Machinists Vote 1165 to 35 For Return to Work
Bridgeport strikers vote to heed President Wilson and return to work via War Labor Board guidance. After long debates 1165 approve resuming duties while negotiations on back pay and prewar wages are deferred until conditions change. Night crews to report first. reports of widespread plant closures and shifted employment persist.
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Bridgeport
Casino
New
Labor Party
Wilson
Yausie
Rmg
Act
Minneapolis
Mint
Mew
Wright-Martin Airpline Fac
Husband in Canadian Forces Wounded in France
Mrs. John W. Pepper of 156 East Main Street awaiting news from her husband in the Canadian army. He was at a hospital No. 26 in Flanders with untreated gunshot wounds after being shot by machine gun fire. Pepper, in Bridgeport ten years, served with Pioneer lodge Sons of St. George and worked for Pidgeport Kreis company. He had just arrived in France three weeks prior after training in England since April. Weather reports note cloudiness and rain in New York area with cooler air.
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John W. Pepper
East Main Street
Herusband
Fitaples
Hewlett
Bridgeport
Monty
England
M Pepper
Pepper
Canadian Forces
Pidgeport Kreis Company
Tie
Ligiester, Berchant
Te Ig
Pioneer Lodge Sons of
Registration totals rise as men list new permanent addresses
Registration figures show a rise in manpower with ZASG1, up from 43 789 on Thursday night. Draft Board numbers increased to 4 882 from 4 794, amid men living in other towns listing Port as permanent address. Boards forward serial numbers to Governor Holcomb and Provost Marshal General Crowder. timing of order numbers and questionnaires remains unclear.
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Idgeport
Draft Board No. É
Draft Board No. 4
Holcomb
Crowder
Washington
Marl
56 More Ships Put Into Merchant Marine
Washington report states twenty six ships with a deadweight of 147 420 tons were delivered to the Shipping Board by American yards during the first thirteen days of the month. In the same period twenty eight ships of 180 370 deadweight tons were launched.
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Washington
Kotra
Americat
Enthusiasm for Bic Campaign for CS Armies at Bridgeport dinner
A lively Bridgeport dinner for Captain Vladimnir Hurban and Major George Haven Putnam supported a fundraising effort aiming to raise 50000 for the Czecho Slovak war fund. President Wilson was praised as a future world democracy founder, with cheers for Marsaryk and Slovak nation ties as the crowd prepared for a mass meeting at the aratory.
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Ambrose
Utive
Usebook Fund
Vladimnir Hurban
Stratfield
Washington
Abraham Tincolu
Wilson
Afnrsaryk
Marsaryk
Hurban
George Haven Putnam
Bridgeport
Czecho-Slovak War Fund
Wheeler and Wilson
Chace
Fey
Stephen ¥ Sherman
St. Tom's Biscopal Church
Tio
First Couitions
Government at Omsk Mobilizes for War in 1948 Era
The Omsk government in Asiatic Russia orders full mobilization against Germany. Reports indicate a frame of 1948 to 1949 era military effort. Trans Yanikolia affiliations and association governance are noted.
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Omsk
Germany
Oravannay
Septed
Yanikolia
Tremendous Blow at Huns Line Expected
WASHINGTON September 16 An expected blow against the German forces is the reply to the Central Powers as mass mobilization proceeds. Observers forecast several simultaneous attacks by Allied and American units near the Verdun front with Pershing possibly moving toward a joint action with the French. A wide encirclement plan and reconnaissance of enemy positions are noted while official details remain scarce. An automobile fire at State and Norman streets prompted a call to No 3 hose company with no damage reported to the vehicle.
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Washington
Wastlington
Acress Tre Urouth
Tolene Persning
Luriey
Skelids
Mela
Pershing
Towars Ulat Gual
Verdun
State
Norman
No. 3
Artillery Fires Across Hindenburg Line In World War I Scene
The Associated Press reports heavy artillery activity and patrols as American and German forces contest positions near LiChaussee and along the Hindenburg line. Both sides shell and probe, with Germans building machine guns and the Allies observing from positions a few miles away.
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LiChaussee
Estiensiurartil
New Approach to Washington Span Bought by State
The Connecticut highway commissioner has purchased a new approach for Washington bridge at Milford to replace a dangerous curve on the structure across the Ylousatenic river. The Breitelg estate property on Silverville is deeded to the state via William H Sheehan of Bridgeport, with the house and about one acre included, to be used as a residence for the bridge master and as a supply base for the highway department.
