They Were Americans Captain and Crew Given Ten Minutes to Leave
Reports from a west Atlantic submarine zone say German U commanders warn ships before sinking and allow crew time to abandon. The New York Mail recounts the sinking of the schooner Edward H Cole after Barnegat sighting, with eleven crew rescued by two U boats seventy five miles southeast of the Fishers? Islands. the vessel and crew received minutes of notice in open bombardment.
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West Atlantic
United States
Edward H. Cole
New York Mail
Barnegat
U. Shipping Commissione
Battery
Norfolk
Maing
Hishlands
J. H. Cole
HH. G. Newcomb
Calo
Mombergs
Holigay
Moss
Robert Lithigee
Cole
Goris
Naval Reserve
Jace
Corman
Goernmin
Bristol
New York Harbor
Phang
U S Airman Wins in Plunge Against HU in Planc
Lieutenant Sumner Sewall of Maine shot down an enemy two seated aircraft inside American lines northwest of our, after a tense dogfight with six German and three American planes involved. Ground observers watched as one enemy broke formation and was pursued, and the American pilot brought the foe down in a field before Toul.
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Planc
Associated Press
Liceutenant
Sumner Sewall
Ith
Maine
Our
Sewall Erness
Sewall
Toul
Petersons ointment touted as eczema cure in ad
An old advertisement claims Petersons Ointment cures eczema and skin ailments. It features testimonials from John Scott of Buffalo and praises rapid relief for various conditions, noting availability from druggists and a box price.
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Poremon
Petersons
Tregetts
Wwe
John Scott
Virginia SL
Buffalo
Veterson
First and Second Bonds May Now Be Changed
Notices received by Bridgeport banks indicate Liberty Bonds of the first and second issues may be converted into the third issue. Deliveries under the conversion plan cannot occur before July 1, with a six month conversion window May 9 to November 9. Second issue bonds bearing four percent may be presented before July 1. receipts will allow new bonds to be issued when delivered by the government. After November 9, conversion of the second issue ends, while the first issue bonds bearing three and one half percent may be converted any time before the war’s end. Newly converted bonds will date May 9. first issue interest begins June 1 and converted second issue interest May 15. Local banks expect many holders to convert, as clerical forces prepare for a busy period after July 1.
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Bridgeport
Banis
Patrick He Quinn
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
TH. H. Cole
Croel & Thurlow
Poston
Robert Lithizee
U. S
Male
Neptune Road
East
Boston
Mass
William Jones
US 8
Jackson Avenue
Everitt
Cenw
Binland
Bertiman's Institute
South
Sandy Hook
Azores
Havana
Cornell Spars Over Supply Ordinance In City Board
In a heated Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman John A Cornell Jr accused colleague William Primrose of using a供应 ordinance to attack him. Primrose defended the committee ruling and criticized self dealing while Cornell pressed to speak further before the mayor halted further discussion pending house consent.
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Primrose
Cornell
Council
John A Cornell, Jr
Novariets
William
Board of Aldermen
Tne
Primrose Sai
Nind
Protecut
Troe
Mhles
Owl
Camnumiffee
Pri- Vilega
Aldorpus Cornell
Cornel
Eigen
Ity
Aldemnan Whitney
Liemayer
Alcorn Cornell
Fairbanks Sinking Amid Unclear Reports
Fragmentary wires report Charles Fairbanks, former vice president, believed ill and sinking at his home in Indiana. Details are inconsistent and sources offer few concrete facts about his condition or location.
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Indianavolts
Charles We Fairbanks
Campete
Foyd
Tuyi
Tor
J. A. McTionaled
Idan
Athendane
American Chain Shifts 320 Jobs to Remington Co
Bridgeport plant shifts about 320 workers to Remington Arms and ammunition firms to meet wartime needs. Connecticut manufacturers invited to Atlantic City conference June 22 to discuss nonessential industry labor shifts and pooling efforts for greater government service.
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Algordy
Tridgeport
Remington Arms
Amwinition Company
Connecticut
Atlantic City
N. Ty
Induste
Gould
Bridgeport
Inteilegor
muniGions Point
Avoula
Rome
New .Jersey
Orapainy
Four Bridgeport Men Fined Over Riot In Kotan Point Clash
Four Bridgeport men Joseph Mobert Newry Jloppe John Sullivan William Teopold and Thy Murshedl faced fines after a riot at Kotan Point Saturday. Robert Laoegivies received a55 fine and costs Sullivan paid 30 cents and costs. The others were not clear about charges. A second item notes John Norton, 29, was arrested for non support at 500 Gregory Street following a warrant issued by Detroit officers Thorne Hesan and John Dwyer at 10 13 last night.
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Notwagk
Jang
Joseph Mobert
Newry Jloppe
John Sullivan
William Teopold
Thy Murshedl
Tone Bridgeport
Kotan Point Sajrday
Devore
Coorse H. Vosbuesh
Uni
Robert Laoegivies
Sullivan
John Norton
Gregory |Atraet
Thome Hesan
John Dwyer
Fuel embargo looms on slacker industry in Bridgeport
Bridgeport clerks Local 520 of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association deliver an ultimatum to druggists for better hours wages and six day work weeks. The union demands union cards and pay scales with two weeks paid vacation after a year. Government plans may draft non essentials and impose fuel embargoes on slackers as factories mobilize.
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Bridgeport
Moley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed
A letter from Mrs. Margaret Smiate of WMishop, Catit, extols Moley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable remedy for persistent colds sore throats and bronchial troubles. She reports relief after using it despite severe symptoms last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moley
Margaret Smiate
Wmishop
Catit
Iroley
W& Gold
Miindle
Mort
Busy Business Men Health Tonic Ad Warns of Overwork
A dated health ad targets overworked men describing stomach trouble from stress and poor eating. It touts Mele ary tablets and Mice Cablets as remedies to aid digestion, boost vigor, and overcome fatigue, claiming rapid relief after meals.
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Ube Tse
Uum AG
Tee
Ite
Despeptia
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The
Petersons Qiefrent
Eczema
American Hardware Stores
Farrfield Ave
Middle St
Bridgeport War Savings Club
Bridgeport Telegram
War Thrift
Marshal Joffre
International Film Service
Executive Committee of
American Federated Labor
Ecole Militaire
England
France
Fairbanks
American Chain Loans
Remington Co. Oes
Pardy
Connecticu
T. J
Connectic
Enminharzo Fox
Science
Buechler’s
Bridgeport Savings Bank Incorporated
Maln & State Sts
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