Military shakeup eyed as Pershing plans reform at home and abroad
Washington March 11 reports a sweeping reorganization of the U S Army and its French counterpart is under consideration. Gen Pershing with sec War Newton D Baker and Maj Peyton C March aims to bring field officers to Washington to reorganize bureaus and posts and reassign officers who have fallen short of expectations. The plan targets both Regular Army and National Guard leaders including West Point graduates, with older officers returning to training roles and new assignments to infantry and field service.
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Washington
Hanor
Ington
Usex
Bs Tren
Pershing
France
Pse
Ing
West Point Ates
Inen
Con
Ceenera Pershing
Homerier
War Department
Department
Baker
Europea
Wilson
March
Tershing
Fragmented port report and weather notes from missing context
A garbled newspaper snippet describes egg shipments to New York via Ogdenburg and a weather section with scattered, unclear forecasts. It mentions ports, dates, and shipping details but lacks coherent details due to OCR errors. The piece reads like a mixed cargo and marine weather update with several unreadable portions.
Guardian award to Blanca De Saulles for Jack
March 11. Blanca De Saulles, Chilean heiress and former wife of John D. Saulles, was granted legal guardianship of their son Jack by surrogate decree. The order, issued by Surrogate Fowler, splits custody with the father’s relatives and assigns a trust over the boy’s property. The divorce decree had previously given De Saulles custody seven months yearly.
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Blanca de Saulles
South Bethlehem
Joh
Dar Saulles
Ablete
Jack
Fowler
Decides & Tegal
Ars. de Saulles
Will Call for 90,000 Men Today
Hartford Connecticut reports a new national and state draft quota will be announced once Congress acts. A call for about 90,000 men to be distributed evenly nationwide is expected, with local boards allowed to defer farm laborers in class One A. Connecticut is to provide roughly 1,000 men, with Bridgeport asked to supply about 200.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Congress
Jloleomb
Crowder
Bridgeport
Uses Chair to Smash Windows Is Police Charge
Thomas Wiles aged 20 of 1098 State Street was arrested at the Third precinct and charged with destroying property. Police say he used a chair to smash windows and damage furniture at a residence on State Street, then broke another window at a neighbor’s house before his arrest last night.
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Thomas Wiles
State Street
Riley
Tigusasan
Thaur
Tiley
Fragmented notes on German royal control and war effort
Disjointed OCR fragment discusses German governance under a royal influence, wartime pay and loyalty, and references to soldiers and strategic actions. The text is garbled, with several illegible phrases, making precise events or entities unclear. It hints at political control, military assignments, and internal conflict but lacks coherent details.
Four Hurt as Trolley Rams Bus in Bridgeport Crash
A jitney bus and a Connecticut trolley collided at Pem broke street and Barnum avenue yesterday around 4 PM, injuring four passengers. Two were rushed to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries. two others were treated at the scene or sent home. Names include Mrs Lillian Vrain and Charles G Peppin among the injured, with several cuts and a fractured leg reported.
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Pembroke Street
Barnum Avenue
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport Hospital
de. B. C. Pasuth
Lillian Vrain
Stemington Street
Din
Margaret Jennings
William Street
Alga
Dollar Day in East End Will Be Big Event
East End prepares for a first semi annual Dollar Day tomorrow organized by Stratford avenue merchants in cooperation with The Post and Telegram. Samuel Wollin leads local efforts with his men furnishing store, and many shops along Stratford avenue will offer value with florid displays and brisk trade. Shoppers can expect crowded streets, special discounts, and a wide range of participating merchants showcasing dollar bargains.
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East Land
East End
Stratford Avenue
Post and Telegram
the Post
Finel
Samuel Wollin
Wollin
Stratford
Ins
Yotlaxvitas Rue
Dare
Joobbane Poe
Betis
Me Flasal Athering Co
Munro & Fieed
Sao Waoltin
Silver Jowelvyetry
Rendil Millinery
Juyis Votloring Co
Pickelf
Dia Stare
Chien Markel
Wust
Aulu
Sunshine
Wilson Asks Congress in Moscow for Russian Freedom
President Wilson sent a message via the American consul in Moscow to the Pan-Russian Soviets Congress. He expresses US sympathy for the Russian people facing German interference, pledges to seek Russia’s sovereign independence, and supports Russia becoming masters of its own life. Endorsed with a signature line.
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Washington
Wilson
Moscow
Sovest Congress
Brest-Litovsk
Fullor
Congress of the Sovetts
United States
Germany
Russia
Congress
Europe
Loses Eye in Clash of Rebels
Milford mining engineer Michael Ryan returned from Costa Rica aboard the Almirante with his eye shot out by a machine gun bullet during revolts. He described rebels detaching the engine of a train near Turribga, looting passengers, and using the locomotive for violent demonstrations while denying they are revolutionists.
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Michael Ryan
Milford
Conn
Costa Rica
United Fruit
Almirante
Atlantic
Ryan
Mr. Tiyan
Billy Sunday to Visit the West Front
Billy Sunday, the evangelist, announced plans to travel to the West Front after his Chicago engagement. He said he would speak with officers and offer prayers, hoping for safe, supportive missions rather than intervention.
