Rabinowitz Recalls Wounding in France Shell Hit
Private Morris Rabinowitz of Company H 16th in France writes home from a base hospital after being wounded on September 29. He describes actions over the top, his left hand injury, Red Cross care, and a wish to few weeks of recovery while reporting strong American advances. A separate article notes a Fine Concert at the Casino featuring Max Rosen and the New York Philharmonic Society under Josef Stransky, with Chadwick and Saint-Saëns pieces delighting the audience.
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Morris Rabinowitz
Intry
A. E. FL
France
Orry
Ich. X. Haope
Tam
Red Cross
Ich
John
Ell
Vdgeport
Mr. Halpin
Maso Clifford Ey
Alorris
Philharmonic Society of
Newak
Josef Stransk
Chadwick
Max Hosen
Saint-Saens
Dukas
Bridgeport
New York Philaharmonice Society
Max Rosen
Black man Wields Knife in Saloon Incident
Police report a colored man, Arthur Todd of 372 Olive Street, entered Barnes cafe at 51 Pequonnock Street Saturday around 3 PM. A knife was used. a man from 58 Calhoun Avenue was slashed on the shoulder, another man escaped injury. Todd is held on $500 bond.
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Arthur Todd
Olive
New
Todd
Barnes’ Cafe
Pequonnock
Ming
Bill
Allivan
Calhoun Ave
Ries
H. Shouthard
Colcn
Major Brown Promoted To Lieutenant Colonelcy
Major Will B. Brown, chief of motor transportation for American forces in France and a familiar Bridgeport figure, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel. Sister Emma Brown Smith of 45 West Avenue confirms the news. Brown was long prominent in the automobile world and visited Bridgeport shortly before sailing from the country. He is affiliated with the Masonic order in a high degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will B. Brown
France
Bridgeport
Emma Grown Smith
Brown
Masonic Order
Men With Colds At Draft Exams Are Sent Home
Four registrants with heavy colds were turned away by Health Officer Dr. Walter H Brown and Dr. Leroy Wilkes at a High school examination yesterday. Examining officials barred disease spread and hundreds more were tested with many found fit for service. Of those examined, 46 accepted for general service, 14 for special service, and 22 referred to the Medical Advisory board. 20 did not appear due to illness or absence.
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Walter H. Brown
Leroy 3. Wilkes
Health Department
Medical Advisory Board
Germany
Influenza Epidemic in City Ends With Fewer Cases
Spanish influenza cases dropped to near zero yesterday in the city. Health department offices closed for the first Sunday since the outbreak. Nurses and doctors report improved ability to care for patients as admissions fall. Hillside Isolation Hospital saw two admissions and five discharges with no deaths yesterday.
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Health Department
Charities
Hillside
Private Lada Reported As Killed in Action
Private Frank Lada lived with his niece Mrs. Mary Riviloski on White Street. He was 21, drafted last year and sent overseas. Before enlistment he worked as a press operator for American and British Manufacturing. He has two brothers, Joseph and Stephen in Newark, and Corporal John Turenos who volunteered and is missing. His sister Mrs. Josie Johnson in Sea Side Court received Washington telegram confirming the missing status.
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Frank Lada
Mary ‘Riviloski
White Street
American and British Manufacturing Company
Joseph
Stephen
Newark
John Turenos
47Th Infantry
Josie Johnson
Seaside Court
Washington
Jurenos
Burns and Bassick Company
Miserly Scottish farmer and the stubborn horse
A Scottish farmer who paid a high price for a horse finds the animal refuses water and corn on the way home. He muses that if the horse were a productive worker, it would be the perfect steed, but doubts persist as the creature won’t eat or drink.
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Wes
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
The Girl Without A Chance Opens At Lyric Theatre
Theatre notes from Bridgeport announce two daily performances this week at the Lyric of The Girl Without A Chance a bleak tale of a young woman drawn into underworld life. The show promises tense scenes set in Italy and New York with a reporter aiding the heroine amid dangers. Reservations urged as seats will be in demand.
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Lyric
Nitvnes
Wm Wonderful
Lyric Theatre
Bridgeport
Beeries
World of New Yorerty
Espent
den of Old Mag
Italy
America
Nada
Queen of the Sea Daring Screen Drama Heads Poli Program
A sprawling bill at Poli's features a giant aquatic spectacle titled Queen of the Sea costing one million dollars. Miss Kellerman performs a 85 foot high dive and thrilling stunts with shipwrecks, storms, and rescues. The program also includes Brown vaudeville acts, musical comedy, new dialogue, and the five part film The Wall Between starring Francis Bushman at the Temple theatre today and tomorrow.
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William Farnum
Plaza Theatre
Sarple Sage
Bridgeport
Arthur
Tew
Wilbur Trclid
Bali
Amelica Wellermanh
Chiatmipoon Awiminer
Poli
Kellerman
Heorine
Revaly Knig
Chafners
Villian
Merr
Ces
Ateack
Brown
Clinton Sis
Clinton Sis Ys Will Offer 2. Hig Sen and Wrank Cramshie
Barnes
Freemiup
Pathe News
Tunnire
Pranci Buchman
Tempire
Francis Bushman
Seymour Brown
Railroad books issued to ease ticket congestion
The United States Railroad administration under director general W. G. Adoo issues interchangeable books for holders valid on all passenger trains of railroads under federal control. The books are on sale at ticket offices and aim to speed travelers’ departures.
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United States Railroad Administration
W. CG. Adoo Ig
Fairfield Avenue Flattie Party Invitation
A cheerful invitation announces an evening event at the Colonial ballroom on Fairfield Avenue. Hattie Gite and guests are invited to a dance filled with music, surprises, and good fun, with friends encouraged to attend and enjoy the merriment.
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Hattie Gite
Chailty 8 Colonial Ball Room
Fairfield Avenue
Serprnine
Quilty's
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