Land appraisal volunteers aid war government effort
Bridgeport based special appraisal committee members William J. Nichols Alvin H Hancock Frank Tu Staples and Arthur W Burritt have been appointed to serve the government without compensation for the war period. They join other Real Estate Board volunteers across the nation who provide expert property appraisals to save money and prevent excess profits in government purchases and leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Nichols
Alvin Rr.hancock
Frank T. Slupin
Arthur W. Burritt
Bridgeport
Garland
Washington
Tomight
William M. Garland
National Association of ‘Real Estate
National Association of Real-Eestate Boards
William M. Gatland
Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Quartermasters Department
Army
Shipping Board
Bureau of Housing and Trans“portation
Department of Lasbox
Shave
Conn
Yalvin H. Hancock
Frank Tu Staples
Arthur “W. Burritt
New Haven
Frederick M. Ward
Henry A. Qt ‘Hall
Jas. C. Kerrigan
Onwo
Stamford
Hartford
Wealthy Man Shot Down in Broad Daylight Robbery Attempt
Front-page drama reports a wealthy man named Spattarola shot in the back during a robbery attempt. He was rushed to St Vincent’s hospital as doctors fought to save him. Witnesses offered scarce details, noting two smooth shaved suspects, aged about 30 and 25, both possibly Italian. A $1 Red Cross receipt was found in his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spattafola
Jitmey
Frank E. iGavias
Spattarola
St. Vincent's Hospital
Red Cross
Ramsey
Charse
Detective Bureau
Garrity and
Malones
Dishwashing suspect tied to heavy thefts at station
Detectives Garrity and Malone allege Fotios Theodora, 49, of 673 Main Street, a dishwasher at Washington timehreon, carried two large suitcases and a rubber bag from which dripping yellow fluid emerged. They found stolen food items worth about 30 dollars, including four quart bottles of melted butter, and pawn tickets for two watches dated January and May. Theodora admitted theft after questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrity
Malone
Fotios Theodora
Main Street
Washington Timehreon
Theodora
Embalmed Beef Charges Against Major Packers
Washington May 21 The federal trade commission charges Morris and Company and Wilson Brothers two of the five great packing corporations with selling spoiled meat and other food to the army knowingly unfit for human consumption. Thousands of pounds of unfit meat and chickens were sent to Camp Travis Texas. Most was detected and condemned but some may have been consumed. Details of the information remain withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Morris & Company and
Wilson, & Companys
Camp Travis
Texas
Expect $70,000 from Tag Day
Tonight’s event reports promise a lively scene as police and firemen teams present rival campaigns. Noted rivalry has defined the drive, with police seen as leading and firemen challenging. Dinner plans and statements are expected to captivate attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tains
Lightning-Trained Yank Faces German Gunners In Meenech Camps
Amsterdam dispatch notes German remarks on American troops training in Meenech camps as pest reinforcements mature behind the front. British doctors find deafness at the front is often hysterical and treated by a suggestive procedure. a risky ear incision with iron plate produces immediate relief in compliant patients. Early empire battles are linked to swift royal or national consolidation after decisive defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Hwordes
Meenech
Berlin
Pest
Yankea
Congress Prepares to Tackle Revenue Legislation
Washington May 26 Congress readies to revise its program and pause for adjournment in July. President Wilson to outline imperative revenue measures for the December session. House to take up the massive $18 billion army appropriation bill and urgent deficiency bill next week. Senate to consider a 3.9 million manpower expansion and aircraft inquiry opens with formal procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fiat
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Thomas
Colorado
Yale students seek friendship with New Haven after May 20 parade
Yale student council adopts a resolution to pay for any property damage from the May 20 riotous undergraduate parade and to donate any remaining funds to the Red Cross. Similar action expected from Sheffield Scientific School. The plan aims to preserve friendly relations between Yale College and New Haven residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Sheffield Scientife School
Yale College
Red Cross
No More News Scoops From American Front
Washington May 26 decision to issue communiques in Washington aims to reduce cable congestion by avoiding separate dispatches and to provide the communiques simultaneously to all U.S. newspapers from the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
No Hope for Recovery of Anna Held Actress
New York May 26 Doctors have abandoned hope for the actress Anna Held who has been ill at a hotel for weeks A bulletin says she cannot sue and is calmly resigned to her fate Held suffers from multiple myeloma a bone and marrow disease and a blood transfusion three weeks ago failed to check it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna Held
