Women split over war mourning ban in Bridgeport
Bridgeport women debated a proposed mourning ban for war deaths approved by the State Council of Defense and President Wilson. Leaders cite personal loss, cost of black materials, and broader sentiment, with opinions ranging from support to rejection and calls for individual choice.
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Bridgeport
State Council of Defense
Wilson
Nathaniello. Worthon
Red Cross Shapter
H. Willard Meek
J. J. Rose
Fghters
Tata
Counch
W.E. Allen
Ladies of Charity of
St. Vint
Paul
Mia. Worthen
Ouderstand
Canell
Fleck
Allen
Elks Leave for National Convention in Atlantic City
Bridgeport Elks depart Sunday by special train to attend the national convention in Atlantic City. A parade will be led by Grand Marshal John P. Sullivan of New Orleans followed by a service honoring members who served. Atlantic City committee includes D. L. Y. Gallagher and others to contact secretary Samuel J. Plotkin before Saturday.
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Bridgeport
Elks
Atlantic City
Order Who
John P. Sullivan
New Orleans
DL. Y. Gallagher
Philip J. McLaughlin
Samuelb
Shipyard Worker Dies After Scaffold Collapse
Ephraim MS Wakelee, 50, of Stratford, died from injuries suffered when a 40 foot high scaffold collapsed at Housatonie Shipbuilding yards in Stratford. Funeral at 8:30 Friday from Wakelee Homestead, burial in Union Cemetery.
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Ephraim
Wakelee
North Sain Street
Strateford
Housatonie
Stratford
Democratic Town Committee
Copper price raised by two and a half cents a pound
The War Industries Board announced a new copper price of 26 cents per pound, up two and a half cents from the former rate. The tariff, subject to President Wilson's approval, took effect today and will continue until August 1.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Wilson
Peck Nominated By Democrats
Dems nominate Peck at state convention with unity on democracy proclaims. Speakers praise President Wilson as Republicans face criticism over Baker and Daniels as delegates form platform and committees. Local figures Moran Dunnigan Cornell Weed Wilson committee lines chart district selections.
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Democratic Party
Evers
Paris
Wilson
Daniels
Baker
Faker
United States
France
England
Republican Party
Daniel E. Walker Sheipman
Wiliam J. Moran
Francis P. Dunnigan
Senator Weed
Alty
John A. Carnell
George M. Coughlin
M. J. Barrett
H. R. Tallwood
Wallace Dann
Albert Phillips
Americans Crush German Counter Attacks Near Chateau Thierry
Paris confirms victory as German counter attacks west of Chateau Thierry fail. Americans push beyond Vaux positions with heavy artillery support. Prisoners report fast German retreats and iron cross exchanges.
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Vaux
Hanns
Vans
Itoday
Finetish
Paris
Panis
Chateau Thierry
War Office
St. Pierre Aigie
Fvrenchands
Oise
Aisne
Vingre
St. Dierra Aigle
Chateau Werry
Connecticut Pays 78 709 097 Taxes On 1917 Incomes
Connecticut collected 78 709 097 dollars in 1917 income and excess profits taxes as part of nationwide revenue, with New York and Pennsylvania leading state totals. Other states listed include New Jersey and Delaware, reflecting varying shares of total federal revenue allocations.
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Connecticut
Asiington
STS
Aareland
New Jersey
Democrats Nominate Vollmer In Local Convention
Delegates from Bridgeport to Shelton backed Norwalk Police Chief Vollmer for the Democratic nomination in a heated convention. The gathering elected John W. Murray as chair and Francis Dunnigan as secretary, with a unanimous ballot later formalized. Delegates were chosen to chair district caucuses and send representatives to the congressional session.
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Cuit
Pease
B.C. Ginty
Danbury
Vollmer
John WH. McMurray
Michael
William FH. Vollmer
William Sheehan
Charles Ryan
Patrick Walsh
F. B. Smith
John McGrath
BR. Poganny
Stamford
P. N. Cuddy
Irl
Leary
A. D. Mead
A. Schlechtwig
J. Smith
Greenwich
Henry Drinkwater
William Timmons
M. E. Haggerty
A. Talbot
C. Merritt
G. Sillien
Parien
J. Austin
Abel Dame
Bethel
E. C. Ginty
M. J. Barrett
J. G. Durkin
U. J. Gilden
Cure
Pr. Treadwell
W. J. Lynch
Meu Allister
P. Durkin
Westport
J. H. Meade
John W. Bean
Wilton
C. T. Gregory and Co
Eckland
New Canstan—Cc
FR. Weed
Theron Lyon
Monroy
S. P. Hayes
Willam C. Nichols
Shelton
William Donovan
John Donovan
I. Murphy
C. J. Keller
Stratford
Joseph Levins
New Fairfield
John Devine
Murphy
Norwalk
Rairfeld
Mar. Vollmer
Vuting
Tom J. Ward
Wrante A. Kong
Charles &. Mura
Stephen TB. Treadwell
Ward A. Russell
Wawarl J. Quinlan
Albert Shillins
John A. Ford
Bridgeport
Aet
Mpelnes
Seneca Run Aground in Atlantic Port
The steamer Seneca, a former ironclad converted to bulk cargo, ran aground near Atlantic Port on its first cargo trip. Built in Cleveland and launched recently, the vessel was expected to be hauled off with tug assistance after sustaining heavy damage.
