Bridgeport Roundup to Mobilize 3,500 Police and Firemen
Bridgeport police and firefighters plan the largest roundup since the war began. 3,200 to 3,500 men and women are expected to participate, climaxing Friday midnight with the Midnight Frolic at Poli’s Theatre for Red Cross aid. Plans emerged after a Stratfield conference with city leaders guiding Ways and Means, publicity, and tickets, with all proceeds to the Red Cross.
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War Savings Show Encouraging Increase in Sales
War savings and thrift stamp sales announced at the post office show a rise in total sales for Tuesday in this city and across Connecticut. State sales reach 4,043,042.32 with Bridgeport at 535,659.62 and Princeport at 5,414.77. Connie Lewis of 1466 Fairfield Avenue is highlighted as a regular buyer with two months of daily purchases.
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Wilson to Decide If Revenue Bill Comes Up
President Wilson weighs whether to pursue a new tax law this session after a conference with congressional leaders. Secretary McAdoo urges enactment by next fall to meet government needs, with politicians wary of summer sessions and election timing. Leaders plan to act if the president agrees on necessity, naming key committee chairs and members for the push.
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King's Daughters Review of Year's Work
Wing's Daughters and Song of Fairfield county held their sixteenth annual conference yesterday at the Summerfield M Church where delegates reviewed the past year's work and discussed new efforts related to the war. Reports from society circles in Air Field county were read, hymns were sung, and devotional services opened and closed the sessions.
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Bennett Bound Over on Assault Charge
Bennett Nett, 35, was bound over to the superior court for trial after a hearing before Justice Joseph Williams in Moodus. He faces an assault charge from a complaint by Mrs. Frank Tivelin alleging he beat her and attacked her 20 year old daughter at the home. In default of $3,000 bonds he was jailed in Haddam.
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Iranistan F of A Unites with Wheeler Court
Members of Court Iranistan F of A met at 62 Cannon Street and voted unanimously to amalgamate with Court Nathaniel Wheeler on June 1. Iranistan has 109 members. Thomas Juchan, two years chief ranger of Courtranistan, received a ring bearing the order emblem.
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Loewith On Furlough From Army Camps
Herbert H W Loewith son of Sis mund Loewith of the Roward of Apportionment has been stationed at Camp Hancock Camp Jackson and Camp Mills. He is home on a 24 hour furlough and is attached to the 18th regiment of the Provisional Ordnance Depot brigade slated for service in France.
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18Th Regiment
Provisional Ordnance Depot Brigade
France
Trained in Many Camps Arrives Overseas in France
Corporal Eugene Vezina a Bridgeport youth attached to a machine gun company reports arrival in France safely and in good health after training at Camp Devens Camp Gordon and Camp Upton before deployment. He lived at 1363 State Street.
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Farewell Party For Draft Men At Jewish Association
A farewell event for local draftees was held at the Young Men's Hebrew Association on State Street. Organized by the Jewish Welfare and Activities League and presided by Jacob B. Klein, the gathering featured Clifford B. Wilson as speaker and messages urging support for soldiers. Judge Pullman and others urged letters to troops, and wristwatches were awarded to each draftee. A touring car theft report followed, noting a Corbin car taken from Stratford Avenue.
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President Wilson to address Italian war anniversary event
President Wilson will read a message to the Italian people at a May 23 mass meeting in Washington under his patronage to mark Italy’s third anniversary in the war. The event gains significance amid an Austrian campaign against Italy and will be cable transmitted to Italian cities for coordinated observances nationwide. Governors have been asked to recognize Italy’s wartime services.
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Miss Frazer to Speak in Bridgeport June 6
Miss Helen Frazer of the English war savings committee has been engaged to address Bridgeport workers on June 6 with a possible June 8 date. Originating from Hartford War Savings headquarters, the exact venue is undecided and will be chosen to reach the working women of Bridgeport.
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Pride Freed After Confession Reframes New Haven Murder
Arthur G Pride was released after Coroner Mix withdrew charges following Terence J Harvey brother of Pride's wife admitting he fired the fatal shot in the King murder at Annie Harvey Pride home. Harvey said he acted to protect his sister and did not know the victim was Harry King.
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Missionary Lecture Highlights Africa Work At Church
At United Congregational church Young People's society met with Bulsworth Grumman, a returned missionary from Africa, delivering an engaging talk on missionary work among Black communities. Frederick Armstrong led opening prayer, a supper followed, and the Junior Christian Endeavorers shared an African family story before games.
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Resolution urges 5,000,000 man war plan
A Connecticut state council of defense resolution adopted in Hartford on May 22 urges the government to base war planning on a minimum of 5,000,000 fighting men. It asks for expanding auxiliary forces and extending the draft age to 45, and will be sent to President Wilson and top officials.
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Mrs. Lussier Trial: Husband and Son on Stand
In Willimantic Connecticut on May 22 the state rested its case in the murder trial of Mrs. Sarah Lussier of Moosup for stabbing George McCarthy on March 2 at a Moosup factory. The defense began its case with Arthur Lussier, the 13 year old stepson, testifying about an improper suggestion and the mother's subsequent factory visit, followed by Napoleon Lussier, the accused’s husband.
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New Haven Leads State in Red Cross Subscriptions
Connecticut's first two days totals show New Haven at 217,024 and Waterbury 202,315 with Hartford close behind. New York City reports 11,358,457 toward the campaign as pledges reach 68,361,9 for the first three days in the region.
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