Welcome Pershing to Visit Bridgeport City Plans Short Reception
General Pershing will arrive Tuesday afternoon and depart at midnight for Washington. The visit includes inspecting factories, reviewing schools, addressing manufacturers, and a public reception planned by the American Legion Raymond W. Harris Post, the Manufacturers’ Association, and city civic groups. A parade, demonstration at the depot, and school program are outlined, with emphasis on Bridgeport war efforts and factory production during the war.
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Colin As Pershing
Andrean Ls Pei
LO Pi Bridgeport
American Legion
Raymond W. Harris
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Manufacturers’ “Association
City Overals
Warin
Gehoo
Childrou
Remington Army
Toprde Boat Company
Washington
Pershing
Bridgeport
Wilson
Fein
Pershing 3
Wood Victor in N H Primary Vote Key Delegates Named
Manchester reports a Wood pledged slate to Chicago for the national convention led by General Leonard Wood. Wood won in several districts with pledged delegates at large. unpledged and anti-Wood factions trailed in different districts. Snowbound towns reduced voter impact as 244 towns reported results with Fred W. Blasrock leading the Wood ticket in some wards.
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Manchester
Leonard Wood
Chicago
Jong
Hiracn
Fred W. Bslaprock
Duiegaen Ae Varge
Verjacnin
Pleberty
Thieves Take Jewelry From Jacob Spivak Home
Police report a burglary on Alain Street yesterday afternoon. Thieves entered between 1 and 4 o clock while Jacob Spivak and his wife were absent, breaking a door and ransacking rooms to seize jewelry. Detectives believe the couple may be involved.
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Sileves
Jacob Spivak
Alain Street
Sivle
Spivak
Ficile
Development of Guam as the American Helgoland urged by Daniels
Secretary Daniels urged rapid development of Guam to serve as a major American base in the Pacific. He backed a strategic plan to build air and naval facilities on the island to counter Japanese moves, arguing a large submarine and destroyer base at the islands would strengthen control of the Pacific and enable sustained operations.
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Guam
Washington
Mac
Guams
Ameritas Meigoland
Daniels
Howse
Wien
San Rangises
Dante
Departmentiss
gRrpnso Utes
Eey
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Avian
OG Sho Ma Svansa Islands
Oparallons
Oeius
Mit' Ogpan
Pacific
Pawel
Norwalk cashier sentenced in bank embezzlement case
Lew Wans Wilfred Ocawert, former cashier of the City and Bank of Norwalk, faced a Bridgeport court today on charges of embezzling 81,000 and falsifying bank records. Judge Thomas noted only concern for the prisoner's family kept him from sending the defendant to the Atlanta penitentiary.
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Lew Wans
Wilfred Ocawert
City Anal Bank
Serwalke
Tor Yourselfy
Bridgeport
H. Thomas
United States
Gourt
Todwell
Borwell
Thomas
Atlanta
Fiancee of Amir of Hedjaz Located in N Y by Ben Mahomet
The Arabian tale of Ben Mahomet ends with a claim that Hadahimo, a 17 year old daughter of a Turkish Rogueteller, was found in New York after an abducted pursuit. He asserts a $100,000,000 treasure linked to the case has been located in Manhattan’s Harlem area, but no arrests or confirmations follow.
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Mar
Bett Fet
Hedize
New York
Hadahimo
Beauty
Turkey
Ben Mahomet
New ‘York
Amarinst
Avas
Sheesh
Cbs
Sador
Ang Joyn
City to Take Over Garbage Plant Today
City officials announce that Wvldgeport will assume control of the garbage reduction plant of Asyiant stressed by Charles Bisher for a price reported as BLMG 000. Paperwork in the transfer appears to be moving to the city, with city officials seeking to finalize the deal today.
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Asyiant
Charles Bisher
Alion
Ois
Elii Gn Marti Te
Admiral Sihis Attacks Naval Policy in Testimony
Admiral Millington told the Bendwe committee that the Navy was unprepared at war’s start and criticized department policies for prolonging conflict and loss of life. He pledged future evidence to support his points and stressed duty to expose flaws rather than attack individuals. Materials showed he aimed to influence postwar national defense policy.
