Munitions Girl Threatens Social Disorganization in Bridgeport
Bridgeport faces social strains as war driven factory work for women may disrupt community life. Juvenile delinquency rises and charity workers fear added burdens on reconstruction aid. George L. Warren, secretary of the Charity Organization Society, notes enticing wages lure women away from homes and jeopardize health conditions. He cites evolving problems beyond unemployment, including widows with children, deserted wives, tubercular dependents, and working women driven by a glittering but fleeting war labor boom. The annual meeting at Stratfield is set to discuss these issues today.
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Bridgeport
America
George L. Warren
Organization Society
Mr. Warren
Brr
Warren
Des
Stratfield
Venlo
Lugarino
Fico
Pinve
Adige
Austris
Austria
Pope
Berlin
Eagles Honor Many Brothers in Service
A Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting honored members serving in the military. William T. Hincks spoke on Americanism and citizenship, with Judge Carl Foster absent due to illness. The service flag with 58 stars and one gold star was dedicated, and lodge members contributed gifts for the families of fallen members. An entertainment program followed, led by Harold Youd at the piano, concluding with singing.
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Republic
John L. Harter
Harold Yood
John McLarney
James Tevlin
Joseph Crabby
James Saunders
Teresa Polke
Harold Youd
John J. Harper
John A. Dobry
John M. Domnelly
Daniel J. O'Connor
William A. Gordon
George J. Janesen
William Yale
Barold Youd
John Haggerty
New American Ace From New Bedford Declares Promise
Paris May 5 Sergeant Frank T Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts scored his sixth German airplane recently and is hailed as entering the ranks of the aces. The Mall predicts he may become one of the foremost airmen.
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Paris
Frank T
Baylies
New Bedford
Mass
Spring Treatment to Purify Blood and Boost Vitality
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla to purify blood and restore strength after illnesses and winter exposure. It promotes Peptiran after meals to increase red blood cells, plus Lake Head’s Pills to rouse the liver. The copy links relief from constipation and a dulled mood to better health.
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Hood
Lake Head
South American Ship Faces Federal Scrutiny at Atlantic Port
Fourteen people including one German were detained when a British steamship arrived from a South American port. Officials searched passengers and crew, confiscated papers, broke two hollow canes, and restricted access to decks. A special board will hear the detained, while naval searches for missing vessels continue. Passengers reported heightened security and cabin confinement, with funds raised for Liberty bonds and Red Cross during the voyage.
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Atlantic
W. A. Houston
Chicago
States to supply 150 doctors in month for war needs
Connecticut will contribute 150 doctors as part of a national drive to call 42,000 medical men this year for service in France. Pershing seeks 500 immediately. 7,000 expected to respond by July 1. State committees will canvass, assess quotas by county, and press reluctant physicians to serve. West Cornwall lacks a physician after one volunteered and left.
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Connecticut
General Pershing
France
General Medical Board
Council of National Defense
Washington
Ths
National Board
Unc
West
Cornwall
New Main Street Block Aims to Replace Evicted Plots
Plans by New Haven Interstate Realty to erect the Interstate building on Main Street between Bridgeport Light and Kirksone line. Financing from the capital issue committee supports a two story structure with ground floor stores and offices. Construction expected to address evictions caused by the plank project.
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New Haven Interstate Realty Copany
Thh Main Street
Bridgeport, Cas Light Company
Williiam J. Kirksone Pany
Capital Issuen Committee
Willian Shadlox
Tara Veuilyder
Samuel Howard
Vogue
German Dutch Tension Ends in Compromise
German and Dutch authorities reached a compromise after tensions. Germany will limit sand and gravel exports to 7,600,000 tons annually while Belgium row materials are kept for repair projects. Holland will withdraw from a train control commission. a Bolg supervising body will oversee material use.
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Mity
Duero
Fholland
Geriary
Germany
Amantit
Belgian Rows, Nd
Taal Ander
Holland
500 Chinese Lost When Steamer Is Struck by Gunboat
Peking April 30 The Associated Press reports more than 500 Chinese passengers perished in a collision off Hankow. The Kiang kwan steamship sank after being struck by the gunboat Chutai, which also wrecked and beached. The Chutai carried Premier Tuan Chi-Jui en route to northern commanders. a signals error caused the disaster.
