Thousands pay last honor to D E Walker in Bridgeport
Funeral for Daniel I Walker drew throngs along a three mile route as police cleared streets. Burial took place at St Michael's Cemetery after services at 375 Clinton Avenue and St Peter's Church. Honorary bearers and delegations from local fraternal orders attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Daniel I. Walker
Bridgeport
St. Michael's Cemetery
West End
Eugene Birmingham
Clinton Avenue
St. Peter's Church
Thomas J. Kelly
Michael J. Lynch
Stephen I. Chernitovsky
Schmidt
W. B. Prendergast
John Hughes
God
William F. Russell
Daniel Walsh
Walter Anderson
Thomas Flynn
Michael Fitzhenry
Stephen F. Boucher
Clifford B. Wilson
R. H. Murphy
John F. Brady
William E. Seeley
Bernard J. Keating
Robert G. de Forest
Frank J. Clancy
F. E. Clark
Henry EB. Shannon
H. J. Clampett
Robert Hawkins
Charles Botsford
William FP. Kirk
Hugh J. Lavery
Owen Toolan
John H. Redgate
John F. Clancy
I Greene
Alex Robinson
Coroner Healey
New York
Fruit picking gear and prices from a vintage ad
An old advert urges readers to harvest fruit with ladders and baskets. It lists items: baskets for 20 cents, pickers for 40 or 50 cents, and a six foot step ladder priced at 3.90 dollars. The tone emphasizes not letting fruit spoil and recommends using a pole and picker for tall trees.
Four Minute Men Called for Meeting at Algonquin Club
All four minute men are summoned to a general meeting at the Algonquin club Friday night. William V. Kee, chairman of Bridgeport War bureau speakers, urges full attendance to discuss plans for the annual State meeting on October 21. Meriden reportedly hosted district speakers, Bridgeport aims to make the convention memorable and seeks careful cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin Club
William V. Kee
Bridgeport
Two Russians Held as Evaders at Southington
A United States justice agent arrested Johlin Yanskiede and Alexander Shewan, Russians employed in local factories, who recently arrived from Bristol. They will be taken to Bristol for formal charges not yet divulged. The agents say they registered in New Jersey and evaded classification and have been accused of pro German utterances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southington
United States Department of Justice
Johlin Yanskiede
Alexander Shewan
Bristol
Connecticut
New Jersey
Farewell Party For Bridgeport Jewish Club Members
A farewell party honoring Morris Bufford Benjamin Lebedin and Harold Nishball was hosted by the Junior Zionist club of Bridgeport at Kossuth Street rooms. Attendees include Jac Adler Ida Spivack Fannie Dronkow Lilian Rudder Bertha Horowitz Dora Zalkin and many others. Also noted is a health report: one death among 8500 men in seven months and a daily sick rate of one per cent for the merchant marine Atlantic training squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bufford
Benjamin Lebedin
Harold Nishball
Junior Zionist Club of
Bridgeport
Kossuth Street
Jacl Adler
Ida Spivack
Fannie Dronkow
Lilian Rudder
Bertha Horowitz
Dora Zalkin
Rose Hirch
Mary Bogen
Minnie Hammer
Esther Zalkin
Augusta, Lipner
Reit Wishengrad
Anna McCarty
Netti Elland
Sarah Rich
Anna Epstein
Lotta Epstein
Sacha Finaly
Pauline Miller
Sarah Aberson
Abe Simon
Sam Ebedin
Sam Bush
Herry Retch
Joseph Bogen
Simon Spivack
William Cohen
Ben Cohen
Loia Kaplan
Lois Finaly
Morris Rosen
Harry Zukerman
Joseph Klein
Nathan Horowitz
Aleger Meisler
Max Goldman
Sam Sax
Edward Lansberg
Met
Merchant Marine
U Boat Attack Follows Sinking of American Dora
London dispatch reports American steamer Dora torpedoed and sunk on September 4 about 400 miles off Vrence after convoy attack. Crew saved. one hurt. Submarine reportedly fired from close range. depth charges used. Lt. Charles Porter, nephew of Judge John Pullman, cited as potential ace in same squadron as Quentin Roosevelt. Porter, in 147th Aerial Squadron, recounts air battle aiding British aircraft against twelve Bowie flyers. four German planes shot down.
