Devens Men Exercise to Rhythmic Cadence of Music
A Connecticut contingent of 1200 selectives arrives at Devens Ayer Mass marching in to depot brigade music. Citizens greet the group with playful banter while veterans mock rookies. Brigade plans call for expanding the permanent personnel to 75 men per company from 50, shaping depot brigade training and future staffing.
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Devens Ayer
Mass
Bridgeport
Stamford
Norwalk
Stratford
Milford
Depot Brigade
Seventh Battalion
Connecticut
William Weigel
Stamp Generals Sound Call to Open War Drive
Stamp Generals sound call to open war drive as Ceucrius Melly and O Shea of the post office employes armies declare war. A large bulletin on the Federal Building front will trace fortunes for the month and daily sales totals. General Helly and General O Shea call a war conference tonight at Arton hall at 9 o clock with about 280 post office employees expected.
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Ceucrius Melly Aml O'Shea
Ofice
Ely
Royal
Federal
Mondial
Helly
O'Shea
Arton Hall
Braves Ice Pack in Sound in Motor Boat
William Metegar, a noted local fisherman, piloted his 30 foot power boat into Long Island Sound off Middleground Light to fish. Six miles offshore he faced heavy ice packs. the clutch broke just as he neared clear passage. For three and a half hours he struggled to repair the shaft and avoid being crushed by ice. He finally fixed the clutch and steered toward the harbor.
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Long Island Sound
William Metegar
Metzgar
Janitor Leaves Morris Plan Bank Doors Unlocked
Patrolman Foster found the Morris Plan bank doors unlocked at an early hour and alarmed Police headquarters. It was later learned the watchman forgot to lock the doors when leaving for the night, not a break in or theft.
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Foster
Morris Plan Bank
King confirmed permanent receiver in Smith-Silver case
John T. King was confirmed as permanent receiver of the H. H. Smith Silver company. Judge William M. Maltbie authorized an order limiting the time for filing claims, with King previously named temporary receiver in December during the superior court short calendar session yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. King
RE. H. H. Smith-Silver Company
William M. Maltbie
Documents Reveal German Treachery and Alsace Lorraine Claims
Paris March feature highlights two historic papers released by French foreign minister Stephen Pichon at the Sorbonne on the Alsace Lorraine issue and Germany’s pursuit of war. One document argues Germany forced a war by demanding French fortresses while preserving a plan to seize Alsace Lorraine, the other presents a 1870 letter from Wilhelm I to Empress Eugénie.
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Paris
France
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Stephen Pichon
Frenc
Sorbonne
National Assembly
Alsace- Lorraine
M. Pichon
Europe
Bethmann- Holweg
von Schoen
Frrance
Russia
Irench
Toulund Verdun
Pichon
Prussia
Belgium
von Moltke
Frankfort
Hom
Bethmann-Holmes
Count von Hertling
Willian I
Eugenie
Scilles
Mr. Pichon
Bend von Hertling
Alsace- Loreaine
Prince von Bismarck
Marquis de Gabriac
Berlin
Fredericlk
Silesia
Ated
Louis MIV
Local Boy Enroy Life in Army Camp
Local boy Louis Dersky formerly of this city reports great physical health gains from army training. Transferred from Camp Devens to Camp Gordon he enjoys camp life and volunteers for further service. Athinta residents provide welfare work and entertainments for soldiers, with open houses by Dawges and social clubs. Dersky, a native New Yorker who lived in Bridgeport, was active in fraternal groups and worked at Dorsen's Dry Goods Store.
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Louis Dorsky
Dotski
Camp Devens
Camp Gordon
Athinta
Taodges
Dersky
Bnai Brith
New York City
Bridgeport
Dorsen
Appraisal Board Estimates Plaza Damages at 620000
The Board of Appraisal of benefits and damages reports damages of 620000 for creating a new plaza with benefits totaling 511747. The largest damage item covers property along John street cut facing Main street, owned by Hinman and partners at 156540. MacKenzie brothers receive 44602 in benefits. City National Bank sustains 150648 in damage. Council will act on the report at Monday night’s meeting.
