$300000 Mark in Sight in Greatest Red Cross Campaign
The Red Cross drive gains momentum as local factories report 100 percent and near 300000 expected by noon. Totals yesterday reached 214798 with major gifts from Crane Company 3000 Warner Brothers 3500 American Tube and Stamping 3500 and Salt's Textile 3500. Division reports list captains with high totals including Ludlum 3635 Stanley 4151 and Hartigan 1742 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Citizens Committee
Crane, Company
Warner Brothers
American Tube and Stamping Company
Salt's Textile Company
Fred Rhodes
B. L. Ashman
C. A. Baldwin
R. D. Cate
H. T. Elle
J. A. H. Robinson
W. E. Seeley
C. F. Siemon
C. L. Thompson
Bridgeport Ranks Fourth of State in Campaign New Bridgeport Ranks Fourth
NEW HAVEN May 23 Hartford and Waterbury passed New Haven in Red Cross campaign collections today. Hartford rose to first with 127,905 and total 330,120. Waterbury 109,248 today, total 311,835. Connecticut three day total 1,612,000. Leading chapters: Hartford 380,120. Waterbury 311,35. New Haven 292,200. Bridgeport 214,798. New Britain 156,42. Greenwich 67,970. Stamford 55,519. Ansonia 44,060. Norfolk 41,465. Bristol 39,684.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Hartford
Waterbury
Red Cross
Connecticut
Bridgeport
New Britain
Greenwich
Stamford
Ansonia
Ne London
Bristol
Weather Ahead for Northeast and Atlantic States
Washington May 24 Fair Friday and Saturday with warmer interior in New England and Atlantic states. South New England cooler east portion then warmer west portion. North New England cooler on western Maine coast, Saturday fair. Winds: North Atlantic moderate north, Middle Atlantic moderate northwest to north, all with fair weather.
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Washington
New York
South New England
North New England
Maine
Atlantic States
New England
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Aviatrix Stinson Flies From Chicago to New York
Binghamton New York May 23 Iatherine Stinson on a government mail flight from Chicago to New York crashed during a landing two miles north of the city at 6 40 pm the plane turned over smashing the propeller and one wing Miss Stinson uninjured She completed the 1783 mile trip in ten hours surpassing Ruth Law 1916 record by about nine miles Strong wind hampered the landing as autos rushed to the scene and helped right the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Iatherine Stinson
Chicago
New York
Miss Stinson
Ruth Law
Child Bound in Shed Sparks Outcry on East Side
Residents woke to a boyish shriek from the shed at Samuel Desallo’s home. Eight year old son told helpers his father put him in binds with a clothes line. Desallo was taken to the station on a charge of breach of peace and cruelty to his child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Desallo
Farmer Avenue
Desallo
Flynn
Hughes
Minute Women to Cover City with Red Cross Tags
Minute Women plan a tag day Saturday to raise funds for Bridgeport Red Cross. Proceeds buy linen, lint, surgical supplies, wool for socks and sweaters. Officials report several factories and firms reaching 100 percent employee participation in the 1 to 91 plan, boosting the drive alongside the city’s broader Red Cross campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Fleck
J. G. Ludlum
W. R. Webster
5. M. Sperry
Bridgeport
Red Cross
Beach
Red Cross Drive
Automatic Machine Company
H. H. Smith, Silver Company
McCathran Boiler Works
Bridgeport Coach Lace Company
Frisbie Pie Company
Meigs and Company
Main Street
Willow Tree Fire Destroys Oddity Palm Inside Weeping Tree
Smoke issuing from a large weeping willow in the front yard at 204 Harral Avenue drew passers by last evening. Firefighters from No. 4 Engine Rouse responded with two chemical tanks to extinguish a fire burning inside the tree, a sight called the strangest they had ever faced.
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Harral Avenue
Bridgeport Gives Red Cross Campaign A Fiery Welcome
Bridgeport crowds ignite support for the Red Cross as banners uniforms and insignia flood the city. Business leaders conduct collect, civic groups donate, and performers offer free acts to aid the Red Cross, with even unions waiving fees. The drive spreads from Main Street to theatres and schools as patriotism lights the town.
Italy Day Parade in New York Celebrates Italy's War Entry
Today in New York a large parade begins at Washington Park at 6 PM with a tally at the State Armory. Speakers include Clerk J A Hobinson, Walter Lashax, A S Ambrose, and Colbancredi. The route runs Barnum Avenue to Grand Street, ending at the Armory. Citizens are urged to display both flags and wear flowers for Italy’s three year entry into the war.
