Remodelling of Engine House 5 Almost Complete
The Fire Department will relocate to the remodeled Engine House 5 on Middle Street by week’s end. Chief Danes TE Johnson and Superintendent Arthur latt and Assistant Chiefs Beardslee and Alexander felior will occupy offices with Clerk John J. Hines, plus a meeting room for commissioners. Previously a standalone station, the space now serves as headquarters after two years of delays and material shortages. Commissioner Lindaust credited steel purchases for savings amid rising costs.
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Ari G. Lindaust
Americans Protest Chinese Trade Scheme
The American legation protested sanctions by the Chinese government on a proposed racing company under Tsao Yulin acting minister of finance and Tien Wen Kch minister of agriculture. The plan would give the firm vast privileges including freight permits exchange and discounts, creating a monopoly on China's import and export business.
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Amercan Legation
Tsao Yulin
Tien Wen Kch
China
Wall instruct women employees of banks in Bridgeport
George Huge has been secured to teach a banking class for women employed by Royal Financial institutions. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the directors’ room of the First Bridgeport Bank.
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Bridgeport Bank
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Milford Soldier Receives Commission After Guard Training
Haymond Wilson Bissell of 43 Maplestreet Milford has received his commission as second lieutenant after graduating from the Field Artillery Central Officers' training camp at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky on October 16. He trained with the Milford Connecticut State Guard, advanced quickly at Camp Upton, and credits Milford's guard training for his promotion.
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Milford
Haymond Wilson
Bissell
Maplestreet
Field Artillery Central Officers
Camp Zachary Taylor
Connecticut State Guard
Camp Upton
Marconi Hosts Dinner for Page and U S Envoys in Rome
In Rome on Friday October 26 Senator Guglielmo Marconi gave a dinner to Ambassador Page, embassy attaches, and American Red Cross workers. Marconi toasted President Wilson while Page replied, praising King Victor Emmanuel.
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Marcone
Motor Squad Aids Epidemic Fight in Bridgeport
Women of the Motor squad assisted influenza relief by transporting nurses and aides to patient homes since the epidemic began. Names listed include Mrs Henry Lyon, Kenneth W McNeil, Miss Georgiana Bishop, Mr W A Griffan, Mrs A L Delaney, and many others who donated vehicles or drove themselves to support daily home visits.
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Mr Rualel
Henry Lyon
Kenneth W. McNeil
Georgiana Bishop
W. A. Griffan
A. L. Delaney
W. Havereull
H. Kelsey
Elizabeth Bishop
William Burr
John TL. Wing
FP. W. Wren
Spencer
Dow
Girl Struck by Moss Car on Stratford Ave Hospitalized
Madeline Soloman of 263 Pequonock Street was struck by a Chalmers auto driven by Harold Moys, son of Isaac Moss. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where treatment was provided. Police found no blame attached to the Moss party.
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Stratford Avenue
Baird Machine Shop
Stratford
Madeline Soloman
Pequonnoeck Street
Chalmers
Harold Moys
Isaac Moss
Fairfield Avenue
Fort Trumbull Beach
Bridgeport Hospital
Harold Moss
Mr. Moss
Moss
Jewish Leaders Plan Drive for War Chest Campaign
Jewish leaders met in Harmony yesterday to organize support for the War Chest drive beginning November 11. A committee led by Jacob B. Klein was chosen to coordinate efforts among Jewish residents, with plans for a mass meeting next Sunday and notices to Jewish societies to mobilize members. Connecticut aims to raise 33 million, and local groups including M.C.A.L, Y.M.C.A, All Knights of Columbus, Jewish Welfare Board, War Community Service, American Library Association, and the Salvation Army will benefit.
