
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Connecticut
Wilson
Military District of State Guard
Fairfield Comnty
Bridgeport
Clifford B. Wilson
Holcomb
Lucien F. Burpee
Connecticut State Guard
United States Naval
Red Cross Calls Women to France for Service
An urgent appeal from the American Red Cross National headquarters requests women with elementary hygiene and home care training to serve in France. Applicants must be 23 to 35, speak French, have good health, and be willing to be assigned anywhere. Passports will not be issued to women under 25 or with a husband or close male in service.
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France
Red Cross
Washington
How to Grow Diamonds From a Marketing Pitch
A dubious sales pitch promises to trade up small diamonds for larger ones. It offers a $25 purchase to receive a $350 diamond, then a $50 item for $25, and a $75 item for $25, culminating with a blue white diamond for £100. The ad urges immediate action.
Oil stoves offered in standard makes and models
We present oil stoves described as oil right with choices of one to four burners. Options include models with or without ovens to suit different kitchens and cooking needs. The wording emphasizes reliability and variety for buyers evaluating fuel-efficient stoves.
American Hardware Stores Incorporsten Fairfield Aye
A notice lists American Hardware Stores at Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street. It notes a corporate descriptor and street locations, indicating a business presence in the area.
Hearst Agent Seeks Aldermen Action Over Papers
Hearst circulation representative John Meyers distributed pamphlets to aldermen claiming Hearst papers have joined a common chamber effort. City officials expected action amid recent Bridgeport Teachers Association and Universalist Church activity on Fairfield Avenue. Lieutenant Colonel Cronan praised National Guard readiness for a large Fourth Military District parade under Col Wilson. regiments led by Cronan, Major Thomas, and Major Ryder. Police plan to bar cars near seawall to manage crowds, with an estimated 30 000 spectators anticipated.
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Board of Aldermen
Hearst
John Meyers
Common Chamber
Bridgeport Teachers Association
Universalist Church of the Redeemer
Fairfield Avenue
Mills
New York Tribune
Stephen P. Cronan
National Guard
Bridgeport
Brisade
Harnest
Trumbull Range
Wilson
Cronan
Samuel K. Thomas
Sound Beach
Cyrus 3. Ryder
Bethel
Seawall
Tranistin Avenue
City Adopts New Scale of Wages For Team Hiring
The Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance setting city wage scales with double teams paid a day and single outfits at 3 per day, effective July 1. Additional ordinances hire five clerks for the Tax Commissioner with specified salaries. Mayor Wilson announced the changes do not alter clerk counts. The council also addressed a property offer from Lakeview cemetery for housing and noted immediate action to notify Washington officials. A claims committee allowed many fall injuries on icy sidewalks to be withdrawn as the aldermen accepted its report.
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Board of Aldermen
Wilson
Lakeview Company
Boston Avenue
Ham
Washington
Slacker Special Probable for Men Taken in Roundup
Federal authorities may send the 66 men held at the city headquarters to a training camp within two weeks if they cannot prove registration under the selective draft laws. Three more detainees were released by DOJ Agent Charles H. Lane. Police headquarters faced crowds of friends seeking access. most visitors required Lane's permission. Transferred to North Avenue jail after a city court session to await status in the draft. A Bridgeport slacker special is expected to fill a training camp vacancy with similar accommodations.
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Notive Headquarters
Department of Justice
Charles H. Lane
Agent Lane
Marty
North Avene
Bridgeport
Prospects Favorable for U S Loan to China
Washington officials and international bankers held conferences in New York to advance a possible U S loan to China. Attendees from Kuhn, Loeb, Loomis, National City Bank, Chase, and Guaranty Trust reflected broad support. No final terms were disclosed, but officials reportedly viewed negotiations positively.
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New York
Ily
State Department
Washington
Ameren
United States
Cobbler Quits in Hurry at Walnut Beach Shoe Loss
A Walnut Beach crowd searches for missing shoes after the Philadelphia Shoe Company shop vacates its storefront. Residents from Silver Beach Myrtle Beach and Laurel Beach swarm Bridgeport seeking their footwear, blaming the abrupt departure by owner H. S. Bell.
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Walnut Beach
Silver Beach
Myrtle Beach
Laurel Beach
Philadelphia Shoe Company
Bridgeport
Letter shows pluck of Italian armies Bersaglieri vow to conquer or die
A World War I era letter from Erminio Mannino, a Bersaglieri serving in Italy's 30th Regiment Machine Corps, vows victory or death. Written May 27, 1918, the missive expresses fierce resolve to avenge Austrian betrayal and to blockade any enemy advance, reflecting the indomitable Bersaglieri spirit.
