Public Library faces help shortage as new branches loom
Librarian Henry N. Sanborn warns main library will be severely handicapped by clerical staff shortages when new North End and East Bridgeport branches open around June 15. Four experienced clerks are needed to staff the start. eight will be away for service elsewhere, and government posts lure long-time workers. Sanborn plans to hire younger workers after school and has ordered 13,600 books for the two branches. Cataloguing and labeling will delay readiness as construction nears completion.
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Henry N. Sanborn
Sanborn
North End
Bridgeport
Blaze at Glour Warehouse Sparks Multi Alarm Fire
A three alarm blaze at 478 Waller Street, home to Susman Feuer Grain Co and Stoddard Gilbert, caused extensive rear building damage. Fire started on the third floor in hay. corn on the fourth floor may have caused spontaneous combustion. losses run into tens of thousands with stock valued around $100,000, smoke and water damages to neighboring boxes and flour.
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Waller Street
Susman
Feuer
Frm
Stoddard, Gilbert and Company
James Tolex
New Maven
Stoddard
Gillact Company
Mother's Day Musical Service at First Presbyterian Church
A Mother's Day service at First Presbyterian Church featured the church quartet singing pieces such as The Old Arm Chair and Little Mother of Mine. Rev. Alexander Alison Jr spoke on What My Mother Said To Me as the choir entertained a large audience with Meredith's Tis Mother's Day and God of Our Mother's Guide Our Way.
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First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Alison, Jr
Rusaelle Cooke
Amedea Penimyns
Z Fefenson
Meredith
Intercollegiate policy conference on war time athletics
A policy conference at which Harvard Yale and other universities will discuss war time athletics in England colleges and universities whether sports continue during the war and if contests should be formal or informal Harvard's omission of college football or base ball from schedules last year drew protests from New England colleges to be voiced at the meeting. Four men stole siz lons of but tes from a Chicago freight house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonton
England
Marvard
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
New England
Buttes
Chicago
Lodging Sought by Fugitive From Hudson County Jail
Ernest Webber, described as German by birth, was taken into custody at Bridgeport Third precinct after asking a patrolman for a place to sleep. He claimed to be a wireless telegraph operator at Hudson County jail and offered varying biographical details, including ages and histories in Germany, Switzerland, and the French army. police doubt his stated age and origins.
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Hudson County
Ernest Webber
Third Precinct
Webber
Bridgeport
Burns
Hudson, N
Switzerland
Stratford Wanderer Sent Back to Asylum
John Olsen, who escaped Norwich state hospital for the insane, was arrested by Stratford police yesterday. He had been sent to Norwich last November after walking Water street in Bridgeport with coat and vest on his arm and no shoes. Olsen had a habit of patrolling Stratford center and ringing doors when tired, forcing entry if refused. He will be sent back to Norwich.
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John Olsen
Norwich State Hospital
Stratford
Olsen
Norwich Institution
Bridgeport
Water Street
Stratford Center
Norwich
Entertainment for Sufferers Relief Fund Event at Colonial Hall
An audience of about 800 attended a Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women charity event at Colonial Hall. George Greenspun entertained, Mrs Sriedberg sang, and Herman Shelingky performed. Proceeds benefit War Sufferers relief. the host committee includes Frances Nelson and several local residents and doctors.
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Colonial Hall
Bridgeport
Council of Jewish Women
George Greenspun
Sriedberg
Massachusetts
Herman Shelingky
Scnarge
Frances Nelson
Walter ‘Loewith
Yaivvente Pinkelstone
Zeigler
William, Carlson
Altman
Kate Nelson
Siesenberg
I. Levy
Vetur Cohn
Harry Trager
Morris Salutsky
Charlotte Dorkin
Fraternal Naomi Lauree and Harmony Lodge Activities
Fraternal Naomi Lauree meets at 1129 Broad Street Friday night to transact business and announce war savings stamps. Harmony Lodge plans memorial day June 11 and initiations of 25 candidates with Joseph H. Ultman as speaker and Charles H. Shapiro addressing membership drives. Events include G A R veterans, Fencing and boxing, and a June 48 entertainment night with local committees coordinating flags and flowers for fallen members.
