Swedish Church Meeting Denounces German War Policies
Gustav A Carlson city attorney of Middletown condemned Germany as criminal and urged Swedes to reject sympathy for Germany. He warned that peace now would be truces and Germany would strike Britain and France. urged support for democracy and a Red Cross collection that raised 25 dollars.
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Kraiser
Gustave A. Carlson
Middletown
Germany
Haseen
Bridgeport ‘War Bureau
Mr. Carlson
France
Britain
America
Russia
Red Cross
Judas Iscariote
Judas
Americans Train With British In France For Big Red Cross Parade
In France near a parade site in a rural sector, American troops undergo heat trials and long hikes in full marching order under a bright sun. A colonel notes their endurance as they rest in shade after six hours of movement. Officers praise trained fitness and quick learning in British tactics shaping an effective combined force.
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ICAN
BRI
France
Weate
New York
Breil Sun
Ker
Associated Press
Usual Camouflage in Berlin Official Report
Berlin dispatch reports from General Headquarters stating British forces attacked west of Hulluch with several companies and were repulsed with heavy losses. The line between Arras and Albert saw heightened enemy activity with batteries subjected to violent fire. Infantry action was otherwise limited to reconnaissance, with lively fighting on the front that continued until early morning, diminished, then revived toward evening.
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Berlin
London
General Headquarters
Hulluch
Arras
Albert
Garden Hose and Sprinkler Offer from American Hardware
A Retail division advertises fifty feet of garden hose and a sprinkler to beautify lawns. Hose sells from 14 to 90 cents per foot and is guaranteed to give service for seasons. Located at Pairfield Ave and Buddle St through American Hardware Stores Yon and Grumman.
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American Hardware
Yon & Grumman
Pairfield Ave
Buddle St
Red Cross Campaign Parade Stirs City to the Cause
Bridgeport’s Red Cross parade Saturday drew vast crowds and a record turnout, with 14,000 participants including aged 72 and child marchers, naval reserves, police, and bands. Mayor Wilson seed the event, which showcased school children in allied flags and various divisions marching past Washington Park. The town celebrated the effort for war service funds and mercy work amid a sunny, orderly display.
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Bridgeport
Red Cross
Reilly
Naval
Thomas J. Reilly
France
Washington Park
Main Street
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Mile
Italy
Belgium
Ingland
Clifford J. Wilson
Dresed
Wheeler and
Sb. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport Teining School
Bb Vincent's Hospital Training School
Tie den Tivatenists
Tie Army Dental Okinie
Heideveport Ravine
Lewied
Home Service Section
Bridgenert Red Cross
Trirst
Lrst
U. S&s Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Fairfield
Pairfield ‘Red Cross
Auxilies and Solicitors
Bridgeport City
Park Avenue Temple Class Confirmation
Confirmation services were held at Park Avenue Temple for Leo Daniels Irving Davis Selma Sephwartz and Leon Simons. Rabbi Louis L. Mann of New Haven conducted the readings as an open program featured a choir and Gass children with prayers and a campus sermon on Judaism and American life.
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Park Avenue
Leo Daniels
Irving Davis
Selma Sephwartz
Leon Simons
Ruabbi Louis L. Mann
New Haven
Jay
Wise Council
Teo Daniels
Selme Oehiwarts
Raith
Trving’ Davis
Trabbi Louis L. Mann
May Day Observance Called By City Leader
Mayor Clifford G. Wilson proclaims Friday May 24 to be observed as a patriotic day. Citizens urged to display flowers and hats to honor allied services and support for national efforts.
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Italy
Clifford G. Wilson
Aly
President Wilson Enjoys Vacation Day in New York
President Wilson spent a leisure day in New York with Mrs. Wilson and guests, attending church, dining with Cleveland H. Dodge, riding to Pelham Bay Naval Training Station, and greeting thousands of onlookers. He visited the training grounds unannounced and declined a speech, saying he was on a late vacation.
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New York
Wilson
Pelham Bay Naval Training Station
Dr. Taylor
Taylor
Dodee
Edward M. House
House
Hudson
Jackies
Naval Training Station
Dodge
W. B. Franklin
Deankiin
Washington
Willing Workers to Host Social at Stepney Church
The Willing Workers of Stepney Baptist church plan a social entertainment next week on Tuesday evening May 28. A silver collection will be taken during the event. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
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Stepney Baptist Church
Daniels Maternity Illness Triggers North Carolina Call
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt and Commander A J Carter will visit Bridgeport today at 11 27 am with an escort. Secretary Daniels is called to his mother's bedside in North Carolina and cannot attend. Roosevelt will speak in his place at the Chamber program and various plant visits are planned. The day includes a Red Cross drive at Stratfield and a War Bureau event at the Armory.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
A. J. Carter
George Gave
Daniels
Archibald McNeil, Jr
North Carolina
Bridgeport
Franklin T. Roosevelt
A. F. Carter
Mr. Roosevelt
Tosephus Daniels
Chamber
Assintan
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Torpedo Trout
Remington Aems
Liberty Ordnance Plant
Naval Base
Black Rock
Senator McNeil
Stratfield
Ned Cross
Bridgeport Musical Union
Walter B. Lashar
Ottlock
Clifford Sh. Wilson
AQ Tilberty Chorus
America
John Wieler
Columbia
Qeom
Moosevelt
New York
United States
W . &. Sheehan
James A. Voorman
Campaigns Collect Over 400 At Palestine Relief Drive
More than 400 was raised in a city drive by the Dion Society to aid the Palestine restoration fund. Prominent young women joined the collection efforts while committees pressed for success of the flower day event.
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Cattepaign
Dion Society
Palestine Restortion Fund
Murder Results From Love Affair at New Haven
At New Haven on May 19 Harry King an eight year old boy was shot and killed. Arthur Pride is under arrest charged with the shooting after a quarrel at the house of Pride's divorced wife where King and a mutual acquaintance were present. King died en route to the hospital. Pride denied the accusation and Pride's former wife was held as a material witness.
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Pride
Woman Injured When Ford Sideswiped in Milford
A seven passenger Ford carrying four women and two men sideswiped a smaller car on Fridgeport avenue near Spring street in Devon at 9 30 PM. One young woman occupant received minor injuries and was treated by a physician. The injured resident lives on Bork street Bridwoport and the Ford driver on Garnym avenue.
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Ford
Milford
Farge
Fridgeport Avenue
Spring Street
Devon
Bork Street
Brid
Farad
Wholesale firm to pay fine of 250 dollars
The Susman and Feuer company agreed to pay 250 dollars to Bridgeport chapter of the Red Cross after an investigation found flour was sold to friends without the required substitutes. David Feuer cited fault and said they would surrender the amount to charity.
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Susman and Feuer Company
Bridgeport, Chapter
Red Cross
Farnam
New, Haven
David Feuer
Dozen Turkish Baths Raided in New York
New York police and district attorney launched a vice sweep on the East Side raiding Turkish baths hotels and chop suey restaurants. About 230 youths lacking draft registration were summoned to appear for questioning while some 400 men were found to be avoiding service and searched for credentials. Subpoenas were served on draft age men amid disturbances from the raids.
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New York
Anoth Sten
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U. S
S. A. Carlson
Lutheran Church
BIG Red Cross
Yankees
Connecticut Company
Red Cross Auxiliary
St. Augustine’s
Black Rock Naval Base
Rabbi Louis Mann
Pelham Base
Carter
Arthur
Susmian - Feuer Company
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