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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
24
Eyewitness recounts dense smoke rolling from burning structures on the next block. Authorities battle a heavy blaze as alarms sounded and onlookers watched the inferno. No injuries confirmed at press time.
Ambitious machinists plan a farewell voyage bid for a new recruit, enlisted as aviation mechanics, ordered to San Antonio. The ceremony marks a pivotal moment as the recruit leaves with a four dollar bid from union members and the second division’s support.
New York investor B Sturges explains a decade long effort to reclaim Pine Creek marshland east of Saseo Point. He details purchases, disputed titles, and actions to grant cottage owners deeds with restrictions while resisting eviction, citing court delays and strategic land swaps to secure property.
City board ends wait for the Connecticut company to lay rails on West Main Street and orders immediate repairs. Manager Goodwin cites rail shortages and flat wheels while residents suffer traffic delays. Theboard approves two inch warrenite base and two inch subbase for Main Street repairs and waives further delays.
The record notes Ann Flormor joining the county committee to promote a campaign among churches with Phillips as secretary and Sy.indsies as treasurer. It also mentions a short devotion led by Rev. IL Brown and Engineer Ford planning repairs by Borns con ConiMeLors, reflecting local religious and civic activity.
The article notes the March day stamp drive aiming at a $15,000 target, with factory impact and quotas tied to war savings goals. It cites budget projections for industrial plants and mentions Remington Ard and A. W. Burritt as examples of per capita returns within the campaign.
Protesters in gray uniforms gathered outside the Patos plant to show opposition as workers arrived. They covered the facility with posters and conducted a cautious demonstration over alleged issues at the ammunition site, with estimates of damages and costs discussed after the event.
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