Third Liberty loan totals over four billion dollars
Washington May 17 The third Liberty loan totaled 4 170 010 050 an over subscription of 39 percent above the three billion minimum sought Subscriptions numbered about 17 000 008 across all federal reserve districts with Minneapolis at 172 percent and New York at 124 percent Figures may be adjusted by later bank reports Treasury Secretary McAdoo called it the most successful loan in U S history In New York district big business and banking interests lagged due to impending income tax payments Receipts from bond payments reached 1 571 407 000 though only five percent of the total 208 900 000 is due Subscriptions due 20 percent May 28 35 percent July 18 and 40 percent August 15 Conversion requests for first and second bonds to be delayed until after July 1
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Minneapolis
New York
Treasury Department
Joan
United States
McAdoo
Ite
Five Year Prison Term for Serious Assault on Girl
Three Danbury men faced arraignment for serious assaults on young girls. Fred A. Trouhoupt received a prison term of five to seven years for attacking Mary Clark. James H. Riley got one year, and Charles W. Lee nine months, for indecent assaults on Catherine Lynch and Isabel Champers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Webb
Criminal Superior Court
Fred A. Trouhoupt
Mary Clark
James HW. Riley
Catherine Lynch
Charles W. Lee
Isabel Champers
Weather forecast for Washington and regions May weekend
May 17 weather bulletin reports fair Saturday with warmer east portion, likely showers and cooler Sunday for many areas. New England fair Saturday, Sunday partly cloudy with showers and cooler conditions, Maine coast warmer. Middle Atlantic and New York fair Saturday then showers Sunday, with lower temperatures. Winds north to moderate in the middle Atlantic and south with fair skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassis
New York
New England
Maine
Middle Atlantic
New Wiseland
Bridgeport War Fund Drive Aims 600000 Plus
Bridgeport pushes a Red Cross drive to raise 600000 plus with over 300 volunteers mobilized to begin the campaign next Monday morning. Chairman K. D. Pierce Jr leads the executive committee urging a record surpassing prior drives and the minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Gridecport
Bridecport
Red Cross Fund
K. D. Pierce, Jr
Enigma Tale at Red Cross Meet Draws 1200
About 1200 people attended a High School auditorium program on war relief. Sergeant Reilly shared France experiences and explained the Enigma "1 to go" concept as organized effort. Albert E Lavery urged extended Red Cross fundraising beyond Bridgeport's quota, noting a possible $500,000 target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fr Meilly
Red Cross
Reilly
France
Red Cross Agency
Albert E. Lavery
Bridgeport
Joral Red Cross
Faints as Court Grants Her Decree
Jeanette Sachs of Stratford fainted on the witness stand in Civil Superior Court as Judge Warner granted her divorce from Lew Sachs on grounds of fraudulent contract. She testified Sachs deceived her about his physical condition. two weeks earlier the judge sought more medical evidence. Married September 7, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Sachs
Stratford
Civil Superior Court
Sheri Tomlinson
Messenger Evans
Warner
Red Cross Parade Route Through City Streets
The official parade route follows Madison avenue and Washington avenue to Park avenue, 10 State street, Main street, Airfield avenu, Somutford avenue, 10 Pembroke street, Barnum avenue, and Washington park before disbanding.
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Red Cross
Madison Avenue
Washington Avenue
Park Avenue
State Street
Main Street
Airfield Avenus
Somutford Avenue
Pembroke Street
Barnum Avenue
Washington Park
Reilly Praises Bridgeport War Spirit and Munitions Makers
Sergeant Michael J. Reilly, a Pershing veteran, praises Bridgeport for its wartime spirit as munition workers including many women press bullets for the front. He notes factory devotion, mothers with sons at the front, and the strong resolve of the city to win the war. The speaker cites a UMC factory mother who supports three sons fighting and giving all earnings to the Red Cross. He urges other cities to match Bridgeport’s loyalty and purpose.