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Naomi Lauree
Naomi Lodge
Shepherds of
Joseph H. Ultman
New Haven
Grand Jodge
New England
New York
Canada
Harmony Lodge
Charles H. Shapiro
Hereb Lodge
Franklin Bartlett
R. J. Grayson
G. A. KR
Uilard
Eligltta Sons of
Amn
Kias Howe, Jr. Post
G. A. Ft. Lne
Liberty Bonds
Kad Cross
Nosphail Ambulance Corps
Jane
Veumup
Angellite Bartlett Camp
Sons of Veterans
Hebrew Audience Rallies to Aid Palestine Fund
Hebrew audience at Lyric hall in New York rallies to swell the Palestine restoration fund led by Mrs. Herman Greenfield. Speakers urge Hadassah action, medical unit for Palestine, and unity with Zionist goals amid wartime tensions. A large Bridgeport contingent and several Jewish leaders participate, raising contributions.
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Palestine
Herman Greenfield
New ‘York
Lyric Hall
Women's Zionist Organization
America
Hatlkyo
Barnarad Bb. Saltman Chairan
Palvusthae Restoration Fund
Greanfield
Neeil
Hadassah
Britegh
Toshua Spravegen
New York
Bridgeport Jewry
Rabbi H. Maslamsky
Rabbi Maslamsky
Zionist Movement
Maslamsky
Gruiser
Tennessee
Wagan
Bridgeport Amuota
Benjamin Rosenblatt
Zeruboval
Rosenblatt
Bridgeport
Rey
Hyman Kotler
Saltminn
Bernard B. Saltman
David Epstein
Jacob Weiss
Ely Lifschitz
Rev. H
Copperheads drama staged by Grand Army group at Church of the Redeemer
Rev William Wallace Rose lectured on The Copperhead a Civil War drama now in New York. The program drew Grand Army men Song and Daughters of Veterans Women’s Mortocorps and Ladies of the GAR plus many others. The tale follows a young man who spurns the Union and joins the Copperheads amid family tragedy, prison escape, and a heroic death during the war with Lincoln’s intervention and a doomed family arc.
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Church of the Redeemer
Wiliam Wallace Rose
the Copperhead
New York
Song and Daughters of Veterans
Mterlescorps
Ladies of the Garr
Copperheads
Vickshuro
Lincoln
Matcede
Vyha
Ds Dert
Chnlidate
Owithdrawia
No Disarmament after War Ends, Dr. Goldsmith Says
Dr. Robert Goldsmith, former secretary of the League to Enforce Pence, told a United Church Community Forum that postwar plans favor gradual armament reduction rather than true disarmament. He urged stringent controls on Germany, echoed Wilson, and argued peace requires people directly signing treaties as long as the Kaiser rules. He framed World War I as The Great Divide, with future peace depending on curbing militarism and ensuring lasting global restraint.
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Robert, Goldsmith
League
United Church Community Forum
Germany
Lord Balfour
Wilson
Dr. Goldsmith
Arabia May Be Lost Says German Writer Gaedke
London dispatch reports Colonel Richard Gaedke, a noted German military writer, argues in Vorwaerts that Britain's success in severing the Hejaz railway could doom Arabia for Turkey. He emphasizes the political significance of fighting in Palestine and supports Lloyd George against press pressure.
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London
Richard Gaedke
Asia Minor
Palestine
Hedi- Jaz
Arabia
Turkey
Lloyd-George
Sol. Gaedke
New Emergency Rations for U. S. Naval Forces
The Navy department adopted a new emergency ration for forces on duties where supply cuts are possible. Each tablet contains eight ounces of powdered cooked wheat five ounces of lean beef and one ounce of salt. With a quarter ounce of chocolate added the ration is claimed to provide a balanced meal.
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Washington
Navy Department
Naval
Dr Beck Addresses Hebrew Culture Circle Topic
Dr Beck spoke to more than 1709 members of the Hebrew Culture circle on Broad street last night. His lecture titled The Blond What it is and its Causes drew interest as he answered many questions. The event opened a planned series to bring prominent speakers to Bridgeport for members.
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Hebrew Culture Circles
Broad Street
M. C. Beck
Cr. Beck
Hebrew Culture’ Circle
Bridgeport
Auto Supply Store Fire Causes $200 Damage
A blaze broke out early this morning in the rear of an automobile supply store on Main street. Chief George S. Bennislee estimates the damage at $200. The building, owned by John J. Ryburn and occupied by A. Shaptro, is one story high, about 25 by 15 feet. The cause remains undetermined.
