Bishop Nilan Urges Food Saving During War Time
Weshford March 14 At all the masses at St. Joseph cathedral Bishop John J. Hlan preached on the seriousness of the food situation and urged thrift and to observe the lion s call for more food concentration as urged by the United States food administration He warned the country wastes and urged saving for the war and future needs noting many youths wasted money and urging youth to save resources and preparations for postwar life He announced a food demon stration meeting to be held Tuesday evening.
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Weshford
St. Joseph’s
John J. Hlan
Unitedates Food Administration
Long List of Casualties and Allied Military Plans
The article continues with a long list of casualties and dire notes on wartime losses. It reports Secretary Baker arriving in Paris for conferences with Poincare and Clemenceau, and outlines his brief stay and planned visits to American troops in four sectors. Also noted are arrangements for consultations with Versailles War Council and Gen Bliss. The piece closes with an obituary of Josephine C Nelson, wife of Andrew D Nelson, who died at 28 Anson Street, survived by her husband, three sons, and four daughters.
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Ker
Pershingaris
R Baker
Paris
Presidt Poincare
Clemeau
Ant
Baker
Yestern
Parshing
Sec
New
Diack
Eneers
Ordnance Bureau
Bliss
Josephine C. Nelson
Josephine C
Andrew D. Nson
Ansonu Street
Mards
Albert J
Ernest
Amelia Thirne T
Paul Hoffman
Carry
Jakish Baths Claim Cure For Rheumatism
An advertisement by Prof. James Atlas promotes Turkish baths as a cure by addressing the cause of rheumatism rather than the symptom. Atlas claims over thirty years of experience and offers a $1,000 charity wager if his method fails to cure the underlying causes such as over eating and alcohol. The facility on Pair id avenue is open daily with extended hours for women.
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James Atlas
SUI Pelenll
Atlas
Lis Paths
Pairid Avenue
Broad Street
Bridgeportegranm
Four Hurt in a Trolley Crash
Four people suffered injuries in a collision between a jitney and a large glass-enclosed trolley on Barnum avenue near Pembroke street. The jitney, owned by William Taylor of Stratford, collided with Motorman J Fitzgeralds car and Conductor George T DeLaney. Two pedestrians were taken to hospital in a passing car before ambulances arrived. the big trolley was wrecked and debris cleared after the crash.
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Glass
Wilam Taylor
Stratford
J. Fi.tageriuid
George T DeLaney
Barnum Avenue
High School May Show Moving Pictures with Approval
The board discussed showing moving pictures of special value to children in the high school auditorium pending insurance and state police approval. Mrs. J H O Rourke was appointed to confer with authorities on the arrangement. The meeting also covered new teacher appointments across grades and schools, plus resignations and leaves.
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J. H. O'Rourke
Board of Education
Keith Campbell
Maplewood School
Committee On Schools
Katharine Barss
South Berwick
Jennie Stott
Providence
R. L
Hazel 2. Leard
Portland
Katrine van Dyck
Syracuse
N. C
C. F. Carr
Harrisburg
Fred A. Hunt
Taunton
Mass
William C. Perry
Norwalk
Thaymond E. Dakin
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Helen L. Johnson
Lynn
Maplewood
FESO
Mary A. Carey
Saugus
Watersville
Mattie E. Smith
Colebrook
N. H
Normal
Grace Dickhaut
Bridgeport
Bryant School
William H. Ryan
Shelton
Ryan
Army Dental Corps
Donald ©. Wilson
National Army
Arthur Ires
Fort Oglethorpe
Webster to Outline Brass Co Thrift Plan
Willamk. Webster, vice president and general manager of Bridgeport Brass, will address an invited gathering of Bridgeport manufacturers on thrift and War Savings stamps at Hincks Cros. & Co. State street Thursday evening. The meeting is limited to representatives of larger factories. In the Bridgeport Brass factory thriftograms are distributed to inform and encourage the movement with shop units from superintendents to apprentices. Over $10,000 in War Savings stamps have already been sold.
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Willam Hk. Webster
Bridgeport Brass Company
Bridgeport
Ofice of Hincks Cros. & Co
State Street
Hind
Bridgeport Brass
Overwork Is death by own action Cause
The report details the disappearance of Turrill from Brooklyn and his appointment with his wife at Grand Central Terminal. Fourth Deputy Police Commissioner Wallis led the search, and hotel staff found Turrill's body after breaking down his room door. Papers in his pockets helped identification by the New York office official.
