Premier cheered as he defends course in Commons
London May 9 The Lloyd George ministry won a notable Commons vote 293 to 106 against Asquith’s motion to appoint a special committee to investigate charges by Major General Frederick Maurice. Premier Lloyd George defended the government refuting Maurice’s accusations and citing wartime decisions in line with military authorities and Haig. Asquith denied intent to censure.
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Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Asquith
Frederick B. Maurice
War Office
Maurice
General Maurice
Department
France
Field Marshal Haig
War Cabinet
Lloud-George
Apeak
Gen. Maurice
Frederick
Russian youth loses hand at dough mixer in Bridgeport shop
William Richelsoph a 19 year old Russian student at Bridgeport High School, helping his father at a dough mixing machine on Gilmore Street, had his right hand mangled. He received first aid at Emergency Hospital and was transferred to Bridgeport Hospital where amputation was reportedly considered.
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William Richelsoph
Gilmore Street
B.C. Pasuth
Tater
Bridgeport
Bridgeport High School
110 Made Citizens 34 Enemy Aliens Must Be Patient
The Superior court naturalization session concluded with Judge Kellogg granting citizenship to 116 applicants. Forty-six were admitted yesterday, while thirty-four alien enemies had their cases continued until after the war. Thomas Callahan faced dismissal earlier due to witness issues and must file anew, losing his $4 fee.
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Superior Court
Kellogg
Thorty
Thomas Callahan
Callahan
David
Ktagerald
Loss of Wage Records Delays Railroad Pay Increases
Railroad workers face possible wage changes after a fire destroyed New Haven wage records dating back to 1915. Director McAdoo links pay raises to those historic wages, so officials must estimate amounts while Bridgeport employees wonder if and when they will be asked to disclose past earnings.
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New Haven
Becase
McAdoo
Bridgeport Railroad
Aberdeens End Campaign for Health Fund in New York Visit
Lord and Lady Aberdeen suspend fundraising activities in the United States for the Women's National Health association of Ireland. A New York district attorney urged caution that the charity was not wartime related, and the couple noted they had collected about 840,000 since October 1918. They reported volunteers handled expenses, with 11 percent set to cover organizational costs after the tour.
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Lady Aberdeen
America
Women’s National Health Association of Ireland
Marquis of Abberdesn
Tomair
Canada
Do Forney Bwann
Talley
New York City
Bat
Bridgeport
Lord Aberdeen
United States
Kent
Bankers’ Trust Company
7. T. Morgan and Company
Federal @east company
Boston
Hoston
Diener
Nobody Governing Russia Question in Citizenship Hearing
In a Superior court proceeding yesterday, Examiner 1 questioned a Russian applicant for citizenship about Russia's government. The applicant replied Nobody, prompting the judge to grant final naturalization papers.
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Russia
Examiner
Church
Bridgeport to Build Housing in Six City Sections
Bridgeport will use an 8 million dollar federal loan to construct homes in six city sections near factory centers and transit lines. The project includes brick single and semi detached houses and group dwellings, with 12 sites reviewed and six to be chosen, pending Washington’s final approval. A Wednesday meeting will discuss loan underwriting and committee actions as government aid begins.
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Bridgeport
Washington
Housing Department
Firstridgeport Bank
Prident Wilson
Abandoned Infant Found Crying in Automobile
A baby boy under a month old was found crying in the rear of an automobile parked in front of 172 Loechwood Avenue. Samuel Goldman and Mrs. Goldman aided the infant with milk until relief arrived, as police and detectives were alerted to establish the child's identity.
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Samuel Goldman
Loechwood Avenue
A. Ta Taevy
Goldmans
Levy
T. H. Schwarts
Poelice
Liewtemimdl
Romsex
Sperry and
Washduten
Goldraan Hone
Uhich
Youths to Register at High School on June 5
City officials announce that young men who have reached 21 since the last draft are to register at the high school on June 5. Registration will be conducted under the draft boards with approval from authorities. Chairman Sanford Bladdard stated the central plan and anticipated counts for the local draft effort.
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Covernor Holewah
Sanford Bladdard
Qumler
Eirds
Census of Power Plants Ordered by Fuel Officials
Officials seek a state wide census of all power plants in Bridgeport and across the state for fuel conservation and operation data. The local fuel board urges building owners and manufacturers to voluntarily submit plant location and power output information to the United States Fuel Administration at the county courthouse.
