Remington Names New Works Manager From GE Roster
Daniel Gauchet, long time Lynn GE plant executive, is named new works manager for Remington Arms. He will join about March 13 to expand production for Browning machine guns and other munitions, after 28 years with GE and leadership roles at Lynn.
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United States
Remington Arms Company
Baniel Gauchet
Lynn Toner Electric Works
Gauchet
Lynn
General Electric Company
J. Q. Frinfrock
Woodworth Building
New York
Gener Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
K. W. Rice, Jr
Lynn Works
George J6. Emmons
Atr. Tachoet
Wert Wayne, Ind
H. 16
Stocker
Fort Wayne
General Electric
Mar Gauchet
David C. Lush
Hean
J. M. Davis
Red Cross
Lynn Park Club
Ganchet
U S Chamber of Commerce passes Hun goods ban
The U S Chamber of Commerce announced an overwhelming vote on a resolution to form an economic bloc against Germany after the war unless Germany's government becomes a responsible instrument controlled by the people. The recorded vote was 1 204 to 154 with 1 000 member organizations voting.
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Washington
Germany
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Joon Commercial and Industrial Oarganisaations
Chamber of Commerce of
United States of America
Poolroom owner attacked. patrolman helps victim
Pat egin of 44 Willis ton street, running a pool room at 1128 Barnum avenue, was struck and knocked unconscious by thugs at dawn while checking the door. Patrolman O'Neil arrived, the assailants fled, and Patagin was taken to Bridgeport hospital for treatment of head and facial wounds.
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Patégin
Williston Street
Barnumavenue
O'Neil
Patagin
Bridgeport
Republic tires praised for wear resistance and quality
Tiree readers are told Republic tires offer long service through built quality and patented Prodium process. Builders insist there is no magic to the wear resistance, only engineering. The publication states Republic tires stand out for durability and value.
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Tiree
Republic
Hardware Stores Wyon & Grumman Details
American Hardware Stores Wyon and Grumman operate the Retail Division at Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street showcasing building supplies and home improvement goods. Retail hours and product lines emphasize tools, lumber, and hardware essentials for local customers.
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American Hardware Stores
Wyon & Grumman
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Y M C A Names Telegraph Teacher For School Expansion
Frank G. Gilbert, with nine years in telegraphy, joins Mrs. Strancig L. Harrington as assistant at the Y M C A school. He brings varied experience including office management, railroad work, and brokerage service. The school, expanding, now has four groups and 16 wpm advanced work. Classes open for a few weeks to admit new students.
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Frank G. Gilbert
Y. M. C. A. School of Telegraphy
Strancig L. Harrington
Gilbert
Son
Drafted Men Endure Four Hour Wait at Camp Devens
Drafted men arriving at Camp Devens in Ayer are shown waiting outside depot receiving stations for four hours before registration and assignment. Connecticut draftees faced delays while others from Norwich New London and New Haven also endured the same wait.
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Camp
Devens
Ayer
Bridgeport
Stamford
Norwalk
Wairfield
Depot Brigade
Connecticut
Davis’ Crossing
Norwich
New London
New Haven
Hfe
Harold Il, Judd
New Britain
Judd Manufacturing Company
United States
Harvard
Worcester
New England
Upper
New York State
Iron in His Blood Propels Wiltner to Success
An advertisement hails a man as iron in his blood, crediting Peptiron with building strength and color. It extols Pepsin, nux, celery and tonics, claiming to nourish nerves and stamina, with Pepsron as a chocolate coated iron pill from C. I. Blood Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Wiltner
C. I. Blood Co
Lowell, Mass
Witness testifies on German American Alliance aims
Senate subcommittee hears testimony from IJvenny C. Campbell on Dr. Hexamer of Philadelphia and others. Campbell notes alleged German American Alliance influence, education control in Wisconsin, and plans for German American political activity dating before U S entry into World War I.
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Washington
German American Alliance
Tion
Senate
Ijvenny C. Campbell
Assistannt
Milwaukee Jenrnal
Alliance
Js Hexamer
Philadelphia
The
Orne Hexamer
United States
Campbell
U. S
Nermany
Germany
Str
Hexamer
Lowry Humes
Pittsburgh
D. I. Strawler
Dillon
Judge Moon
Evie
Izd
Fleming
Humes
Congress
Ohio
Wisconsin
National Alliance
Wisconsin Alliance
New Parcel Post Rules Expand Farm Package Limits
Bridgeport post office reports new parcel post rules increasing weight allowances to 70 pounds for first second and third zones and 50 pounds for other zones. The change aims to boost direct farm to consumer trade and reduce middleman profits enabling city residents to order peas potatoes beans turnips carrots apples corn onions or sweet potatoes from farmers.
