Lonergan Tribute Honors E. J. Hill in Congress
Washington March 4 special report on memorial exercises for Connecticut congressman Ebenezer J. Hill. Representative Lonergan praised Hill as a diligent, knowledgeable legislator on the Ways and Means committee, noting his public trust ethic and long service in Congress. The tribute placed Hill among Connecticut’s notable public servants and reflected on New England leadership in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington
House of Representatives
Er. J. Hill
Connecticut
A. J. Lonergan
Ebenezer J. Hill
Yeader
Ways and Means Committee
Hill
New England
Congress of the
United States
T. W.W. Sims
Tennessee
House Committee On
Kansas City
Official to issue licenses for explosives and combustibles
Vicey Chief Daniel Ta. Johnson is appointed to issue all licenses for explosives and combustibles. Local druggists have been notified to sell these articles only with a presented permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ta. Johnson
Tile Beatin Patil Sergeant-Why Do You Think This Dog Was Stolen
Policeman explains the dog was seen with a lady while walking down the street and it halted before several department store windows, prompting the theft question.
Vast war prep on the western front forewarns large battle
Washington reports fierce buildup by Allies and Germans on the western front as the war council remains in continuous session. Battle momentum grows with British expansion and American units in Champagne. Gas use prompts masks and increasingly intense artillery duels near Verdun and upper Alsace.
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Washington
War Department
Allied War Council
Youl
Champagne
Verdun Salient
Alsace
Success of New Italian Loan Is Now Certain
March 4 report on Italy's loan drive. Finance Minister Nitti cited public subscriptions surpassing 4 trillion lire and an expected 6 trillion lire target. He claimed strong national resolve and foreign support, noting American capital may be attracted at favorable terms and stressing mutual interests with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joni Pew
Ue Suec
Alinister Nitti
Ruffini Wu
Re Plais “Amarion
Senate Probes Propaganda of German Alliance
Washington March 4 Investigation of the propaganda committee of the German American alliance was taken up by the senate committee considering its charter revocation. Jacob Frohwerk of Kansas City Kansas testified that the committee existed to teach German in public schools and foster German literature while English remained the priority. He said the Kansas Alliance received notices from the National Alliance urging Congress members to back measures stopping munitions shipments to the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Propaganda Committee
The
Arcani
Frohwerk
Kansas Alliance
National Aliance
Kansas
Congress
Say She Deprived Family Because Too Proud to Beg
Mrs Jennie Szetecz appeared before Judge Paul L Miller in the Probate court on a Connecticut Humane Society complaint that her three children were neglected. She said she would not seek aid from charities, though earning only five dollars weekly and unable to feed or clothe her family. The husband’s illness from drink left the family in need, and County Commissioner Crawford and Judge Miller ordered the case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Szetecz
Paul L. Miller
Connecticut Humane Society
Miller
Charities Department
Stelers
Crawford
Bridgeport man joins English army contingent in New York
Mr Wool, 45, of 60 Cardan Street, recently enlisted in the imperial British army and left Bridgeport yesterday for New York to join an English contingent before sailing to England. Former president of Fionear lodge, Sons of St. George, he travels as part of a recruiting drive led by Sergeant T Johnson, who spoke in Middletown to urge enlistment. The city’s British and Canadian recruiting effort shows a drop in volunteers as time runs short for voluntary enlistment.
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Wool
Cardan Street
Bridgeport
New York
Engrid
Wood
Fionear Lodge, Sons of
Cro
Deposits Rise at Postal and Savings Bank Bridgeport
The report shows substantial deposits at the Postal and Savings Bank and its branches in Bridgeport. It notes high savings activity amid rising costs and heavy aid demands, with a large total deposit figure cited and mentions of temporary depositor labels and staff figures.
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Bridgeport
Cortvary
Ste Wits
Minahee
Tempantiy Wits Breoco
TG Owilledrew
Gilbers
Bridgeport Posts Strong War Savings Stamp Push
Bridgeport aims to raise about $110,000 in War Savings Stamps this month with postmen and the Mintle Waren backing the drive. Reports say several city rooms near 100 percent ownership, banners to decorate Main Street, and a mid March Thrift Week planned. Women volunteers and factory heads are mobilizing to boost weekly stamp pledges and turnout.
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Jbridgeports
Swins
Eall Nou
Gente Time
William T. Jfiieks
Bridgeport General
Coan
Mintle Waren
Bridgeport Publc
Main Street
Warr Savings
Trigeport Chamber of
Maren
Aliante
Flattford
Brport
Savills
Naval Recruits Set to Leave Bridgeport for Elm City Today
Three recruits accepted for service in the United States navy through the recruiting station on Cannon Street will depart for New Haven today. They will be enlisted regularly upon arrival at the naval station in Elm City. The Bridgeport recruiting office continues to receive many applications, but the navy department has limited Bridgeport’s quota to one recruit per week, so officers cannot accept all who apply.
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Congress
Fun
Gannon
Ilinois
Air
Virginia
Cooper
V Janes
Wisconsin
Cullette
Massachusetts
Tui
Hill
United States
Spain
Imperia Governaiment
Germany
United States Navy
Navy
Cannon Street
New Haven
Naval Station
Naval
Navy Department
Bridgeport
Quinine Ad Promises Relief Amidst Laxative Fame
An old advertisement notes quinine as a famed laxative remedy, mentioning nervous effects and a signature on a box labeled by W. Grove. The fragment hints at its popularity and alleged benefits despite dubious claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Nyone
Cacao Nut Oil Hair Washing Tip From Early Ad Script
A garbled 19th or early 20th century style note touts using cacao nut oil to wash hair. It claims the oil cleanses thoroughly, adds shine, removes oil and dirt, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to comb. The piece cites home remedies and cautions about cost and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qwader
Mike Art Plata
Gnu
Fancy white fabrics gather delight readers would admire
A bustling catalog of fabrics uses white textiles to attract shoppers. It highlights cottons of many weaves and weights with prices around 29 to 39 cents per yard, plus white lath, piques, skirtings, and satin venetians. New textiles show durability, fashion, and varied patterns, urging readers to explore the fourth floor displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iday
Oxford
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E. Stevens Henry
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United States Senate
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Senate
Samuel W. Dana
Middletown
Dana
John Tavenport
Stamford
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West Front
Verdun
Upper al
Sace
Hughes and Chapman CO
Statford Ave
Badgepon
Roth-Rhinie
Main ST. Ulpspalle
J. A. King Dentists
J. King
Main St
Grant
Teese Lo AG Cociee
Murad
Leer ‘Rath
Im Postal & Savings Bank
Elm City
Jack Tar
Ee Fon Comals
America
Troy
Nfl
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Ridgenort, Conn
Wether
Flaor
Tye
Aaron
Bac‘s. Tis
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