Germans retreat in north Belgium amid Liberty Loan push
Bridgeport reports Liberty Loan subscriptions totaling 3,638,700 with 477,750 received in a single day. Merchants have raised about 1,000,000 for the drive and various trades contribute strong sums. Health officials warn of influenza strain and plan to send doctors. nurses remain scarce as education continues. Membership drives aim at 100 new members before Saturday, targeting a total well over 1,000,000 for the city drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Bridgeport
Yrumbull
Monroe
Long Hinl
Easton
Nichols
Newtown
Mercantile Division
Brown
Public Health Service of
Washington
Ringling Circus
Uenza
Judge Banks Orders Dorsen Dry Goods Premises Return
In a bankruptcy matter Judge John W. Banks ruled yesterday that receivers must surrender immediate possession of Dorsen Dry Goods premises to owners W. Ian A. Wheeler. The receivers argued the fence on the property was an asset, while a lease clause tied to bankruptcy threatened termination. attorneys debated validity under certain circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Banks
2Ferce
Dorsen Dry Goods Companiehas
Janel
Banks
Dorsentry Goods Company
W. Ian A. &. Wheeler
Fragmentary obituary notice from Washington dated October 16
A fragmentary obituary notice from Washington reports a death with unclear names and details. It mentions East New York, Fair phrase and Irby, with scattered phrases including Alma and Suny tives and a low clarity about the date.
Rumors of German Abdication Stir Washington Interest
Washington circles react to rumors of the Kaiser’s possible abdication. Officials deny any official word on abdication or overthrow. Diplomats say there is no bar to Allies accepting a proper reply to the peace note, with further details promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Washington
Germany
News of
Scorned Neutral Renounces Citizenship Change Back
Carl Fredrickson of 875 Hancock Avenue notified Draft Board 4% yesterday that he withdraws his renunciation of citizenship and will face the draft. He cited heavy criticism and publicity as the reason for reconsideration. Only seven renunciations were returned among September registrants, a better showing than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fredrickson
Hancock Avenue
Draft Board
Fredrickson
Board 2
Circus Giant as Bond Salesman at Poll's Theater
Captain George Augur, fresh from a Barnum and Bailey tour, assisted by Attorney Paul Chapmian, sold bonds at Poll theatre raising thousands. At Plaza theatre audiences bought 18000 in bonds addressed by George Greenspun and Miss Margaret Beck with Minute Women help. A Philadelphia man reacted loudly at Poll theatre then bought 1000 in bonds. Plaza sales through the week were reported as the largest ever in the city showhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Augur
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Poll Theatre
Paul Chapmian
Plaza Theatre
George W. Greenspun
Margearet Beck
Minute Women
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
One Hundred Are Fed at Red Cross Kitchen
Over 100 sick persons were fed at the Red Cross Canteen in the Congregational church. Mrs. W. J. Nichols prepared meals from early morning until night to aid distribution to the many ill. Police Chief Buckley has been distributing care throughout town as weekly services continue.
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Red Cross Kitchen
Red Cross
Linied
W. J. Nichols
Lidgeport
Polien Ciicer
William Buckley
Lawyer claims Burns shot in frenzy during Thomas trial
In court, William H. Lewis argued Sergt. Burns did not willfully shoot Pannell and that the fatal shot came in a moment of excitement. He pressed that Burns lied to shield himself, suggesting two innocent men may face death. Lewis depicted race and justice, urging jurors to weigh truth above prejudice as the trial of Baby Doll Thomas and Jake Hawkins continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Hawkins
Lewis
Burns
Pannell
William H. Lewis
Thomas
Jake Hawkins
Mr. Lewis
Keystone Club
Burne
Parnell
Girl Struck by Truck at Corner Hospitalized
Helen Balnesi eight of 209 Spiiier sliced, suffered a fractured skull after being struck by an automobile truck at Mancock avenue and Pine streets shortly before 7 o clock. She was treated at the emergency hospital and later moved to Vincent's. Driver Joseph Weisk reported to police and was not held as witnesses said the crash was unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Balnesi
Pegnuts Hospital
Mancock Avenue
Pine Streets
Wis
Besorn
Harry Feo Welss
Bo Hs Vincent
Joseph Weisk
Vane
Another Attempt Made to Murder Nikolai Lenine
An attempt on Bolshevik premier Nikolai Lenine was made in Amsterdam on October 16. He was shot in the shoulder by M. Dwanitzke of the Soviet Information Bureau, who was arrested, according to the Leipzig Abend Zeitung Kiev correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Nikolai Lenine
