Urgent War Training Push Urged for Bridgeport Makers
Major B A Franklin of the Bridgeport Ordnance district told local munitions manufacturers that a critical situation requires maximum effort to boost plant output. H E Mites urged rapid labor solutions and immediate installation of training schools for women workers to meet the 660,009 new skilled workers needed in 90 days. The meeting at the Bridgeport high school auditorium drew Connecticut and western Massachusetts manufacturers to hear blunt orders to accelerate production for the American army in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Franklin
Bridgeport
H. E. Mites
Department of Labor
Connecticut
Massachusetts
LY Tersiine
France
Walden
Bryant
L.A. Franklin
Laver
Resouditign
Tie
Wpd
Samuel Gampers
Luhio
Thearmelviss
Warren Letictont
Hincks Backed by Prohibitionists Favors Dry Move
Prohibition party questions on the state constitution amendment and federal prohibition were posed to candidates. William H Hincks a Democrat is favored by Prohibitionists to withdraw his rival from the contest after answering satisfactorily to both questions. Caldwell Clark Caldwell Willis and others provided responses. The notes indicate a shift in support toward Hincks as the Prohibition party seeks clarity on limiting intoxicants.
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Hincks
Wiliam H. Stockwell
Prohibition
William ‘Tp. Hincks
Prohibition Party
T. T. Phillips
Prohibition Party Committee
F. A. Bartlett
Alexanders DeLaney
John ¥. Caldwall
William T. Hincks
Lawrence Dillagher
Cinorae Hiark
Wiliam T V
Badge Identifies Harbor Victim as Thomas Kelly
The body of a middle aged man found near the Stratford avenue bridge was identified as Thomas Kelly of 149 Asylum street. Police say death was accidental, not murder, and a company badge tied him to Ashcroft Manufacturing. Witnesses note alcohol use and recent behavior. money and a plant badge were found on him.
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Stratford Avenue Bridge
Thomas Kelly
Asylum Street
Parlols
Cullinan, Mullins and Buckley
Kelly
Ashcroft Manufacturing Company
M.garliak
Shelly
Ashcroft Company
Baby Stabbed Three Times Case Strange
Four year old Ruth Wokles lies in St Vincent's hospital with three stab wounds to the chest area as police investigate a mysterious case. Aunt Mrs outs Eokles 108 Nes Street took the child to the hospital after an incident in which a kitchen knife reportedly caused the injuries while she was peeling potatoes. The aunt claimed the blade entered the arm and another wound occurred during a struggle. Police question the aunt as investigators seek the third wound's source and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Eokley
Ruth Wokles
St. Vincent's Hospital
Outs Eokles
Nes Street
Ijsmerceney Hospital
Ienoon
Fourteency
Weis
Martford
Must Watch Out For War Glamour Warns English Prelate
Bishop Gore warns readers to beware war glamour and remember that the present struggle remains a danger. He cautions that victory is not yet assured and urges vigilance in public resolve and moral duty during ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Gore
Plan Outlined for League of Nations Peace Vision
Right Reverend Charles Core, bishop of Oxford, urged 1,500 listeners to back a world peace and a league of nations. He warned youth and mothers are drawn to glamour of war and cautioned against victory that breeds nationalistic arrogance. He argued the fight is against war itself, not a single nation's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Charles Core
Oxford
England
League of Nations
Germany
Europe
Dorsens Held in New York Court in Usury Case
Abra ham and Warrs Dorsen dry goods merchants from Bridgeport Conn were arraigned in New York on charges of obtaining 20900 dollars from the Royal Adjustment Company under false pretenses. They faced 1000 bail each for further hearing next Tuesday as prosecutors claim they controlled a Dry Goods firm and leased property while planning a quit claim deed dispute and possible usury action.
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New York
Abraham and
Warrs Dorsen
Gridgeport
Conn
I Loun
Dorsen Dry Coods Company
Fridgeport
Aud
Influenza Serum Trials Planned At Hillside Home
influenza serum to be tried today at Hillside home and Health Department on Dr Haskell's recommendation. serum produced at Willard Parker hospital New York with Park and Haskell arranging supply. report notes 200 new spanish influenza cases and three deaths, city health officials rising concerns about death rate and school nursing efforts amid ongoing outbreak.
