France Will Use Women If Need Be In War Of Liberty
Lieutenant Stephane Lausanne of Le Matin addressed a Bridgeport forum praising France as willing to employ women in defense and tracing the cruelty of German officers. He lauded America for sharing a common cause and warned the Kaiser’s legacy may be an empire of lies and hypocrisy.
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Europe
France
Bridgeport
Stephane Lausanne
le Matin
Paris
Trench
Lauzanne
Lausanne
America
Kaiser
Hies
Hypo Crigy
Germaany
Germany
Red Cross Sunday Observed in Bridgeport Churches
Red Cross Sunday was observed in all Bridgeport churches yesterday with sermons on the organization’s work for soldiers in France. Ministers urged contributions to the campaign and cited the tireless efforts to care for the wounded and sick, especially where relatives cannot be present. Weather notes for the region follow.
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Bridgeport
France
Alexander Alison
Americans repulse raids as air activity intensifies
In reports from Washington, Pershing says enemy raids were repulsed in Picardy Lorraine and the Lorraine sector. American planes engaged in continuous activity with victories by Rickenbacher, Peterson, and Chambers. A baby boy born May 6 was abandoned by his mother in Bridgeport, while detectives seek the mother.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Picardy
Lorraine
Rickenbacher
Peterson
Chambers
Ukraine
Toul
New Employment Bureau Proving Helpful In City
The United States Employment Bureau in this city, established under a month ago, has quickly become important. A. W. Burritt, in charge, says staff rose from four to six and expect growing popularity as it gains public knowledge. It has aided 800 local industrial applicants and placed 49 farm laborers, with inquiries from Yakfield county farms and the Litchfield area routed through Hartford. Burritt notes only some applicants fail to fit available positions.
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United States Employment Bureau
A. W. Burritt
Yakfield County
Litchfield
Hartford
Government Bureau
Mr. Burritt
Fireman Burned Fighting Williams Street Dump Blaze
William McGrath hoseman with Engine House No 10 received severe burns to his hands while tackling a stubborn dump fire on Williams Street. First aid was given and he will have sore hands for days. No 16 Hose wagon aided, extinguishing the blaze after steam surged along the hose.
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Williams Street
William McGrath
Four Germans Shot Down Over London Raid Report
London dispatches report enemy aircraft crossed Kent and Essex and headed toward London. By midnight the raid continued. An official statement later said four raiders were shot down and bombs were dropped, with casualties and damage details not yet available.
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London
Kent
Essex
England
Careless Attire of Guard Officers Will Be Rebuked
Connecticut Fourth Infantry regiment officers face official scrutiny over uniform neatness on duty. Regimental staff urge officers and NCOs to maintain a sharp appearance to inspire subordinates, noting tailoring limits from emergency mobilization but promising improved dress standards and closer attention to parade attire after recent drills.
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Fourth Infantry Regiment
Connecticut State Guard
State Guard
Parada
Jitney Men Push Case at Aldermen Meeting
Jitney drivers claim about 500 under their banner serve 50 000 to 109 00 daily and urge legalizing jitneys to ease Main street traffic. They accuse a police order of forcing jitneys off Main street and contend parking on Main and Air Field compounds congestion. They oppose Middle street jitneys citing fire safety and decency concerns for women and girls.
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Main Street
Airfield Avenue
Board of Police Commissiones
Wairfield Avenue
Mittle Street
Middle Street
Jinneyvis & Savard
Ady
Fairfield Beach Crowd Greenlights Summer
The first crowds at Fairfield Beach confirmed summer arrival for Bridgeport residents. During yesterday’s warm spell more than two bathers enjoyed the waters while other beaches reported strong business. Weather since May 1 boosts concessionaires’ profits and signals a bustling season.
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Pairfield Beach
Reilly Honored by New Haven Crowd in War Hero Visit
Sergeant Thomas J. Reilly of the 102nd Machine Gun regiment outlined Pershing’s army news to about 2000 New Haven residents at Poli’s new theatre. Mothers and families pressed to learn about loved ones as Reilly, visibly moved, faced questions from anxious citizens. Bridgeport ties noted by officials as Reilly planned further factory stops in Bridgeport into midweek.
