Bridgeport Third Liberty drive nears full quota
The Third Liberty loan campaign started strong with 6.25 million raised and a remaining target of 450,000 for Bridgeport. Scouts, factory crews, and several firms report substantial bond buys, with Remington Arms at 223,700 from 3,934 subscribers and American Chain totaling 535,000 from 1,920 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Bridgeport
Boy Scouts
James Doolan
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Wilson
American Chain Company
Remington Arms
AT. M.1
Bridgeport Tallow Company
Balloon explosion kills 2 injures 18 at Omaha army site
At Florence field near Omaha two soldiers died and 18 were seriously burned when a captive observation balloon of the Caquot type exploded. One balloon shed was damaged as fire followed the blast. Weather portion notes showers and fair periods issued from Washington.
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Omaha
Vworence Field
Army Balloon School
Iomaha
Heevee
WH. Jt. Hersey
Sebastopol Falls to HMNS Advance in Crimea
Berlin reports Sebastopol, the Russian Black Sea fortress, occupied without battle by German forces. The city, founded in 1784, was a key Russian naval base. occupation secures a historic fortress with two cathedrals and about 44,000 residents in 1897.
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Berlin
London
Sebastopol
Crimea
Germany
Catherine TE
Alexander I
Russia
Black Sea
Nicholas I
Women Arrested for Advances to Two Policemen
Two women and a taxi driver were arrested on Middle street near Fairfield avenue after soliciting two plainclothes patrolmen. Charged: the women with soliciting and the driver with a breach of the peace. Names include Jedward Wilson 21 Lona Laoie 22 and Edith Knapp 23. Bail set at 25 dollars.
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Middle Street
Fairfield Avenue
Buckley and
Grossarth
Jedward Wilson
Park Avenue
Lona Laoie
Harrall Avenue
Edith Knapp
Harrall Avenues
Bridgeport
Grosfirth
Buckley
Lake Torpedo Works Celebrates Third Liberty Loan
Lake Torpedo Works employees celebrate the third Liberty Loan with a flag-raising and pledge. About 1,608 and 1,440 workers subscribed, totaling $111,500, as demonstration of support for naval submarines and a plant-wide push to meet the goal. The “One Bond More” club aims to raise $4,500 more as departments report strong participation and a letter to Secretary Daniels outlines employee sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Ake Yornedo Ilant Company
Speer
Howard Speer
Liberty Loand
The
Lake Torpedo Co
Wilson
Hull Drafting
Charles (. Irrye
Daniels
Vic
Navy
Josephus Tonicis
Joansien
Railroad Thefts Federal Cases In Hartford May
A federal foods administrator in Connecticut warns of economy drives in meat consumption as Allied forces curb per person meat to aid transportation for soldiers. A new federal law imposes penalties for tampering with railroad property guarding freight and rail lines nationwide.
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Hartford
May
Robert Scoville
Federal Foods
Connecticut
Europe
McAdoe
Rattvenris
Todertid
Vincettas
Carrigs
Pepuet Ayers
Linda Boen
Bridgeport Rail Terminals Sought From McAdoo
Bridgeport seeks passenger terminals for thousands of workers. The Chamber of Commerce plans to submit a proposal and photos to Director General William G. McAdoo next week. Proposed stations on Pairtick Avenue Slate Street Barnum Avenue would serve West and East Sand areas with trains to Soutford and near East Side munition plants.
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William G. McAdoo
Bridgeport
Chamber At Commerce
McAdoo
Bridgeport Raidroad
Pairtick Avenue
Slate Street
Barnum Avenue
Seaview
Ceptival
Astro
Bridgeport Cave
Soutford
Chamber of Commerce
Chinese Waiter Blows Patrolman With Baseball Bat
William Dean a 26 year old waiter at the Canton restaurant on Cannon and Broad streets struck Patrolman Daniel I McPadden over the head with a baseball bat in the restaurant. The officer required 11 stitches and was nearly blinded as he dodged the follow up swing. Police later charged Dean with assault and he was held in city court on $200 bond.
