Declaration of Peace Piloted by Congress This Week
Washington May 18 Senate and House leaders predict the joint resolution declaring peace with Germany and Austria-Hungary will be approved and sent to the White House before week’s end. They expect quick conference action and say President Wilson’s veto will not halt Congress from ending the state of war. House leaders aim to resolve differences in Porter and Knox resolutions to relieve congressional responsibility.
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Washington
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Senate
House
White House
Congress
Wilson
Porter
Knox
CINOT claims relief for severe stomach issues and halitosis
William Barsky reports burning stomach after meals and water indigestion, severe spells, headaches, and sore back. He credits CINOT for restoring stomach comfort and improving breath and tongue. The ad lists multiple drug stores including Bridgeport and Southport outlets selling CINOT.
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MR. William Baronsky
Mr. Baronsky
CINOT
Bartigans Field
D x
Cosgres
Bridge Port
Aters
Southport
J. Pe
Hals
Torrington
Mahoney's
Abenet
Shelton
S. W. Smith
Anni Paul Mester
Derby
Johnson and Wood to Contest Oregon Primary
The article notes Johnson and Wood survive Oregon’s Republican primary as the remaining contenders. It explains Johnson is favored for Oregon’s ten votes due to proximity to California and urges GOP leaders in Oregon to back him despite treaty disputes. It also describes Pennsylvania’s delegation under Senator Penrose and Wood’s uncertain delegate prospects.
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Knox
Ifgover
Oregon
Johnson
Pennsylvania
Penrose
UN Soubtedir
Wood
Senator Knox
Fenrose
Keystone
Pod
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
New Mexico
Virginia
Oklahoma
Arizona
Fourth District G O P Club Raided by Mistake
Four men arrested at 1 30 Sunday morning in a Fourth District GOP club raid were found to be misidentified. Names given were Joseph Smith Toro State street Hang 17 Henry street Aba Stein Howard avenue and John Allen 85 Spruce street. They were released on bonds of 15 each after inquiries by officials and police.
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Foley
Membe
Joseph Smith
Toro State Street
Henry Street
Aba Stein
Howard Avenue
Tristrict Republican Club
Weather forecast for New England and Atlantic coast
New England, fair to Monday, Tuesday fair with possible evening showers in western areas. Showers expected along the Middle Atlantic and New England coast Tuesday or Tuesday night. No significant temperature changes foreseen. Almanac calculated for Bridgeport vicinity by Middlebrook Almanac.
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New England
West Portio
Middle Atlantic
Newingland
Bridgeport
Middlebrook
Piles Ointment Promises Cure at $100 Box
An sale letter extols Peterson's Ointment for piles as a cure after trying many remedies. The writer from Columbus praises the product, claims itching stopped after first use and full relief in days, and urges others to buy the 35 cent small box or larger via druggists or mail order.
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Peterson
Sam
A. Newth
Columbus
Peterson Ointment Co
School Principals May Quit Positions Tonight
Signations of Carrie or Barnum Aand Gamsby Seeley would neither stir nor deny the report that resignation is to be presented tonight. Gameby, a Bridgeport teacher for 37 years, said her resignation would reach the board tonight. Judge John Pudtoun, newly elected Republican, will be present. A vote on increased school facilities for the high and crowded grammar schools is expected.
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Carrie
Barnum
Aand Gamsby
Seeley
Stirm
Gameby
Bridgeport
John Pudtoun
Gompers Charges Lavish Expenditure To Defeat Labor Men
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor accuses political fund spending by opponents of labor. He spoke on political and industrial welfare ahead of the Montreal convention and noted the Non-Partisan League’s relevance. He pledged to meet dollars with determination and to defeat “destructive and autocratic” methods threatening the republic.
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Gompers
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Montreal
Low salaries blamed for poor mail service disruption
A fragmentary report attributes degraded mail service to low wages for clerks and substitutes. It notes many irregular workers, overtime night shifts, and a large pool of about 7,500 substitutes alongside regular staff earning limited pay.
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Coeworkegs Ag
State Union of Orthodox Jews Formed in Hartford
A conference in Stratfield founded the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America affiliate, designating May enrollment day for Jewish support. Dr. Geo. H. Cohen of Hartford presided as president with officers including S Roodner as treasurer, as a fund of 2 percent of $1,000,000 is sought for religious and educational work.
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Stratfield
Out
Jewish Cohans of America
Geo. H. Cohen
Hartford
Ge TI. Cohen
Press- S Roodner
South Norwalk
Two Army Officers Killed in Accident at Little Rock
Major Richard B. Wainwright and Captain B. O. Garrett of the 18th infantry, both stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor, were killed when the car they rode in with First Lieutenant Percy C. Menning and two private soldiers from Camp Pike wrecked near Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Ark
Richard B. Wainwright
O. Garrett
Camp Zachary Taylor
Percy C. Menning
Marconi Reports 500 Mile Wireless Run From Atlantic Cruise
William Marconi announces successful wireless telephone communication over 500 miles using a 3 kilowatt apparatus aboard the yacht Electric on return from a voyage in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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Rome
William Marconi
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Electrica
Obituary notices from a crowded funeral page
Several funeral notices list Mary E Libbet Amelia Sherman Frank Dean Farrell Catherine Thames Catherine Hamel and others. Services described include mass and burial at Holy Name Union Saint Take’s Augustine’s Park Grove and Park Street cemeteries with relatives named.
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Mary E. Libbet
Mary C. Libbet
South Avenue
Richard F. Moore
Sacred Heart Church
John A. Sullivan
Thomas P. Mooney
Holy Name
Jersey
N. T
Amelia Sherman
Sherman
Offta
Easton
Trev
Aston
Turial
Union Cemeter
Frank Dean
August OG
Baker
F Avenue
Wiliam HH
St Take's
Theview Cemetery
UL Kok Farrell
Tarriel Farrell
Billiman & Gadtrekei
Bridgeworter
Truesdell
M Wiliam
Wiliam
Parrall
Michael
Philip Farrell
T. c
Albany
Augustine's Church
This City
Oscar Hamel
New York
French Street
Park
St. Mi
New York Barbers Strike Looms as Union Plans Action
A New York barbers union votes to strike, announcing an impending walkout affecting a large number of workers in Manhattan. Leaders warn that a minimum weekly wage demand will be pursued, with attendance and enforcement details still being negotiated.
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Manhattan
Union Ieader Xn Reiven
French Demand Hostages in Berlin Evacuation Standoff
Fragmentary report notes a Berlin incident on Monday tied to the evacuation of a fort. It mentions a hostage demand by local officials including President and council members Voight Miller Hunt Rumpf and Lionana seeking one million marks as guarantee.
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Berlin
Mra Fort
Aie
Fomaster
Voight
Polize Ent Miler
Rumpf
Lionana
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