Transylvania Torpedoed With Loss of 413 Lives
London reports the British transport Transylvania was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on May 4 resulting in 413 deaths including 29 officers and 373 enlisted men and the captain Lieut. S Brewell. The Anchor Line liner, 14315 tons, built in 1936, served government duties since 1915 and carried troops on voyages to New York and other ports.
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London
Mediterranean
Trania
S Brewell
Stem
Wensporting Pa
Branaylvania
Taean
Transylvania Sunk in Mediterranean Off French-Italian Coast
The Anchor Vine steamer Transylvania was sunk in the Mediterranean off the French Italian coast. Survivors were taken to Italy and cared for by Red Cross authorities before leaving Beavona on another vessel amid cheering crowds. The ship's last American appearance and the Lusitania connection are noted with Captain John Black.
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New York
Transylvania
Mediterranean
Tony
Italy
Red Cross
Beavona
John Black
Liverpool
Black
Greenock
Scotland
Vanclève Held in Fierce Fight on Vauclere Plateau
Paris May 24 German counter at tacks in the Vauclere Plateau region were repulsed with heavy losses. Since May 1 French forces have taken 1,600 prisoners in this district. The war office report says the last night attack was checked at 2 o'clock after a violent bombardment and German troops were driven back to their trenches. Prisoners from May 22 operations are from four to six divisions. Artillery fighting also continued on the Moronvilliers ridge in Champagne with patrol encounters across the front.
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Paris
Vaucleve
War Office
Vauclere
Champagne
Moronvilliere
London
Gorizia
Sea
F. B. Maurice
Associated Press
Maurice
Italian War Office
Nates Timued
Teorough
Somme
Aeroplane Raid on England Fails
Four or five German airships raided eastern England yesterday night, bombing districts in East Anglia. Bad weather and thick clouds hindered observation as the hostile craft retreated after being pursued. one man was killed in a Norfolk village and damage estimates remain unclear.
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London
Hingland
East Anglia
Norfolk
Soldiers Use Slips to Press Enlistment At Theatre
A theatre incident sparked protest as soldiers handed slips to entering men to sign for militia service and called refusers yellow. Miss Grace Murray urged volunteers on stage while Major Beebe and Capt Bennett defended or downplayed the episode, noting it involved not the regiment.
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Arthur Bennett
State Armory
Plaza Thetre
Grace Murray
Fairfield County
State Suffrage Association
Plaza Theatre
Miss Murray
Henry A. Beebe
Bennett
New York
Sinn Fein Delegates Reject Conference On Irish Question
Sinn Fein conference in Dublin resolves to refuse any conference called by the English government unless three conditions are met: independence of Ireland within terms. public pledge to US and European powers to ratify by majority decision. and a convention elected by adult Irish suffrage. Also notes on prisoner of war treatment for Irish detainees. President Wilson to review Confederate veterans parade in Washington on July 7.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
United States
Europe
Wilson
Washington
Six Million Dollar Hardware Firm Organized in Hartford
Certificate of incorporation filed for the Bassick Co in Hartford with E W Bassick W R Bassick F C Bassick Wilbur F Burns and W A Schenck of Bridgeport and Meriden as incorporators. Start with 3 750 000 capital to manufacture wood iron steel copper and other metal parts. The Burns and Bassick Co may be absorbed as the plant expands while munition parts are denied.
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Bassick Co
Hartford
E. W. Bassick
W. R. Bassick
F. C.bassick
Wilbur F. Burns
Bridgeport
W. A. Schenck
Meriden
E. KE. Nicholson
Burns and Bassick Co
Railroad Avenue
Austin Street
D. R. Bassick
F. C. Bassick
Burns
Italian Commission Expected Soon for Bridgeport Reception
The Italian Commission visiting America will come to Bridgeport upon invitation from United Italian societies. Ambassador Di Cellere says Italy accepts Bridgeport’s invitation. officials expect formal acceptance by the commission within a day. The visit includes a grand welcome, festive decorations, and participation from Bridgeport’s Italian clubs and local American groups.
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I ‘America
Bridgeport
Pacchi di Cellere
Italy
United States
Clifford B. Wilson
Federated
di Cellere
Washington
A. R. Fernando de Savoia
Udine
G. E. Enrico Arlotta
Marquise la Borsarelli i Refreddo
Secreto
Guglielmo Marconi
Iiventor
Wireless
Philo Guglielmotti
Rome
Francesco Saverionetti
Augusto Ciuffelli
Lamberto Vannuteri
Commission
Beth
Christofo Colombo
George ‘Dewey
Castelfranchese
Fantana
Province de Casserta
Mt. Carmelo
Trinacria
G. Nicotera
Ducca Deg
Abbruzzi
Serinese
P. P. Parzanese
Evangelica del Calvario
Loggia di Titti E Doveri
Enrico Caruso
Relgina del Italia
Stella
Columbus Boys’ Club
Savoy Chile
Society di Benevento
Proclamations On Alien Permits Posted For Restricted Districts
Deputy U S Marshal Irving Shannon of Bridgeport will begin posting copies of President Wilsons proclamation about issuing permits to aliens in restricted districts today. Aliens must have permits by June 1. Hartford office works on applications. delays may lead to warrants for temporary immunity from arrest. Washington reportedly to ban cameras in possession of German aliens in addition to firearm restrictions.