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Thomas J. Reilly
102Nd Machine Gun Regiment
Pershing
France
Poli
New Haven
102Nd
Reilly
Sylvester
Poll
Bridgeport
Sergeant Reilly
Italy Day Parade and Red Cross Fundraisers in Bridgeport
Thirty Italian societies plan a May 1 celebration starting at Washington Park with a parade, mass meeting at the State Armory, and a post event concert. Gabriel D Annunzio may attend and Red Cross funds will aid Bridgeport. Four Arrests for Auto Violations in Milford and Bridgeport draft send off planned for May 24 with 39 local men departing.
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Italy
Washington Park
State Armory
Gabriel D'Annunzio
Trndy
Armory
Bridgeport
American Red Cross
Stoddard
Rand
Sanford Stoddard
Board of Aldermen
Roosevelt Comes Tonight to Start Red Cross Drive
Bridgeport opens its Red Cross drive with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt dining with workers at Stratfield and delivering an address after which he speaks to the Chamber of Commerce. Campaign manager W Seymour Lacey outlines work ahead as captains and teams gather. The local goal is 600000, raised to avoid a second campaign, with funds used for relief and local chapter expenses.
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Bridgeport
Red Cross
Stratfield
W. Seymour Lacey
Shot man on Main street Mystery robs city of clues
Joseph Lorni 33 of 9 East Main street was shot twice in the back yesterday afternoon on Main street and rushed to Bridgeport hospital in serious condition. Detectives and patrols questioned Lorni but obtained no usable information about the shooter or the location of the shooting. Police checked Grand street area with no results.
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Joseph Lorni
East Mainstreet
Bridgeport
Lorni
Ramsey
Washburn
Sheridan
Jaggers
Main Street
Grand Street
President of Trinity to Speak at Red Cross Rally
William Douglass MacKenzie president of Trinity College Hartford will be an added speaker at the Red Cross rally at the Armory this evening. He is among Connecticut’s ablest platform speakers and was secured through Justice George W Wheeler for the Red Cross fundraiser.
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Wiliam Douglass MacKenzie
Trinity College
Hartford
Red Cross
Armory
Fr. MacKenzie
Connecticut
George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport Man Wounded in Action Among 36 Severely Hit
Washington dispatch lists Cook Henry Clarke of Bridgeport among 36 soldiers severely wounded. Clarke, 28, and four Meriden residents are named among Connecticut men struck in the latest casualty report from the 102d Connecticut Infantry. The toll includes four killed in action and 36 severely wounded.
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Lesvere
Cook Henry Clarke
Meriden
List
Connecticut
Pershing
Bridgeport
Wallace Street
Hartford
New Britain
New Haven
Thompsonville
Terryville
Danbury
South Manchester
Willimantic
South Windsor
Bristol
Waterbury
Plainville
Washington
Jefferson D. Vincent
Buffalo
Dent
Robert Bechett
Summerville
D. C
Whs
Germany
Catt. Miller
Heyworth
Coord
Henry Sierzycki
Russia
George Devine
Philadelphia
John White
Woburn
Mass
Clarence J. Calahan
Mathen
South Street
Waters’bury
Conn
Joseph P. Donovan
Clark Street
William C. Greifaug Colwyn
Pas
Earl G. Ludlum
Ernest I. Builer
Willimanticg
Charles Harris
Lew Avenue
Henry Clarke
Ttridgewort
Francis J. Higsgins
Government to assigns special agent for Bridgeport issues
G F Wells, sent from Washington to study Bridgeport housing and transport, concludes a dedicated government official should focus solely on Bridgeport. He left for Saginaw to continue the investigation after a briefing with Supt J S Goodwin of the Connecticut company. He will urge his Washington superior to appoint a special agent for Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
G. F. Wells
Cone
Wells
Saginaw, Mich
J. 8. Goodwin
Connecticut Company
Washington
Small Boy Unconscious After Barn Fall
Eight year old Andrew Bertrand fell from a barn about 20 feet high onto concrete behind his home at 1387 State Street. He was unconscious with possible base skull fracture but doctors later said the skull is not fractured and he is expected to survive at St Vincent's Hospital.
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State Street
Andrew Bertrand
St. Vincent's Hospital
Matthew J. Foley
NO COLLECTION AT ROOSEVELT RALLY
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt will speak at the War Bureau Red Cross rally in the Armory tonight at 8 pm. Doors open 7 pm with no admission charge or collections. The event aims to aid the Red Cross with funds raised by donors present.
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Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
War Bureau
Red Cross
Walter Blashar
Wucal Red Cross
Clifford B. Wilson
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