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Peking
Associated Press
Hankow
Kiangkwan
Tuan Chi-Jui
Congress Plans For Army of 3,000,000
Congress opens with focus on expanding the army as part of a sweeping appropriations plan. A redraft of the record $75 billion bill seeks to fund an army of 4.6 million, with War Department officials outlining spending while House and Senate tackle post office second class rates and multiple appropriation bills. The week should also cover the Overman bill on federal agency reorganization and an air production inquiry.
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Wasetington
Akaya
Congress
House Military Committee
War Department
House
Senate
Post Office
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Military Committee
Union Borglum
Wilson
House Committee
Branch Wogh
New Haven
Francis P. Willle
Jrobert. Treilly
Postal
Wanton
Men discuss new salaries bill at Bridgeport post hall
At Bridgeport Hall Branch Relief Fund officials and postal workers gathered to review the Madden reclassification bill and proposed automatic promotions. National President John Bean and State President Walter Deforest outlined plans for the coming year as the group pressed for salary increases and better benefits for clerks and carriers.
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Senate
ALT. O
U. Tt
Bridgeport
Antony
John d. Bean
New Yyoark
Fairfield Overhouse
Walter Deforest
Panbury
Wt. Tangenham
Addre Terest
Velief
Mavitain
New Langenham
Canito
Cnmmitee
U S Patrols Take Prisoners in 300 Yard Penetration
American patrols in the Luneville sector penetrated German lines to 300 yards and discovered an enemy observation post with a corporal and six men. They attacked, killed three, and captured four prisoners, one unhurt, after a shower of hand grenades forced the post to surrender.
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Rancs
Luneville
Anservillers
Igamerad
Bridgeport City Sets 5 Percent Charge On Housing Plan
Bridgeport must pay 5 per cent with interest to be paid yearly. The use of funds collected by the housing company will be decided after the executive committee reviews plans they have considered in recent weeks.
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Bridgeport
30 More Conn Men in Casualty List
A fragmentary wartime casualty list from Connecticut mentions additional servicemen and officers, naming towns such as Norwalk Bridgeport Stamford New Haven and Hartford. It notes several names including Colonel Jeharl H. Gillidls and Lieutenant Frederick Gregory among the dead or wounded on the front.
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Mdawaed
Bay
Wakefield
Green
Unionville
Dawes Conny
Geerse Wy
Murley
Waterville
Mei Jeremiah
Murphay Ny Mabs
Arthur B. Nelson
Joseph Pepanashi
Stamford
Couns Mommas
Smith
St. Pembroke Street
Bridgeport
Counselwe
S. Straham
Frank Street
Hartfor
Belgian Senator Delivers War Speech in City Hall
The Belgian senator argues that beyond military necessity Belgium seeks access to its extensive coal mines and American tools to survive a tariff siege. He cites German theft of supplies and a resilient Belgian people resisting occupation, forecasting future federation and independence under Allied support.
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Belgium
England
America
Flanders
Lafontaine
Nis
Nasser
Takomaine
Federated Bureau
Orpa Amizntlions
Bam
Liberty Loan Third Lets Millions Buy Bonds Nationwide
Treasury officials hailed the third Liberty loan as the most successful yet with about 17 million buyers, far surpassing prior issues. New York district led with roughly 4 million subscribers and $951 million in subscriptions, while Philadelphia and Boston districts also reported strong totals. Treasury Secretary McAdoo commended volunteers, bankers, and citizens for backing the war effort and anticipated stronger participation in future loans.
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Tatest
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
United States
The
Boston
Philadelphia
Federi
New York
N. Y
McAdoo
America
M’adoo
Liberty Loan Committees
Newark
Pennsylvania
Tino
Flartford
Conn
Erie
Pittsburgh
Thrust at Venice Expected Soon In Front News
Allied defenders report heavy troop movements from other fronts toward Italy, signaling a likely major assault in the mountainous Venito region. German and Austrian efforts in the Ukraine and Western Front are described with emphasis on strategic shifts and anticipated breakthroughs.
Smith Member of 16th Infantry Wounded in Action
A brief dispatch reports Thomas J. Smith of the 16th Infantry wounded slightly while in service. Age 71, he enlisted last October and has a long enlistment record. His family, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, learn he is serving abroad with Uncle Sam. Further details on the wound were not provided.
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Vntormanfinal Fil Service
Adolph L. Lowe
Gaston V. Lowe
U. S. Navy
Sam
Adolph Lowe
Pembroke
Thomas J. Smith
Mompany i
Smith
Gersuyge
Pranes
Lyerember
Ual
Hidd
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