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United War Work
War Chest
Jacob B. Klein
Abraham Schnee
Tabbi Willam Wittenstein
Samuel J. Abrams
Sigmund Loewith
Joseph Zeigler
Isaae Boss
Connecticut
M.C. al, YY. W. Co
All Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
War Community Service
American Library Association
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Salvation Army
Milford Court Busy With Sessions and Local Notices
Milford Oct 27 The town court was busy after days idle with cases of theft tampering with motor vehicles resisting an officer and drunkenness. Grand Officers coming for Eastern Star and Needlework Guild events planned for Oct 31 and Nov 1. A 10th birthday party on Broad Street celebrated Josephine Lyon. Influenza cases rise to 111 in Milford. Advisory Board sessions set. Basil Whittier enlists in Coast Artillery, with brother Wintrop already commissioned. Army air and local births noted. Jepworth league and aviation corps updates.
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Louis Bonneville
George Connelly
Myer Hall
Elmer Hall
George Martin
Rudolph Benissick
Franklin Quirk
Woodmont
Stanley Rice
Esther Rice
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Order of the Eastern Star
Ethel Latham
Noarh
Needlework Guild of
Needlework Guild
Josephine Lyon
Broad Street
Dorothy Lyon
Josephine
Dorothy
Skathreen
Helen Putney
Lelia Tinch
Mildred Henderson
Doris Canner
Army
Basil Whittier
Webb Academy of Naval Architecture
Fordham Heights
Coast Artillery Corps
Fortress Monroe
Webb Academy
Navy
Whittier
Wintrop Whittier
Jepworth League
Charles Gordon
Garden City
Tat
Aviation Corps
United States Army
Raymond Davidson
Camp Devens
Read Street
Eugene Troutillier
Gulf Street
Margaret Humphreys
Edgewood Park
Cluthes
Vineland
N. J
Berlin declares coupons legal tender for late 1915 war loan
Amsterdam Oct. 27. The Berlin federal council announced that interest coupons payable January 2 next on the five per cent war loans will be legal tender October 28 until their due date. The move aims to ease money shortages in certain quarters amid the Asia order context.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Automobile Crash Near Wilton Believed Dead Revives
A wreck on South Wilton Road near a nursery halted traffic as two men in an oscillating car fell over a stone fence into rocks. McGregory, night watchman from Georgetown, appeared mortally injured but soon revived. Smith recovered with minor injuries. Both were rushed to Norwalk hospital. The cause of the accident remained undetermined.
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Georgetown
Henry Smith
Redding
Norwalk
McGregory
Smith
Norwilh
Phreed
Strikers at Siemon Hard Rubber Works Demand $4 Daily
Carl F. Siemon leading the Siemon Hard Rubber works, doing 75 percent government work, is challenged to resume army production. A union committee claims the highest wage sought by strikers is $4 a day, or $24 weekly, and threatens mass layoffs until paid. About forty workers on strike. The Rubber Workers' Union letter notes Siemon’s $7.50 for four days is false and demands $2.90 to $4 per day. Germany humorously claims its navy holds its own against allied forces.
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Carl F. Siemon
Siemon Hard Rubber Works
Siemon
Rubber Workers’ Union
Prescription Value and Pharmacy Service Highlight
A generic plea for quality medical prescriptions emphasizes value in service over price. It touts pure ingredients, rigorous cleanliness, and expert compounding by trained pharmacists. The ad appeals to families to use a scientifically run drug store to aid physicians and ensure accurate prescriptions.
Christmas Remembrances Timed With Letters From France
Readers urged to check Litt Lust letters from France and note dates as Christmas is eleven weeks away. The reminder warns against disappointment and stresses timely observances for dear ones or friends abroad.
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France
Hartford Public Welfare Commission Meetings Scheduled
State Public Welfare commission sessions continue in Hartford at the House of Representatives on Wednesday November 6 and Thursday November 7. Public meetings will discuss health insurance old age pensions and minimum wage. Jacob B Stein of the city serves on the commission. A proverb warns against envy and ingratitude.
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Hartford
Jacob B. ‘Stein
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