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McPadden
Canton
William Dean
Golden Till Street
Cannon and
Broad Streets
Daniel I’. McPadden
Robert J. Lynch
Dean
Peek
Atzece Santis
Vatrolono
Tsean
Meridden
AO Tome Jrngsesert
Wats
Evenime and Folen
Wis
Nelteermny
Courtland Street
Athan
Baltimore Firm Tries to Recruit Men for Strike
Baltimore Poole Engineering Co seeks Bridgeport machinists amid a two day strike vote. Workers at the Machinists' headquarters announced readiness to walk out at noon if a minimum wage of 70 to 80 cents an hour is not granted. The union warned crews may desert Bridgeport for Baltimore if demands are not met by Saturday.
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Bridgeport
Machinists
Machinists’ Club
Poole Engineering Company
Baltimore
Aviater Bead and Faspensor Injured at Army School
In TATION MA on May 2, Aviater Bead and Faspensor were hurt during a training at the army school. A fragmentary report notes a plan and events around Peat and Pert bleh with unclear details. Local officials are investigating the incident.
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Aviater Bead
Faspensor Hurt
Army
Theurenagh
Children Should Have Letter to Get Seeds
Fragmentary OCR yields a note about seeds for children and a local area context, mentioning Thorne hous and a committee. Names and places are unclear, but the text suggests a press discussion on seed access and related civic matters with references to voters and a time frame.
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Chiklis
Bridgeport Lad Describes Frontline Hell From Mass Infantry
Bridgeport youth Private Bevins of the 104th Massachusetts Infantry sends a grim World War I letter detailing trenches, freezing water, grenade action, and constant danger on the western front. He recalls relief of exhausted French troops, food from home, and the nerve wracking shelling amid ongoing combat. He notes the unit’s readiness to hold line as German assaults continue.
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Prigate
Joseph Stevins
Bridgeport
104Th Massachusetts Infantry
Fred M. Bevins
Central Avenue
Bevins
Three Injured When Truck Hits Trolley in Stratford
A trolley crash in Stratford at Wilmot and Stratford avenues left three people injured. Charles McDermott, 26, and Alfred Wel ley, 33, both of 119 Wilmot avenue, were taken to Bridgeport hospital with injuries including a dislocated shoulder. Motorman Leather Walker, 212 William Street, received lacerations and was treated. A second collision between a trolley and a car driven by Warry Jautman at Airfield and Abain sire caused no injuries. Police report the trolley was running east when it veered out.
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Connecticut
W. M. Stowe
Stratford
Wilmot
Charles McDermott
Wilmot Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Alwerd Iwelly
Leaher
Walker
Ana William
Inmergency
Warry Jautmian
Seuvian Avenue
Sanmie
Airfield
Abain Sire
Stratford Avenues
Stalley
Stratford Avgehue
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Strikes County Home
Thirty four cases of scarlet fever are being treated at the county home in Norwalk with two more under observation. Yesterday’s death of Doris Williams, age nine, raises the toll to four since the outbreak began two weeks ago. Victims are isolated and nonaffected children watched closely as officials cite unresolved staffing and limited records.
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Wairfield County
Norwalk
Doris Williams
Willining
Mariha A. Boughton
Thame
House Military Affairs Committee Hears Plans in Exec Session
In an executive session the House Military Affairs Committee considers granting the President authority to expand the U S army to whatever size deemed necessary for the war effort. Secretary of War Baker Major General March and Provost Marshal General Crowder push for rapid mobilization as Germany mounts pressure on the western front.
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America
Europe
Military Committee
House of
Congress
Baker
March
Crowder
United States
Jitneys Targeted Over White Slave Law Violations in City
Police plan suspensions for taxi and jitney operators after detectives found nightly trips involving women of ill repute. Captain Cronin said no arrests for white slave violations expected, but licenses likely to be suspended as raids follow recent hotel crackdowns. Investigations led to two men detained for breach of peace pending further inquiry.
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Edward Cronan
Veral
Bridgeport
Wile Ness
Merealta
Nesday
Cronin
Herman Lever
Brooklyn
N.Y
Kewards Vaccaro
Main Street
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New Ireland
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Hoover
State
Scoville
104Th Massachusetts
Edward Kelly
Genta Varnizhings
Davis & Savard
France
Jos. Bevins
House Military Affairs Committee
Ypres
Amiens
Verdun
Meteren-Voormezeele
Palestine
Es-Salt
Sebastopol Falls
Bor Prancee
Jol J. Aburrity
State Street
Debiunad
Piero
Red Cross
Murray
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