Army service supply meets requirements in war effort
Secretary Parker praised progress in port facilities and hospital capacity at embarkation ports in France and England. He noted the medical system, with 15 000 beds and specialized units, has handled arrivals well while influenza cases remain limited among troops. General Gorgas is recalled to active duty as a major general to inspect hospitals in Europe then report to the U.S. on the overall situation.
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Washington
Oyt
Parker
Tie
France
Baker
England
Gorgas
Inngland
United States
Odd Fellows Open Convention Here at Sle Tool Hotel
The Odd Fellows gather for their open convention with 100 delegates from across the state. After a formal dinner, delegates proceed to Odd Fellows hall on Broad street for degree work and later an automobile city tour. Frederick M. Cardo of Stratford presides as grand patriarch and is noted as a prominent local figure with ties to engineering and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
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Conrecti
Thas Sle
Ah & O'Etock
Khate
Odd Fellows
Broad Street
Frederick M. Cardo
Strafield
No. 118
Dna Avenue
Stiger Manttielkuring Company
Card
American Society of Mechanicnt Engineers
Grand Pachavel
Samuel He. Flarris Lodge
Newton
Rand
Wrank Oi Canfield
Gridzeport
Prank Bueshmnell
New Haven
Rand Marshal
Witham Tf
Lowe
Waterloo Prand Sentinel
Nelson WW
Benedict
Norwalk
Grant Outer
Orville Rector
Tridgeport
Ban on Amusements In State of Illinois
Chicago authorities announce a closure of theaters moving picture houses and all amusements statewide starting tomorrow until the influenza epidemic subsides. The measure, issued by state and city health officials, affects all places of public entertainment in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
Dies of Heart Disease on State Street
Joseph Fishalbers of 1815 State Street collapsed with heart disease and died last night near Flawned Avenue and Biate. An emergency call was sent to the hospital, but Dr. D. Joseph J. Weegan arrived only to confirm the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Joseph Fishalbers
Avenue
Biate
D. Joseph J. Weegan
Stre
Funeral of Sergeant Peck to Be Held Today
Funeral services for Sergeant Peck are planned this afternoon at Washington Park Church with burial in Motte Grove Cemetery. Peck, long employed by the Crane Company on the East Side, died recently after several days illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Peck
Dianatta
Peek
Pack
William Street
Pork St
Oklahoma
Peck
Jeuneral
Washington
Draft Examiners Wear Masks to Keep Germs Out
Physicians and officials of Draft Board 4 wore masks during physical examinations of HS registrants at the Franklin school on Nichols Street yesterday. Thirty were found fit for general military service, five for special or limited service, with two deferred and two referred to the Medical Advisory board. Names listed include George Gaurr, Michael Rigeo, John Front, Parve Charles N. Forman, Otto K. Voight, and many others. Some were found fit for general service, others in special or deferred categories, with several referred for re-examination or medical review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board 4
Wranklin School
Nichols
George Gaurr
Michael Rigeo
John Front
Parve Charles N
Man
Otto K. Voight
John Roberts
Frank Nigri
John Yourchak
William J. Voda
Thomaz C. Langdon
Same Freedman
Tenace Koszicke
Francesco Gugliatta
Wareld B. Morris
Grimyalilo Recilocqua
Owls Rich
Henry Culinghi
Harry IP. Ryan
Sabatino NeSimone
Antonio Maricondo
Ciovanni Proceino
Andrew Cc. Pater
Start Hunt For DEA After Forest Fire
A chaotic scene followed last night as crowds gathered at Brookheava for a Mother’s Comfort club benefit with entertainers and police assisting. Miss Louise dpidiaie and Nellie Murry performed while Langdon’s Jazzy band provided music. members of the community contributed time and support to aid the soldiers in France.
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Eraawe
Brookheava
Sulasen Ptt
Louise Dpidiaie
Nellie Murry
No Man's Land
Loren Debri
Jauk Nelson Wik Seon
Ah Boerbon
Bornes
Norwalk
Matt
Joseph Barry
George Mew Cormick
McCormick
Niniself
Barry
France
Mother's Comfort Club
Crosby
Desperate Need For Nurses Now Desperate Need For Nurses Now
Continued from page one, a death at Hillside Home and 1458 influenza cases reported by 5 p.m. yesterday. Ventilation orders for trolley cars begin today, eight windows open per car, antiseptic disinfection and wiping of surfaces and seats daily. The health department plans to keep factories and theatres under scrutiny as influenza spreads, with workers questioned about illness and quarantine measures.
