Red Cross Is World's Great Relief Body
Bridgeport residents learn the American Red Cross is a relief organization with government sanction, not a government department. It assists the army and navy, with a national structure of 13 division HQs, 3,800 chapters and millions of members, including 22 million adults and several million junior members. The Junior Red Cross mobilizes school children to support wartime Red Cross work through education and service activities.
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Bridgeport
American Red Cross
United States
American Redtors
Army
Navy
Prescot Wilson
War, Justice and Navy
Te Central
War Department
Congress
WAY
The
Red Cross
Washington
Tread Cross
War Council
Ieaa
Jacalin- Song Authority
Meim
Pers
Reda Cross
Giocal
Jis
Quadrupling of Output of Navy Planes Ordered
Washington May 6 The Philadelphia plant is being reorganized to quadruple Navy aircraft output within eight months of inception. Secretaries announce shifting to a new operation system and contracting for parts to meet the augmented navy air corps demand while most machines will not use Liberty engines.
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Washington
Tretany Et Philiadelphia
Secretcy
Daniel Teo
Tim
Orbling Center
Wavy Airernel
Mia- Chinos
Temieelelitars
Philadelphia
Navy
Liberty
Army Signal Corps
Federal Loan to Build 1 000 Homes in Bridgeport
Government plans a federal loan to fund construction of 1000 homes. Sites require real estate agent approval and must meet safeguards and setback rules. Bridgeport pieces have varied ownership with options and some already reviewed. further site inspections are scheduled next week by government agents.
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Bridgeport
William H. Ham
Christian Union to Build New Home in Bridgeport
Reading from Bridgeport Christian Union mission, Rev. Simpson describes a planned four story brick building to house transient and private rooms, a nursery move on Main and Thomas streets, and removal of associated shops. Critics condemn displaced tenants while supporters cite private rooms and low rates as aid for the needy. The project aims to serve as a central mission facility with accommodations for about forty people.
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E Bardsley
Simpson
Charles WW
Bridgeport Christian Union
Aarge
Wark
Thomas
Dosa
Tinian
Tandlor
Bridgeport
Christian Simpson
Colonials Hurl Germans Back in Allied Counter
Reported actions show heavy artillery duels north of the Ayre with no infantry breakthrough. Dispatches note German and French forces skirmished along sectors between Arras and Ypres while allied lines held. the wider war situation included tensions over Serbia and Ukraine, with authorities condemning methods used on civilians.
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de Baume
Ypres
Stas
Ayer
Arras
Lets
Flanders
Fieardy
Amat
Nis
Berlin
Vienink
Sirteniepk
Paris
War Office
Ihight
Souil
Former City Sealer Dies at Home Here
Obscure obituary notes the death of Jehu b Lyneh at his residence. The fragmentary text references a man connected to city service, mentions relatives and a sister, and notes surviving family members.
Tuition Award of Somerset Fund to Start on July 1
A city board votes to start the Margaret Faith Somerset Scholarship fund on July 1 for a college student. The fund, deposited at City Savings Bank, supports a French language mentor award aiding a high school graduate entering college. The recipient, chosen by the college or university, will be announced at the annual commencement.
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Somerset Fund
Ehork
Transurer
da Diyor
Ap University
Tt Seccessful
Mu Mate
Iraith
Sourerset
Ur. Wilson
Wight
Aiset
Lori
Schoor
Jane Cy Woielits
Romersel
Bey
Birk
Polore
Pie
Margaret Faith
Mayart
Lasher Werd
Salik Fur
Savin Bank
Barun
Trench
Ini
Board of Annarlionment and Taxation
Wold
Jung
Public Parks To Host Big Movie Exhibition
Bridgeport plans a free film event this week titled The Habla Speed of a Quest ion. The Great Conmeochicont Weer film will be shown in Jubile Park on Wednesday evening and the following two nights with wartime relevance and a War Savings drive promotion. A band will perform each evening as local residents attend the screenings.
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Bridgeport
Guy Theschond
Pueple
Oman
Pardy Company Secures Higher Bid For New Hospital
A report to the Board of Aldermen shows the Pardy Company in Woalsills proposing to build the new Madison and Jewett Avenue isolation hospital at a cost within a 10 percent profit. Bids exceeded estimates, with every bid higher than expected, delaying project plans and prompting a review by the Health Board.
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Madison Avenue
Jewett Avenue
P. 1 Pardy Cline
Pny
Pea of Health
Aeaith Beard
Fire Destroys Old Clubhouse in Ansonia
A May fire destroyed an old clubhouse in Ansonia triggering a quick response from nearby residents. Strong winds fanned the flames, damaging surrounding homes and forcing a swift evacuation along Tyutr Avan Street and Laber Street as firefighters battled the blaze. No injuries were reported and investigators sought the fire’s cause.
