War Work Concert and Hero Testimony Draw City Crowds
A large city concert to aid the United War Work drive features clergy led teams with a 7:45 p.m. Sunday program at C o and includes a lecture by Prof. Arthur Rees on today’s Russia. Veteran Hilbert recounts the 26th and 28th divisions’ actions at Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, and Bastille Day events, while jitney driver fortunes show shorter lifespans and fluctuating lines amid a waning association presence in Bridgeport.
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United War
W. Horace Day
United Congregational Church
Matthew J. Judge
Susan E Hawley Davis
Arthur Rees
University of Pennsylvania
Russia
Rees
United States
France
New England
Benn Hilbert
Chateau Thierry
Plaza Theatre
Ben Hilbert
Pershing
Fort DeStain
Pennsylvania
Abbieville
Father
Sherman
Belleau
Belleau Woods
Hilbert
Wilbert
Brest
Honor Davison Visit to Paris Town Hall
Paris November 14 Henry P Davison chairman of the War Committee of the American Red Cross was given a reception at the Town Hall by Secretary Mourier representing the government Marshal Joffre attended and greeted him.
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Paris
Havas
Henry P. Davison
American Red Cross
Davison
Mourier
Marshal Joffre
Marmola prescription and fat reduction ad tips
An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription for obesity as a harmless, effective tablet with a Detroit address for orders. It also promotes electric toasters as practical gifts, praising efficiency and modern kitchen appliances for holiday shopping.
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Marmola Co
oodward’Ave
Detroit
Mich
Fire at French Home Causes Little Trouble
A kerosene oil stove exploded at William E. French's home at 302 Golden Hill Street last evening at 6 43 causing a small blaze. Firefighters battled the flames for a few minutes, with damage estimated at 190 dollars.
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Chemical 1
William IE. French
Golden Hill Street
Havre Readsied to Resume Train Service to Belgium
Havre November 14 trains to Belgium are being arranged for resumption of service. It is hoped the Belgian parliament will convene in Brussels by month end.
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Havre
Belgium
Brussels
How to Avoid Influenza via Nerve-Boosting Tablets
A historical ad promotes five grain Bitro-Phosphate tablets to build nerve force and protect against Spanish flu. It claims weak individuals cannot resist the germ, while strong persons may avoid disease with the supplement taken with meals. Sold by druggists.
War Savings Drive Urges Redeeming Pledges for 1918
War savers are urged to redeem 1948 pledges promptly as the 1918 issue arrives early January. The committee plans to dispose of all 1918 War Savings stamps before December 1. A drive will pool regular savings into War Savings stamps using thrift stamps and cards. The 1919 series will be redeemable in 1924, feature Benjamin Franklin, and be issued after the new year.
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Benjamin Franklin
U S Service Takes Exclusive Control of Women Workers
The U S Service announced it will take exclusive control and direction of recruiting women workers to carry out President Wilsons policy for a centralized civilian labor force. Regulations extended and effective immediately apply to the recruitment of women workers.
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Leo A. Korper
Feders
Connecticut
United States Employmentee
Adices
Washington
United States Employment Service
Wilson
War Service Dance Draws Crowds at Dorsen Store
Large crowds attended a war service dance at the old Dorsen store building last night. Murray's 10 piece orchestra played as George Greenspun Celby and E. K. Bigelow performed recitations. Bassick and Lake Torpedo Boat company employees helped run the event to raise funds for Bridgeport war work. Soldiers sailors and city residents mingled on the polished floor amid lively dancing and fine vocal numbers.
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United. War
W.” Ry "Bassett
Dorsen
Murray
George Greenspun
Bar! Celby
E. Ik. Bigelow
George Ferry
Perry
Bassick Company
Lake Torpedo
Boat Company
M.C
Remington
Bridgeport
Pelham Sailors Return to Pelham Sunday Show
The Pelham Bay training station's "Biff Bang Boys" return to Pali's theatre Sunday evening in a charity performance for the War fund. Superintendent John E. Redgate's police team will ensure security. Captain Charles Wheeler will manage transport, with the sailors housed at the Stratfeld hotel during their visit.
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United War Works Campaign
Pali
Pelham Bay
John E. Redgate
Sailor Boys
War Fund
Charles Wheeler
Traffic Department
Stratfeld Hotel
Pierce Company To Build Sewers In Many Streets
Pierce Manufacturing company will construct sewers on Wood, Garfield and Granfield avenues, East Main Street, Ridgewood Place, and Seaview Terrace for 413,549 while Burns company builds Berkshire Avenue sewer for 3,414. Bids opened in City Hall by Paving and Sewer commissioners. Individual costs listed: Wood Aves 1,279 East Main 1,930 Ridgewood 2,123 Seaview 2,078 Garfield 4, TBS Granfield 2,974.
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Ridgewood Place
Seaview Terrace
Garfield Avenue
Granfield Avenue
Proposed Factory Survey Delayed Indefinitely
A planned survey of local factories by the Division of Surveys and Statistics was postponed indefinitely. Officials said the government party including Ferguson Pringle and M D Cosgrife returned to Washington, leaving manufacturers unsure if armistice news influenced the pause.
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Division of Surveys and Statistics
Washington
Manufacturers Association
Mr. Ferguson
Mr. Pringle
M. D.cosgrifé
Release of liability in workers compensation cases ruled invalid
Waterbury Superior Court Judge Webb upheld a commissioner's ruling that a general release of all liability cannot bind employers under the workmen's compensation act. The decision cites Barton v. Rogers and notes past New Haven district cases where broad releases failed to discharge employer obligations.
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Waterbury
Webb
Burton
New Haven
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