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Connecticut
Washington Bridge
Milford
Ylousatenic River
Willianh Sheehan
Bridgeport
Hreitlig
Robins Company
Jie
Lilverelitte
Weel
Hind
Influenza Hits Ayer and Naval Bases in Northeastern Line
Borton reports 16 influenza deaths in six horse shreater Boston body with new cases rising. Authorities fear spread. first naval district records 17 deaths among 20,500 personnel. Portsmouth naval prison reports 59 cases. about 2,000 soldiers at Camn evens ill, while the rest of the army's eastern department reports 10 cases.
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Borton
Bostam
Naval Prison
Portsmouth
N. H
Camnevens
Department of the Army
Karlsruhe Damaged as British Bombers Hit Rail Hubs
London reports British aircraft bombed railways at Metz Sablons Mainz and docks at Karlsruhe with seventeen direct hits. Berlin says Paris bombed in reprisal. 24 tons dropped on the city. Night raids attacked Alet 4 Sablons railway junctions and targets along Lys and Aisne. All planes returned.
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Metz-Gablons
Mainz
Berlin
London
Metz
Sablons
Karlsruhe
Air Ministry
Melctott Lilies
Vanvey
Narisruhe
Ob Isarts
Solo Poris
Paris
Londons
War Office
Wailly
Lys Phitenu
Hasseo Canal
Arrests Imminent in Revenue Probe
War revenue officers announce warrants for arrest and enforcement actions in the revenue probe. Citizens in Brisbane received notices to pay immediately or face detention, while others claim the notices were sent in error as a government oversight.
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Ednane
Brisveperk
Witteh Thay
Lockwood Runs Down Girl in Southport Road Accident
Sidney Lockwood, a clerk, struck a seven year old girl while driving toward Bridgeport near the Past Hotel opposite the Round House in Southport. The child ran into the road as she dodged the oncoming car, and Lockwood stopped, aiding her and taking her to Bridgeport hospital with the child’s guardian overseeing the care. Witnesses say the girl darted into the roadway, causing the collision.
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Conmain
Park
Fits
Strick
Dutin Kuroshi
Round House
Southport
Lockweed
Mer
Lockwadl
Center Street
Diverse Thisleke
Yaatuinatinn
Bridgeport
Liberty Ordnance Employees Pledge Support to Pershing
About 160 Liberty Ordnance Company workers sent a congratulatory cable to General Pershing and the American army pledging to sustain munitions production at home. Corporal Mouvet of France spoke for War Department efforts, noting trials and tribulations and urging continued effort as a patriot meeting concluded with renewed commitment to the Allied cause.
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Liberty Ordnance Company
General Pershing
Oscar Alouvet
War Department
Mouvet
France
Fithe
Mae
Terion
Gen
Pershing
Shamokin Miners Ordered Back to Work
Washington reports Shamokin Pennsylvania anthracite miners who struck for higher pay must return to work before their case is reviewed by the fuel administrator. A telegram to James Matthews, president of District No. 1, warned workers they will be held personally responsible and that no steps will be taken while they remain on strike.
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Washington
Shamokin
Fuel Adminisar
Talegram
James Matthews
District
No. 1
Garfeld
Cardinal Declared Hopeless By Physicians At NY Hospital
Archbishop M Marley reports Cardinal Mamatios ECR of New York in hopeless condition. Doctors say his heart has failed and grown weaker over the last three days. Monsignor Carroll, secretary, stated the cardinal is “most hopeless” tonight.
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Mamatios
United States Rejects Austria-Hungary Peace Feelers
Washington reports the United States has unconditionally rejected Germanys peace note through Secretary Lansing. The reply states there is only one possible stance on the Austro-Hungarian proposal and rejects any conference. The swift formal statement aims to prevent misinterpretation and set the adminstrations position.
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Sweden
Ekengren
Lansing
United States
Amsterdam
Austria
Legation
State Department
Bridgeport Hearing on Credit Ordinance Targets Moving Truckers
Bridgeport merchants lose about 200000 yearly to credit buyers who move in and out of town, a claim by Aleiss B. Russell Assistant Secretary of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at a Board of Aldermen hearing. Russell urged a directory of customers to curb unpaid goods. Truckers opposed the ordinance citing bookkeeping burdens and potential loss of business. The hearing ended without action, with plans for further discussion by the ordinances committee.
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Bridgeport
Aleiss B. Russell
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Russell
Macfasden
Coonan
Tie
Iniensire
Aed
Credit Pseocietion
Lins Ordingnes
Aldermen to Adopt Resolutions on Death of Daniel Walker
The board approved drawing suitable resolutions on the death of Daniel Walker, longtime city public servant. A copy will go to the relatives and another to the city archives.
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Board of Aldermen
Robert N. Plakeshe
Surah
Bob, Onke
Daniel Walker
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