German Uprising Plans Revealed in 1914 Inquiry
New York May 15 Plans for a German led uprising in the United States were described during the state attorney general investigation into hidden munitions. Ivan Norodny testified that Baron Von Gersdorf and others discussed revolutionary plots at a fall 1914 dinner, linking German agents in Mexico to the broader wartime plan. The testimony ties to German sympathizers in the U S and wartime security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron von Gersdorf
Norodny
New York
United States
Ivan Norodny
Mexico
Baron
von Gersdorf
Hans Tasucher
Krupp
Lagen
Muck
Mme. Gadsky
Tauscher
Norondy
Count von Gersdorf
Switzerverein
Germany
Becker
Gustav Lussing
Lussing
Borglum Charges Given Brandegee for Presentation
Washington May 15 Senator Brandegee of Connecticut received from Borglum a part of the evidence he wants placed in the Senate record in response to the charge he sought to form a private airplane company to secure government contracts while examining aircraft production at Wilsons invitation. Borglum said affidavits from Hugo C Gibson and Benjamin Harris accompanied the letter and that Gibson had been suspended from the British war mission at Washingtons request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
War Department
Washington
Senate
Kenyon W. Mix
Dodge Manufacturing Company
Mix
Borglum
Aix
Colonel Deeds
Signal Corps
Brandegee
Columbus Boys Send Smokes to Brothers
The 40 members of Bridgeport's Colum bus Boy's club, all Italian-American servicemen, will receive care packages from home. A May 38 charity dance at Reagle's Hall aims to fund cigars, cigarettes, chocolate, and condiments for divisions where Bridgeport Italian boys serve, with Dan Scinte as president and Nicholas Panunzio, Michael Ixzac, Lawrence Del Vec cio, and John Lizzi on the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Boy's Club
Bridgeport
United States
Reagle's Hall
Dan Scinte
Nicholas Panunzio
Michael Ixzac
Lawrence del Veccio
John Lizzi
Bridgeport Club Donates 200 Eyes for Navy
The Bridgeport Business Men's Association reports two months of contributions totaling 200 glasses and other items to the U S Navy. Led by Wight L Groves president, the drive has seen notable support from Mrs Waller Bgdashar and Mrs David Day as members expect the tally to rise before final accounting.
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Navy
United States Navy
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Wight L. Groves
Business Men's Association
Bridgeport
Waller Bgdashar
David Day
Remington workers hear Reilly urge duty to speed war output
Sergeant Thomas J. Reilly returned from France and spoke at the Remington Arms plant in Bridgeport urging workers to not slacken production of Browning guns and pistols. The crowd of 1200, with women in tears, pledged renewed effort. similar remarks followed at the Presbyterian dinner as Reilly praised American troops and urged home support for the war effort.
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Hugene ‘Kelly
Post Office
War Bureau
Thomas Reilly
France
Reilly
Lynn W. Wilson
Gus Myers
State Street
Thomas J. Reilly
Bridgeport
Pbuteau
Remington Arms and Ammunition Company
Browning
Colt
Buckingham
Remington Arms Works
American
Palace
Rome
East Main Street
Union Metallic Cartridge
Park, Empire and
Lyric Theatres
Presbyterian
No Man's Land
First Presbyterian
United States
Paris
Trolley Messenger Poisoned and Recovering
Richard Worthy 18, of 74 Norman Street, found unconscious from a hanging position in a trolley express car at a Connecticut railroad station. He was treated at St Vincent's hospital for stomaine poisoning after reporting ice cream consumption. doctors expect him to live.
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Richard Worthy
Norman Street
Connecticut
St. Vincent's Hospital
Zonn
William Brown
Worby
Worthy
J. I. Keegan
Walnut Beach
Jump in Rent Forces Space Conservation at Local Store
The owner on Trailfield Avenue and Middle Street says he must conserve space after a rent increase tied to a proposed plaza. He plans to rent half of the store to a new occupant to manage the higher costs.
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Graver
Trailfield Avenue
Middle Street
Stone Crusher Operator Inducted into Army Service
George Osborne of 1944 Jiast Main Street will leave the city on May 17 for Camp Humphreys where he will be assigned as a stone crusher operator. A theft report to Lieutenant Dooley details the loss of a $150 diamond ring, noted by Andrew Sackely in local circles.
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Army Services
George Osborne
Jiast Main Street
Camp Humphrey
Wea
Andrew Sackely
Dooley
Detective Bureau
Three Million Persians Starved in Uramia Crisis
Dr Frederick G Coan warned at United Church last night that 3 9 million Uramia residents lack homes and food amid a Near East tragedy. He cited 1915 mass killings led by Enver Pasha and Talat Bey, with 2 million dead and equal numbers deported, dying in exile. An American missionary described 26 000 corpses along a road in the region. Coan praised U.S. aid to aid homeless, orphans, and rebuilding efforts.
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Uramia
Persia
Frederick G. Coan
United Church
Near East
Dr. Coan
Enver Pasha
Talat Bey
Kaiser
D Annunzio May Appear at Bridgeport Italy Day Rally
Italian Welfare committee in Bridgeport plans Italy Day on May 24 with a large parade and armory mass meeting. Gabriele De Annunzio Jr may attend along with a flying squadron captain, followed by a musical concert. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Committees to be named for each event division.
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Italy
Bridgeport
Armory
Gabriele de Annunzio, Jr
Red “Cross
Italian
Five hurt in Pembroke and Putnam jitney wreck recover
Five passengers injured in a Pembroke and Putnam street jitney crash were recovering. Morris Kelman faced reckless driving charges after his jitney, northbound on Pembroke, collided with Henry Bilensky’s car. Victims included Mrs. Mary Buchino and George Gularney, most severely hurt, plus Henry Collisse, Herbert A. John, and Veronica Carson with varying injuries.
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Pembroke
Putnam Streets
Mary Buchino
Nichols Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Hemet
George Gularney
Kossuth Street
Morris Kelman
Reilley Street
Kelman
Henry Bilensky
Drew Place
Bilensky
Elman
Pembroke Street
Putnant Street
el- Man
Henry Colisse
Maiden Lane
Herbert A. John
Wallace Street
West Haven
Veronica Carson
Trumbull Road
Airplane mail route established Washington to New York
Washington Philadelphia and New York air mail service becomes established with Army aviators delivering mail between New York and Philadelphia. A breakdown in Maryland caused a temporary halt, but rapid relays ensured Philadelphia and Washington mail continued via alternative flights. The event marked a milestone with Presidents and officials observing the aviation milestone.
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Washington
Maryland
H. P. Cuyer
New York
Phildelphia
Philandelphia
Ina
Fom
Philadelphia
Tjieutenant Edgerton
Lieutena Webb
Easion
United States
National Capitol
Wilson
Waldorf
New York-Washington
Post Office Department
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I G. Wells
Tl. R ‘Wnt
N. C
Ast
Mindle
Phyas
Republic
Sergeant Reilly
Age Books
Ethel Donovan
American Hardware Stores
Ron & Grumman
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
The
American Bank & Trust Co
Barnum Ave
Columbus Boys
Service
Remington
Sergt. Reilly
Zeebrugge
International Fir Service
Ostend
D’annunzio
Rally
Cross
Torrey H. Webb
California
Bustletoy
J. C. Wdgerton
National Capital
Shore Cottage
M. Sonnenberg Piano CO
Broad Street
Bridgeport, Conn
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