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James Humphreys
Malariy
Brow
Pr. Brown
Goodwinter
Hellwith Department
Health Department
Brown
Emeh
Siels Racen
Getherings
Bacal Frefetet Obier of Thie New Flaven Madroad
Daniel Steinmels
Curral Avenue
Trawlers Hull Pierced by Swordfish Nose
The 35 foot trawler Giant owned by William Metsgar from Bridgeport arrived after a cruise to Block Ishend in leaky condition. A six inch section of swordfish nasal projection was found splinted into the bottom oak sheathing, prompting transport to the Bridgeport marine railway on Kossuth Street. Metsgar notes swordfish abundance and unusual, variegated fishing conditions this year.
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William GC. Metsgaraft Bridgeport
Port Y
Block
Marine Railway
Bridgeport Arotor Company
Kossuth Street
Motygar
Metsgar
Deaths Rise in Norwalk from Spanish Flu Outbreak
Six deaths were added to Norwalk's influenza toll with over 270 cases reported since Saturday. Authorities say numbers are climbing and local schools, churches, and theatres may close to curb the epidemic. Names of the six victims include Mrs James Hotz, Mrs Dennis Toomey, Joseph Munke, Miss Frazer Matkin, Alfonso Gawain, and Margaret Torterella.
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Norwalk
St. Joseph's
James Hotz
Chapel Street
Dennis Toomey
OL South Wain Street
Joseph Munke
Silverminge
Frazer Matkin
Hort Street
Alfonso Gawain
Kossuth Street
Margaret Torterella
Spring Street
William Fox Nominated by Seventh District Democrats
Tremocrats nominate William Fox in a convention here to represent the Democrats on the state ticket for the senator seat in the seventh district. The event took place in New Lon on October 4.
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New Lon
Coma
Wiliam
Fox
Greenwich closes South Carolina public spaces over influenza epidemic
Greenwich board at night ordered the closing of public school theatres dance halls and Sunday schools due to the influenza epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
SC Boots
Creenwich Board of Tenith
Bath
Bell Challengers Debate School Repairs Amid Housing Boom
The Bell Challengers and committee member Owen Burns argued over expanding 1090 for repairs to the old schoolhouse in the Prairie district. Challenger urged against funding from a nearly worthless building while the housing project by United States Housing Co. moves ahead. The debate shifted to giving the school committee power to decide, potentially altering control over the building’s fate as new homes rise nearby.
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Ihembhbers
Vomritiee Fon
Howard
Thittbenger Hand
Wallinsell
Nuihdi
Ivy
Challenger
Owen Burns
Hull
Sehoets
Osbern
Conmeittee
Five Days More To Raise Quota Continue
The Tiberty Lorn committee-of Veidgapert voices unanimous demand for immediate unconditional surrender by Germany. No discussion of terms until Germany lays down arms. Liberty Lown depontts note the strong stance and insistence on ending hostilities promptly.
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Tiberty Lorn Committee
Veidgapert
Germany
Germary Tasintl
Eeess of
Liberty Lown Depontts
Danderine Hair Product Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
An old advertisement touts Danderine promising to stop dandruff and hair loss, claiming hair becomes wavy, abundant, soft, and lustrous after use. It urges readers to apply a small amount to the scalp for cleansing and to notice new hair growth within weeks, recommending Knolten’s wandering as a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knolten
Too tired to work ad for mandrake pills
An advertising pitch claims a torpid liver causes fatigue and lists Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a quick remedy. It promotes one dose to “wake up” the liver and improve energy, priced 25 cents per box with uncoated and sugar coated options offered by J. J. Schenck & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
J. J. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Siegal Lived Here Before Enlisting
Private Siegal, a Hartford native who moved from South Africa to Bridgeport five years ago, enlisted at the war outbreak and serves in Battery A, 20th Field Artillery in France. He lived with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Hiynmwn Gordon of 55 Maplewood Avenue, and is known in the West End.
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Jtarry Siegal
Hig Unele
Mro
Hiynmwn Gordon
Maplewood Avenue
Siegal
Hartford
France
Jiler
South Africa
South
Peter
Royal Union
West End
20Th Field Artillery
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DEA
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Board of Edducation Meeting
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Ula Bowal
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