Express rate rise set with consolidation plan
Washington reports the Consolidated Express company will start operations July 1 and raise rates about ten percent with Interstate Commerce Commission sanction. Some exceptions will be made and the commission may announce its decision on the overall increase tomorrow. A separate order denied a request for fifteen percent raises but was withdrawn after the ten percent decision accompanied it. In Chicago, Lt Bernard F Harless was fatally injured and Lt Charles Driver seriously hurt when a trench mortar exploded at Fort Sheridan. Cadet H W McClanahan of Louisville was killed when his airplane crashed at Park Field, Millington.
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Washington
Consolidated Express Company
Interstate Comerce Commission
Chicago
Bernard F. Harless
Charles Driver
Fort Sheridan
Memphis
Tenn
H. W. McClanahan
Louisburg
Park Field
Millington
Newlyweds Face Reclassification Hearings at Board
Board officials scrutinize men with late marriages for deferment Category 1 to 4. They must show cause at hearings why they should not be moved. War Department rules require proof of a child born or unborn by June to avoid call. Others with minor ailments from last year were asked to justify staying home.
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Draft Board
Nervous Run-Down Woman Finds Strength with Vinci
Mrs H H Goodwin reports rapid recovery from a nervous run-down condition after using Vinci. The ad claims Vinci contains beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates to build up a weak system. Ostrofsky Hindle Pharmacies promote the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
H._H. Goodwin
F. F. Ostrofsky
Hindle Pharmacies
Re-elect Gompers Labor President at Convention
Samuel Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor by acclamation at the annual convention here today. Frank Morrison of Washington and D J Tobin of Indianapolis were reelected secretary and treasurer respectively. Atlantic City New Jersey was selected today as the next convention city Labor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Washington
D.J. Tobin
Indianapolis
Atlantic City
S. J
Crash near Waterbury injures no one. cars derail
The tender of the 7714 New Haven train from Waterbury to Winsted jumped the track at 7 23 p m just south of Terry bridge Reynolds Bridge. The baggage car two day coaches and a Pullman fell to a right angle, half imbedded in an embankment. No one was hurt. damage runs to several thousand dollars.
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Waterbury
New Haven Road
Winsted
Terry Bridge
Reynolds Bridge
Thomaston
Busy Business Men Find Dyspepsia Relief With Mi-o-na
An advertisement warns that busy professionals overeat and stress the stomach causing sourness gas heaviness and shortness of breath. It promotes Mi-o-na tablets as a reliable remedy to aid digestion and cleanse the stomach with a guarantee or money back. It touts heightened vigor and strength and claims it is the strongest stomach tonic sold by leading druggists.
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Ience
Beefless Meals to Take Effect Here Immediately
The Hartford food administration issued uniform regulations for beef and by products in hotels, restaurants, clubs, and public eateries. Restaurants must serve roast beef only Monday midday, stewed or hashed Wednesday and Saturday midday, and steaks only Thursday midday. By products may be served any time. Compliance is voluntary with monthly reports on beef and other staples saved.
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Food Administration
Hartford
Robert Scoville
Hamburg
Robert Sco
Army and Navy to Control Export Freight Traffic
An exports control committee is created by the War and Navy departments and the Railroad Administration to regulate and distribute freight to export ports. The panel includes Major General Goethals, Rear Admiral Peoples, George M. Ogden of the Pennsylvania Railroad, P. A. Franklin for the Shipping Board, and J. D. W. Gooke of the Freight traffic group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War and Navy Departments
Railroad Administration
Goethals
Peoples
George M. Ogden
The
Pennsylvania
P. A. & Franklin
Shipping Board
Shipping Control Committee
JD. W. Gooke
Fria
Allied Shinpnjenta
Draft Evader Arrested Under Assumed Name in City
Robert Weir age 37 of 876 Olive Street was arrested by Justice Department Agent Charles J. Lane for working in the city under an assumed name to evade the draft. He was held at police headquarters awaiting induction after arriving from Philadelphia days ago and receiving a medical board summons. Lane urges passage of a bill to make it a felony to work in a munitions factory under an assumed name.