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London
Vrence
Charles Porter
John & Pullman
Quentin Roosevelt
Benington Arms and Ammunition Company
Porter
147Th
First Pursuit Corps
First Shot Fire Caller Arch Led Battery in War
Sgt Arch fired the first shot in a World War I battery, leading a special crew and pulling the lanyard. Captain McLendon notes the event thrilled division commander General and the commander in chief ordered the firing gun retired as a relic. Arch and his men remain active in spirit and in service.
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Arch
McLendon
Sixth Field Artillery
First Field Artillery
Tregarding Arch
Ietter
Plane crash on Long Island injures two
Edward Gardner and his mechanician were carrying a naval plane from Chicago to Belmont Park when it fell at Hicksville L I at 11 o'clock tonight. Both men were injured and taken to a hospital at Mineola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Gardner
Naval
Chicago
Belmont Park
Hicksville
L. I
Mineola
Capt Collins in Limelight Again Public intrigue surrounds exiled captain
Captain Collins of the Cameron Highlanders returns to the U S amid divorce claims and royal service talk. He is linked to Natalie Schenck and Theodora Wheeler through marriages and alleged British official interest cites pearl fraud claims involving a 1700 pound button and a 3000 pound necklace.
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Collins
Queen's Own
Cameron Highlanders
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Newport
Natalie Schenck
Theodora Wheeler
Captain Collins
Olsen
Captain Collings
Mrs. Muntz
India
Col- Jing
Bombay
Erwin Walcox
No. 115
Broadway
Atv
Narragansett Pier
A. Munts
New Orleans
Howrd Tulion
Royal British
Ines
Gallipoli
Atuniz
Choy
England
Minty
Bonjon Bought Gun Saturday In Murder Case
Remains Siler altered details at police headquarters and Benson’s quiet demeanor after the Walker murder raises questions. Funeral services for Mr. Walker were held as Benson’s attorney argues the act may not be criminal. city residents debate premeditation and timing before a possible higher court review Friday morning.
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Siler
North Avenue
Walker
Benson
West
Nid
Huin
Lhe
Merurk
Looting Surges as Robber Bureaus Ring In Territory
In Cor mtny and Loum areas robberies rise sharply with looting of food and clothing stocks reported. Burghirtes and Igiah see fourfold increase in thefts as surrounding territories brace for impact.
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Cormtny
Burghirtes
Igiah
Loum
Remington Night Workers Unfurl Huge U. S. Flag
Remington Arms night crew unfurled a large American flag and hung life sized photos of President Wilson and General Pershing. Judge John S. Pullman and Commissioner Edward Buckingham delivered orations urging workers to honor wage agreements during wartime. James Gellatti, once slated to speak, has lost his voice from shell shock and may seek hospital care.
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Department L-4
Remington Arms
Wilson
General Pershing
Johns. Pullman
Edward Tr. Buckingham
Pullman
Commissioner Buckingham
James Gellatti
William Leach
George Chase
George Turner
Remington Forces
Bishop Nilan Urges Catholics to Speed Registration
Rt Rev Bishop John J Nilan head of the Diocese of Hartford urges Bridgeport Catholics of draft age to register next Thursday. He calls the enrollment an honor and says Americans depend on young men to defend the nation, stressing loyalty and readiness to make the supreme sacrifice for the country.
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John J. Nilan
Hartford
Bridgeport
Milan
United States of America
America
Sone
Remarks While Drunk May Cause Internment
Victor Draczcha of 287 Willard street faces arraignment in City Court on breach of peace after police say he drank heavily in an East Side saloon and began quarrelling with passersby. He allegedly insulted President Wilson and predicted events involving American troops. He is held without bond at the Second precinct station until today's court appearance.