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Hillside Home Isolation Hospital
Haskell
Hillside Home
Health Department
C. AN. Haskell
William HR. Park
Willard Parker Hospital
New York
Thillside
Army Gase
Williamsbridge
Corey
Ihia
Slaskell
Wwillian
TH. Park
Tr. Hirckedt
New York City
Bridgeport
Department of Health
Navy Reveals Huge American Naval Guns on Western Front
Secretary Daniels announced details of U S Navy artillery deployed to the western front behind the Oise Serre фронт. The large guns, originally for new battle cruisers, were redirected after design changes. They outgun German long range weapons, with heavier projectiles and higher muzzle velocity. Each gun requires a full train of cars and specialized locomotives built by Baldwin and Standard Steel Car.
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Washington
Navy Department
Oise-Serre
Daniels
Navy Bureau of Ordnance
Western Front
United States Navy
Pluniett
Office of
Strance
Wis
Ard
France
Vrain
Standard Steel Car Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Prussian cruelty of husband wins divorce for wife
Susane Blecher a 22 year old Stamford business college student obtained a divorce from Pyederick Slecher in the Superior court yesterday afternoon. She testified he abused her when visiting his home and beat her with a cog during a walk over alleged jealousy. The couple later moved to Thomberes Germany where she was deserted and he demanded support money before the divorce.
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Berlin
Cernuus
Susane D. Blecher
Stamford
Pyederick Slecher
Tam
Ward Lin
Blecher
Thomberes
Germaniy
Soule
Blochey
Susane Peder
British Advances Pressed Near Valenciennes and Le Quesnoy
British forces report major gains in northern France with 9,000 Germans captured and 150 guns seized. The line reached the Le Quesnoy Valenciennes railway from northwest Le Quesnoy to east of Maing as French and British troops push between Le Quesnoy and Valenciennes. French also report over 2,000 prisoners taken and crossings of the Danube with incursions into Roumahi near Lom Palanka.
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London
Haig
Valenciennes
le Quesnoy
Maing
Batt
Scheldt
Sepmeries
Queren
Bruille
Buridon
Paris
Danube River
Roumahi
Lom-Palanka
France
Flanders
Associated Press
Factory Manager With Dependents Waives Draft Exemption
John H. Van Yorx, manager of Bullard Engineering foundry in Black Lainicks, married with one child, waives all claims to deferred classification. He will receive the questionnaire on a day set by the Draft Board. Van Yorx will have his assistant handle duties and desires to wear the uniform. He resides at 230 Lenox Avenue. Burr M. Coley, former Main Street hit dealer, heads to Jacksonville, Fla, next week to enter transport service. He is not a registrant on Board 2. This board will send Joseph Thebault of 119 See Avenue to Joaitress Monro, Va, today to replace a man ill and unable to join the quota from the board last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. van Yorx
Bullard Engineering Company
Black Lainicks
van Worx
Bullard
Lenox Avenue
Burr M. Coley
Jacksonville
Pla
Nest Week
Joseph Thebault
See Avenue
Jraitress
Junction at Hirson Is Heavily Attacked
London dispatch reports heavy air warfare over Hirson with allied aviation dealing blow to enemy rail targets. The attack claims several enemy machines shot down and some missing versus claimed losses on our side.
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Hirson
Italian Offensive Expected As War Rages In Italy
The piece argues Vienna may order Austro Hungarian retreat from Italy, citing indecision in Vienna and shifting fronts from the Alps to Venetia. It notes Hungary pushing Magyar autonomy, Slovakia forming, and debates whether Austro Hungarian forces will retreat or dig in. The column also references widespread Allied advances elsewhere.
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Wiltmam L. McPhehsg
New Yorbune
Venetia
Venice
Adige
Vienna
Italian Alps
Italy
France
Meuse
Macedonia
Palestine
Hapsburg
Isarl
Hungary
Ypales
Kovedea
Slovakia
Ane
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Danube
Major Franklin
Ordnance Department
Tilson
South New
Srne Geertiy
Humdy
Geateras
Eudler
Anna Runding
Cuir
Baby
Case Strange
League of
Dorsens
New York Court
Adjustment Company
iPlaintiffs
Hillside Homey Hospital
Walter Bullitt
Road Street
Charles Saunders
State Street
Hogero Lonagnoli
Morgill Street
W. E. Brown
Hell
UC. M.C
Tuwside Flame
Dr. Brown
U.S
Gise-Serre
Cane
Serre
van Yorx
Bullard’s
Orth
Fwoa
Misch
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