Senators Probe Curtiss Spy Claim In Airplane Delays
Washington March 28 The Senate military committee opened a behind closed doors inquiry into delays in the air program After days of debate Senator Overman charged possible German espionage at the Curtiss plant which has government contracts Major General George O Squier and Colonel heads of the aviation branch testified Asked to hear General Franklin Bell and other officials tomorrow The committee plans to call Peter Commander Briggs Matone Walden and Howard Coffin Senator Overman gave Chairman Chamberlain the informants names He warned spies may be at work and urged new plant employment if he were secretary of war The investigation follows claims that only 37 planes would be built by July instead of 900 and that the program lagged behind schedule A broken metal piece used in frame construction was shown as spy work and a delay of about months occurred as government inspectors checked parts and replacements The decision for a closed probe was made after members pressed to protect sensitive evidence and statements with open hearings opposed by some members
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Washington, Mar
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Overman
North Carolina
Curtiss
Chamberlain
George O. Squier
Teads
Aviation Branch
Franklin Bell
France
Peter Commander Briggs
Troyal Flying Corps
Matone Walden
American Signal Corps
Howard Coffin
Aircraft Board
Oready
Overamian
Pest
Jant
Anylilmry
Cheringa Chimberlain
Ivere
Weather forecast for East New York and South New England
Forecast calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. Some regions east of the Mississippi experience clearer skies and much colder conditions in the central and southern areas. Cool nights persist in the Ohio Valley and Atlantic coast regions with generally fair weather upcoming.
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New York
South Newgland
South Hocky Moon
Pial
Pac
Aisus
Bad Check Paser Is Sentenced
Harold Freise 38 with wife and seven children from Brooklyn faced Judge John Kellogg in Waterbury Superior Court. Consecuted for embezzlement after forging checks to cash and cover prior protests, he received a sentence of not less than one year nor more than two. Defense urged mercy but judge cited six prior prison offenses in a year.
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Harold Freise
Brooklyn
Criminal Superior Court
John 2. Kellogg
Waterbury
Geduldig
Freise
Kellore
Fidelity Bank and Trust Company of
Stincord
Jhina
Bank
Estate Is Worthless if Hun Drive Fails
An obituary notes Rudolph Wiss died in Bridgeport on March 18 and left a failed estate. It describes his mother and father as heirs, references administration letters, and indicates property and coinage values in a faded notice from a historical paper.
Attacks Lenroot as Lukewarm in War Loyalty Debate
Senate debate turns partisan as Senator Williams of Mississippi attacks Wisconsin Republican Lenroot for alleged lukewarm loyalty to the government in the war. The exchange touches on ex Representatives Berger and Davies and prompts calls for harmony amid wartime focus.
Bolsheviki Retake Kherson and Detentions Stir Protest
Mogenn March 28 report says Bolsheviki killed and captured many and two armored cars remained as Kherson fell back under Bolsheviki control. Petrograd council protests to neutral powers over detention of M. Kamenett, Bolsheviki in France, by Finnish forces. Russian troops moved from Persia with supplies being removed to Baku.
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Persia
Battle reports and stamp drive totals from wartime notes
British and German positions across Arras Noyon and Montdidier show heavy fighting with British outposts pierced and retreats to Hamel line while French push on near Noyon. In the U S post office war savings drive Gen Kelly and Gen O Shea led teams to a record 62 099 56 over four days. John Jane topped individual sales with 4157 26. Garrity and others among top contributors. new 1000 Thrift Club members named.
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Post Office
Leon Caton
Eugene Kelly
George W. O'Shea
Charles ¥ F. Treane
Marshal Caton
John Jane
Kelly Army
William Garrity
Clan Kelly
Ira Steenverg
Thomas Hearn
O'Shea Ay
Wich
Garrity
Oas
Tom T. Wane
Joe Steenberg
Ta A. Sullivan
HAAG
James PT. Minmenus
Har McGuire
James Paley
Peter Clark
Walter Laidlaw
Cook
Willian GB
Archer Wheeler
Ion No. 3
Raft Board
L. Pc. Weidlieb
Lon Main Street
Tragic Gas Death After Family Absence
John J. Hackett of State Street was found dead in his room yesterday by returning family. Medical examiner Dr. Garlick says death resulted from deliberate gas asphyxiation, with jets on full, suggesting about five hours since death. Hackett and family had moved from CHA to Bridgeport months earlier where he worked at a Barnum Avenue plant.
