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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1918

Page

3

Labor Bureaus to Handle War Work Disputes

Secretar y Wilson outlined seven new bureaus within the labor department to manage all labor problems tied to the war program. The employment bureau handles labor shortages, the adjustment bureau settles disputes, and the housing bureau oversees housing for workers. The plan directs coordination with the war navy and shipping board, with progress charts and delays reported to the labor department.

Washington Mareh Department of Tuder Wilson Lod Mach War and Navy Departments Shipping Board Army, Navy and Shipping Board Labor Department Employment Bureau Adjustment Bureau Housing Bureau

Southport Club Plans Supper for Fire Department Benefit

Southport club members meet to arrange a Monday night supper to aid the Southport fire department. Mrs James Brown chairs the committee with Miss Sarat Watt Miss Bronsen and others. Surgical dressing work and Red Cross efforts are noted at the local club and school.

Southport James Brown Sarat Watt Bronsen Catherine Kathine Russell James Gleason May Cr Ante Pigal Wiste Bulkley Ac- 3 Hlotchkiss Ofelook Warbor Road Kids Anne Bulkley Main Street Barden W. Finks Dings John Street New York City Judee John F. Derry South Henry S&s Glover Pequot Katherine Ilurd Wiliam Smith

Refuse to Cut Extra Pay for Aviation Corps

Washington March 14 The senate military committee unanimously disapproved a plan to repeal laws granting extra pay allowances averaging 50 percent to aviation service personnel. The omnibus defense act amendment proposing the repeal was stricken from the bill.

Washington General Pershing Baker Senate Military Committee

Tragedy hearing delayed as contractor illness holds case

Middletown March 14 Coroner Davis resumed a hearing into Judson Jones death when a Westbrook building collapsed on February 15 Frederick Kunz owner of the property claims Henry W Isaacs as contractor is responsible Isaacs as employer or employee was disputed with witnesses presented in Kunz’s defense Tsunzs illness keeps the hearing paused as the trial moves forward with the contractor Tsanaus?

Middletown Judson Jones Westbrook Davis Frederick Kunz Henry W. Tsaaes Awitnesses Kunz Isaacs Isaidies Jonny Tsuncs

Navy Budget Passes House Naval Committee Plan

The naval budget bill sent to Congress allocates 1.3 billion dollars for the next fiscal year with immediate discretion for the Navy Department. It expands overseas program facilities, sustains a three year construction plan, and increases naval personnel including divers and marines.

Washington Naval Service House Naval Committee Navy

Austrian Deserters Battle Former Allies Amid Reinforcements

Report from Amsterdam dated Miareh 14 notes escalating clashes between Austrian deserters and former allies. Militants described as Miuaximalists receive reinforcements from Czech supporters and deserters. Dispatches claim German forces engage these groups in furious battles as casualties occur.

Amsterdam Tlr Lheinsche Westhilische Reitnweg

Probe into Cotton for German Account

An investigation into imports and exports of wool and cotton for German account will begin tomorrow under the direction of Morton Lewis, state authorities. The hearing will be amended by members after the war trade board aid the Vehicle alliance. Many witnesses have been summoned.

Sworls Cernan Morton Lewis War Trade Board

Recruiting for Aviation Corps Stopped by Army Authority

A fragment from the Age-Herald recounts that aviation corps recruiting ceased at the Army office as engineers or trained men were sought. The text includes disparaging remarks about European monarchs and a sharp exchange about authority and obedience, reflecting wartime mood and local sentiment.

Breal Thieth Engineers

Head of Bureau of Imports War Trade Board

Wred Th Treterson, director of the bureau of imports of the war trade board, wields an effective war weapon by licensing imports. If a nation refuses to export any article to the United States he can bar its export of all other articles. From Wisconsin, known as both hunter and scientific farmer, he has traveled in South America studying resources and possibilities.

Wred Th Treterson Bureau of Imports The War Trade Board United States Wisconsin South America

Armenians Fight Turkish Forces in Incomplete Report

A crude dispatch from Trondon dated March 14 says Armenians resist Turkish troops in the field. It notes British attempts to advance on March 9 and 30 were repelled and a break through the Jerusalem Nabulus line failed. The statement provides only fragmentary details.

Trondon Jande Jerusalem-Nabulus

Bolo Pasha Appeal Rejected by Court of Revision

Paris March 14 The appeal of Bolo Pasha from the death sentence for treason was rejected by the court of revision which confirmed the original decision. The court also upheld the sentence of three years imprisonment for Dnarins Pasche, tried with Pasha.

Paris Bolo Pasha Dnarins Pasche Jolo

Sloan's Pain Remedy Adverts

An old advertisement touts Sloan's liniment to stop external pains fast. It promises quick relief for aching, throbbing sprains and strains, with no skin staining. Available in 2ic 50c and 1.00 sizes from druggists.

Sloan

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