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United States
Irving Shannon
Bridgeport
Wilson
Hartford
Washington
Arrest Man Charged With Stealing Ingots
John Peterson of 889 Broad St was arrested by Patrolman Henkel charged with attempting to steal brass and copper ingots valued about 150 dollars. He allegedly drove a loaded team from the Housatonic avenue plant toward the main factory and tried to dispose of part of the load when met by a junk man.
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John Peterson
Broad St
Henkel
Bridgeport Brass Co
Peterson
Housatonic Avenue
Milk price forecast prompts Bridgeport rise this fall
Bridgeport dairy buyers expect milk to reach 13 cents or more per quart in October after current 11 and 12 cent sales. Boston reports New England producers plan a two cent increase from July 1, with Connecticut contracts due to expire in October. Dairymen and distributors cite higher feed costs and reduced herds as reasons for tighter supply this summer.
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Bridgeport
Boston
New England
Connecticut
Hoover Named Food Administrator
Herbert C. Hoover was installed in his new offices as food administrator under pending legislation. The Senate discussed the administration bill to boost food production and continued debate was expected until passage. The House took up a measure creating the food administration to prevent hoarding and price fixing. Hoover, chosen by President Wilson, will appoint assistants who are expected to work without pay.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Herbert C. Hoover
Wilson
Mayor Selects Registrars for Service June 5
The mayor orders 1,500 residents to serve as registrars for June 5 with no pay expected. Volunteers were few, so the city will notify chosen individuals by mail and require an oath of office before a notary. Home Guard may police polling places and clerks must register.
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Wilson
State of
Home Guard
Edward K. Nicholson
Gov. Holcomb
National Guard
Bridgeport
Conn
Autoist Who Struck Pedestrian Appeals From Court's Award
John Zuara of this city was awarded 58.84 dollars for damages and 11.81 dollars in costs after being struck by Chris Cara george's automobile on State street last November. He, an employee of the Bridgeport Brass Co., was treated at St Vincent's hospital and appealed the common pleas court ruling.
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John Zuara
Chris Carageorge
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence S. Finklestone
Zuara
Bridgeport Brass Co
State Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Italian Forces Break Through Austro Hungarians Near Castagnavizza
Italian war department reports over 9 000 prisoners taken as forces broke from Castagnavizza to the sea and captured Boscomalo Janiano strong heights east of Pietrarossa and Bagni. British batteries and 130 Italian aircraft aided in bombing, with a second stage offensive between Gorizia and the sea yielding 3 000 prisoners.
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Castagnavizza
Boscomalo
Januaro
Pietrarossa
Bagni
Rome
Italian War Department
War Office
Castagnavizza-Boscomalo Road
Janiano
War Declaration Debate Shifts in Brazil on Germany
Rio Janeiro May 24. Foreign Minister Pecanha said Brazil does not declare war on Germany and defends itself. He noted the Tijuca sinking plus other losses, urging focus on military and naval organization and U.S. collaboration in policing the South Atlantic. Public opinion backs a stronger stance.
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Rio Janeiro
Billo Petanha
Council of Ministers
Brazil
Germany
Tijuca
United States
South Atlantic
Senor Pecanha
Deputies
Senate
Cantwell Fitter Will Leaves All to Daughter Mary Flinter
Probate records show the will of Sarah Cantwell Fitter bequeathing the entire estate to her daughter Mary Flinter, principal of Wheeler school. The will omits James Filinter, includes Harral avenue property worth 3500 and savings about 1500, with executrix told to fund burial and memorial payments and possibly grant life use of the estate to the husband if he survives.
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Sarah Cantwell Fitter
Mary Flinter
Wheeler School
James Filinter
Harral Avenue
St. Augustine’s
Japan Sends Naval Craft to Aid Allies
London reports that a considerable number of light Japanese naval craft arrived in the Mediterranean to cooperate with Allied naval forces. A Paris dispatch noted several Japanese gunboats had reached Marseilles, as announced by Lord Robert Cecil in the House of Commons.
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Japan
London
Mediterranean
House of Common
Robert Cecil
Paris
Marseilles
Germans Active in Baltic Sea
London May 24 report from Copenhagen says pronounced German naval activity was observed in the Baltic Sea. A violent cannonade lasted through the fight, heard by shore residents, with houses on southern Danish islands shaking from the concussions.
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London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Sontay torpedoed with 45 lives lost and rescue in progress
Paris says the French steamer Sontay of 7,247 tons bound for Marseilles from Saloniki was torpedoed on April 16 with 45 passengers lost. The ship sank quickly but boats saved most aboard. Capt. Mages died with the vessel. the Sontay was built in 1908 and owned in Marseilles. London reports slight war front activity with a few prisoners taken east of Le Verguier.
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Paris
Marseilles
Saloniki
Mages
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Vancleve
England
M Y
Major Beebe
Capt
SINN
Hoover
City Clerk’s Office
Flinter
Baltic Sea
le Verguier
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