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Italy
Washington Park
State Armory
J. Alex H. Hobinson
Walter B. Lashax
A. S. Ambrose
Col.bancredi
New York
Barnum Avenue
Broke Street
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Grand Street
Armory
Wilson
Holcomb
Chauffeurs Targeted by Crowder War Regulation
Local draft officials welcome General Crowder s order directing registrants in non essential employment to switch to war aiding work or prepare to serve. The policy, applying to Classes Three and Four, excludes physically unfit Class Five. It targets those in private chauffeur roles, gamblers, bucket shop workers, race track staff, and fortune tellers among others as July 1 enforcement looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Stoddard
General Crowder
Stoddard
War Department
Crowder
France
United States
Seven Big Plants with Hun Backing Seized by Palmer
NEW YORK May 26 A Mitch ell Palmer alien property custodian announced he seized seven corporations mostly in Massachusetts as principal representatives in America of the industry to supply cotton to the German government. The companies named include New England Wiste American Tanters American Products Moersch Trading Wolf & Sons, said to be owned by Wolf & Loehne, a major cotton house. Palmer said holdings amount to nearly 84,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. Mitchell Palmer
Meachusetts
America
New England Wiste Company
American Tanters Company
American Products Company
Moersch Trading Company
Wolf & Sons
Palmer
Wolf & Loehne
Four Trips Over The Top By Company K Hero Brother Joins Sayings
Joseph A. Kelly of 205 Seeley street has four over the top attacks with Company K in France, and his brother James A. Kelly known as Jimmie will soon join the colors from Camp Upton. Joseph writes home of vivid frontline experiences and readiness to go further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Kelly
Fenton J. Kelly
Seeley Street
America
James A. Kelly
Jimmie
Camp Upton
Yaphank
L. L
France
Mr. Kelly
Wilhelm
Kelly
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Elks
Dollar Bill Sales Raise Funds for Team No 5 Entertainment
Captain Edward T. Buckingham leading Team 6 in a Red Cross drive staged a street corner entertainment after a parade by Lincoln school drum corps. Warl Colby directed the event which briefly blocked Main street. A Red Cross car ticket sale saw Lt. George Bunting buy two tickets and autograph them before returning the cards. Lincoln drum corps paid $38 for the first dollar bill while John E. Garrity of Derby paid $1.25 for the second. Chinese auction of a dollar bill yielded $3.25, $2.25, then $1.01 to a newsboy who kept the call. Today a trolley run is offered on Brooklawn and nearby routes with tickets valid for rides. Red Cross auxiliary sales are high, with thousands expected.
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Edward T. _Buckingham
Red Cross
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Lincoln School
Warl Colby
George Bunting
Lincoln Drum Corps
John E. Garrity
Derby
Brooklawn
Beardsley Park
Stratford Avenue
Ash Creek
Ted Cross
Comner
Fairfield Avenues
Midnight Frolic for Red Cross in Bridgeport Tonight
A midnight revue to aid the Red Cross opens at 11 30 tonight with ten acts at Poli s Plaza and the Lyric under papermen auspices. Ushers include Minute Women. Mayor Wilson and the Manufacturers association back it. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. an all star local cast performs in a newsroom skit and a Danse d art by Irene Comer and others. The Musicians and Stage Hands unions support a continuous show possibly running to dawn.
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Poli’s
Plaza
Lyric
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Wilson
Manufacturers’ Association
D. J. McNamara
Jong
The
Farmer
Irene Comer
Miss Comer
Men’s League hears corporal recall of German atrocities
Corporal Edward E. Woods described witnessing the crucifixion of his sergeant on a wagon by German forces in northern France and reported German troops cutting off the hands of hundreds of children. The event was part of a Red Cross dinner at St Paul’s Episcopal Church with 1100 attendees led by President William Scott McCormack. Bishop Campion discussed German propaganda and its 750 German-published books since 1914, noting that educated Americans remained largely unaware of these ideas and that peace would not come until the Allies prevail.
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France
Men's League
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Edward E. Woods
League
Red Cross
Hop Campion
William Scott McCormack
Bishop Campion
Germany
Crash Injures 115 on Shore Line Cars at Wheelers Crossing
Two electric cars on the Norwich division of the Shore Line electrics system collided head on at Wheelers Crossing injuring about fifteen passengers. The most serious victim was Joseph Colloran, a Boston real estate dealer, badly bruised and with internal injuries, listed in critical condition after removal to Norwich Hospital. Drivers escaped by leaping. cause cited as misread orders.
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Westerly
R. Ll
Norwich
Shore Line
Wheelers Crossing
Joseph Colloran
Boston
Conn
Quiet Settlement in Crossley Case Possible
It was reported yesterday that the case of J. Harry Crossley might be settled today without a trial before Judge Welch and a jury in the Criminal Superior court. Crossley had pleaded not guilty and preparations for a trial were made. State's Attorney Cummings requested the trial date, and attorney William W. Rent said Crossley would likely insist on going to trial. The five counts include two forgery two embezzlement and one uttering a forged document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harry Crossley
Welch
Criminal Superior Court
Cummings
Crossley
Mae
William W. Rent
Trent
Special Trolley Cars for Midnight Frolic
Special arrangements with Superintendent Goodwin ensure trolley cars will shuttle theatregoers home after the Midnight Frolic. Over a hundred jitneys and numerous private cars will supplement service, making streets lively like New Year’s Eve. Bridgenert plans to stay awake. early morning breakfasts are arranged after the show.
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Goodwin
Connecticut Company
Bridgenert
In Service 20 Days Draft Men Now Overseas
Norwalk sent 20 young men to the National Army with May 1 inductions at Fort Slocum. Cards from Washington confirm their safe sailing for France. They likely fill vacancies for units en route to front lines, marking the fastest departure from the area after enlistment.
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National Army
Fort Slocum
France
Norwalk
Washington
Battle Line
Secretary Baker Seeks Unlimited War Authority to Call Draft Ages
Secretary Baker urged the House Military Committee to grant President Wilson authority to call all draft age men who can be equipped and trained. The committee quickly endorsed the bill, preserving current draft age limits, and extending presidential power to raise and train additional troops as needed for the war. A sweeping Provost Marshal amendment broadens active service rules, requiring many workers to shift to suitable military or support roles to bolster the war effort. The reforms aim to rapidly expand manpower and bring victory in sight.
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Baker
House Military Committee
Washington
May
Congress
House
Bak
Tocrease
Uni
Mar
Crowder
Wison
France
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Noon—Crane Co
Daily Adman- AC
Sun High Water Teeters Paw Water
Eee
Bloun Scty
Redross
Deal
Massachusetts
Company K Man
102D
Front
Joseph Kelly
102Nd
S Paul’s Church Red Cross
t.Electrics
Wheeler
Davis & Savard
Regal Shoes
Adve
Naugatuck
Red Cress Fund
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