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Wallingdon
Adimiral
Moms
Failura
Navy Department
Recommenda Liave
Proposals on Medicine Instead of Punishment Stir Debate
A chaotic, OCR sourced fragment mentions a March date and quotes protestors and officials arguing for medical treatment of criminals. It references Dr. Schlapp and a New York advisor, noting the claim that certain crimes and epidemics could be addressed by treating underlying ills rather than punishment, with calls to reform justice and social welfare.
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McCorEmont
G. Setlong
Schlapp
New York
Seblapy
American Killed By Mexican Clerk
A Texas mining official Maret Tay A Corcoran was shot and killed by a Mexican clerk named Tan vatter after an unauthorized leave. Corcoran was arrested. relatives mourn and the family travels to Laredo for the burial. A separate report notes Foley of Magnolia Petroleum in Tampico Mexico killed by bandits, per a telegram from Fosston.
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Texas
Maret Tay A. Corcoran
Sepert Dent
Panhues
Mesxico
Diss
Tan Vatter
Tatler
Con
Karra
Tast
Alul la
Jalab Pachuca
Corcoran
Big Pady
Foulton
Murch
Pat" Foley
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Tampico Mexico
J. Byington
Fouston
P. Od Blackman
Magenalla Company
Suffrage Supporters Win Point in West Virginia
Supporters of the Anthony movement won the first round in the West Virginia Senate this afternoon. They blocked Senator Montgomery from voting by adjournment after asking Governor Cornwell for a copy of a letter Montgomery wrote. The scene involved anti-suffragist efforts and movements surrounding state lawmakers.
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Charlestom
W. Va
Anthony
Senate
Burhaan
Montgomery
Cornwell
West Virginia
Imnola
Modern Alchemy Turns Gold Into Real American Manhood
Town Speer diademken of the Buy Seek Torive reports a total of $0,070-20 from gestare law enforcement by a vicious tenm. AC luncheon at Strate hall noon with two Uivigions and their reports. J. Brencam paused for cy morains work. Benen WW Parker Seeley on divte ylon B reported $1,070. The Bridgepalt, Poirteld committee saw high returns. Today’s luncheon at 12:15, followed by community singing. Under Alvin Traut supervision, Gremeperte Wilh led a different tune as daylight faded yesterday. expect further drive events into the week. The executive committees set to go on to the drive’s remaining days, with the drive closing Saturday.
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Speer
Strate Hald
J. Brencam
Parker Seeley
Divte Ylon B
Poirteld
McHeon
Walloo
Kentucky Attorney General argues constitutionality of repeal amendment
In a Supreme Court hearing, Attorney for Kentucky declares the 1 day test case ends and the referendum provisions validate the amendment. He contends the proposal fits constitutional authority and Federal power, while critics argue it attacks police powers and liquor enforcement. The decision could affect prohibition and state sovereignty with references to voter ratification and federal enforcement.
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Armumneaia
Tavon
Gepreme
Kenne
Lucy Sil
Mayer
Marte Contuntions Ware
Bolinitor
Hing
Bilan
Aturney
Congress
Nisg
Ates
Ig Ct
Dra
French government outlines strike arbitration plan
Tahis Mar 9 report from the Crumlic Of Puri describes a government proposal to settle labor disputes. The plan contemplates compulsory arbitration in industries where a stoppage would threaten the economy, aiming to minimize work stoppages and protect economic life.
Asquith Upheld Irish Reform Party Ties
An Assembly debate featured Asquith defending Irish reform and criticizing government policy as reactionary. He warned that repression and the present regime’s policy contribute to crime in Towland and urged adherence to civil and political liberty principles.
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London
Mar
Bormer
Asquith
House of Command
Padaley
Ireland
Towland
Chicago Officials Plan to Free Hoarded Food to Cut Prices
Chicago officials announce a push to force hoarded food stocks onto the market to lower retail prices. District Attorney Clyne says large amounts of butter and cheese are stored, with a plan to use the food and drug act and storage law to release stock into the market.
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Chicago
United States
Istrictutetorney Clyne
Washington
Palmer
James A. Miller
Hylan Denounces Inquiries On Anti-Saloon Raid
In New York City and Albany officials called for investigations into alleged vice activities and secret inquiries. Mayor Hylan and Police Commissioner Enright press for public pursuit, while Assemblyman Cuvillier seeks Rockefeller testimony and details of anti-Saloon League funding. The dialogue includes accusations, defenses, and calls for grand jury-led probes.
