Navy asks $600 million for 156 new vessels
Secretary Daniels revealed to a naval committee that the Navy seeks authorization for a second three year program to build 156 ships totaling 600 million dollars. The plan adds ten super dreadnaughts, six battle cruisers and 140 smaller vessels, alongside the existing 156 ships from the first three year program authorized in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Congress
Washington
Navy Department
Loose Naval Committee
United States
Dpanigts
Department For
Sprcife
Voter drive hits record as Abbott tops 79 years old
In a four day session 526 voters were made with 124 added last night alone. William W. Abbott, 79, of Anton Street and a retired Pennsylvania lawyer, was the oldest. Officials urge remaining residents to complete registrations to avoid a last minute rush. District tallies show varied turnout across districts as the count fluctuates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Abbott
Anton Street
Pennsylvania
Digestive Aid Claims Quick Relief for Indigestion
An old advertisement promotes Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as the most reliable remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets soothe stomach discomfort, ease sour risings and rumblings, and support digestion so you can continue eating normally without dieting. Available at U.S. and Canadian drug stores for 30 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Stuart
Contractor Eisenman Dead of Pneumonia
Charles E. Eisenman, 23, of 154 Linwood Avenue, a contractor and builder, died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon after a week of pneumonia. He was active in Bridgeport fraternal groups including the Elks Eagles and Foresters, and St Joseph's Society. Survived by wife Clara, four children, mother Mrs Mary Eisenman, two brothers, and a sister. Funeral at St Joseph's Church then interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hisenman
Linwood Avenue
Mnason
Fraternity
Prgonigations
Bridgeport Elks, Eagles, Foresters of America
S J. Joseph's Society
Clara
Charles John
Albert Cecil
Catheryn Frances
Mary Eisenman
Francis G. Eisenman
Leo C. Eisenman
United States Service
Range
Maurie Ei. Eisenman
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Soldier Walter Sobisky Reported Killed Near Front
Walter Sobisky of 204 Efoly Street is listed among the dead. Sister Miss Felon Sobisky received word via Captain Uma, commander of Company D, 10th battalion, 20 engineers. Sobisky, a former merchant corps salesman, served in France and hoped to be home for Christmas. He leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. Sobisky of Greenfield, Moss, and a sister in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sobisky
Efoly Street
Jodan Cusuany
Felon Sobisky
Uma
Compan
Sobisky
Indianapolis
Merchant Corps
France
Helen Sobby
Sonisky
Marion Sobisky
Greenfield, Moss
American Dead In France Will Be Taken Home
American dead in France will be returned home after the war. Army chaplains received Washington instructions as the grave registration bureau has worked toward this plan but no final disposition details were yet known.
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France
Northwiest
Verdun
Army
Washington
Farren Lodge to Hold Anniversary Celebration
War ren Lodge 57 A G W of Bridgeport marks its fiftieth anniversary with a Sunday 3 20 p m ceremony at State street. G Herbert Bishop supreme guide of the grand lodge to preside alongside state notables. preparations completed for a musical program and public attendance invited. The lodge reports over 500 members active in war work and civic affairs. Orville Reetor outlined future plans, and Bridgeport men Karry M M Nichols and Dennis W Delaney were elected officers at New Haven.
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Warren Lodge
A. G
Orville Reetor
New Ffa
Hell
New Haven
Bridgeport
Karry MM. Nichols
Dennis W. Delaney
W. S. Meigs
Orville Reeter
DY Wy Delanes
Schufelt's Attempt At Love Arrest Reported
Hianvornd Schufelt of Howe Street faced arrest after a night incident in which he allegedly approached several women attempting intimate advances. He was taken to the Seeant precinct station and will appear in City Court this morning on charges related to unlawful acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hianvornd Schufelt
Howe Street
Seeant
Dereon
Wes
Poularke
Mdi
Tiaa
Wy Pene
Untitled community notice with jumbled text
Members of the group face a difficult issue as a smoker is mentioned and a ransom context appears. Mike Toumey will be in charge of refreshments at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Janitors Get Health Directive From Dr Brown
City janitors met at the high school to learn sanitation steps amid the influenza emergency. Dr Walter H Brown of Bridgeport health department urged daily disinfection of rooms and desks and urged school board aid. 306 influenza cases were reported yesterday with 3,551 nurses on duty. Hillside hospital admitted many patients and two deaths were recorded. Margaret Cooper now heads Hillside with efficient care and support for patients.
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W. I. Brown
Health Department of
Bridgeport
Board of Education
Presen
Samuel J. Slawson
Brown
Hillside Home
Frank Torri
Crescant Place
Lewis Kasper
Boston Avenue
Pr. Brown
Hillside Home Hospital
M Margaret Cooper
Truckman Fells Down Stairs in Store Building
Jacob Wisher, 41, fell two flights while moving furniture in the Dorsen store building on Main Street. He sustained a fractured rib and was readied by Harry H. Weis at the ER before transport to St. Vincent's Hospital. Fellow workers freed him from under a fallen piece of furniture.
