Banker Found Dead in Stratfield Bath Tub Mystery Surfaces
James Adams Brown president of the Central Trust company of Nor walk was found dead in a hotel bathroom at the Stratfield Monday at seven. Medical examiner Dr Garlick reported heart disease as the likely cause with no signs of suicide or foul play. Hotel employees found him after not seeing him at the office all day. police were not yet notified as the investigation continued.
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James
Adams Brown
Central Trust Company
Norwalk
Stratfiel
S M. Garlick
Brown
S&s Al.garlick
Attorney Goes to War Defense Asks Court Delay
In Common Pleas court attorney W W Rungee sought a postponement of Isaac Levy of New York versus Morton Nichols of Greenwich. The judge continued the case to tomorrow after Rungee accused rival R R Rosen of unprofessional tactics for leveraging Nichols legal trouble when Brash, Nichols’ counsel, was called to service in the U S Navy. Nichols, a Greenwich resident and antiques buyer, disputes unpaid antiques ordered from Levy in New York City.
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Zush
R. E. Brash
United States Navy
W.W. C. Runsee
Common Pleas Court
Isaac Levy
New York
Morton
Nichols
Greenwich
Rungee
R. R. Rosen
Evy
Brush
Rosen
Nicholas
Levy
Metropolis
46 School Teachers Out with Influenza
Inquiry at the school department offices last night revealed that 44 teachers are sick with the prevailing grip and influenza, according to Assistant Secretary John U. Wynkoop. There were 21 classes short of teachers due to a general shortage and substitutes, with some teachers absent about ten days and averages of 80 out for illness over ten days.
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John U. Wynkoop
Syidgeport
Allied Air Forces Plan Joint Effort Across Nations
Washington reports an agreement to develop air craft resources of allied nations and the United States for a shared program. Assistant Secretary John D. Ryan says details are limited but the plan includes joint production and in-battle operation. Marshal Foch and Generals Petain Haig and Pershing will retain control of air fleets.
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Washington
United States
England
France
John D. Ryan
Army Aircraft Division
Ryan
Marshal Foch
Petain
Haig
Pershing
Manufacturers Appeal Rulings by Winter in Bridgeport
Bridgeport industrial plants represented by the Manufacturers’ station file notices of appeal from numerous rulings and interpretations by National War Labor Board examiner Alpheus Winter. The full scope is not known though insiders suggest the appeals may cover a large portion of Winter’s decisions.
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Alpheus Winter
National War Labor Board
Washington
Bridgeport
Hindenburg Seeks Peace After President Note
Washington believes internal German conditions and the western front influence Germanys reply to President Wilson. Austrian note responses and Hindenburgs stance are described as driving the timing of any armistice or peace move amid chaotic central powers conditions.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Germ
Austria-Franenvy
Wilsar
Tierlin
Piel Mershal von Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Judge Denies Motion To Acquit Baby Doll
In a high profile trial Judge Carl Taster denied the defense motion to direct a verdict of acquittal for Baby Doll Thomius. The defense argued the state failed to prove a murder, while the prosecution prepared rebuttal witnesses and ballistic testimony.
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Thomas
Lewis
Carl Taster
Reed
George M. Medoula
U.C. Company
3On Ud
Pageant Burns
Pannell
Tyrunnell
Snrdge Stears
A&tatements
Influenza Vaccine Trials Begin for Bridgeport Patients
Public Health Service official visits Bridgeport to approve use of government influenza vaccine on patients as part of treatment in this surge. 262 new cases bring total to 1,720. eight admitted to Hillside Home, three deaths reported. Names of deceased listed alongside addresses. Community concerns cited over theatre and public gathering closures.
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Bridgeport
Health Department
Joe. W. . Brown
K. Sears
United States Public Health Service
Connecticut
Tridgeport
Edebeymite
Hiome
Lew Frank
Frank Dominga
Thorsetonic Uveire
Peter Worszenke
Columbus Street
Sears
Public Health Free
Pa Brown Ser
Tie
Hin
Italians in Albania Hill Assault Durazzo Capture
Italian forces in Albania penetrated Durazzo after storming Austro-Hungarian positions and captured prisoners and war material. The War Office confirms Durazzo is in Italian possession with ongoing eastward advances from Elbassan toward Kraba Pass. The Vienna War Office also admits Durazzo occupation and notes movements proceed with no major enemy contact.
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Rome
Albania
Durazzo
Italian War Office
Paljamaj
Sasso Bianco
Elbassan
Irana
Kraba
Vienna
London
War Office
Serbia
All Allies Endorse President's Answer
In Manchester on October 15 Churchill, British minister of munitions, said President Wilson's stern reply to Germany is wholeheartedly endorsed by all allied countries. He stated the answer may prolong the war but there will be no relaxation of the allied war effort.
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Manchester
England
Winston Spencer Churchill
Wilson
Germany
Churchill
Six Letters to Wife After Death of Bridgeport Private
Thomas Wismere of Bridgeport listed in Canadian casualty records as died of pneumonia while serving with the Canadian forces. Annie Wismore, his wife, received telegrams on October 3 confirming his death and six letters from him before death recount his illness and planned moves. Wismore enlisted May 20 after five prior rejections for eyesight, married January 21 to Annie Burns, and is survived by his wife.
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Thomas Wismere
Bridgeport
Keavings
Toreas
Ridgeportness Company
Wismore
Pneunmienia Iurance
Annie Wllsmore
Willow
Clni
Andi
Hennee
Mismare
Fairfield Avenue
Weon
Annie Burns
Sacred Steart Church
Bridgeport Sees 100000 Subscriptions In One Day Boost
Bridgeport raised 412850 in fourth Liberty bond subscriptions yesterday, lifting the total to 3160950. The city aims to raise about 600000 daily to reach its objective, with yesterday’s figures the only regular-sized total reported in recent quarters. Continued on page two.
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Bridgeport
Republicans Hold Primaries in 12 Districts Voters turnout hits 589
In last night’s aldermanic primaries 589 Republicans cast ballots across 12 districts. Twelfth district led with 201 votes, Sixth district close at 121, and Alderman Primrose retired in Ninth with Wilbert Sanford chosen to succeed him. Other retirements include Lyons Fourth, Kearns Tenth, and Kampt Twelfth.</s>
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William E. Primrose
Wilbert Sanford
Primrose
Aldermen
John J. Lyons
William R. Kearns
Henry Kampt
Wirst
Malcolm Mac Jayden
John Hibbert
Henry A. Lewis
Edward J. McManus
Vwrrth
Mauritz Olson
James L. Doolan
Edward T. Hamilton
Earl C. Martin
Americus WV. Hartley
Alfred W. Burdick
Air crash claims Lieutenant and others in stray incident
Ciol allies report Lieutenant Jasper French of his unit was killed today in a plane crash near Ta. Nine others were seriously injured. Elis companies suffered major injuries in the same incident.
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CIOL
Jasper French
Hitauge
Fis Ninehine
Elis Companies
Pershing Day proclaimed as next Saturday
In a Hartford report Governor Holcomb urged Connecticut to back the fourth Liberty Loan. The drive continues as British French and Belgian troops push in Belgium amid rain and mud, with Thourout captured and more than 6,000 prisoners taken. American and French forces advance from Champagne toward Meuse.
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Belgium
Associated Press
Flanders
Thourout
Handzeeme
Peereboom
Borne
Thorout
Cortemark Road
Assoclaled
France
Belgian Flanders
Hartford
Holcomb
Connecticut
United States
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