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Billy Sunday
West Front
Chicago
Deere
Ale
Death by overwork shocks Bridgeport business channel
John W. Turrill a 50 year old New Milford Conn former secretary of Bridgeport Wood finishing Co died by suicide at the Breslin hotel New York City. Overwork is cited as the cause and his family notes prolonged night work for Pullman interests left his memory impaired. He had no local social ties and lived with his family in New Milford while directing New York office affairs.
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John W. Turrill
Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company
New York
New Milford
Conn
Gridgeport Wood Finishing Company
New York City
Breslin Hotel
Tarrill
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Wood Fine Consuing
Pullont
Neevill
Chorus and Soloists to Help Patristic Rally
The patriotic meeting at the fork ist may feature a City chorus of sti Hoots led by Chevtomt de Slowelisg and Miss Ingeborg Erendsens Tune. Earl PL Sanborn assists as caretaker, with Mins Kasheya Mo Lear set to sing Rees Che Phage fire Tater and Narre bern presented as part of the program.
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Cnia
Forkister
Uaesinahaie
Normel Selon
Chevtomt de
Fuhat Avery
Ieleris
Slawson's Election Fails to Secure Reappointment
Sanfiel J. Slawson was not reelected as superintendent of schools as last night's Board of Education meeting postponed the vote for two weeks. Board members denied organized opposition. Bell appears sole openly opposed. Some members voiced displeasure with Slawson's handling of business and education, signaling possible contract changes or new duty rules.
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Sanfiel J. Slawson
Board of Education
Elmer H. Havers
Slawson
St Long Merml
Tembars
Ofpion
Bell
A. Willian
Tlwson
Ehner H. Havens
Bone
Slinson
Opened Letter Arrests Folkman Case in City Court
Calvin Folkman was arraigned in city court for tampering with mail and facing federal charges. The hearing was continued until tomorrow as the case moves toward transfer to federal authorities for sentencing. Evidence alleges distributing letters in the post and opening mail.
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Calvin
United States
Frank Volkman
Atlantic Street
Inel Wis
Dlath
Woods
Edkumin
Wollman
Viitedates
Mugh UJ
Avery
Mia
Sivkil
Fear Stratford Girl Has Met with Foul Play
Stratford girl missing since early evening. Descriptions note a 5 foot 8 inch dark haired youth weighs 135 pounds. Authorities report family believes she was abducted near Hartford several months ago. Reward offered. suspect details unclear.
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Fear Stratford
Lifoenta Rowel
Stratford
Ein
Walleor
Eho
Owlters
Hamburg Line Officers Must Serve Terms
The Supreme Court to-day announced it would review whether the Hamburg American Line officers convicted by lower courts for attempting to coal warships at sea must serve their terms. Named individuals include Karl Buns managing director George Kotter and Walter Poppen.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ifil
Stt
Karl Buns
George Kotter
Walter Poppenshowse
No School Buildings This Year in Bridgeport
Bridgeport boards halt new school construction as plaza bond funds will be used for other purposes. President Havens stated no money from bonds is available this year, delaying Warren Street and South Avenue projects and prolonging crowding in the high school and Prospect district.
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Bridgeport
Board of Education
Seeley
Imer HW. Havens
Prospect #ehool
Willian FE
Home of Apportionment
Plaza
Tosday
Havens
Alfred C. Stones
Warren Street
South Avenue
Lees
Board of Jadivention
Jtrospect
Operan i
John Kelly joins aviation section in Bridgeport Republican unit
John Kelly of rke avenue is listed as enlisting in the aviation section. He is described as a member and is noted for aiming to honor a toll. The item places him within the Bridgeport Republican organization and references his self-appointed role.
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John Kelly
Rke Avenue
Hermiy
M Kelly
Uridgeport
Long List of War Casualties Issued by War Dept
Washington reports a new casualty list naming Lieut. John H. David and 27 killed in action. It notes Ralph M. Davenport and Stephen C. Markoe wounded, others wounded or dead from wounds accidents and disease, plus prisoners in Germany. Casualties include many named soldiers and private Hugh J. Hunt died of wounds.
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Washington
Mar
War Department
John H. David
Ralph M. Davenport
Stephen C. Markoe
Germany
Wiited
Ralph R. iMora
Edward F. Sullivan
George Adkins
Michael Ahearn
Oscar Ammon
Thomas G. Bragg
Patrick Britt
Joe D. Brakefield
Arthur Christiully
Frank T. Cockrell
William Drain
Philip Finn
Edward L. Fitch
John J. Haspel
Arthur V. Togney
George KE. Hovey
Edward J. Kearney
James B. Kennedy
Peter Laffey
Fred I. McGill
Frank A. Meagher
Clarence Vu Legal
Abram Honeyman Philpower
Herman D. Gentry
Charles Sturace
Frederick C. Carter
John K. Benton
Gil Olson
John Openshaw
John W. Hill
Hugh Lewis
Frederick W. Galley
Airmen Collide Fatal and Serious Injuries in Collision
In San Antonio Texas on March 1 Lieutenant Jovon J Mitchell of Mississippi was killed instantly and Cadet Joseph Wakefield was seriously injured while Cadet Temberton sustained only bruises when two airmen collided at about three hundred feet over Weltyield No 2 Witnesses say the two airships spiraled after the collision and the crash was the most spectacular at the twin fields. Wakefield had fractured thighs and serious cuts.
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San Antonio
Texas
Jovon J. Mitchell Nedorn
Joseph €. Wakefield
Temberton
No. 2
Mitchell
Wakefield
Pemberton
Michell
Penderton
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