Russia and Japan in tensions over Vladivostok invasion
A Soviet statement accuses Japan of a pre planned campaign after the Vladivostok killings and landing of troops. Admiral Kato says Japan acts to protect lives and property of Japanese subjects. Soviet leaders claim resistance against an Entente backed invasion, while consuls report limited access and patrols in the city.
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Vladivostok
Ikato
Entente
Russia
Siberian
Soukhanoff
Vladivostok Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Deputies
Council of National Commissaries
Sonkhanoff
Council of National Emmissaries
America
England
France
Ital
Japan
United States
Ground glass illness hits Camp Travis food shipments
San Antonio Texas April 7 Major Woel Gaines in charge of the 90th division military police announced tonight that ground glass was found in nine different food articles shipped to the Ninth division commissary at Camp Travis. Fifty officers families and enlisted men are ill.
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San Antonio
Texas
Camp Travis
Woel Gaines
Military Police
Fire destroys Phelps summer home near Hemlock dam
A Fairfield fire last evening left the summer home of Charles H. Phelps of New York City a total loss. Despite a 30 neighbor bucket brigade no fire department aid arrived. About 12 000 dollars in damage is estimated as the house burned entirely except a chimney and foundation. Neighbors saved most furniture including a piano before flames consumed the building.
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Charles H. Phelps
Fairfield
Bucket Brigade
Fairfield Fire Department
Sumer
Charles HH. Phelps
New York City
Hemlock Dam
Black Rock Turnpike
Steanships
Manchel
Phelps
Austrian-American Steamship Company
Maso Phelps
Mrr. Phelps
Hane
Thirteen Hun Planes Brought Down in Day
London reports thirteen German airplanes were brought down in fighting with British forces on Saturday. Eleven others were disabled and two shot down by anti aircraft fire. Sixteen British aircraft sent out are unaccounted for, likely forced to land due to bad weather.
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London
Bridgeport Mobilizes 459 Men for New Draft Call
Bridgeport authorities announce 459 men are to be drafted to Camp Devens by April 26 as part of Connecticut’s 2,279 quota and the national April enlistment. Six local draft boards plan to assemble the quota, with some 1A volunteers already examined. Additional volunteers may train in Boston schools or at Madison Barracks in military photography, with photographers also urged to apply locally.
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Bridgeport
Devens
Connecticut
General Crowder
Holcomb
Sanford Stoddard
New England
Wentworth Institute
Parker School
Boston
Stoddard
Madison Barracks
New York
Bridgaport
Mystery in a Grass Fire Near Southport House
Southport on April 7 reports a grass fire near the home of Len Worn former selectman whose funeral was Saturday. Firemen suspect arson noting wind could have destroyed the house and point to a removed chain from the well bucket and a overturned water tub as evidence of intent to burn the dwelling.
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Southport
Len Worn
Tlowell
Home Guard Seizes Socialist Meeting in Civilian Dress
Colonel Charles W. Burpee leads a large Home Guard delegation into Socialist headquarters during a meeting and takes over the hall. He proclaims it dedicated to Treason and Liberty and urges Socialists who back the government to stand, arguing the party is a minority and should join the majority.
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Hariford
Charles W. Burpee
Iome
United States
Burpee
Last Night Front Despatches Signal Shifts Near Soissons
German thrust toward Soissons appears to center operations while Paris notes German attacks followed by French withdrawal south of the Oise. Berlin claims Flotembray capture and a potential disruption of French lines, as Moscow cites Japan’s Vladivostok landings threatening Russia and Entente involvement.
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Amiens
Soissons
Compiegne
Paris
Oise
Berlin
Flotembray
Moscow
Japan
Vladivostok
Russia
Two fatal and three injured in Bridgeport crashes
Walter Fagar 26 of 406 Warren Street and Earl Ejdenger of 220 Alice Street were critically hurt after a motorcycle collision on Park Avenue near Seaside Park. Walter’s passenger survived with injuries. The rider died at St. Vincent's Hospital. A second crash on North Main Street near Ox Wilt involved Mel Widenger and others, leaving Walter and his son Walter badly hurt with skull fractures. Both drivers were hospitalized in critical condition. one driver faces licensing charges.