Ayiss Held
Barnes
Little Hope for Recovery of Helbig
The 18 year old Carl Walbix of T57 Wiertleaverun is reported in Bridgeport Hospital as in most serious condition after a motorcycle crash on Seaview Avenue near the Connecticut Conning’s power house. He was heading to Lake Vorpedo Bout rani lang for his morning shift at the boat company when he lost control, struck a telegraph pole, and was thrown headlong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Walbix
T57
Wiertleaverun
Aarty
Ray Manning
Seaview Avenue
Lake Vorpedo
Rani Lang
L Physicians
Bridgeport Hospital
Helhig
Hetig
Boat Company
Connecticut
Ngathe
Railroads raise wages as 164 roads go under wage board
The new federal wage board will grant increases to workers on 164 roads under federal control. Pay up to 40 percent higher for many rail labor categories will be phased in, with flat $20 boosts for those earning under $40 monthly and overtime adjusted to the eight hour day. The plan aims to correct injustices while potential rate hikes offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Wage Commission
Anoel
Railroad Administration
Jota
Sui
Yoo
American Foderation of Labor
Gaines
Central of Georgia Railway
C. T. Windsey
New York Central
W. F. Morse
Denver & Salt Lake Railroad
Washington
Railway Board of Adjustment
Red Cross Show Auctions Fundraiser in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport charity event featured Red Cross appeals and musical acts. Notable participants included Miss Starr, Miss Stavr, and Jimmie Britt, with tales from Lieutenant B H Richardson and Major D M Mathieson of Canadian units. Simon Lake spoke on submarine warfare as donations poured in, aided by Navy personnel and Minute Women selling carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ryan
Red Cross
Leftwich
Alexander Leftwitch
Starr
Jimmie Britt
B. H. Richardson
Canadian Field Artillery
D. M. Mathieson
Royal Canadian Engineers
Ypres
Miss Stavr
America
Lashar
Miss Starr
William Steinke
N Nmber
Team No. 14
Charles F. Greene
Simon Take
William V. Dee
Division 3
Bridgeport
Elwood
Simon Lake
Lake
Berlin
Germany
Luke
Naval Base
Jugler
Dali
Roosevelt Taft Meet In Chicago Dining Room Reunion
Roosevelt and Taft shared a cordial, half hour talk in a Chicago hotel dining room after the 1912 Republican convention era, with neither revealing their discussion topic. At Washington, Red Cross relief funds neared a total of $19 million daily, oversubscribing the $190 million goal by about $12 million as divisions report varying progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clucagq
Theodore Roosevelt
William H.unit
United States
Chicago
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Coloel
Thoosevelt
Taft
Marshal Toltra
New York
Dillon Declares War to Death on Sinn Fein Plots
Dillon, chair of the Irish Nationalists, declares war to the death on Sinn Fein. The speech occurred at a East Oswan delegates meeting debating whether Nationalists should withdraw their candidate and allow Sinn Fein leader Arthur Griffith to be elected unopposed. He warned against neglecting American public opinion and defended his alliance with Sinn Fein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Baillieborough
Ireland
Associated Pressi
John Dillon
Sinn Fein
East Oswan
Arthur Griffith
Dillon
America
Associated Press
Associated Press of America
Norwalk Hero Medal Hope Mentioned by Wife
May 27 Special Norwalk reports Ass t Surgeon George E. Cram named among heroes after a telegram reveals his unit’s brave action. Mrs Cram says he wrote of a lively experience and others deserving medals. Cram, a noted Norwalk physician, has served since 1917 with the National Naval Volunteers and Connecticut naval militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
George E. Cram
Cram
Aetire
National Naval Vollyinteers
Connecticut Naval Militia
War veteran recounts Serbian suffering and Allied duty
Sergeant Tav nam and Sergeant Farnum describe Serbia’s starvation, disease, and slaughter by Austrians and Turks, arguing news manipulation and German aims. The tale emphasizes Red Cross trials, civilian hunger, and a call for American women to fund and support Allied relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bismark
Sechia
Belgium
Nerdes
Uderstood
Tavnam
Austria
Germany
Mediterranean
Alexander
United States
Bulgaria
Serbia
Te Hospital
Red Cross
Farnum
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Christian Fence Monitor
Lrot
J Deuny
Morris and Wilson
Jtome
Cireece
Dersia
Anh
Octavius
Friendship of New Haven
Helbig
International Film Service
France
Guepeeg
Orie
Pulvon
Danbury
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Collins
Ered Fulton
Rochester
Jack Dempsey
Teddy
American Red Cross
Daljlara
Gulf
New England
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Boston
Bridgeport Tar
Warvey Les
Cretlin
William J. Beglin
J. H. Schuperan
Daniel Walker
The
American Bank & Trust Co
East Main Street
Barnum Ave
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