Rich New Yorkers Aid In Flu Battle
Public Health Service directs fight against influenza in 30 states plus New England and DC. Nurses are deployed where doctors are overwhelmed. army camps report improvements as new cases fall and pneumonia deaths drop. Military induction into camps undecided as of today.
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Washington
Public Health Service
New England
District of Columbia
Howevr
Surgeon General of the Army
Baker
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Balloon Lands Safely After 418 Mile Flight From Totamac Park
A free balloon with Major General William IX Kerney aboard ascended from Totamac Park and landed safely five miles from Baltimore after traveling about 418 miles. The influenza situation was updated by the Public Health Service with reports from several states. Senator Lewis proposed a $10 million addition to the existing $1 million for health departments to fight the epidemic. Washington’s Supreme Court extended its recess until October 28 due to the epidemic. Wealthy New Yorkers’ homes will be used as convalescent centers for Spanish influenza patients, with vacant houses prepared as needed. Dr Copeland called for more nurses, saying the need is serious.
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Public Health Service
Washington
Lewis
Senate
Totamac Park
Willian IX. Kerney
Army Air Service
Baltimore
Winds Today
Can-gress
Supreme Court
Alonday
Rava Gs Copeland
Tonist
Copeland
Father Johns and Mothers Medicines Ad
A promotional ad warns that colds are dangerous and can lead to serious lung problems. It touts Father Johns Medicine to soothe and relieve symptoms and Mother Johns Medicine to strengthen and ward off illness. The copy emphasizes safety for all ages and notes no alcohol or caffeine.
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Father John
Mother John
Lincoln School Records Stamp Sales Across City
Lincoln School records stamp sales totaling 172 270 51 for the week lead Bridgeport public schools in overall performance. Several city schools including Taine coin Longfellow Waltersville Maplewood Junior High and Summerfield show strong totals and gains, with high school sales rising by 607 over last week. The report, prepared under John T B Wykoop, lists deposits and per-school figures across Prospect Jefferson Washington Wheeler Grand Columbus Webster Huntington Road and other sites.
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Pheitt
Bridgeport
Tainecoin School
Maplewood Junior High
Longfellow
Waltersville
Blick Treek
Summerfield
Eline Inne
Black Rock
Fipnres
John TB. Wykkoop
Bord of Education
Jeffersony
Jackston
Nan Maplewood Lane Junior High
Washington
Wheeler Amth
Grand & Cohmmnbus Noth Lad Webster Alco
Shelteren
van Island Broalk van
Huntington Road
Thos
Etaples
Rae Parnunt
Garfield
Tho Teossaut
Franklin Js Tincoln
Roger Kermer
Meinley
Sheridan Bryant Whitttier
Madison
Nurses at the Battle Front Earn Elks' Praise
Sergeant J M Barker of Fairfield spoke before Bridgeport Elks, praising nurses at the front as real mothers who stayed by wounded soldiers during hospital bombings. He recalled hospital evacuation failures and lauded American troops as relentless fliers toward Germans. The event featured music, refreshments, and a Liberty fund drive, with subscriptions exceeding $55,000 and ongoing efforts to raise more.
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Batlie
J. M. Barker
Fairfield
Bridgeport Lodge of Silks
Silks
State Street
Sergeant Baker
Mewes U
102D Infantry
Sergent Barker
Liberty Bony Committee
Miamibors
Hallowe'en
Hiaverigan
Abe
Huey Stuirrett
Walter Irench
Aiden Buedee
Genter Burdick
Willian de Slee
Portorico tidal wave devastates Mayaguez city
Earthquake triggered tidal waves in Puerto Rico killing over 100, injuring about 300. Mayaguez, largest western city, nearly wiped out with $3 to $4 million in property losses. Red Cross organized relief with military aid. communications hampered by damaged railways roads and wires. Senate leader Barcelo says no special relief meeting planned.
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Red Cross
Washington
Oro Rico
San Juan
Antonio Barcelo
Senate
The
Going to See War to Finish Says Teddy
Theodore Roosevelt declared at a Liberty Loan rally that the war would take three more years and that peace would come only through unconditional surrender. He said the United States would win with force, not negotiation, and warned against consulting anyone on terms.
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RLM
Theodore Roosevelt
Tilly Sunday
Germianus
Sin
Pope Pius Faith on President Wilson
The Pope’s words are reported as urging fidelity to President Wilson and the war effort. Monsignor Corretti is cited as echoing support for Wilson while warning against deviations that could threaten peace and the war’s aims.
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Wilson
Monsignor Corretti
Teapoten Secmetiyy
Ostite
Siadd
Wilson Ray
Ieee
Austria Always Agrees Premier Burian Says
Baron Baran, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, told a Vienna committee that he had not yet received President Wilson's reply. He said discussions and documents lead to agreement with Germany. Meanwhile officials report a contract for 1,750,000 corncob pipes to be produced in Missouri for soldiers in France by the Knights of Columbus and the government.
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Amsterdam
Baron Baran
Wilson
Rife
Germany
Government
Knights of Columbus
Missouri
France
Advice to Policeman Ends in Arrest
Miomas Quinn sober but verbose man warned a patrolman at Geardsley park to go home. The officer left, but Quinn stayed, then was later arrested for drunkenness and breach of peace at Second precinct. City court to hear the case next morning.
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Miomas Quinn
Geardsley Park
Fom
Tom
Second Precinct
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Weight and Nerve Gain
An advertisement claims organic phosphite, Bitro-Phosphate, restores flesh and vigor. It asserts thinness stems from nutrient deficiency, touts rapid weight gain, improved health, and reduced nervousness, while cautioning against use by those not seeking weight gain.
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Frederick Kolle
New York
Who's Who
Loan subscriptions to end tomorrow night
Oranges and lemons are scarce in Bridgeport as physicians order fruit for influenza cases. California oranges arriving Wednesday sold out at 14 dollars a box, about 1.83 per dozen for large sizes and 0.42 per dozen for small sizes, up over 40 percent from last week. Prices likely to rise further with hospitals maintaining standing orders and traders paying 8 dollars a box for Tacmons. A Florida India River crop offered at 6 dollars to 8 dollars. No extension of Liberty Loan subscriptions beyond Saturday night is expected, with negotiations weighing on a possible sixth loan.
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California
Bridgeport
Tacmons
Florida
Corinthian Lodge to Meet at Masonic Temple Oct 22
Fraternal notices include Corinthian Lodge 104 7 and A Me A with Corinthian Lode 204 I and A M announcing a meeting at the Masonic temple October 22 at 7 o'clock. Jerusalem Chapter 13 R A M holds a convocation tonight at the Masonic temple inviting attendance. Montgomery Missionary Society held its first meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs John Leonard Fairview avenue. members urged to attend. Also reports on a French army attack with the British First Army on a broad front at Prince October 17. the attack progresses with optimism per the wire service notice.
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A. Me
Corinthian Ladze
A. M
Masonic Temple
Jerusalem
R. A
H Montgomery Missionary Society
Montoamery Missionary Society
Montoamery Missionary Society Wao
John Reonard
Fairview Avenue
Prince
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