Leipzig Abend Zeitung
Anzelger
Kiev
Lenine
M. Dwanitzke
Information Bureau
The
Soviet
Dwarnitzke
Germany Holds Fleet To Threaten Turkey From Black Sea
Washington reports Berlin warns it will open fire on Constantinople at first sign of defection. German naval strength, largely captured Russian ships, is seen as enough to keep Turkey in line as British forces push toward Palestine and Mesopotamia. Izzet Pasha named premier and war minister. Union and Progress club rumored closed, officials doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin-Constantinople
Nish
Germany
Black Sea
Turkey
Berlin
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Copenhagen
Izzet Pasha
Izzet
Union and Progress Club
Spellacy Speaks At Armory Rally Condemns Enemy
United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy, Democratic candidate for governor of Connecticut, told a Bersaglieri rally at the armory last night that no man should love another country more than the United States and urged those who do to leave. He spoke in place of Governor Holcomb, who was absent due to NeJa Nass. The Bersaglieri were described as men who have seen action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thomas J. Spellacy
Connecticut
Armory
Phey
Ai. Spellacy
Holcemh
Nee Jlnass
60 000 Great Alpine Heroes Parading Here
About 60,000 people from various nations watched a parade in Bridgeport honoring the Pudi heroes of the Drive. Veterans in gray coats and steel helmets led distant contingents while the visiting Bersaglieri arrived by train from New Bourhells. The armory event and city reception drew Justice George W. Wheeler and other officials, with bonds for war bonds reportedly reaching substantial sums as locals pledged generous support.
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Bridgeport
Mhronts
America
Weloek
New Bourhells
George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport War Bureau
Marine Band
Broad Street
George Wheeler
Charles MW Creone
A. Is
Tiation
US 3S
Aldo Mevaning
14Th Regiment
Bersaglieri
Yur MacWillans
Liberty Loth Con
New York
Flying Squadron to Fight Epidemic in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport health drive forms a Flying Squadron of speakers to urge adherence to simple health rules. Dr Walter N Brown cites rising cases and two deaths, urging public talks at theatres and churches to curb French Spanish influenza within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Department of Health
William. Dee
Bridgeport National Bank
Walter Nl. Brown
Armory lockdown for state guard drills amid epidemic
The armory will close next week to drills by order of Major General Lucien Burpee of the State Guard. No drills inside the building. selective draft men may drill in the high Selina building under public health inspectors. Ventilation system cited as safe. gatherings limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien 3. Burpee
State Guard
Wilson
High Selina
Perisees
Allied Forces Press German Retreat in Flanders and Near East
Allied dispatches report a wide German retreat from northern Belgium with French cavalry closing in on Thielt and Belgians advancing along Thourout routes. Americans seize Grand Pre north of Verdun while forces push toward Rethel as British and Belgian units expand bridgeheads and shell German lines near Courtrai and Lys. In Palestine, British cavalry occupies Tripoli north of Beirut and Homs, with Turks captured at Beirut and Tipoli. Italian and French actions further influence the front as Haig notes continued Allied gains along the Lille front and in the Selle valley.
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Argonné
Grand Pre
Thourout
Flanders
Palestine
Tripoli
Belgium
Thielt
Ghent-Bruges
Canal
Holland
Thourout- Bruges
Thourout-Ostend
Verdun
Aire River
Argonne Forest
Rethel
Mezieres
Assegclaten
Courtrai
Hartebeke
Treule
Heetjen
Pritich
London
Beirut
Homs
Damascus
Ecommunication
Prstrooms
Ballbek
Tur
Tipoli
Ts] Rastin
France
Assosciated
Nee Ee
Cambrai
Meuse
Hirson
Mozieres
Champagne
Guise
Marshal Haig
Ondon
Betwen Dowal
Lille
Tront
Lite
Field Marshal Haig
Selle Valley
Harsey
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L. B. Curtis
F. J. Kingsbury Compressed Paper Company
E. H. Dillon
Dwight C. Wheeler Walter B. Lashar
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Plaza
Sergt. Burns
Soviet Information
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Spellacy
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United States District Attorney
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Brmarers
Atadol
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Sevtalia
Chotasind
Peter Sous
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Willian
Thadian Cociling
Armory Chest
Heig
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