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Bridgeport
Albert Lavery
Michael J. Reilly
Sergeant Reilly
New Haven
Red Cross
Doctor's Race to Save Life Proves Vain
Mrs. George Walter died after emergency efforts, including a rapid ambulance ride and commandeered boat to a coal barge in Bridgeport harbor. Despite initial hope, she succumbed an hour after arrival at Bridgeport hospital from an organic ailment. The body lies at George P. Potton’s undertaking establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walter
Keesan
Bridgeport Hospital
Keegan
Jha Harbor
Walters
Connecticut Company
Seaviewavenue
Vally
Walter
Bridgeport
George P. Potton
Dangling body of aged caretaker found in Fairfield barn
Jerome Z Hawley 65 was found hanging by a rope from a beam in the barn of Hamilton S Shelton president of the Connecticut National Bank at Snake Hill Fairfield. Medical Examiner says death by own action. Hawley had health problems and prior suicide attempt. He recently moved from Danbury with wife and stepson. stepson left for Eyreport yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Z. Hawley
Til
Hamilton S. Shelton
Fairfield Farm
Danbury
Connecticut National Bank
Snake Hill
Fairfield
William HH. Donaldson
Mgr. Shelton
Eyreport
Remingdon Army Company
Bridgeport Hospital
Hawley
Donaldson
Hawleys
Shelton Lawn
Petroleum Need May Curb Highway Repairs in Connecticut
The War Production program may restrict all highway work in Connecticut to preserve fuel oil for the Army Navy and Allied powers. Municipal projects using petroleum and coal for road products require a special permit from the U S War Production Administration via the State Highway Commissioner Charles J Bennett whose office will approve proposed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Aemy
I Njavy
Division of
The
United States “Net Administration
Charles J. Bennett
Republican Committee to Meet on May 22
The Republican state central committee announces a meeting in the city on May 22 to fix the date of the state convention. It is likely the convention will be held in Hartford in the last week of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Rpublican
Pwll
Tartford
Jane
Seaplane Pilot Struck a Landing at Hampton Roads Base
Calv in Grinley of St Louis United States Navy reserve served at Norfolk Virginia May 0T was piloting a seaplane that struck a pile during landing at the Hampton Roads Naval operating base air school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfoun
Calvin Grinley
United States
St. Louis
Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base Air School
Miller again seeks receiver for Bridgeport Vehicle firm
Harry D. Miller former president of Bridgeport Vehicle asks Civil Superior Court judge Kellogg to appoint a receiver to appraise his minority stock. Attorney Cullinan argues Miller needs protection of his interests while Vehicle co. denies need for a new receiver. earlier receivers were discharged. The 1911 Fairfield site and 1912 asset sale to Bellamore Armored Car are noted. case awaiting decision.
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Bridgeport Vehicle Company
Harry D. Miller
Concern
Kellogg
Civil Superior Court
Thomas M. Cullinan
Miller
James A. Maw
Vehicle Company
John T. King
Marr
Fairfield and
Holland Avenues
Bellamore Armored Car and Equipment Company of
New York
Ship Workers Return After Pay Dispute at Sparrows Point
About 1600 Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point workers will resume work following a conference led by John H. Ferguson with the Baltimore Federation of Labor. The plant will pay the delayed increased wartime wages retroactive to February 1, with pay due the latter part of next week after talks with the U S S B and Bethlehem headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bethlehem Steel Company
Sparrows Point
John H. Ferguror
Baltimore Federation of Labor
United States Sipliing Board
Corporation
Bethlehem
Machinists Local to Donate 50 to Red Cross
Samuel Lavit reports at a Bridgeport Local meeting that a £50 donation to the American Red Cross was ordered and every member pledged to give as his means allow. The group also voted to support the YWCA LC and other patriotic movements. Lavit noted a collection at the Stemington Arms and Ammunition Company netted $202.75, turned over last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lavit
Bridgeport
International Association of Machinists
YW. LG
