Connecticut Has Three Names on Casualty List
Washington May 7 The casualty list shows 41 names with four killed in action two died of wounds five died of disease one died of other causes 16 wounded severely 13 wounded slightly and one missing in action Lieutenant Edmond J Laporte Plainfield New Jersey was the only other named and died of disease The list includes Died of disease Lieutenant Edward J Laporte Plainfield Corporal James P Whalen Hartford Died of wounds Private Giovan Cavallari Torrington Wounded severely Joseph Schubert Ford City
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Washington
Edmond J. Laporte
Plainfield
N. J
New Bridgeport Stations Placed for McAdoo Aid
The Bridgeport transportation committee meets at the Stratfield at 12:18 Thursday noon to discuss two proposed new railroad stations for Bridgeport. Afterward, gathered statistics will be sent to Washington to Director General of Railroads William G. McAdoo. The stations aim to serve workers commuting from suburban towns to munitions factories.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Irish Episcopate Denies Vatican Conscript Opposition
Dublin May 7 The Most Rev John Harty archbishop of Cashel spoke at Thurles denying the Irish Episcopate is influenced by the Vatican in opposing conscription. Private George C Undutch of Baltimore wounded slightly Corporal George R Véardaseni of Auburn Pa missing in action Private Louis R Zioga of Deep River Conn listed among others.
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Dublin
Vatican
Thurles
John Harty
Cashel
George C. Undutch
Baltimore
George R. Véardaseni
Auburn
Louis R. Zioga
Deep River
Conn
Lifebuoy Soap Promotes Skin Health for Soldiers
Lifebuoy soap is advertised as cleansing and antiseptic for soldiers after daily training. It claims to remove acids from perspiration, prevent irritations, and keep skin clear and glowing. The copy highlights Lifebuoy’s creamy lather, hygienic odor, and advises trying a cake for face hands and bath. Lever Bros. Co. Cambridge Mass.
Danbury Clue Links Girl Kidnapper to New York Case
New York police, aided by a clue traced to Danbury Connecticut, identify a hatter's daughter named Ferguson as the suspect in the kidnapping of five month old Shirley Ducobus from West One Hundred Twenty first Street. Circulars with the suspect's photo and alias Fourl Hayner will be distributed.
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New York
Danbury
Conn
Shirley Ducobus
West One Wuntred
Twenty-first Street
Ferguson
Hatter
Fourl Hayner
Blois
Harlem
Coney Island
Brooklyn
McKenna
Fourth Branch
Detective Bureau
Travis Stainkamp
Children’s Year set to start in Hartford session
Hartford May 7 1918 a conference launches Children’s Year under the Welfare department Woman’s committee and Council of National Defense with a goal to save 100 000 U S babies in 1918 1919 Connecticut quota 1056 under five. Dr Jessica Peixotto heads Child Welfare. program covers state health labor and nurse roles. President Wilson endorses effort as patriotic duty to protect children one third of population.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Chita
Woman's Committee
Connecticut State Council of Defense
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Children’s Bureau
Department Child Welfare
Women's Committee
Council of National Defense
United States
Tessina Peixettea
Child Welfare Department
Wo~miai
Peixette
University of California
Caroline Ruutz-Rees
Walter H. Grown
Woman’s Committee
Trollo
Caroline Truutz-Rees
Jessica, Peixotto
C. BW
A. Winslow
Yale University
de. D. Chester Brown
John T. Black
State Department of Feaith
State Department of Health
William E. D. Scott
Cata
Garet Stack
John P. Sanderson, Jr
Connecticut Children’s Aid Society
Wilson
Cuban Snake Charmer Indicted for Stabbing Murder
WILLIMANTIC May 7 Mrs Sarah Lussier died her husband during an altercation at Glen Salls Woolen mills Moosup March 3 and was indicted for first degree murder for stabbing George A L McCarthy who was shoveling coal in the boiler room. The snake charmer performer, Cuban birth, had sent her stepson to a mill to say her husband could not work prompting the confrontation.
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Willimantic
Sarah Lussier
George AL. McCarthy
Glen Salls Woolen’ Mills
Moosup
Ava
Lussier
No Mill
Lussier Ape
Wilhl Scar
McCarthy
Gibson Earns Second Lieutenant Commission in Texas Camp
David W. Gibson of 735 street was the sole Bridgeport porter commissioned as second lieutenant in the Infantry Reserve corps after attending the officers training school at Camp Stanley, Leon Springs, Texas. The ceremony followed a lengthy camp program with numerous candidates passing.
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David W. Gibson
735
Street
Infantry
Reeserve Corps
Gibson
Cunnip Stanley
Leen Springs
Texas
ARTILLERY ACTIVE AND LABOR DETECTION PROMPTED ARIZONA NEWS
Labor de del ation in washing leads to deportation of 1186 copper mine workers from Liskee and Wrueren district of Ari gami. Assistant Attorney General Willian C. Wilts and Oliver J Tagan traveled to Tucson to pursue enforcement. A missionary meeting is planned at Paris Street Cangelional, with Wing's Highway Congregational and Advent Christian churches joining. The General theme focuses on men’s role in a mission work amid reports of military action on the Ayre front.
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Ang
Liskee
Wrueren
Arigami
Histruly
Willian C. Wilts
Oliver J3
Tagan
Daddittment Wises
Tucson
Arix Vea U
SS. Ogeadd Gavy i
Merping
Paris Street
Park Street
Atherk i
Pawl da Miller
Onyx Week Sock Specials Prompt Bargain Price
Onyx Week brings savings on lisle and silk socks with fine texture and comfortable fit. Stockings offered in colors white black brown gray and rich luster options with double heel and sole and lisle tops. Main floor.
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Lisle
Athena underwear for comfort and fit
The notice promotes Athena underwear emphasizing comfort and fit, describing soft cotton fabric and shapes that move with the body. It highlights vests for summer with narrowed backs and non slipping straps, and lists single garments at 75 and 85 cents, union suits at 1.50 and 1.75 dollars.
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Athena
Dozens of styles on sale at Second Floor event
Shoppers discover dozens of styles and fine values showcased on the second floor of the store with discounted apparel and accessories across multiple brands.
Comfort Hammocks On Show In Store Display
Spring breezes invite shoppers to explore large sturdy couch hammocks with canvas ends and firm mattresses. Prices range from 28 dollars to eight. stands of tubular iron sell for about five. Swinging hammocks in woven mesh offer headrests valances and colors from seven fifty down to one fifty, all displayed on the store’s third floor.
Tents for campers and for play in durable styles
Camp tents offered for wind and rain with options in wall tents 8 oz duck 1 by 7 ft 12. 7 by 9 ft 16 dollars 4 by 12 ft 22.50 12 by 14 ft 30. White drill wall tents 5 by 7 ft 9 dollars Palmetto striped tents 6 by 6 ft 8 dollars Campers cots strong yet light 4.50 dollars.
Dandy men’s BV D unions at a dollar still
A playful ad notes BV D men’s union suits remain priced at one dollar with a promise of durable nainsook fabric and athletic style. It urges quick purchase while the price stays right, highlighting coolness and value for the buyer.
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Price
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