Liberty Loan Fourth Bond Drive Faces Shortfall Amid German Retreat
Alington Oct 9 The Treasury dept announces the Fourth Liberty Loan is only 60 percent subscribed with $1 791 463 700 total. A daily $167 000 000 goal is set to Oct 19 as campaigns double efforts. Officials urge wealthy citizens to invest more and voters in all districts to boost subscriptions. The report notes German forces retreat before Allied advance as war coverage continues.
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Aluington
Treasury Department
Treasury
St. Louis
Women Invited to Work in Bridgeport War Plants
Bridgeport munitions plants begin recruiting part time female workers to boost output of ammunition and other essential materials. Yesterday 100 part time workers were placed at the U M C plant, with ongoing daily additions planned as the city aids government appeals for women's labor to replace men and fill expanded factory roles.
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Bridgeport
United States
Enrvic
Ioehaysete
Weather forecast scraps show New England and NYC area
A garbled forecast fragment references air conditions for New England and Eastern New York with mentions of Thursday and Friday uncertainties. It notes possible slight changes and probes of patterns, but readable items are limited.
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New England
New York
Warner Thiurad
War Hut to Be Erected in City Center
Grindgeport to establish a War Hut near the city heart with $20,090 allotted by the War Work Council. WY. M. Sey nour Laev arranges sites and funding, hut to mirror France firing line shelters for industrial workers, featuring music, halls, reading and writing rooms, and plays to foster communal spirit. Chamber lunch notes V.M.O.A.L. interest, Saunders to head labor information unit. hut announcement linked to employer employee relations talk.
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Grindgeport
M.c. A
W. Seynour Laev
WY. M. CL. A
War Work Council of New York
France
V. M. Oal
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerc
Stratfield Hotel
Hay Edward Ft. Saunder
Simmanils
Fiteleliege
Mass
Mr. Baunders
Sea Lion
Department of Labour
Mrr
Saunders
Mridaeport
Hid Pemarka
Body Hung From Sapling in Stratford Woods
Stratford reports a belt hangman found in Cardsey Woods behind Bridgeport Steel near Stratford Avenue. The deceased man, about 40, Italian birth, was identified by description and clothing. Medical Examiner Cogswell said he likely hanged about two hours earlier. Body moved to Curtis morgue. hat from Joseph Stempel store.
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Stratford, Get
Cardsley Woods
Bridgeport Steel Company
Glent
Stratford Avenue
Wees
Uis
George Slusko
Hollister Street
William K. Cogswell
Curtis Morgue
Joseph Stempel
Hullett Street
Bridgeport
Germany’s Chancellor Max to Reply on War Aims Soon
Washington reports an early reply to President Wilson’s inquiry to Prince Max of Germany is expected by American officials. If the German government remains sincere, internalGerman pressures and military strain may force action. Austria Hungary’s weak hold and Turkey’s loss loom large as risks to the Central Powers’ unity and ongoing war strategy.
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Washington
Oct
Wilson
Sarlon
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Central Alliance
Max
No More Movie Releases While Epidemic Lasts
New York October 2 The National Association of Motion Picture Industries decided at a meeting here to discontinue all motion picture releases after October 1 because of the Spanish influenza epidemic. The embargo will remain in force until further notice, announced by William A Brads president of the association.
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New York
National Association of Motion Picture Industries
William A. Brads
Bridgeport Liberty Loan drive vows deeper effort
Bridgeport leaders urge stronger action as time runs short and the city must raise more than its current subtotal. Officials report $1,008,800 subscribed toward an $8,800,000 goal with $189,906 added yesterday. The central committee plans Liberty Day activities at Seaside Park featuring racing and dancing to spur contributions. Local firms like Crane Company boost subscriptions. suburban districts report varied totals as campaigns rally for the final push.
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Bridgepool
Liberty Loan Committee
Ouviciu
Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Black Rock Naval Station
Bridge
Central Committee
Monroe
Aston
E Hill
Due Michels
Prumbatt
Usahc
Allied Forces March Through In Parade Formation No Opposition
Berlin dispatch reports British Canadian and American forces driving Germans from Cambrai and St Quentin front. Cambrai taken by Canadians. 10,000 prisoners and 100 to 200 guns captured. Haig confirms Cambrai in British hands and massive German retreat as troops advance from Somme to Sensee eastward beyond Hindenburg defenses.
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Associated Press
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Hindenburg Line
Arout
le Gateau
Haig
London
Marshal Haig
Somme
Sensee
Third
Hindenburg
Arras
Breaches Admit Allied Attacks Across Cambria St Quentin Front
Berlin reports in London that British French and American forces attacked from Cambrai to St Quentin with heavy artillery tanks and planes. Breaches formed on both Roman road sides near Le Cateau and Wallincourt while southern wing gains were limited. Allies renewed pressure between Suippe and west of the Aisne as French and American troops press the front.
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Berlin
London
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Champagne
Meuse
Cambria-St. Quentin
Feveral
le Cateau
le Grand
Cambria
Bohain
le Ceteau
WaHincourt
Dlincourt
Montbrehain
Fresnoy le Grand
Court Rules Police Exceeded Rights in Raiding Baby Doll Club
Judge Reed ruled law allowed entry without a warrant only if the crime is in view. Police sought entry to Keystone Social club after an assault complaint but had no warrants for Thomas or Hawkins. The court excluded further testimony about resistance to arrest and shots fired.
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Reed
Keystone Club
Sterback
Thomas
Keystone
Criminal Superior Court
Jake Hawkins
Courl
John Sterback
Carl Foster
Nolice
Hawkins
Oryo
House-to-House Canvass Ordered For Nurses Here
Government orders a house to house survey to determine what portion of graduate nurses can be released from civilian life for military service. The canvass begins immediately, received by Walter T. Lashar, president of the local Red Cross chapter, and has been sent nationwide.
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Walter T. Lashar
Red Cross
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Connecticut
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Ridgeport
E. B. Saunders
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
Kaiser
National Association of Industry
Crane Company
Lashar
Bridgeport Red Cross
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