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Ark Amer
Atlanunic
Seneca Hound
Cleveland
Sergeant Rowe of Greenwich Is Sharp Shooter
Sergeant Wile H Rowe of Greenwich wins a sons of American Revolution rifle prize at CAMP DMVENS AYER MA, matching his marksmanship in a 140 round event. He gains a silver identification tag as proof, while the Fourth Infantry earns captain Warren’s crack French platoon honor in a southern campaign.
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Dmvens
Ayer
Mass
Jaby 2
Wile Hitt Rowe
Greenwiedh
Cann
Charles Belindes
Behnshbel Tert Gordan Boveral
Aga
Om4th
Warren
Wirten
1 019 155 Now Over in France (Continued)
A World War I era dispatch recounts American troop movements and naval protection as America builds its fighting force for France. It notes more than one million soldiers sailing abroad since 1917 and outlines monthly departures, casualties, and equipment progress, highlighting Baker and Wilson correspondence and the Navy's role.
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Cae
War Department
Washington
France
Oane
Havses Corps
General Pershing
Oniswodon
Bakir
Presidenc
United States
Ovoodiow Wilson
Newton D. Baker
Daker
Congress
A. E. Wood
Genesil
Baker
Paris
June Ship Production Totals Reach New High
In June US shipyards produced 280 400 tons of ships, nearing the prior monthly record. Output split into 62 900 tons of slips and 17 200 tons of wooden slips, with deliveries across four weeks totaling 129 973 tons in the final week. The pace shows growth despite reporting uncertainties.
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Washington
United States
Weita
Teilieh
British Captain Teils of Hun Atrocities
Captain A Wells Thwing, recently back from four years with the British Ambulance corps, spoke in Sherman as state Y M C A official J B Thwing lauded wartime service. He described emergency aid gaps, recounting a New York hospital visit where ambulances' stretchers were sole hospital equipment. He warned of modern medical transport needs and the urgent role for organized aid in a future war.
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Patrfield
A. Wells Thgenim
United States
British Ambulance Corps
J. B. Thwing
Y. A. Gov
Velovin
Soldier's Mother Loses Bag With Jewels Worth $25,000
In New York a mix up at a Penns Wad station led Mrs Thompson to reclaim a bag containing government bonds worth 12 000, cash, and diamonds. Mrs Wiley's bag held a photo of her son in a soldier's uniform and eight cents and a few items. Station staff recovered the misdelivered baggage after a tense scene as each woman sought their belongings.
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New York
Tuty S
Kaprison Thompson
Jane Tales
New
Freezing Tests on Caterpillars Show Seasonal Resistance
Enschangs reports that caterpillars frozen for a month revived after thawing but with each new grazing cycle their responses to mechanical stimulation slowed. The winter resistance persisted only in winter. in spring all specimens perished under the same treatment.
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Selbat
Enschangs
Red Cross Work Praised At War Effort Meeting
A gathering praised ambulance workers and the American Red Cross for their on the battle fronts. Mr. Thwing spoke about recruiting 90 men in Connecticut for Y M C A service overseas and described the organization’s work on the front lines.
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American Red Cross
Connecticut
Can't Sell Gas After Six O'Clock in Philadelphia
War economy order restricts fuel sales after six o'clock Sundays in Philadelphia to conserve materials for war industries. Gas stations may not provide gasoline or tire repairs or other services beyond basic operation, as directed by wartime agencies nationwide.
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Philadelphia
Daly
Motorista
Nationalomobile Association
Dog Attacks People. Fairfield Nets Packs for Tests
A wild dog terrorized residents from a yard to a store on Pins Creek Road. It attacked a child, then Mr. Clampett, forcing bystanders to flee. The animal roamed, prompting searches by Constable Larsen and the Fairfield group. Dog Warden Hall shipped 28 dogs to New Haven for poison-gas experiments. each captured dog is kept 72 hours and then disposed of at owner cost.
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Igmanths
Pins Creek
Fairfield
Larsen
Hall
New Haven
France
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