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Dorsen
Main Street
Jacob Wisher
Avenue
St. Vincent's
Harry H. Weis
Ercergenor Hospital
Sher
Wisher
Pneumonia Claims Mother Weeks After Childbirth
An influenza epidemic adds tragedy as Mrs. Franciana Brandzes of 294 Reunwell Street dies from pneumonia a week after giving birth. An emergency call reached the hospital but she died before Dr. Neega could reach the home. Survived by husband Cornelius Bremdoes and four young children with relatives in Thailand, funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jranciana Brandzes
Reunwell Street
Aemi
Tosen
Neegas
Cornelius Bremdoes
Ely
Aye
Thailand
Overseas nursing aid drive for women announced
The American Red Cross Atlantic Division launched a call for women aged 35 to 45 with hospital experience to apply as Nurses Aids for overseas service in France. A month of hospital training plus home care experience is required, with pay of 30 a month and maintenance. Applications and medical forms should be sent to Bridgeport and then to New York City. Local chapters will begin immediate home care and hygiene lessons.
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American Red Cross
France
Atlantic
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Director of Nursing Service
Provence MM. Johnson
East 23Rd Street
New York City
Taken Suddenly On Barnum Avenue Car Illness Traced
Truman M. Barnes of 452 Spring Street Devon was taken suddenly ill in a Barnum Avenue trolley on his way to work. He died before city ambulance arrived at a guard house of the U S plant. Dr BE J Burns pronounced him dead from natural causes. Medical examiner S M Garlick stated. Barnes worked for Bullard Engineering Co. His body was taken by Milord undertaker. Ellen Hedegarde of 804 Colorado Avenue received a German trench helmet from her cousin Lieutenant Theodore Fredelius 808th Pioneer Infantry in France.
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Truman M. Barnes
Spring Street
Devon
Barnum Avenue
U. S
J. Burns
S. M. Garlick
Barnes
Bullard Engineering Company
MiHord
Ellen Hedegarde
Colorado Avenue
France
Theodore Fredelius
808Th
Pioneer Infantry
Philippines
Camp Tee
Camp Monde
Hedesarde
Draft Board 2 To Send First Questions Today
Draft Board 2 will mail the first batch of questionnaires to registrants of the 13 year old class and those ages 36 to 45 today. About 150 questionnaires will go out now and another 150 tomorrow as other boards began sending yesterday. The aim is to have all registrants reached by week’s end and to classify men quickly so they can be called to colors when needed. For British and Canadian registrants on Board 8, the legal advisory board will assist in filling out forms.
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Selectmen
City Hall
Navy Department
Congress
Fim
Antaverresa
Department For
Shin Construction
Anon
Draft Board 2
Legal Advisory Board
John Smith
State Street
Red Cross Reports Slight Decline in Flu Cases
Mrs. W Bramann, Red Cross Nurses committee chair, said relief efforts reached all reported cases at the United Congregational Church headquarters. She noted a slight decrease in sickness yesterday and more women volunteered, improving the city’s ability to aid the needy.
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Red Cross
United Congregaional
Cross Nurses Committee
Braemann
Body of Wm. Ryan Found in Back Yard
The body of William August Jiyan of 1004 East Main Street was found in the yard at 1626 Toast Main Street early yesterday morning. Death was due to natural causes per Medical Examiner Garlick. The deceased had been ill for several days. a call to emergency hospital confirmed death. A mysterious call of "Charles" around 2 am prompted no earlier concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William August Jiyan
East Main Street
Toast Main Street
Garlick
Charles
Molloy Boy Overcome by Gas in Sleep
Joseph Molloy fourteen from Pem broke Street lies in Bridgeport Hospital unconscious and in serious condition after being overcome by gas while sleeping in his room yesterday at noon His mother is ill at her home from the same cause Joseph Keegan of Emergency Hospital gave first aid and carried the boy to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Molloy
Pembroke Street
Bridgepot Hospital
Joseph Keegan
Fire damages restaurant after grease spill at Main and Arch
A grease spill in a kitchen at the restaurant on Main and Arch streets caused a fire yesterday morning. Givoss and Laing were responsible for overturning the pot. damages were about $50. Fire alarm from box 318 at 9:36 reported the blaze.
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Main
Arch Streets
Givoss and Laing
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Ters
Autumn
American Hardware Stores
Fairticle Ave
Liddle St
Eisenman
Waltel Sobisky
Farren Lodge
Bishop
Schufelt
Walter H. Brown
Truckman
Zie
The
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Main and State Streets
American Bank & Trust Co
East Main St
Barnum Ave
Lisle
Paris
Betty Wales
O'coats
O'voats
Nunes
Nsreeenes
Gelelan Mill
Draft Board
Wm. Ryan
Robert G. DeForest
Bridgeport National Bank Boi
Thomas C. Coughlin
Wenfield Building
Molloy
Agin
Wwe
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