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Ansonia
U M C Co to Add Big Floor Space to Plant
U M C Co plans a large floor addition at Seaview Avenue site, tied to a contract with Lardy Construction. Work on the block of brick mill-type buildings will start immediately, with fireproof roofing and 228 by 60 foot structures including multiple smoke stacks. The project covers the site between Barna Avenue and Arctic Street, targeting fireproofing and VAP lot timing.
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Seaview Avenue
Seialier
Robuild
Barna Avenue
Arctic Hhreet
Ceartridge Landing
Scouts Do Well In Stamp Campaign This Week
Bay Beats of Bridgeport assist in stamp sale drive with scouts assigned to canvass both street sides. May BO is deadline for award details and May 11 marks opening for Red Cross spire. advertising and promotional efforts aim to boost support and raise funds.
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Bridgeport
Mike
Araeer
Tookel Tevaward
Seowk
Niuber
May Bu
Seth
Toys Ura
Etty Chembioor
Yw. OW. McNeil
Dts
Krase
Objectionable Theater Scene at Shea’s Prompts Liquor Debate
Testimony details a disturbance outside Shea’s theater after a performance, with intoxicated individuals and crowd noise spilling onto the street. Witnesses describe police and janitorial responses, a saloon license issue, and calls to allow or restrict later court actions as authorities weigh public order and licensure.
Garbage protest prompts urgent meeting in Black Stock area
Residents of Black Stock protest unsatisfactory garbage collection in Waste ad area. Black Reels Civic association to press Wealth Officer Waller Hf for improvement. New officers elected, lists include president Chur pee W bade and secretary Thomas 'enmuint. Next Monday night the first registry meeting of the year will be held at Clarence Widsddy's residence at 1178 Gilman Street. members urged to attend.
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Black Reels Civic l Association
Waller Hf
Iets
Bade
Wee AW
Wlam
Grundege
Ecrelbathnomas
Iversarer
Ensive
J. George Paek
Ci Borge Symi
Carl Rheinhold
A. Aviderson
F. A. Murphy
Finance
J. Wellmer
Mark Stullam
Doytes
D. A. Murphys
J . Jaldens
A. T. Cole
Thomas W. Yenwamt
Mark, Hatlam
John Clarkson
George Syme
Fred Latham
J. l. Berglund
Clarence Widsddy
Gilman Street
Charter Revision Debated by City Committee
City council hears a proposed revision to city ordinances, with the report referred to the Ordinances Committee. Opposition to building line changes in North avenue is voiced by County Commissioner Nard and attorney George N. Skinkelytone, who represents local property owners. Pension War Waters receives $1,036 retirement compensation, effective March 6, 1918. A settlement over the New Land Street Bridge approach is reached with Bridget Torch and Bridgeport Brass for $14,094. A sewage disposal site is to be purchased in the Black Rock district by a new Pumping Plant Committee.
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William A. Sredidlen
Jie
Ordingiees
Ballard
North Avenue
County
Gamimissioner 1
Nard
Wairfield
Ihe
George N. Sxink-Elytone
Waters Cently
Il Health
William H. Comley
New Land Street Bridge
Bridget Torch
Bridgeport Brass Company
Wilson
Olson
Metal Roy
Willian
Comey
Black Rook
Canadians Seize Expanded Front Near Neuville Vitasse
Canadian forces have taken over trenches near Nouville Vitasse Merestel and Volslous-Sh Mare, extending their line about three miles southwest of Arras. Saskatchewan troops led a morning raid under artillery cover, penetrating enemy outposts to 440 yards depth, taking prisoners and machine guns, with heavy fighting on the left and lighter resistance on the right. A subsequent raid near Neuville Vitasse yielded prisoners and machine guns, as Canadians held the line for twenty minutes before withdrawing. An Ontario company officer organized a counter deck against French and English forces repelling a later hostile attack.
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Assoriated Press Limited
Canadian Arc
Nouville- Vitasse
Arras
Enero
Neuville-Vitasse
Plac
Americans, Hun Captives Worked to Death in Mines
May 6 report from the American Army in Eran notes low visibility in the Luneville Toul Verdun area with limited daylight action. Night bombardments targeted Soiecheprey and Toul, while Verdun sector nerves flared. American patrols near Lineville penetrated lines and found German positions largely abandoned or demolished. Captured prisoners provided information on German movements, with some units arriving from the Flit front.
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Eran
Luneville
Toul
Verdun
Howe
Soieheprey
Ishuiders
Lineville
Auservillers
Trent
Millions in Loss in Fire among Packing Houses
Fire at 5 PM destroyed five storage houses of Independent Packing in North St Louis, Rogers Grain elevator, a Tinton Packing building, and several sheds. Loss estimated around 2.5 million by company officials, police report cites 2.9 million. Authorities investigating suspected cause as wind aided spread, with central alarm triggered.
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Sr Louis
Independent Packing Company
North St. Louts
Packing Company
Rogers Grain
Tinton Packing Company
Two Generals Relieved Due to Poor Health
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE May 6. General Benjamin Alvord, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, and Brigadier General A. E. Brediley have been relieved due to health and return to America. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Davis acts as adjutant general and Colonel Merritte W. Trelind as chief surgeon.