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Robert Weir
Olive Street
Department of Justice
Charles J. Lane
Weir
Brugenort
Philadelphia
Lane
Punk Burned Child Recovering at Hospital
Abraham Borofsky nine year old son of Mrs Abraham Borofsky of 1159 Hancock avenue was seriously burned about the chest yesterday morning while playing with pine punk in his home He is resting comfortably at St Vincent's hospital The accident likely started when a box of matches ignited the boys clothes His mother heard his screams tore off the burning garments and gave first aid Dr I F Gaylas of the Emergency hospital was called and transported the child to St Vincent's hospital
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Abraham Borofsky
Hancock Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Worofsky
I. EF. Gaylas
Two Lieutenants Die in Plane Collision Near Payne Field
An aviation accident near Payne Field at 1700 feet claimed the lives of Lieutenant Leo M. Hines of Hilen Wood Kansas and Lieutenant Francis M. Roberts of Watertown New York. Lieutenant Robert G. Moore of Elmwood Place Ohio survived.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Leo M. Hines
Hilenwood
Iansas
Francis M. Roberts
Watertown
Noy
Robert G. Moore
Elmwood Place
Ohio
Payne Field
Singer Fails to Charm A Man for Induction Letter
A Bridgeport draft board faces a unsigned letter urging that a long time singer be drafted as he is under 60 and sings for the country. The writer, an apparent expert on hiszords, argues a singing man is a useless occupation and life in the army is required.
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Bridgeport
Draft Board
Past Presidents Of Eagles Initiate 11 In Goat Initiation
After seven months of confinement the Eagles goat was fed from its cell to participate in the initiation of 11 new candidates. The past presidents of Bridgeport lodge conducted the ceremony in a formal style with Hagle language whispered to the animal. Following degree work, an old time social featured speeches and refreshments. Initiates listed: William Heafey, Walter Mcinsey, John F. Reilly, G. W. Price, John J. Englund, Robert T. Wilson, Rudolph Schweiser, Oscar G. Oleson, Maurice Ahern, William Keyes, and C. B. Dureau.
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Bridgeport Aere
William Heafey
Walter ©. Mciinsey
John R. Reilly
G. W. Price
John J. Englund
Robert T. Wilson
Rudolph Schweiser
Oscar G. Oleson
Maurice Ahern
William Keyes
C. &. Dureau
No Working Certificates until Close of School
State Board of Education orders refuse of work permits for school children until school ends on June 27 to prevent classroom disruption. Superintendent Slawson and principals notified. New rule halts early summer employment rush. state law limits work to 65 hours weekly and not after six with one late night.
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State Board of Education
Charles N. Hall
Samuel J. Slawson
State Board
Broad Street
Cne
Knights of Pythias prepare for July parade in Bridgeport
Fraternal groups in Bridgeport arrange to participate in the Teanorth of July event. The Knights of Pythias will exemplify the rank of Knight for two candidates next Thursday night. The lodge plans year end activities and coordination with Rebekah Lodges as part of the season’s close.
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Bridgeport
Miss Hayes Demonstrates Wheatless Food Methods at Sanford
Miss Hayes state expert leads second demonstration at the Old Sanford homestead on menus using barley and rice flour crusts for strawberry shortcake and wheatless yeast bread. Elizabeth Angell and Gladys Green assist. audience of about seven women asks questions. demonstrations continue today from 9:30 to 4 with lunch options and latest bulletins available.
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Maude Hayes
Stores Age Viewl Rural College
Old Sanford Homestead
Miss Hayes
Elizabeth Angell
Gladys Green
Miss Angelle
Bliss Green
Sanford Homestead
Bridgeport Girl Delivers Prize Thrift Speech at Schools
Dorothy Jane Francisco of Bridgeport, 11, recently graduated from Rock Fall School Middletown, delivering a four minute thrift speech urging saving for war bonds. She extols War Savings Stamps, explaining costs, yields, and the government's role, urging universal participation to support troops at the front.
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Dorothy Jane
W. J. Francisco
Brooks Street
Bridgeport
Rock Fall
Middletown
Francisco
United States
France
America
Croc
Man Held Over Roaming Horses In Public Road
Police allege Patrick Onely let his horse roam and drank spirits while Curly was said to have left a lover riding another horse in East Tridgeport. Both were arrested and taken to the stables for care.