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York
Hylan
Swann Tovighe
McAdoo
Dle
Jored Polléa
Iyn
Polles
Roright Arking Shat
Sohn Doe
Tupac Ag
Smith
Grimylan
Judes Malone
Algo
Albany
N. FE
Louis A. Cuviler
Ew Fork
To Assembly
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Cuvillier
Rockefeller
William TE. Anderson
Fifth Avenue
Corn Fachanpe
Tional Bank of
New York City
Robert Davey
Teague
Wenich
Cuvier
Department of Justis
Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Joan Db. Rocefaller
Mr. Guvillier
Ten brides in day as grooms arrive in Lee uniforms
A chaotic scene at Illa Island where ten grooms in Lee uniforms from around the country arrived to wed couples at a post ceremony. Most grooms are believed to be from Italy, with allied troops present for the event.
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Illa Island
Lee
Sam
Italy
Parry
Pole Falls Into Crowd at Nassau Street Office Building
A March incident in New York saw a flagpole being lowered from the roof of 2 Nassau Street and crashing into a crowd in the street, injuring four people who were taken to hospital. Police reserves secured the area and maintained order as injured were treated.
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New York
Nassau Street
Homer Ward
Paving Sea Wall Drive Proposed at 58000 Dollar Cost
Park Board discusses sea wall drive paving at 58000 dollars with public debate and aims to advance the project this summer. Officials note potential benefits for the waterfront area and the local park path.
Marked for Death Threat Sparks Police Protection
A foreigner named Joseph Calabria, living at 44 Booth Street, was found with gashes after two men allegedly marked his face near Wattersville school on Hamilton Street. Police seek protection for Calabria as attackers remain unknown and motive unrevealed.
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Bridsepest
Bismanthy
Gian
Ciy
Alock
Joseph Calabria
Lis
Booth
Wattersville School
Iemilton Street
Bridsepom
Poles Defeat Bolsheviki in Moscow Region Engagement
A London correspondent reports Poles have won a victory over Bolsheviki forces near Moscow, driving Bolshevik elements from towns 140 miles southeast of Minsk at the Pripet region. The correspondent notes a well conducted operation and local defense by Polish troops.
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London
Warsaw
Bolshov
Mosk
Minskom
Pripetj
Londen
Seaside Park Plans Athletic Building and Park Improvements
Seaside Park officials announced a $40,000 fund to erect an athletes’ house and comfort station behind Perry Memorial Arch. A building committee will solicit specifications, aiming for completion this summer as residents urge prompt action for suitable facilities.
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Goreg
Park Board
Perry Memorial Arch
Guy Inara
Hoover letter reaffirms independence in race for presidency
A letter from Herbert Hoover, released to Californians, states he remains an independent progressive who will serve if called but will not run for office or solicit support. He criticizes party machines and emphasizes citizen initiative and nonpartisan public service, while refusing to commit to a campaign.
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Ralph Arno
Los Angeles
York
Mule l Tuover
Aanforia
Pithorn Ds
Gonvinan
Chris Pene
Aden
Washington
Mark
Quay
Vguck Posita
Mr. Hoover
Salianmant
Ithewry
Therradys
Cal Froup
Democratic
nSecond
Che
Woman Fatally Burned in Home Incident
Mrs Augusta Zink, 68, of Bridgeport Avenue, sustained fatal burns when clothing caught fire from a kitchen range at her home yesterday. She lost consciousness and died at Bridgeport Hospital about nine tonight. Emergency responders and neighbors reported the fire started while she was near a stove. attempts to revive her failed.
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Augusta Zink
Kitch Range
Witie Inn
Atreet
Stelens
Dresa
Kitghem Tange
Breidgeport
Bing
Georse Tarea Daneprors
Tain
Mechel
Syracuse College Paper Suspended Over Pictures of Girls
Syracuse University faces suspension amid controversy after the college paper printed images of female students wearing socks. The March issue faced action from Chancellor Tay Pecayse, with administrators seeking accountability for the publication and its handling of the photographs.
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Syracuse
N.Y
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