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France
Benjamin Alvord
A. EB. Hrediley
Sur. Seon
Hwl
Amerie
Thobert J.avis
Merritte W. Trelind
Two Avereport Killed In Mantelair Plane Crash
A damaged report says two people died in a Mantelair area air crash near Myion Street. Names appear garbled but include Lieutenant and others from Po and G. TP Sulfridge, with mentions of Mayhyoan airpline and Camp Boad.
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Mantelair
O'beary
Myion Street
Aim of Newspaper to Dishearten Civil Population
A wartime report describes how a German propaganda effort aimed to undermine civilian morale in occupied northern France through language and messaging. Interpreters and agents sought to influence loyalty in rural areas while authorities monitored and countered such attempts amid broader efforts to shape public opinion.
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Mayer
Marchanil
Poneh
Gamnan
Dermunet Bie Alistyn
Criveten
Ardennes
Northern
Frances
Che Oman
Clore Hareapis
Ais Trearten
Vay
Pauly
Gaxette
Zirieh
Elby Thors
Plan to Deliver All Bonds in Two Weeks
A long delayed bond plan is outlined with a target to deliver about 28 million units within two weeks. The article notes the urgency and mentions a night session and officials discussing the action, with a future total still under discussion.
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Bat Bey Pba
Germany Sets Wheat Prices Under Ukraine Trade Deal
Germany fixes wheat and rye prices under a Ukraine trade plan. Berlin will pay about 4007 marks per ton for rye and IST marks per ton for wheat, plus transport costs, aiming to lower overall prices. The arrangement includes collection and carriage expenses to reduce costs for buyers.
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Yuri
Germany
Berlin
New York Reserve District Surpasses Liberty Loan Quota
The New York federal reserve district reports a Liberty Loan contribution of 975,394,700, nine percent above quota, with New York City at 268,803,050 and district total rising toward one billion. Bank returns add 26,462.60 to the official total, as late contributions come in.
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Newsure
May
New York Federal Reserve District
Liberty Joan Committee
Ho O Wns
New Fork City
Alderman Burdick Receives Diamond Ring at Meeting
Alderman Alfred W. Burdick was presented with a diamond ring during the Common Council meeting last night. Joly Fitzpatrick spoke for his supporters, praising the new member as the ring symbolized regard from district constituents and peers.
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Alfred W. Burdick
Bistrick
Common Council
Joly Fitzpatrick
Ridermuny
Gary
New Jitney Law Meets Disfavor Contiouedt Trent Page Ore
A muddled dispute on a proposed Jitney ordinance draws disfavor among aldermen and residents. Alderman Cornell Vien voices concerns as the council considers a public hearing and possible changes amid tense debate over bus service rules and city planning.
Four Americans Win Honor Cross for Raid Heroism
In France near Verdun a French commander decorated one American officer and three privates with the Croix de guerre for gallantry during a raid that repelled German troops from American positions. Recipients were Lt. Hare, and Privates Kelly Otetawi Minois Dewey D. Smith Steens, Miss. Private Alegephins of Baltimore, and Private Alevasius Torown of Brooklyn.
First Thrift Stamp Day Sparks Large City Sale
Stamp Day drew shoppers and merchants as Progress reports indicate strong participation. Retailers pledged generous weekly stamp purchases and erected booths to exchange stamps for merchandise, with Bridgeport aiding the statewide drive and excitement high among workers and customers.
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Epyritt
Miung
Mmerenant
Ule Seur
Voir Sane
Tsaae Moss
Fetail
Asseciaton
Bridgeport
Muaster
Avive
Mercury records and civic notes at armory meeting
Mercury climbed from 56 to 85 as experts warned of humidity and heat. The Armory meeting discussed the Fourth district accountability and the election of company officers with President Adilersean and Vice President Se bhraevedt named for the coming year.
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Elecys
Connectivur Efomie Girard
Armory
WOW
Diice
Amd Tres Yrer
Adilersean
Vires
Bhraevedt
Rinmedad Secortary
T Leipter
Secretiar
Wheonamny
Pfee
Liberty Vecziel
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Lyneh
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Bridgeport Post
Pardy Company
Ansunda
Turkey
Eerigus Aya
Ad Bettie
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Chibhanse Wits
Nao
Laber Street
Finwaish
Crass
Theara
Shea
Taast Autimn
Ah Bowes
Siilow
Gsr
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Tonis Carlson
Assouis
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A. Shea
Adote
Ving Shea
Askidiot
Techy Cie
le Lena
Ravn
Igedslor
M.a.poviciy
Eterick C. Minalins
David Wenelon
Anit Ldavin
Redden-Meltzer
Saskatchewan
St. Louis
Aceerd
Ukraine
New York Reserve District
Fairfield County
Burdick
Chicago
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Alderaan
Cornell
Joe
Hye Notien
Aldria
Movor
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Kaiser
Mercury
Tarcil Weiler
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