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Suy
Bridgeport
State Council of Defense
SSIS
United States Fuel Administration
United States Wiel Administration
Cawnty Court House
Bridgeport Second in Soldier Book Drive
Bridgeport places second in a statewide soldier book drive as Connecticut libraries collect 1,000 books for service members. The effort drew donations from private collections and new volumes in excellent condition across classes of literature, with workgroups assembling the library holdings.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Connecticut Library
Heirs to Estate May Be under Hans Rule
Administration has been asked for in the estate of Jacob Kopele wiex, late of this city. A bank deposit of about $2.00 may be turned over to Francis P. Garvin of the Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D. C. because Ksonelewiex's wife and three daughters and one son are believed to be under German government. The probate court has been notified and a hearing on the petition is set for Thursday, May 16. The petition was filed by Michael Boone and Gordon, creditors, representing the Congregation Anssi Leboving.
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Jacob Kopelewiex
Francis P. Garvin
Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Ksonelewiex
Alen Karelicz
Muskerguberney
Russia
Michael Boone
Fli Gordon
Anssi
Draft age up to forty discussed in Washington
Provost Marshal General Crowder and the House Military committee in Washington discussed raising the draft age to 40. An estimated 40,000 men in Bridgeport would be registered. General Crowder gave no firm recommendation while the War department weighs changes as other nations at war maintain higher ages.
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General Crowder
House Military Committee
Washington
Bridgeport
Crowder
War Department
Langland
France
Strike Near End Aimed at Unions in Bridgeport Plants
Waldo C. Bryant of the U S Ordnance department predicts an early end to a strike that has halted about 700 workers at Remington Arms and Ammunition Co Liberty Ordnance Co and subcontracts in Bridgeport. He argues public sentiment opposes delays that would endanger soldiers in France and notes government funding underpins the war effort. He stresses the impact on families and urges workers to see the national stakes.
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Waldo C. Bryant
U. S. Ordnance Department
Bridgeport
Remington Arms and Ammunition Cmpany
Liberty Ordnance Company
Pershing
France
Mr. Bryant
750 Church Men Registered Thus Far in Movement
Bridgeport prepares for the Lay Men's Missionary Movement convention from May 11 to May 12. Prominent missionaries and divines are due, with registration led by William S. Holloway and Albert I. Lavery. Churches statewide report about 750 registrants, with more expected as out of town visitors arrive.
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United States
Bridgeport
Laymen's Missionary Movement
William S. Holloway
Albert I. Lavery
First Baptist Church
Second Baptist
Memorial Baptist
First Swedish Baptist
Calvary Baptist
United Congregational
Black Rock
Park Street
West End
Olivet Congregational
St. John's Episcopal
St. Paul's Episcopal
St Lak Episcopal
St George's Eipiscopal
First Methodist Episcopal
Christ Episcopal
Washington Park M. T
Summerfield M. BE
Neiwfield M. B
Second Advent
Wirst English Lutheran
Stratford Congregational
Amily
Will Direct Music At Convention Here
Benjamin Franklin Butts is tapped to direct all chorus work for the Laymen's Missionary Movement convention opening Sunday in Bridgeport. Renowned nationwide as a leading song organizer, he brings a reputation for forceful, spiritual solos and effective results.
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Benj. F. Butts
Benjamin Franklin Butts
Bridgeport
Mr. Butts
Asquith's Motion Defeated Over Maurice Charges in Commons
UK parliament votes 293 to 106 against Asquith's call for a special committee to probe Major General Maurice allegations. Lloyd George cabinet faces no immediate crisis as German offensives fail to break Allied lines near Ypres. Canadian forces strike near Arras while southern Somme zones remain quiet. Continuous artillery and counterattacks mark the ongoing front.
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Somme
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Arras
Somme Salient
Ukraine
Asiaco Basin
Italia
Baum Chosen Keeper of Baths at Seaside Park
Captain M A Baum was yesterday named keeper of baths at Seaside park for the coming season beginning May 30 by the Board of Recreation. The opening date for the bathing season was also set. Superintendent V Gahan plans to hire kindergarten and school teachers to supervise younger children at playgrounds as demand increases.
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M. A. Baum
Seaside Park Bath
Board of Recreation
Fisree V. Gahan
New Haven Stock Leads Rise in New York Market
The New York stock market shows an active rise in New Haven railroad securities led by New Haven finances. Experts cite higher freight rates and expected further advances as the cause, while noting no dividend foundation exists at present.
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New Haven
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