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Victor Draczcha
Willard Street
Draczcha
East Side
Wilson
Second Precinct
Park Board Considers Doing Away with Wells
Park Commissioners discussed removing all wells from city parks but delayed action for this year due to late season. Next year they plan to replace wells with bubbling drinking fountains and increase the number in each park. The Seaside park bathing pavilion success was noted with about a dozen bathers online. Park dances at the pavilion continued with strong attendance. routine business terms were handled.
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Park Commissioners
Seaside Park
War Meeting of Doctors of City Tonight
Physicians and surgeons of Bridgeport are urged to attend a Bridgeport Medical Association war meeting at 3 o'clock tonight in the Barnum Institute. Dr Upton Reich will welcome all doctors and Dr Godfrey will speak on defense plans. flags for Sunday car travel may be issued. A volunteer medical corps and views on local strikes will also be discussed.
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Physicians and Surgeons of
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Medical Association
Barnum Institute
Upton Reich
Godfrey
Charles (. Godfrey
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Gorgas
Citties
New England
First of Soldier Clerks For Draft Boards Here
Privates John Magner and George Brody arrived in Bridgeport from Fort Slocum and reported to Division Six draft board officials to begin duties after presenting credentials. They left Camp Upton Saturday to become acquainted with camp life and were issued bright new uniforms.
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John Magner
George Brody
Bridgeport
Fort Slocum
Division Six
Camp Upton
Air Mail Pilot Reaches Lock Haven Then Heads to Belmont Park
Edward VY Gardner, piloting the Chicago to New York air mail flight, arrived at Lock Haven Pennsylvania at 4:47 yesterday afternoon and departed at 5:51 bound for New York. A telegram to postal authorities indicated he was expected to reach Belmont Park before 9 o'clock.
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New York
Edward VY. Gardner
Chicago
New
Three Killed 22 Hurt In B and M Smash
BRAWLLEBORO Sept 10 Three men were killed and 22 injured when an extra freight train crashed into a Boston and Maine passenger train at Dummerston. The dead included Trederick S. Platt and W. J. Conant and Richard King. Engineer William R. Webb of the freight train was among the injured and all the fatalities were in the rear smoker car.
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Dummerston
Brattleboro
Brawlleboro
Boston & Maine Mailroad
Trederick S. Platt
Federal Court
Rutland
W. J. Conant
Bellows Talls
Richard King
Boston
William R. Webb
Springfield
Mass
Connecticut River
Former Bridgeport Boy Among Severely Wounded
Corporal Harold Gebhardt a former Bridgeport boy was listed among the severely wounded. The emergency address given was E. F. Gebhardt of Heppenstall Forge. I. F. Gebhardt, likely a relative, has left that company and may now be at Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gebhardt
Bridgeport
E. F F. Gebhardt
Heppenstall Forge Company
I. F. Gebhardt
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem, Pa
McCall Asks Saloons to Be Closed Thursday
Boston September 10 Governor McCall issued a request that intoxicating liquors be sold on a day when a large number of men will enroll for military service. The governor appeals for saloon closures to support the mobilization effort.
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McCall
Boston
Voter Registration Details for September 12, 1918
Voter registration runs from 7 AM to 9 PM on September 12 1918. Register at your polling precinct with listed locations including City Hall State Street Jefferson School Myrtle Avenue Whittier School and others such as Maplewood Shelton Old High School Read Garfied Barnum Franklin and Lincoln School precincts.
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City Hall
State Street
Jefferson
Myrtle Avenue
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D.E. Walker
Woodmen of the World
Fraternal
Ordery of Eagles
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Bridgeport Club
Emmet Club
The
Tigers
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Svarewhors
American Bank & Trust Co
East Sede Bank
East Main St
Barnum Ave
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Main
State Streets
Lieut. Porter
Dora
J. S. Palle
Coast of
Man
Remington France
Sergt. Arch
Long Island
Lways Pears
Capt. Collins
Iis
Bonjon
Remington Night
U. S
Judge Pullman
Nilan
Park Board
Wells
Doctors of City
Lock Haven
Hurt _ In B
Springfiel
Brattlehoré
Durmmiersten
Connant
Hing
Muse
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