Roosevelt Visits Lake Torpedo Boat Plant Submarine Work
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt toured the Lake Torpedo Boat company submarine yard, inspecting hulls and workshops while workers cheered. He praised submarine production as crucial to winning the war, noting submarines protect transports and urging continued, decisive effort across all defense work.
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Roosevelt
France
Igne
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James Duifes
Elmer Chapin
Lake Plant
A. F. Carter
Imander H. M. F. Robinson
Simon Lake
Ferdinand J. Lake
D. C. Laittre
E. R. Norton
WP. B. Brill
Clement E. Adams
John Hennessey
John A. Kessick
Brill
Mr. Roosevelt
Robinson
Hardware Stores The Lyon Grumman Birfield Ave Deal
A terse note lists American Hardware Stores Lyon Grumman Retail Division Birfield Ave and Midde Si, outlining a concrete business arrangement. The fragment suggests corporate names and locations involved in a wholesale or retail transaction.
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Lyon & Grumman
Birfield Ave
Midde Si
Jitney Men Propose One Way Traffic Streets in Bridgeport
At a mass meeting by jitney associations in Odd Fellows hall Bridgeport a resolution will be drawn for one way traffic in central streets. Attorney Michael J. Quinn says this may ease city congestion while urging exploration of all other regulated options before tighter rules. The speech by Secretary Roosevelts praise of wartime effort underscores national unity and sacrifice.
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State i
Burham Avenue
Bridgeport
Michael J. Quinn
Fighters of three nations at rally in Bridgeport
Bridgeport hosts an Allied Army in France rally organized by the local fire department and Red Cross. Distinct speakers from the United States Canada and France will share war front experiences with no admission fee. Details include sergeants and captains from American Canadian and French forces, plus a veterans bomber depiction and a Coast Military Band concert.
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Bridgeport
Red Cross
France
New York
Washington
William V. Dee
America
Thomas J. Heilly
102Nd
Ceneral Pershing
EL Witwell
Air Forces of America
Canada
J. Cutpet
Toyo Canadian Artillery
French High Commission
Sendimest
Vincent de Wierbecki
Fremen
Rally For the Red Cross
Coast Military Band
Minute Women
Apes
Rederek Be
Cvanis
Susan Stawley
Lealpey Agua
Warrenite Laid Over 18 Miles of Streets in Year
The annual report of the director of public works to the Common Council details 1917 work. Warrenite was laid on 35 streets amounting to 18.3 miles, with cost analysis and a five year guarantee expiring in October 1918 for Connecticut Avenue and Airfield Avenue. The Berkshire pond bridge from Island Brook Avenue to Roosevelt Street was completed at a total cost of $16,202.29.
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Common Council
Ely
Warren Brothers
Connecticut Avenue
Airfield Avenue
Berkshire Pond
Island Brook Avenue
Roosevelt Street
German Airplanes Downed in Saturday Aerial Fight Report
London May 20 British war office says during Saturdays aerial combat 27 German airplanes were destroyed three driven down out of control and three German balloons were burned in the engagement.
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London
Vanstrait
War Office
Gaynor Co Counter Suit for 100000 Damages
Gaynor Manufacturing of Stratford counters 100000 against Niles Bement Pond Co of New York in Civil Superior Court over 210 automatic drop hammers bought in 1916. suit claims 300 balance unpaid. counter says hammers defective caused Remington Arms to cancel a 50 million bullet contract, costing profit and idle workers. Attorneys Gould and Gould for plaintiff. Culinan and McManus for Gaynor.
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Remington Arms Company
Gaynor Manufacturing Company
Stratford
Niles, Bement, Pond Company
New York
Civil Superior Court
Warner
Gaynor Company
Gaynor
Remington
Gould and
Gould
Niles, Bemen, Pond Company
The
John J. Cullinan
Edward J. McManus
Soldiers Want Home Folks to Write to Them
Soldiers overseas request letters to ease monotony from shelling and bombardment. Red Cross ambulances are driven by John Meade, Herbert Partridge, and Jed Edwards. They urge friends to write during service time to share local color and news from the U S A, sending mail to 79 Rue Langiere Paris France care American Red Cross.
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Fridgeport
Red Cross
John Meade
Herbert Partridge
Jed Edwards
Rue Langiere
Paris
France
American Red Cross
Abo Finland Falls to German Invaders
Abo, Finland, has fallen to German forces with prisoners taken. The city, a seaport that until 1819 served as the inland capital, is described as captured by German troops. Local details are limited in the report.
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Abo
Finland
Moscow
Associated Press
Roosevelt Addresses Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Franklin D. Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy spoke at a luncheon in the Stratfield hotel, praising naval work and future plans. He cited growth in ships and submarine chasers, discussed airplanes, and noted the navy’s expanding manpower from about 75,000 to over 506,000, including Marines. The event was hosted by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Stratfield Hotel
Mr. Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary Daniels
Bradford D. Pierce
Wilson
Roosevelt
Bridgeport
Army
Department
United States Navy
Cou
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Submarine Plant
James G. Ludlum
R. H. M. Robinson
Walter B. Lashar
James L. McGovern
Roosevel
United States
Warrenite
Director of Public Works
Jacob A. Courtade
Gaynor Co
Atlantic
Chas. Gray
6Th St
Detroit
Ewe Alte
Bridgeport Savings Bank Incorporated
Corner Maw & S Yate Sts
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