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Bridgeport
Phone Girls Now Demand Wage of Seventeen Dollars a Week
About 450 of 500 Springfield district telephone operators voted to empower a six member wage committee to call a strike if the company does not grant a 17 dollar weekly maximum. In Salem Massachusetts on February 28 young women employed by the New England Telephone Company voted 124 to 14 in favor of striking to match the Boston district raise.
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Springfield
Alex Keb
New England Telegraph and Telephone Company
Salem
Mnes
Younge
New England Telephone Company
Boston
Plan to Build Five Million Tons Shipbuilding Output
Washington, Feb 28. John A. McGee former chairman of the skilled labor bureau of the Emergency Meet Corporation arrived in Washington with a plan to have shipbuilding labor take responsibility for producing 3,000,000 tons of wooden ships during the coming year. He will speak for the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the American Federation of Labor.
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Washington
John A. McGee
Indor
Iemergency Meet Corporation
Wilson
Jahbor
MaGee
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Draft Men Seek Service in U S Coast Artillery
Two Bridgeport registrants from Local Boards 3% applied for service in the U S Coast Artillery yesterday. One passed the exam, the other will be examined today, with possible departure for Fort Slocum early next week. Voluntary enlistment in coast artillery is now allowed per Washington orders, prompting many Bridgeport men to join immediately.
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Bridgeport
Il Board
United States Coast Artillery
Fort Slocum
Coast Artillery Service
Washington
Afolph Ke
Devens
Klic
Atlanta
Michigan
Fune A
Dia
United States
Theity
British Labor Delegation to Visit Bridgeport in March
Members of the British Labor Commission in the United States plan a Bridgeport visit around mid March. The Central Labor Museum announced the trip after receiving a telegram from Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, requesting a reception for the visitors.
U S Takes Over All Platinum for War Needs
Washington reports orders to commandeer crude and unworked platinum in the United States for war production. Government aims to secure metal for munitions while census efforts assess available supply amid dwindling global stocks and Russia’s upheaval. Jewelers and dentists may surrender holdings. manufactured platinum not seized.
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Washington
War Department
Russia
Petrograd
United States
Undertaker's Ride Now to Patrol New Beat
Hugh Kiernan of 630 Tafayette street leaves Cullinan Mullings and Buckley to join Bridgeport police. He was feted at a farewell supper by friends Jack Dunn Dennis Sullivan and James O Rourke as a colored orchestra played.
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Undertaker
Hugh Kiernan
Tafayette Street
Cullinan
Muillings
Buckley
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport Athletic Club
Jack Dunn
Dennis Sullivan
James O'Rourke
Doctor Walter Grandage Advanced to Captain in Dental Corps
Washington announcements say Dr Walter Grandage of 158 Tranistan Avenue has been advanced from first lieutenant to captain in the Dental Reserve Corps of the U S Army. He has many friends in the city who are glad to hear of his promotion.
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Washington
Walter Grandage
Tranistan Avenue
Dental Rive Corps
U. S A
Grandage
Pershing Reports Gas Attack Casualties in France
Washington reports General Pershing stating one American soldier killed in action on February 26 during a German gas attack. Three more died from gas exposure and eighteen were severely wounded that day. Names include Helmer E. Reyelt of Harlan Iowa and Joseph A. Schumacher Bristol Pennsylvania. Private Sid Coleman Cord Arkansas and George Galloway Pairmont North Carolina also listed. Wire reports note deaths from accidents and disease, including Ralph Hurd of Lowell Massachusetts with a fractured skull.
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Washington
General Pershing
Helmer E. Reyelt
Harlan
Iowa
Joseph A. Schumacher
Bristol
Penn
Sid Coleman
Cord Ark
George Galloway
Pairmont
N. C
Coal Barges Delayed But Supply Rim Adjustments Keep Plant Fed
Coal barges bound for Remington Arms and other yards failed to arrive in Bridgeport by midnight raising concerns over fuel for the citys largest munitions plant. Dealers described jockeying for soft coal supplies as a water shipment for the Remington plant, en route for over a week, was expected hourly.
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Remington Arms
Bridgeport
Remington
Phosphated Iron Restores Vitality Says User
A man recounts rapid recovery from fatigue and nervous strain after taking Phosphated Iron. He credits improved sleep appetite and weight gain, noting doctors prescribe it and urging purchase only in cap sales to ensure genuineness. Hin dle's drug store and leading druggists advertise.
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Hindle
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