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Erminio Mannino
Machine Corps
Bersagleri
Bridgeport
Antonio Mannino
Iaast
Bersaglieri
America
Ehiozwal
Mitreleurs
Eralinio Manning
Bureau Aims to Aid New Insurance Worker Applicants
The Aelia Life plans affiliated companies and opens bureaus for men and women to streamline interviews and hiring. The women’s department, led by Miss A Berth, will coordinate applicant tests and qualifications while the men’s bureau focuses on entry needs. Local offices will contact suitable applicants for interviews and further steps.
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Aelia Life
Secier
Dartford
Berth
Unclear OCR fragment on local incident
Fragmentary text describes an unclear event with names and places garbled. It mentions a person owed something and a late night awakening by a neighbor or associated figure, but key details are unreadable. The source is too corrupted to identify reliable names, dates, or locations.
Russia May Yet Be Factor Washington Believes
Washington officials study rapid developments in Russia, Ukraine, and Siberia as signs of political reshaping. A Ukrainian revolt against distant rule, a volunteer army, and Duke Michael’s stance on the Bolshevik government mix with concerns over Prussia’s future status and possible shifts toward a republic or constitutional monarchy. Japan awaits allies for any response to counter German influence in the Far East.
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Russian
Siberia
Ukraine
Gen
Alexieff
Kaiser
Washinngton
Russia
Washington
Prussia
Ubkrane
Alexieft
Ceriians
Tautons
Nesishues Tron
Michael
Constituent Assembly
Siberian
Vladivostok
Ival
Thousa
New Rebimcon Pumping Engine Makes First Test Success
City officials supervised by Chief Daniel Jahtsen tested the new Rebimcon pumping engine at the upgrade site. The apparatus operated smoothly amid reports of strong pumping capacity and readiness for daily use at the House of Waterworks. Additional engines will be assigned to North and West districts as crews expand city fire protection and water operations. Coal deliveries at Bridgeport sites exceeded expectations with 40 boatloads received, signaling ample supply for winter storage and domestic use ahead.
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Daniel i Jahtsen
Habinsoy
Fee
Stretton Pearse
Arbout
Vno
Johnson
Hnsine House
Bridgeqrort
Chirac
Otis Seos
Inimiediata
Coroner to Rule in Drowning Gem Fatality Case
Coroner John J. Phelan will render a decision today in the death of William Penn Childner who died at Bridgeport hospital Saturday night from wounds while testing a drowning gem at the Lemington Avis plant. The day in court follows yesterday’s proceedings.
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John J. Phelan
William Penn Childner
Bridgeport Hospital
Lemington
Milford man arrested for drunkenness and breach of peace
Milford resident Mick Maasta8 was arrested yesterday afternoon for drunkenness and breach of peace after causing a disturbance on Mitty Street. He was taken to police headquarters by Patrols tia Mardeoy.
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Mick
Italy Repulses Monte di Val Bella Assaults
Rome reports heavy Italian artillery fire mows down enemy masses on Monte di Val Bella and Col Del Rosso, with more than 2,000 prisoners taken. Italian planes supported the attack as Austrians evacuate Col de Rosso and Monte di Val Bella, while Berlin tallies Allied losses and Haig notes local gains northwest of Albert.
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Rome
Vienna
Col del Rosso
Monte di Val Bella
Berlin
Asiago
Daone
Giudicaria
Meugna
London
Austrian War Office
Col de Rosso
Asiaga
Cal del Rosso
Stemplewood
Piave
Venetiat
Stemple Wood
Tene
Diaz
Brenta
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Clark
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Aye
Middle St
MOTOR
Casa
Ahdarg Hanne Ee
Primrose, Brown and Burdick
William H. Ham
Bridgeport Housing Company
Lakeview Cemetery Association
Twiard of Aldermen
Committee On Claims
U. S
China
Mannino
Brother
Bureau
Snyder
Pershing
Black Heel Turnpike
Mars
Camp Bevens
Mr. and Airs
Rebimcon
Gardnei
War Office
Albert
Aisne
Marne
St. Tierre Aiple
Piace
Soci
Ourey River
Oventh
Prenels
Fritz & Hawley
Optians
New Haven
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Bridgeport Savings Bank Incorporated
Comner Main & Slate
Monhiy
H. Hemember
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