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Port Concern
New York
Yarrill
Brooklyn
Grand Central Terminal
Frederick A. Wallis
Turrill
Hopes He Will Soon Be Over There Bridgeport Navy News
Friends and family of Joseph Prokop share letters from New York city training to Portsmouth Virginia naval hospital. The Bridgeport High School graduate and New York medical student describes shipmates well and hopes for active service overseas soon.
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Joseph Prokop
Frank Prokop
Kossuth Street
Navy
New York
Prokop
Bridgeport High School
New York College
New York City
United Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Bridgeport
Governor Urges Connecticut Teachers to Aid Draft Boards
Governor Holcomb appeals to Connecticut teachers to assist draft boards by transcribing occupational categories for registrants. He stresses urgency, arguing accurate classifications accelerate the draft and strengthen national effort against Germany, urging teachers to join the national cause.
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Holcomb
Connecticut
Gentral Crowder
Govarmnor Holcomb
Germany
Loses Eye in Clash of Rebels and Local Turmoil
A Costa Rica president claims, amid revolts, that he has no right to the office and was forced into power. Reported chaos includes railroad damage and swift repairs as rival bands and troops clash, with a witness recounting losing an eye to violence and surviving a bullet-riddled overcoat.
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United States
Costa Rica
Mr. Ryan
Game Men Debate Migratory Birds Decrease
Local meeting of the Matverfield county Mish and Caine Protection Association discussed conserving migratory birds. Proposals included a one to three year closed season and shortening the shooting period, with emphasis on reducing varmints and predator impact. County Game Warden W. Wo Smith cited weather and predation as main causes. Action offered for pheasant propagation loans and a planned inspection trip to the bird colony in Mairfield to review diverse specimens.
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Ore
Matverfield County Mish and
Caine Trotective Association
Tathers
Gcome
W. Wo Smith
Mairfield
Increased Activity on Italian Front
Rome reports intensified operations on the Italian front with intermittent artillery actions from Arani St Helvio to Lake Garda. Allied aircraft supported bombs on enemy camps while attacks targeted positions east of Saletto and on the Piave. A British air raid claimed two enemy machines as seven tons of bombs were dropped. A domestic note describes a pay check recovered and returned to police.
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Rome
To Ilax
Arani St. Helvio
Lake Carda
Veroogliang
Adalema
Tonale
Lake Garda
Piague
Asiago
Brenta
Narco
Piave
Zongon
Salettuo
Tiare
Made King Reflects on Cattle Moves to Polls in Talk
In Tybridgeport, King commented on suffrage, recalling cattle driven to polls. He critiqued women’s voting capacity and debated the machinery of elections. He contrasted government laws in England, Ireland, and Germany, advocating for wage earners and poor relief.
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Spourkine
Tyidgeport Equal Weanehise Jenague
Stratfield
Joan 'T
King
Cate Tin
An Woti
Ife
Gornmny
Tinglnand
George
Fengland
Treland
Salfigh
Youthful Vandals Cause 350 Damage on Pine Street
Six youths age 16 to 19 arrested after breaking into Pine Street playhouses and classrooms. Police say more than 350 worth of city property was damaged including doors windows and playground equipment. All suspects admit involvement and are held for city court.
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Third Precinct
Pine Street
Bostick Avenue
Auburn Street
Bostwick Avenue
Fine Street
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Tof
Sumiatison
W.R. Webster
Outline Brass Co
Thrift
W. I. Nichols
East End Sample Shoe Store
Stratford Ave
Cor, Newfield
Remington Arms
Eizabeth Kelley
Paris Paisgring CO
Hippodrome
Paris Tailoring CO
the Royal Tailoring Co
Stratford Ami
Helbig’s
Stratford, Cor
Bunneta
Business Men's Association
KHL
Platy
Amisoles
Beautiful i
Regula
ORG
OS Chine
Tratford Ave
Fickett Drug Co
East Side
Carroll Ave
Silver’s Jewelry Store
Lavallier
Logan
Stratfo
Rd Ave
Liedle & Auch
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