Mobilization Committee Plans County Membership Drive
The Fair field County Association for Mobilization of Resources launches a county wide campaign inviting every resident to join. A meeting at United Cantional church aims to enlist Bridgeporters with Judge Nicholson and Rev Dr Day leading the effort.
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Fairfield County Association
United Cantional Church
W. H. Day
B. K. Nicholson
Associati Ty Skrab Aml Val Yerrangea
A. E B. Lavery
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Tha County Campauon
Charles G. Sanford
Pershing Arrives in British Port Escorted by U.S. Destroyers
General John J. Pershing was escorted into a British port by U.S. destroyers as part of a formal landing ceremony. The arrival marked a significant step in Allied operations with naval support ensuring a secure passage for the American contingent.
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Pershing
U.S
British Port
Pershing Leads Troop Passage to Europe amid Censorship
June 8 report notes Maj. Gen. Pershing arrived safely in England with about ten percent officers and men aboard. The voyage, kept largely secret, followed government censorship to protect American officers and offices while a division of regular troops with Marines was said to be dispatched at the earliest practicable date. Survivors of the Jeanne Cordonnier recount the torpedoing off the English coast on May 21 and their open-boat escape to Havre, while witnessing the American relief efforts.
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Washington
Pershing
England
Steamera
Jeanne Cordonnier
Naval Bases Ready for U.S. Ships in English Channel
The Matin reports an additional American flotilla of destroyers and patrol boats will cooperate with French forces in the English Channel and Atlantic. Naval bases are prepared to accommodate the ships, signaling enhanced Allied cooperation.
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English Channel
Atlantice
Matin
Pershing's Task in France Described as Arduous
Col. Fabry told Petit Col Fabrimidy that Pershing will lead not a small expeditionary corps but a veritable army. The force will be swelled by fresh contingents and grow to occupy an expanding front in France.
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Paria
Pershing
France
Col. Fabry
Petit Col Fabrimidy
United States
Germany Makes War on Haiti
Amsterdam reports a Haitian diplomat in Berlin surrendered passports after delivering a note to Foreign Secretary Zimmermann protesting unrestricted submarine warfare and seeking compensation for Haitian losses. The Berlin Foreign Office said the demand was couched unusually and could not be examined, prompting an immediate action by the imperial government.
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Amsterdam
Haitiense D'Affaires
Berlin
Zimmer- Mann
Withdraw Salient on Belgian Front
German forces retreat from a westward salient near Hallebeke and Warneton, forming a nerve position by the canal bend and Douwe basin. British losses in yesterday’s Belgium attack deemed light, illustrating German defensive strength under favorable ground and preparation conditions. Sundry local obituaries note deaths and funeral arrangements in the city.
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Berlin
London
Canal Bend
Hallebeke
Douwe Basin
Warneton
Belgium
Probate notices for Bridgeport estates in June 1917
Connecticut probate court in Bridgeport sets six month claim period for the estates of Dennis McGinn and Sarah Harvey. Creditors must file attested claims for settlement or be barred. Debtors are asked to remit payments to the listed addresses in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Dennis McGinn
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Sarah Harvey
Terrific drive on Hindenburg Line
War correspondents describe a fierce advance on the Hindenburg Line with massive artillery, exploding earth and air, and landscapes altered by battle. They warn of expected counter attacks as German forces mass for a major confrontation and the fight may be far from over.
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Hill
French Repulse Infantry Attacks Near St. Quentin
Paris reports heavy fighting continued through the night below St. Quentin. German infantry assaults between St. Quentin and La Fere were checked by French fire. The French positions endured bombardment and severe encounters occurred at various points. French forces took prisoners in the Souain region.
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Paris
St. Quentin
War Office
la Fere
Souain
Austrian Army Mobilized on Italian Front
A semi official note from Udine states Austria has formed a formidable concentration on the Italian front by pulling troops from the Russian front. Italians now face an estimated two thirds of Austria's entire army stationed on the front.
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Udine
Italy
Austria
Aerial Attacks Over Belgium Continue
London June 8 The British persist with vigorous aerial operations over Belgium and claim three German planes were put out of action near Dixmude. Admiralty reports two enemy machines went down out of control three miles northeast of Dixmude while another naval aircraft shot down one more five miles northeast of Dixmude.
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London
Belgium
Dixmude
Admiralty
Two Accident Victims Reported Dying in Hospital
Two women were reported dying at St Vincent hospital after separate accidents. Mrs. Alphonse Bean, 73, of 1316 Railroad Avenue, fell and fractured her skull and has been unconscious since. Miss Margaret Berg of Waterbury, a student at Danbury State Normal, was thrown from a car on North Main Street by driver Hmil Goos Jr. of Danbury and is in critical condition.
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St. Vincent’ Hospital
Alphonse Bean
Railroad Avenue
Margaret Berg
Waterbury
Danbury State Normal School
Hmil Goos, Jr
Danbury
North Main Street
New London Man Killed in Battle
Henry Howard, formerly of New London, died in action on April 9 in France while serving in the English army. A Boer War veteran, he was active in local Masons and LO O F lodges. For sale 3 sound horses inquire I T Banks 265 Cannon St.
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New London
Ward
France
Henry Howard
Masons
LO. O. F
I. T. Banks
Cannon St
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