Whights
Columbus
YW. C
Ayi
Fourth Regiment Puts Into Effect Changes Ordered
Connecticut military reforms shift designations and ranks across the Fourth Regiment. Bridgeport's unit becomes Fourth Infantry with twelve line companies while the Bridgeport Machine Gun Company attaches as Machine Gun Company, 4th Infantry. Seeley rises from lieutenant to captain as district intelligence officer. Lieutenant Harley’s Supply Company ranks drop to second lieutenant. Ambulance Company becomes Ambulance Company No. 3, Co. 9, G. Battalion realignments create new provisional regiments and battalions in Greenwich Norwalk Stamford and neighboring areas. New staff and support roles broaden district authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Military Emergency Board
Hartford
Wairfold
Shelton
Bridgeport
State Corps
Fourth Infantry
4Th Infantry
Wilson
Seeley
William DT. Seeley
Harley
Fourth
Greenwich
Norwalk
Stamfford
Danbury
Brookfield
Ridgefield
Wourth
Baby Dall Case to Go Over Until September
William Thomas alias Baby Dal will be arraigned in a special Saturday session of the criminal superior court. He faces murder charges connected to the December riot at the Keystone Social club and may be remanded to the September term. State's Attorney Cummings gave no word on trial timing. Thomas is jailed for six months on federal liquor violations. Duke Mawkina, charged in the same murder, remains in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Baby Dal
Webb
Criminal Superior Court
Keystone
Altarnesy Cummings
Thomas
Hartford County
Duke Mawkina
Morris Fennell
Jall
No Lordship Trolley Extension This Year
Lordship Railroad Company will not extend the trolley from Lordship Park to Mards commer Stratford this year unless public necessity is proven. President Frederic A Tinvtlett stated last night that no extensions are planned unless resident numbers rise significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordship Park
Mardscommer Stratford
Lordship Railroad Company
Prederick A. Tinvtlett
Lordship
Bell Boy Wanted for 7000 Theft Captured Here
Philadelphia police traced and captured John Faustin 20 tied to a $7,000 jewelry and $3,800 cash theft from a hotel. Detectives Bray Wheeler and Holbrook learned his description from circulars, found him in this city carrying the loot, and will present him in City court before returning him to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Faustin
Bray, Wheeler and Holbrook
Bridgeport
Mastin
Russians Capture Baku From Turks
Constantinople May 17 Russian bolshevik troops reinforced from Turkestan and Astrakhan recaptured the port of Baku on the Caspian Sea. The Bolshevik forces crossed the sea on gunboats and attacked Mussulmans who lacked defense, forcing them to abandon the town. The Bolshevik troops are continuing their attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Amsterdam
Turkestan
Astrakan
Baku
Caspian Sea
Wholesale Market Opens June 1 at Water Street Bridgeport
Bridgeport to host a wholesale market for producers at the foot of Wall Street starting June 1 under the Bridgeport Vegetable Growers Association and the United States Bureau of Markets. A Washington supervisor will be named soon. Minute Women water squad meets today at Lexington and Washington avenues at 26 o clock to form for the Red Cross parade. Arm bands and stickers for cars to be distributed. details via phone with Mrs Wy McNeil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Wall Street
Minute Women
Lexington and
Washington Avenues
Red Cross
Mirs
Wy McNeil
Germans Admit Severe Damage To A Base In Front
Germans report heavy bombardment on the American sector of Picardy front with 45 minutes of shelling. Allied air activity noted. two German balloons downed near Montdidiec. American troops reach Flanders for training with British forces, likely to be brigaded and seasoned quickly.
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France
Associated Press
Picardy Front
Montdidiex
Flanders
Channel
Merville
Ypres
General Pershing
Luneville
Tonk
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Picardy
Ostend
Kouhoupt
Weather Report
Tore
Service
Bummer
Davis & Savard
Andy
AVY Uy
Baltimore Yard
4Th Infantry Regiment, C. S. G
Pearl Ferguson
Shirley Jacobus
Bolshevi
Mussulman
of Defence
Water St
Pershing
Berlin
London
Scarp
Beaumonte Hamel
Arras
War Department
National Army
King George
Sir Douglas Haig
Haig
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