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John J. Hackett
State Street
Samuel MI. Garrick
Lrackett Band
Cha
Lridgeport
Hackett
Barniuny Awvenue
Dr. Garlick
Tankett
Beth Gus
Giairlick
Income Returns Must Be Stamped Before Midnight
Hartford official announces extended stamping times for income tax returns. April 16 is the key deadline for Monday, with extended hours tomorrow and Saturday. Postmarks received by midnight April 1 avoid penalties.
Russian Divisions Now Fight on Hun Front
Four divisions newly identified by the German front are said to have been brought back from Russia. The war department advises these units now engage on the Hungarian front, signaling a shift in the German line as Russian forces are redeployed.
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Wroachington
War Department F
Russia
Local Boys Aid in Big Drive for Red Cross in France
Bridgeport residents mobilized last Wednesday to support the French base with hospital supplies for wounded soldiers amid the German offensive. Assistant Manager David Shelley confirms the crew shipped via transport trucks to front line hospitals, delivering essential items like splints bedclothes and surgical instruments to speed care for the injured. More trucks and medical gear are urgently requested as shortages persist behind the lines.
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Bridgeport
Red Cross
France
David Shelley
Foreign Transportation Department
American Red Cross Society
Avelion
Explosion at St Albans Threatens Remington Plant
An explosion damaged a wooden brain building at the Intersocial i plosives company plant near St Albans injuring several women and the manager. A nearby powder shot unit, the Lientington Aros Union Asstallic, remained undamaged. The cause is not yet known and after the blast, smaller shocks were reported across the area.
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St. Albans
Remington
Intersocial i Plosives Company
Deildin Taya Youn
Hrain
International Point
Lientington Aros Union
Warns Theatre Owners to Obey Curfew Laws
In Fairfield on March 28 a town court hearing charged Bridgeport theatre proprietors with violations of curfew for allowing underage youths to attend evening performances. The case detailed copper theft by several youths, the sale to Arthur Clark of Mainehead Iron Hubber and Metal, and arrests by Constable George W. Larson.
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Mairfield
Aominso
Pridgeprotk
ABC
Herbert Dr. Moon
Vieree Lot School
Bacon Wakeman
Isridgeport
Biy
Phe Tech
Elabor
Iearenee
Shite
Arthur CL Clark
Chirk Hubber and Metal Company
Mainefpest
Bridgeport
Clark
Ileepark
Poli's
West Mil
Goeorge W. Larson
Betta Oii
German wedges drive into British lines toward Amiens
German forces press two wedges into the Allied front as French counterattacks push back at Noyon and regain ground near Arras and Chapilly while Albert remains under pressure. French say German artillery shells Dunkirk as London tightens defenses on the Somme front.
Body of G. W. Hills to Reach Here Today
Battle reports describe French advances along a six mile front and a German eastward push near Arras. American troops see praise from French officers and may be part of the allied strategic reserve in combat near Noyon. Dunkirk has faced renewed German bombardment with high casualties and severe damage. George W. Hills, founder of the Bridgeport Telegram and Evening Test, dies in Florida and will be transported to Bridgeport. Paris notes Secretary of War Baker arrived from London.
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Arras
Paris
Noyon
Dunkirk
Lies
Con
Dow
Arleux
Beisleux
George W. Thus
Tridgeport Telegram
Evening Test
Buena Visti
Fla
Lridgeport
Atn
Secretary of War
Baker
London
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Tate
Rudolph Wiss
Jiridgeport
Lly
Heanen
United States
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Lenroot
Williams
la Follette
Berger
Washington
Mississippi
Wisconsin
la. Vollette
Victor Berger
Reed
Missouri
Ashurst
Arizona
Owen
Oklahoma
Cath
Smoot
Utah
Wilson
Joseph Z. Davies
Chicago
Nator Ashurst
Reed Cout
Furance
Heputi
Gronna
Wil- Jana
Yio Serview
Cronin
Konator Wing
Wlah
Bolsheviki Kall
Kherson
Chapuly
Hamel
Amiens
Somme
Montdidier
Berlin
Pierrepont
Bucquoy
Heberterne
Hartford
Maren —Zjiniessh
Moyll Movielnight
Peburys
Va Oon
Chapilly
Albert
G. W. Hills
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