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Zu0l Main Street
George S. Bennislee
John J. Ryburn
A. Shaptro
First Motorboat Party to Port Jefferson
Fifteen Stratford youths and adults sailed from Band's dock in a cabin cruiser named Slo to Port Jefferson waters. The group, from Pootatuck Yacht Club, returned last night after a day of hiking and exploration, reporting calm seas both ways. The list includes William Zindler, Stanley Denton, Milton Dayton, Moris Could, Albert Trumbley, Joseph Snyder, and several Misses, among others.
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Port Jefferson
Stratford
Long Island Sound
Slo
Pootatuck Yacht Club
William Zindler
Stanley Denton
Milton Dayton
Moris Could
Albert Trumbley
Joseph Snyder
Whunin Shinder
Joseph McGuire
M. Taeeman
Tathel Beemint
Evelyn Cragby
Margery Batley
C. Mclaughlin
Daisy McLaughlin
Wilson
Absolute Loyalty and Love Supreme Need of Nation
At Summerfield Methodist church Rev H F Kidder urged loyalty at home as vital to the nation amid a city strike. He praised French war effort, urged sacrifices at home, supported strict anti enemy aid laws, and called for revocation of rights of traitors. He said Christ alone is the world’s savior and urged absolute love and loyalty centered in God.
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Summerfield Methodist Church
H. F. Kidder
Bridgeport
Mr. Kidder
France
Kidder
United States
Six Connecticut Men on New List
The list names six Connecticut men on a roster with ranks from captain to private, several missing in action. It cites their towns and assignments, plus others from New York and national service, including Major Richard Bolles Paddock, a Pershing relative serving on the General’s staff and in France.
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Connecticut
Still No Solution of How Chowenhill Died
Frederick H H Chowenhill 48 was found floating 50 feet from Seaside Park shore by a Locomobile watchman. Police and relatives lack clues while pockets were empty, suggesting possible foul play. Friends said he was in Bridgeport most of Friday and seen making a purchase. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Frederick HH. Chowenhill
West Avenue
Locomobile
Seaside Park
Chowenhill
Bridgeport
Azores
Burin
Mountain Grove Cemetery
President to Stay at Capital All Summer
WASHINGTON May 12 President Wilson has decided to spend the entire summer in Washington this year to keep in direct touch with the nation’s vast war making machinery. He and Mrs Wilson plan to take occasional river trips on the Potomac and motor journeys in the nearby countryside during the season.
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Wastington
Wilson
Washington
Wilson Phe
Patonine
Germans Retire After Sharp Fighting at Kemmel
German forces withdrew after heavy hand to hand fighting near Kemmel, with over a hundred prisoners taken. French and British defenses repelled further German efforts near Marly Raineville and north of Kemmel, while Italians claimed successful assaults on Col del Orso and in other northern front engagements. Berlin reported limited activity with aerial combat. Allied counter attacks recaptured Hill 444 and nearby positions, inflicting significant casualties and seizing prisoners.
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Orvillers-Sorel
Aslago
Brenta
Col del Orso
Berlin
London
Kemmel
The
Lys
Ayre
Mailly
Oise
Baron
Y ¥Ierstroat
Marly Raineville
Ratte
Voormezeele
la Clytte
Caix
Albert
Sercheprey Signs of Activity Amid Allied Front
In France the Sercheprey salient shows renewed activity as American patrols advance into enemy trenches near Limeville and south of Verdun without resistance. The night bombardment left German bodies in advanced positions, while official prisoner reports cite about 600 killed, wounded or missing.
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France
Associated “Preas
Sercheprey
Limeville
Verdun
Accordatte
Glyn
Church of All Creeds Dedicated at Boston
In Boston on May 12 the collegiate church of all nations was dedicated by Rev. Edwin H. Hughes. The unique temple will host services by Baptist Congregational Episcopal Methodist Presbyterian Swedenborgian Unitarian and Universalist clergy. It serves a diverse district and will allow worship in native tongues with ordained ministers from each faith.
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Boston
Colegiate
Church of All Nations
Edwin H. Hughes
Methodist Episcopal
Fire kills man as 30 firemen hurt at refrigerated warehouse
New York May 12 One man died and 30 firemen were injured in a blaze at the Merchants Refrigerating Company storage warehouse on the Hudson River waterfront. The government seized the building about 20 days ago and stored vast quantities of food and war supplies awaiting overseas transport. Estimated loss runs near 990000. The fire is believed due to a blown cylinder head in an ammonia gas condenser in the engine room. The modern, city block sized structure, completed in January, was among the largest of its kind in the United States.
