Going Step by Step for Happy Future Kaiser Message
Berlin May 8 Kaiser Williams replies to Chancellor Von Mertline on peace with Romania. He praises the end of war in the east, credits God, patriotism, leadership, and diplomacy, and thanks collaborators. He expresses resolve to endure the struggle against armed powers and to pursue a happy future. The piece ends with a quip on arbitration between real and married contexts.
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Berlin
Amster
Williams
von Mertline
Germany
Roumania
East
Bank Clerk Leaves for Government Service in Washington
George F Brady long time Bridgeport Savings clerical employee will quit June 1 to enter government service in Washington D C. The transfer reflects banks struggles to retain staff amid wartime calls to national service. Secretary Treasurer Samuel M Hawley returns to active duty after two weeks illness.
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George F. Brady
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Washington, D. C
Samuel M. Hawley
Cranemen Return with Provisional Raise
In Schenectady May reports 500 GE crane men ended a strike and returned to work after a provisional 20 percent raise. The workers will be refunded the difference if federal authorities rule otherwise, while the company handles delayed paying repairs and shipment holdups.
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Schenectady, N
General Electric Company
Jess
American Engines on French Railways From wartime imports
Paris notes an influx of American locomotives and freight cars for French railways. About 2,460 large machines are being installed, with 700 more in progress. Parts arrive by sea while assembly continues in military shops and civilian depots.
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Paris, May
France
Bates College Favors National Prohibition
Lewiston Maine May 8 Irac and students at Bates College in a joint meeting adopted a resolution favoring national prohibition and urging the President and Congress to act. Faculty say Bates was the first New England college to take this step. Estate of Ruby M. Crocco died intestate April 14 left about $1,000 for five minor children as heirs, with realty held in administration.
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Lewiston
Irac
Bates Collee
Congress
Bates
New England College
Estaldeh
Ruby M. Crocco
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Emperor Wires
Hertling
Bridgeport
Works Department
Connecticut Company
Bates College
Hadley
Harvey-Lewis Co
Main ST
Lyman
Elizabeth Fenner
Bank Bubg
Barnum
Mollan
Anatomik Shoes
W. K. Mollan
Frisbie
Frisbie Pie Company
Bridgeport, Conn
Frank J. Ostrofsky
Pembroke Street
Hamilton St
East Main Street
Jane Street
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