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Board of Appraisal
John Street
Main Street
Hinman, Northrop, Ketcham, Herman, Simons, Fitch
Stilliman
MacKenzie Brothers
Bridgeport
City National Bank
Common Council
Southern Feast at Black Rock Country Club Night Dinner
At Black Rock Country Club a southern fried chicken dinner with corn fritters and sweet potatoes will be served between 6 and 9 o'clock with a choir providing music. The event is hosted by COURL U. 5S. FRIENDSHIP. Buenos Aires notes the centenary of diplomatic relations with Argentina, praising 1100 years of friendship.
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Black Rock Country Club
Black Rock
Chestra
Buenos Aires
Argentini
Agricultural fencing supply by the car load
The Agricultural department offers wire fencing in bulk by the car load. Available types include chicken wire ornamental fencing and heavy-duty wire at reasonable prices.
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Our Agricultural Department
Irish Threaten Magistrates in Court Trial
In Sligo court eight youths charged with unlawful assembly refused to bow and began smoking then sang songs about Irish freedom. The magistrate ordered contempt sentences of seven days, amid threats. Defendants resisted removal, and police intervened as a military detachment was summoned. the group was taken to jail amid excitement.
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Gottawa
Ireland
London
Reuter’s Limited
Sligo Court
Freedom of
Bolsheviki Mobs Hold Back Germans On Front
A Petrograd despatch reports Bolshevik forces offering serious resistance to German offensives. They destroy bridges roads and railways to block advances while troops move to the front. In Petrograd the advance on Orsha continues and a battle with arriving armed workers is anticipated.
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London
Petrograd
Bolshevikkt
Tosenovsky
Petro- Brod
Orsha
Steamers in Collision Off Atlantic Port
Radio messages report two steamers collided far at sea. Both vessels said they were not badly damaged and could proceed without aid.
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Atlantic
Bridgeport Men Accepted for US Merchant Marine Training
Ten Bridgeport men were accepted for the US Merchant Marine yesterday under Dr. Jon Flynn. Most will depart Monday morning for Boston to begin training, with two leaving Sunday midnight. Eight more will be examined this and Sunday, bringing Bridgeport's total applicants to 73. Additional applicants include Henry Donahue and John Burns. A local Red Cross effort plans to provide sweaters for Bridgeport sailors.
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Wight Azore
U. S&s. Merchant Marine
Jon &. Klynn
Bridgeport
Boston
William W. Martin
Bruce B. Wiis
William J. Bunce
M. J. Delaney
Stephen I. Hurley
Carroll Avenue
Royce Z. By
Pembroke Street
John J. Burns
Bishop Street
W. P. Hindle
The
Red Cross
United States
Business Men to Hold Annual Meeting March 12
Bridgeport Business Men's association prepares for its annual meeting on Tuesday evening March 12 in the north senior parlor of the Stratfield hotel. Speakers will discuss national topics and luncheon will be served. Nominating committee named: A. Vincent chair, with Neil Muirhead and Moses M. Manwaring. Bakers Incorporated charter filed with the secretary of state naming Christian Isenman and Anna Isenman as incorporators for 156000 dollars.
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Bridgeport Business Men's Association
North Srn
Stratfield Hotel
A. Vincent
Neil Muirhead
Moses M. Manwaring
Confine Packer's Son-in-Law for Part in Hun Plots
Washington March 12 Count Minotto son-in-law of Louis Swift, prominent meat packer, detained 45 as enemy alien by the Department of Labor. Evidence ties him and his father to German officials in Brazil and Argentina, with links to Luxburg and Caillaux, and letters from Bernstorff. Labor resumes that Justice should handle the case. Minotto posted bail as the matter proceeds.
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Washington
Minotto
Louis Swift
Department of Labor
Department of Justice
Brazil
Argentina
Count Luxburg
Spurlos
CaiNaux
Prince
Gregory
Naval Intelligence Service
Deutsche Bank
Berlin
London
New York
Caillaux
Luxburg
Acc
Count von Bernstorff
Minotto Sas
Barking Dog Saves Many from Fire
A dog in a six story tenement at 2525 Washington Avenue alerted 28 families by running through halls barking as a ground floor fire burned fiercely. The blaze in I Kramansk’s apartment caused about 1000 dollars in damage. residents praised the dog for aiding their evacuation.
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New York
Washington Avenue
I. Kramansk
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