Furley Goes Abroad to Bring Boys Home
War department aims to quickly repatriate troops in France with first regular divisions and National Guard units expected to be sent home. Secretaries discuss using idle German ships to move troops and supply lines, noting repairs and readiness will take months before ships can resume service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furley
Baker
War Department
Musterut
France
New England
Lome
Hurley
Fathers Prepare Welcome Sons The 102d Ambulance unit’s return
The article celebrates Salvation Army aid to soldiers and mourns those who fell, praising Corporal Charles Sierman and Private Johnson of the 102d Infantry. It honors mothers and wives awaiting loved ones, notes the year since departure, and expresses hope for a triumphant homecoming after wartime trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Charles, Sierman
102D
Johnson
Compur
Cdi
Welcone
The
Comfort Ab
Germans Urged to Seek Allied Aid for Germany
Copenhagen reports a growing hope in Germany as socialist leaders push for a constituent assembly. Soldiers remove red armbands, while Berlin promises a future shaped by a constituent assembly. Berlin factories resume operations as Berlin officials prepare for a new cabinet lineup and continued push for constitutional governance.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Germany
Constituent Assembly
de Vorwaerts
Berlin
Hamburg
Fromdenblath
Red Guard
England
France
Prussia
Wurtemberg
Dr. Meltzer Dead at New York Home
News reached here early this morning of the sudden death of Dr. John S. Meltzer of 955 West 108th street New York City son of Attorney and Mrs Joshua Meltzer of 1352 Fairfield Avenue He died at Mt Sinai Hospital at 12 15 this morning He is survived by his parents one brother James L and three sisters Betty C Blanche 8 and Sylvia Funeral arrangements will be announced today when the body is brought here for interment.
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John S. Meltzer
West 108Th Street
New York City
Joshua Meltzer
Fairfield Avenue
Meltzer
Mt. Sinai Hospital
James L
Betty C
Blanche
Sylvia
War Work Drive Gains Momentum in Bridgeport Area
The War Work Drive pushes ahead with a fierce fundraising race among Bridgeport factories and community teams. Stratford and Newtown compete for top per capita totals as police and fire brigades boost daily figures. Elmer Javens notes 3,259 school children enlisted and a total near 24,000.
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Jn Es Bidgeport
E. F
von Wettberg
Generd
Bilton Machine Ool Company
Bridgeport ‘Brass, Company
Monumental Bronze Company
Newtown
Stratford
Stratforcites
Eliott Peck
Dny
Stanley
Team 15
W. T. Hincks
We ‘Aften
Leroy Lewis
A. M. Engelhard
L Handy
Lyrm W. Wilson
Red Cross
Lacy
Easton Fo
Elmer H. Javens
German Evacuation of Poland Reported by Telegraph
General evacuation of Poland reported from Copenhagen sources. German troops in Warsaw reportedly disarmed and arrested along with many German civilians, as authorities tally the day’s total. Subscriptions tallied across companies and individuals, with a grand day total of 81,516 and year-to-date 257,299.
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Poland
London
Copenhagen
Warsaw
Sili Gon
General Chemical Company
Standard Coupler Co
Max Ams Machine Co
Frank Miller Lumber Co
A. W. Paige
Lillie
Spooner
Ls. B. Lewis
CG. A
Hadley Co. D. BF
Wheeler
A. G. Leake Employes
Mary KE
Boy injured after being struck by auto while helping father
Richard Espisito 15 of 466 North Avenue was hit by Robert Van Duesen 1687 Noble Avenue while aiding his father to dig a ditch at Airfield Avenue and Princeton Street. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. Van Duesen, cited as intoxicated, is jailed on reckless driving and DUI charges as investigators note the car traveled 210 feet after impact.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Richard Espisito
North Avenue
Airfield Avenue
Princeton Street
Young Espisito
Robert van Duesen
Noble Avenue
Remington Arms Plant
van Duesen
Joseph F. Keegan
New York
Thomas Wade
Daniel Ord
Broad Street
Pollee
Espisito
650 Rooms Removed From Federal Registry List
The United States Homes Registration service at 301 Fairfield Avenue removed 650 rooms from its list for nonresponse to two notices, deeming them rented. The action aims to keep the registry accurate and prevent directing applicants to already occupied rooms. 650 rooms remain on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Homes Registration Service
Fairfield Avenue
Oomis
Peace Conference Set With Early Assembly At Versailles
European and American officials move to convene the peace conference at Versailles at the earliest date, aiming to restore trade and prevent Bolshevik danger. Secretary Lansing to lead the American delegation with Brandeis and Root among likely aides, while debates over labor representation and executive vs legislative roles continue.
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Europe
Versailles
Iony
America
Wilson
T. Ds
Lansing
Tf. AM. House
Louis Brandeis
Elihu Root
Army
Navy
Tasker H. Bliss
Supreme War Council
Enoch Crowder
Samuel Ansell
William S. Sims
Ridley McLean
James Brown Scott
Department of State
Carnegie Endowment For Universal Peace
Hague
American Commission
Congress
United States
Spain
Senate
Ciy
Washington
Solf
Germany
Tereafter
Karver to be discharged from hospital after cafe attack
Phillip Karver of the Atlantic hotel, slashed on arms and shoulders in a cutting affray at the Faust cafe Tuesday night, will be discharged from St. Vincent's hospital this morning. Recuperative ally in Infinens.
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Karver
Phillip Karver
Atlantic Hotel
Faust Cafe
St. Vincent's Hospital
Twelve Year Old Boy Stops Robber With Gun
The 12 year old son of Henry Tyler at 200 Mountainousstreet frightened off a robber yesterday afternoon. Hearing a noise in the cellar he armed himself and confronted the intruder as he tried to escape through a small window. The youth’s quick action ended the threat.
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Henry Tyler
Workers Must File Written Claims for Bridgeport Back Pay Award
Workers employed in factories affected by the Bridgeport back pay award must file written statements with Alpheus Winter, War Labor board resident examiner, to claim rewards. Those who quit before August 26 must file. those who left after August 26 are entitled without filing. Samuel Lavit, Machinists' union agent, notes.
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Reboy
Alpheus Winter
War Labor Board
Samuel Lavit
The
Machinists’ Union
Flingle
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Dillon
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L. T. Warner
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Americanskardware
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Locke Steel Chain Co
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Charles Weeks
Stratfield Hotel
W. R. Phillips
Warren Bros
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Somers
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Generals
W. R. Bassick
Rev. M. J. Judge
J. Wisher
H.T. Eberby
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I. W. Wilson
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