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Gne
Patricl
Curly
Lovses
Tharral Cavemea
East Tridgepord
Telk
Shoriy
Coighey
Taavses
Liv
Harper Improves After Suicide Attempt at Bridgeport Hospital
Herbert Hurner thirty three of 104 Bell shradt attempted to take his life by cutting his throat with a mazar. He was in critical condition at first but was described as improving and resting comfortably at Bridgeport Hospital. He had been despondent over work at the Lake Torpedo Boat company and a hospital call followed his act about noon yesterday.
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Herbert Hurner
Bellshradt
Bridgeport
Hlarpar
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Warper
Teall Street
Joseph W Keegan
Joe
German Agent in Mexico May Be Interned in U S
New York June 20 Confere nces which Julius A Sommerfield a German well known in Mexico had with Frederico Stallforth interned alien enemy and the belief that Sommerfield was agent led to his arrest He was examined by Charles B R Dwoody head of the justice bureau and turned over to Rufus Sprague in charge of the Enemy Alien bureau for further questioning to decide whether Washington will intern Sommerfield for the war duration He asserted it was ridiculous to connect him with the Mexican government and said he would be interned if deemed an enemy alien
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New York
Jrelix A. Sommerfield
Mexico
Frederico Stallforth
White Sommerfield
Madero
Villa
Germany
Sommerfield
Charles BR. Dwoody
Department of Justice Bureau
Rufus AW. Sprague
Mr. Sprague
Washington
Semmerfield
Mexicuth
Carranza
United States
Believe Motorman Was Responsible for Crash
Police incline to believe Edward Luby motorman of trolley car 698 caused the collision with J W Wubbell's auto at Norman street and Fairfield avenue yesterday afternoon both vehicles traveling west at high speed The rear of the Hubbell car and the trolley running board were badly damaged while Luby allegedly looked away at the moment of impact
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Edward Luby
Connecticut
Norman Street
Fairfield Avenue
J. W. Wubbell
Main Street
Stratford
Luby
Night Letter Fraud Linked to Longstanding Scheme
Chicago dispatch reports authorities believe a long standing night letter fraud involving Western Union has persisted. Federal action halted charges against eight leaders. 18 others faced overruling of not guilty directives. Night messages moved by train and wire between New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington allegedly reached destinations as if telegraphed, with higher officials aware. Postal inspectors seized the practice, planning grand jury testimony to identify operators and responsible parties.
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Chicago
Tfederal
Landis
Tt. W. WW
Frank K. Nebker
George S. Vanderveer
Oret Roger
Culver
Globe,Ariz
Harrison Wraights
Rockford, Ill
Otto Justic
Detroit
Joseph Laukis
Hammond
Ind
Washington
Cis
Office
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimor
Grand
Elie
Neare
Post Office Department
Remove Doubt of Powers Held by I. C. C. in War
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a statement to confirm its authority under federal railroad management. It said it would continue to hear complaints and order rate changes, with adjustments only after a complaint. Pending cases will be decided, and the commission retains full jurisdiction over rate discrimination cases.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Circus Officers to Enjoy Home Town Festivities
Circus officers of the Barnum and Bailey show will be entertained by Edward Freyler at The Fairfield 178 Fairfield Avenue tonight. About 150 are expected, including Charles Hutchinson treasurer and John Ringling, with city and county officials likely in attendance. The program will be finalized today, the full band will provide music, and a midnight dinner will be served before the party travels to Stamford for Saturday’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Freyler
Fairfield
Fairfield Avenue
Charles Hutchinson
John Ringling
Stamford
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Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Gompers
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Concen Jenes & Anes
Army
Navy
Gen. Goethals
Punk
Eagles
Yarge
Sanford
Dorothy Francisco
Harper
U. S
Secret Service
Western Union
System Arcade
Etta Dorion
Ogdensburg
Wis
Lydia Bi. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Marie Boyple
6Th St
N. E
Carton
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Comporni
Lydia E.pinkham
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