Calgarian Sunk Four Torpedoes At Sea Aboard 15115-ton Liner
The Calgarian, a 15115 ton British liner, was torpedoed four times near the Tuscania’s sinking site. Of 619 aboard, about 5080 were landed after rapid disembarkation with injured taken to local hospices. The ship, built in Glasgow in 1914, remained afloat briefly then foundered while U boats concentrated on the attack. Nearby events include the Armenia beached on the British coast and the Havana torpedoing with crew rescue.
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Stoke
Allan Uner
U.S. Armenia
Armenia
Woman Overcome by Gas in Lodging Room
Mrs. Lillian Mullins, staying at 69 Harriet Street, was found unconscious from gas fumes while sleeping. She was removed to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition. the boarding house owner reported the incident as an accidental gas asphyxiation after she lit a gas jet and dozed off.
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Lillian Mullins
Harriet Street
Bridgeport
B. C. Pasuth
Bridgeport Hospital
Remington Arms
Shipping Losses Not Replaced By English Output
Sir John R. Ellereman, owner of several steamship lines, told a meeting of the chamber of shipping in London that he believes the entire English shipping output since the war began is not sufficient to replace the losses.
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London
John R. jEllereman
Chamber of Shipping
England
Golf exchange sparks road trip claim
Quote shows a tense clash as a woman asserts a five mile drive, while a golf player dismisses it as false. The Detroit Free Press fragment hints at a humorous or contentious exchange during a sports or local news item.
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Netroit Free Press
Fruit-a-tives Aid Indigestion and Constipation Relief
Rochon of Q. P. 8 describes years of terrible indigestion and constipation. A neighbor recommended fruitatives, and after starting them his doctor advised continuation. He credits his improvement to fruit-a-tives and urges others with indigestion constipation or headaches to try them.
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Rochon
P. Q
Letter From Captain Bob Brings German Souvenirs
The next morning Mildred receives mail from Captain Bob in France. He writes he is in a former German-occupied territory and sent four German souvenirs found in an abandoned dugout.
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Mildred
Captain Bob
France
Refuge House at Hartford Is Denounced
Mrs. William Bunce testified before Judge Paul L. Miller in probate court against the Hartford refuge, the House of the Good Shepherd, describing vermin-infested conditions and conflated inmates. Her 14-year-old daughter Susan was committed there months ago. the guardian case for Mrs. Bunce continues March 15.
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House of the Good Shepherd
Hartford
William Bunce
Paul L. Miller
W. H. Kemple
Myrtle Avenue
Bunce
Susan
Three Men Taken Into U S Army Aviation Corps
Three men were accepted for service in the aviation corps of the United States army yesterday through the local recruiting station at 16 Fairfield avenue. They are De Leon Ducan, 19, of 864 Hancock avenue. Percy B. Stickle, 21, of 60 Colorado avenue. and Philip Mastroianni, 15, of 1410 Linen avenue. The recruits were sent to Fort Slocum New York for enlistment. Orders followed forbidding further enlistment in the Spruce Production division Aviation Section Signal corps.
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Aviation Corps
United States Army
Fairfield Avenue
de Leon Ducan
Hancock Avenue
Percy B. Stickle
Colorado Avenue
Philip Mastroianni
Linen Avenue
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Army
Aviation Section
Signal Corps
Examination for clerks and carriers in postal service
An examination for clerks and carriers in the United States postal service will be held Saturday March 23. Any person wishing to take the examination should apply to the local district secretary at the registry window of the Bridgeport post office.
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United States Postal Service
Bridgeport Post Office
Charm of Spring Tailored Wear Offers Durable Women’s Suits
Old friends recall good wear as Wool Serge and spring fabrics are priced to suit war income. Selections include all Wool Serge Suits and Tweeds from $98.50, with Easter apparel early. The Suit Rooms present practical designs, featuring Rashanara crepey silk and Moon-glow silk fabrics praised for exquisite finish and queenly appeal.
Trotteur Hats And Dress Goods In Quiet Tones
Trotteur hats feature close fitting shapes with ribbon bands flat bows and decorative cherries grapes and strawberries. Prominent tailoring cloths use Priestley material guaranteed honest weave from English looms. New olive gray and brown Scotch mixtures priced at $2.50 a yard on the third floor dress goods section.
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Priestley
Half-price Chairs Clearance for Dining Rooms and More
Half-price clearance offers chairs suited for dining rooms living rooms and offices. Mahogany and oak chairs with leather or cane seats priced from $1.73 to $8.25 after discounts. Fourth floor display lists assorted styles and sizes.
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Associated Press
Havana
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Cuticura
Dept. 2A
Boston
Gustard
Ent
David Greenbaum
Congress ST
Corinne Gaudrieau
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg
WN. Y
Cass
Good Shepherd
Zimmie
Lizzie
Maw
Walls
Niagara
Loke Tike
Advez
Gabardine
En Fabric of Consid
Tweed
Bridgeport, New Haven and Waterbury Carriage CO
Bevon
Bridgeport Ave
Barnum
Wheeler & Howes
Che
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