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New York
Merchants Refrigerating Company
Hudson River
United States
Favor Sickness Prevention Instead of Compensation
Boston report on sickness insurance and sickness prevention argues preventive health measures are practical and low cost. It asserts much sickness is preventable and failing to apply prevention shifts costs onto society, urging state support for prevention to avert incapacity.
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Boston
National Industrial Conference Board
Brandegee Cards Women’s War Efforts in Senate Debate
Senator Brandegee criticizes the lack of comfort for American troops before going over the top. He notes women aid efforts at home but rebukes calls for symbolic drinks, arguing soldiers need real support. He decries focusing on morale fads over tangible measures in the war effort.
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Gallanmer
Brandegeer
Senate
Brandegee
Busy Yachtsmen Prepare for Season Amid Wartime Rules
Yacht clubs across Park City and nearby rivers convened to launch boats for the Memorial Day start. Naval authorities inspected owners for compliance with wartime restrictions while members discussed building a new club-house on Long Beach near Steeplechase Park. Large boats were placed in water, and crews worked caulking scraping and painting at each anchorage.
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Yacht Club
Park City
Long Beach
Steeplechase Park
Miamogue Yacht Club
Johnston's Creek
Pequenngé Yacht Club
Fas
Stratford Dedication Service Honors Parish Flags
Str atted parish dedicates service for boys in service. Red Cross and Minute Men attend as 110 star service flag is blessed. Rev Fr McElroy of New Haven delivers address with patriotic music by Mrs Agnes McNamara and Louis Serre. Clergy from nearby towns join in the ceremony and sing The Star Spangled Banner.
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T. James R. C
Straford
Membi
Stratfa
Red Cross
Mgelroy
New Haven
Aise
Mre
Agnes McNamara
Stratford
Louis Serre
Cle
Fi Rx
Shaughnessy
Duggan
Westport
Land of
Hartford
Milford
Hungarians Loyal: to Last Says Spel
A speech at Harney hall by Alexander Koata, president of the National Kun ian Loyalty Jeagus, urged Hungarians in America to remain loyal to the United States. He contrasted Hungarian dedication to liberty with Austrian rule, praising democratic ideals. John Dezso announced a flag honoring more than 20 United service members to be displayed alongside American flags in the hall.
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America
United. States
Harney Hall
Alexander Koata
Kunian Loyalty
WAGONER COPLAND RECEIVES VISIT IN CITY
Aj Wives and friends in Wagoner Copeland, former Telegram staff member Joncas PF, and Ind staff were noted visiting the city. Copeland, a wagoner in the 55th company, has been welcomed by local residents amid wartime efforts.
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Wagoner Copeland
Worl
Copeland
Telegram
Ind Statf
Wagoner the 55Th Company
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U. S
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Hebrew Culture Circle
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Medica Reagevea
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Nat
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Hevcenter
du Seule
Rev. B. F. Kidder
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Railroad Int
Calif
Charles Porterfield
St. Paul
Minn
John Porter Pryor
Peso
Texas
John C. Boggs
Rich
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Mass
Harry E. Malley
Worcester
Borthwick
Medford
William Burgess
Waltham
William A. Kinsella
Airfield
Conn
Carroll B. Larribee
Bradford
Robert R. Muooc- Donald
Glen Brask
Walter M. Tenney
St. Albans
Harold Carlson
Dorchester
Irving A Dresser
Bristow
Nelson
Bristol
Conna
Malley
John W. Borthwick
Maes
Ralph Harney
Framingham
Sewarll WW. Rich
Jindch H. Doble
Quincey
Edward BE. Gurney
Leo A. Maher
Clifford Markle
Edoward
Murray
Southington
Clauda J. Nelson
George E. Newton
Edward A. Patenande
West Haven
Richard Bolles Paddock
John J. Pershing
Mexico
Nebraska
Itha
General Paddock
Ching
Paddock
Miss May Pershing
General Pershing
Wast Point
Aieutenant
Capital
Church of All Creeds
Bell-Ans
Grog
ST. James’ Parish
Ceres
Spel
Wun Ray
Coryal
Doluam
Phil Bank City Savings Bank
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