Explosion at Gillespie Shell Plant Kills Hundreds Near Morgan
Reports from Perth Amboy New Jersey say a massive blast at the Gillespie shell loading plant in Morgan caused extensive fires and multiple explosions. Officials fear hundreds may be dead and thousands employed at the facility. responders from nearby towns rushed to the scene as casualties mounted and communication remained limited.
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Gillespie
Perth Amboy
WN. J
Morgan
United States
Back Pay Turns to Liberty Bond Purchases at Meeting
Bridgeport Metal Goods employees, at a patriotic noon meeting under the Ordnance department, voted to convert back pay into Liberty bonds after Corporal Paul Togolevitch, a 16 year old Russian veteran, described the fate of nations if Germany is not beaten. Weather outlook shows fair to sunny conditions for Saturday.
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Bridgeport Metal Goods Company
Ordnance Department
Paul Togolevitch
Germany
Togolevitch
Russia
Three Children and Mother Stricken by Influenza Epidemic
Three children and a mother were among five Spanish influenza patients moved to a Hillside home temporary hospital. Up to evening, 36 new cases were listed, elevating the city total to 292 with six deaths to date. O'Connor and Harris died, O'Connor had just returned from New London after attending a funeral. A new ward opened at Hillside to meet demand. Health officials warn of nurse shortages and call for volunteer women and men to serve as orderlies. The Board of Health discussed the outbreak at yesterday’s meeting.
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Hillside
Health Department
James O'Connor
Maple Street
Frank Harris
Willside
O'Connor
New London
Bullard West End
Walter H. Brown
Board of Health
Marine Facilities For Lake Plant To Be Expanded
Improvements at the Lake Torpedo Boat plant aim to expand marine facilities for rapid handling of boats from waterways to shore and add hull and superstructure repair equipment. The plan reflects strong commercial work in the Sound region, with New York shipyards already busy and Bridgeport docks used for repairs while war demands guide permits and building approvals. City Attorney Comrey warns permits must align with city laws, but war bureau decisions will govern whether new construction proceeds to aid the war effort.
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War Bureau
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Lake Tornedo Boat Company
Sound
New York
Bridgeport
William Hi. Comrey, Jr
United States
Ugde
City Still Negligent Of Duty in 4th Loan
Bridgeport liberty loan drive lags with $745150 in actual sales by 6 pm and $307...
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City
Eminent Arbiter And Jurist To Head Labor Board
Judge George Gray of Wilmington Delaware is chosen to head a new mediation board and enforce the War Labor Board wage award in Bridgeport He meets with War Department officials and Taft Walsh to coordinate a full settlement Gray is renowned for arbitration in major disputes including the 1898 peace commission with Spain and the anthracite coal strike leadership
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George H. Manning
Washington
D. C
George Gray
Wilmington
Delaware
War Department and War Labor Board
War Abor Board
Bridgeport
Crowell
Judge Cray
Taft
Frank P. Walsh
War Labor Board
Judge Gray
America
United States
Spain
Ele
Cleveland
Crawford Heads Maplewood Community Center Panel
George Crawford was elected president of Maplewood school community center organization with J. C. Burton as vice president and Harrison G. Streeter as secretary. They spoke of democracy and community cooperation, noting the group’s link to national education policy as a model for 360,000 districts. A constitution was adopted and a dance followed, described as one of Bridgeport’s greatest community gatherings.
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George Crawford
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Maplewood School
J. C. Burton
Harrison G. Streeter
Crawford
America
Burton
Streeter
Maplewood School Desirte
United States
Bridgeport
Turns Down Citizenship Rather than Be Drafted
Carl S. Frederickson a Sweden native and carpenter living at 82 Hancock Avenue renounced his intent to become a citizen. By renouncing the first papers he becomes a neutral alien and is not liable for military duty according to Draft Board No 2 officials.
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America
Carl S. Frederickson
Hancock Avenue
Frederickson
Sweden
Danbury Fair Called Off To Aid Influenza Battle
The Danbury Agricultural Association cancels its 50th fair week as a precaution amid Spanish influenza. Health officials warn the city battles rising cases while preparations, including exhibits and independent events, are halted. Schools close Thursday as Danbury fights the outbreak.
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Danbury Fair
Danbury
Danbury Agricultural Association
Lemmer
The
Fair Association
Monarch
Defense Seeks Sergeant Burns Revolver as Trial Exhibit
The Thomas and Hawkins trial resumed in criminal superior court with debate over admitting Sergeant Burns revolver as an exhibit. Judge Reed would rule after Burns offered to bring the weapon next Tuesday, noting 32 caliber matches the Morris Parnell bullet.
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James Burns
Keystone Club
Thomas
Jake Hawkins
Criminal Superior Court
Reed
William H. Lewis
Lewis
Sergeant Burns
Burns
Morris Parnell
Pease
Sheriff Pease
Hawkins
City Favored by Stork in Midst Of New Epidemic
Bridgeport hospital reports 908 births in the fiscal year ending September 30 with four weeks averaging 20 births. Week of September 6 saw 18 births, September 12 a record 23, September 20 20, and September 27 20. A 24 hour period on September 19 produced six births and seven more on September 21. The year and recent weeks’ record may require expanding maternity capacity.
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Stork
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hospital
Wilson Mediation Proposal Echoed by Peking Newspaper
A Peking newspaper suggests President Wilson be invited to mediate between North and South China after America invited China to align against the Central powers. The Associated Press reports the idea as part of the ongoing debate on China’s wartime stance.
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Associated Press
Wilson
China
Peking
America
Allies Press Front in Belgium and France Near Lille
British forces push to six miles from Lille at Wavrin and Equinghem as German lines withdraw from Lens to Armentieres. Local fighting continues near Beaurevoir, Gouy, and Cambrai while Belgians, French, and Americans hold important positions along the Mont Blanc area.
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Belgian Flanders
Armentieres
London
Lille
Wavrin
Equinghem
Haig
Lens
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Beaurevoir
Gouy
Lens-Arméntieres
Associated Press
Flanders
France
Italy
Albania
Turkey
Bwquinghem
Lens-Lille
Bri
St. Quenti
Civilians Leaving Courtrai As British Press Forward
British forces in France report progress near Fresnoy le Grand northeast of St Quentin while German retreat continues in Armentieres. Mericourt captured. Germans preparing to evacuate the Belgian dune region as Belgians and French reach positions near Hooglede and Chapelle Roulers road. Civilians hurriedly flee Courtrai. reports note disorganization in German infantry and artillery.
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France
Associated Press
Fresnoy le Grand
St. Quentin
Armentieres
Lens
Mericourt
Haig
New
Flanders
Belgium
Fof
Hooglede
Chapelle-Roulers
Courtrai
Ypres
Foch Maintains Pressure Across All Fronts
Allied armies press the German line from Flanders to Turkey with heavy fighting and advancing at Lens, Lille, Cambrai, and Rheims. British and French gains widen north and west of the cathedral city, while American forces aid near the Argonne and Suippe. Fires and rail lines show strain as Germans evacuate salients under mounting pressure.
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London
Associated Press
Flanders
le Catelet
Cambrai
Rheims
Cathedral City
Theisne Canal
Champagne
Suippe River
Argonne Forest
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Cheesequake Creek
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Comley
Savir
Actu
Bridgeport Brass Company
NEW Mediation Board
Del
Crawford Heads Community Dist
Maplewood
Nation
Defence
Foch
Aly
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