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Walter Fagar
Warren Street
Earl Ejdenger
Alice Street
Adam Rinke
Walter
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bridgeport
Harold Keen
Newtown
Pagar
Park Avenue
Thanis Trecardo
Sedgwick Street
Skritford
Seaside Park
Agar
Keegan
Reamergency Hospital
Vtapacy
St. Vincent's Hospital
St. Vincent's
Rock
Ox Wilt
North Main Street
Mel Widenger
Penarth Presince
Ivey
Daju Inka
Wilter
Inplenger
Waller Tringko
St. Vincenns Hospital
de. A. C. Pasuth
Minko
Midenger
Adam Tinko
Jes Hat
Isecu
Griffins Troubles Multiply in Police Probe
Detectives at police headquarters seized fake puncher plates marked U S A Quartermaster's Corps and numerous automobile accessories believed stolen from the Griffin garage where Wilbur S. Griffin of 221 Grove fired kept his car. Griffin, 31, was arrested last week for using forged Connecticut registration on a Tud Super six and for lacking an operator's license, fined $150 and $20 costs. Police began re-arresting Griffin after finding plate making and garage tampering tied to the case. Authorities suspect the car driven was stolen and that engine parts were altered to defeat identification. Griffin allegedly showed a bill of sale for the machine but details remain unclear.
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U. S. A Quartermaster’s Corps
Wilbur S. Griffin
Grove
Griffin
Locomobile
Connecticut
Poelice
Amy Omen
Mitching
Cristin
Polies
Grifin
Captain Wheeler
Marconi Sends Air Message to the President
The text reports an April 7 dispatch from a figure named Marconi to President Wilson via wireless telegraphy. It frames the message as a grand demonstration of solidarity and progress, praising the sender's call for justice and civil rights while urging unity with the United States.
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Guyglichin
Saloon Fire Suspect Held for Investigation in Bridgeport
William H. Lacey of 50 Kossuth street is held at the Second Precinct on drunkenness and for investigation after a blaze gutted the saloon of Mlarry Weltner at 278 Cannon street. Police say Lacey, found with two loaded revolvers and various valuables, may be linked to other burglaries as fire and theft losses mount.
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Mlarry Weltner
Cannon Street
William H. Lacey
Kossuth Street
Cody
Second Precinct
Lacey
Washington
Lcey
Flo
Harry Welner
James Mulligan
Avere
City National Bank
Milkihan
Tacoy
Box 23
Tarcey
Laiey
Baureaus
Min
Bridgeport
U S Troops Repel Huns Near Toul in France
American forces repulsed two German raids northwest of Toul with casualties on both sides. Germans used box barrages and gas shells, but American troops answered with accurate machine gun and automatic fire, driving the attackers from trenches and shelters after brief close fighting.
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France
Associated Press
Toul
Polish Legions Dissolved and Interned by Teutons
London April 7 reports several Polish legions dissolved by the Teutonic military authorities for treason in the ranks. The Polish soldiers have been interned in the interior of Hungary, advices received at Copenhagen from Poland and forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph company confirm.
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London
Teutonic
Copenhagen
Poland
Exchange Telegraph Company
Hungary
Big Drive for Loan Has Begun
Bridgeport launches a mass Liberty loan push with over 1,000 workers in factories stores and offices organized into district teams and subcommittees. Campaign leaders expect a sharp first-day surge, backed by munitions plants and a citywide visitation plan to ensure every resident is asked to buy a Liberty bond.
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Liberty Loan
Bridgeport
Liberty
Remington Arms
Liberty Ordnance
Bullard
Airs
William ‘P. Hincks
Hivytry
Morenundile
City Tall
SETAA
Willian
Peo
Meno
Vridsenert
Liberty Ioun
Rome
Striking South of Oise at Soissons
German offensive along the Somme waned after less than three days of fighting. French and British forces held firm as German focus shifted toward the lower battle zone. General Foch coordinated reserves for a decisive moment while reports suggest the emperor may move to Romania.
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Associated Press
Somme
Foch
Parig
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Roumania
William
Berlin
Dixe
Channy
Barisis
Pierremeande
Folembray
Souttern
Coucy Wood
Thes
Tveraets
San Pemisses Corman Coun
Thurgitoy
Novon
Aogier
Raid on the Trenches At Kaal and Bank Streets
Tonight at the corner of Kaal and Bank streets two Gehts face the Ma chine Gun company and Hlome Cilants in a trench fight event. Doors open at eight o clock. Music by Vieideville. Admission free.
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Ioon
Hlome Cilants
Kaal
Bank Streets
Heviniine
Mlusiy
Vieideville
Speak
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Council of National Emissaries Today
New
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Oler
Vernon
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Sun Riae
City
New Call
Home Guard
Ford
Griffen
U. S. A. Quartermaster Corps
Marcomi
Cannon Street Place
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