Wilson and Wilhelm clash urged in Bridgeport speech
Attorney General Thomas Watt Gregory told about 4000 in Bridgeport Armory that Americans must choose between Wilson and the German emperor. He hailed Wilson's line and vowed American soldiers could outfight Prussians, delivering a high pitched wartime speech with strong patriotic fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wilhelm
Gregory
Thomas Watt Gregory
Armory
Samuel W. Arc- Call
Massachusetts
Bridgeport
Justice Wheeler
Woodrow Wilson
Weather Report Forecast From Washington April 31
Weather report from Washington notes fair conditions in East New York and South New England on Thursday and Friday. Atlantic coast storm has weakened near the mouth of the St Lawrence, bringing high northeast winds and rain to northern New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Ohio valley and middle Atlantic to clear and warm by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Forest
New York
South New Zingland
Virginia Capes
St. Lawrence River
New England
Middle Atlaantic States
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Boston
North Atlantic
Lieut D H Lawler Wounded In Action
Lieut Daniel J Lawler of the Third Ambulance company was severely wounded in action with no details yet released by the War Department His brother James Lawler of 1700 North Avenue was notified and Lawler's wife in Baltimore was also informed He was active in local social and civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Lawler
North Avenue
War Department
Daniel J. Lawler
Lawler
Baltimore
Lieut
Yankee Arrested as Enemy Alien in Georgia Internment
Arthur Yankee, labeled an enemy alien, was arrested by Justice Department Agent Charles H. Lane for making extreme anti US remarks. He worked at Liberty Ordnance and Electric Cable plants, violated his permit, and will be interned at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia for the war’s duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Yankee
United States Department of Justice
Charles H. Lane
United States
Yankee
Liberty Ordnance Company
Sand Electric Cable Company
Liberty Ponds
Lann
Fort Ogiesthorpe
Georgia
Odell Appointed to Ridgeport Fire Department
Alfred Odell of 92 Clifford Street was named to the Ridgeport fire department after a fire commission meeting. He was assigned to No 1 engine company and will report for duty this morning. The department now fills all regular and special notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lridgeport Fire Department
Jins
Alfred Odell
Pheyor
Clifford Street
Tie
Ingine Company
Uisis
Tse
John Www Clancy
Minsoan
Aberdeen Nobles Set to Speak at Bridgeport High School
Lord and Lady Aberdeen visit Bridgeport this Saturday at 3 PM in the high school auditorium. The occasion, invited by Queen Marys guild aiding wives and children of English soldiers, includes a planned reception by the Bridgeport War bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Aberdeen
Lord Aberdeen
John Kell Cordon
Ch. A. G
Ve. O
Britain
Ireland
Bridgeport
Snd
Driver Held After Striking Boy in City Street
AL Pansewane twenty six of S52 Thompson Street was arrested after his car struck Harold McNerney a boy riding a bicycle at the State and Lafayette streets junction. McNerney sustained a fractured left leg and multiple injuries and was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital by Emergency ambulance. Pansewane claims he was following a trolley and could not avoid the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Pansewane
Thompson Street
Harold McNerney
State Pricet
State
T Lafayette Streets
Gavlas
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Pansewang
State Street
Sifayetta Street
Smashert
Factory Workers Getting Warmed Up to Third Loan
Bridgeport's major industrial groups rally for Liberty Loan subscriptions as organizers target large factories. Despite a modest day, officials confirm progress toward the $1,577,650 goal, with emphasis on individual pledges. A. W. Burritt, Acme Shear, and Armstrong Manufacturing hold a noon rally led by Judge John S. Pullman, followed by factory and shop committees collecting loans, while High School teachers gather for an afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
Imptoves
Thata. W. Jsurritt Company
Acme Shear Company
Widh
Armstrong Manufacturing Company
British Ship Losses Hit Next Low Mark
(Continued on Page 84) Tandon, April 10. The sinking of British merchantmen by raids or submarines last week reached the next lowest toll of wartime. Four vessels over 1,400 tons, two under 2,000 tons, and two fishing boats were sent to the bottom. Admiralty statements report several unsuccessful attacks, with two survivors identified among the fleets.
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Tandon
Avines
Qury
Germany
Hne Admiralty
Euding Marvel
Four Killed in New Haven Road Crash at Pomfret
Four trainmen died and three injured in a rear end collision of two freight trains on the New York New Haven and Hartford line east of Pomfret. The wreck halted both tracks as engines toppled and cars crumpled. Superintendent Woodward led the cleanup as crews from Hartford and nearby towns fought to clear the wreckage.
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New Haven
Pomfret
Yomfret
New York
Thirtford
Johnson
Boston
Treach
O'Fhiherly
New Traven
Co. W. Stockwood
ALTL
M.S. Bante
Werbert N. Cook
Hartford
Vid Cler
Joseph Falter
Reisht
Dt Wartford
Worcester
Piaherty
Mia
Oullahertyn
Toekwood
Sota
Woodward
Clainderth
Winst Ftartford
Midway
Poston
Bate
Wree
Sallivan
Pallivinsy
Elie
Luke
Lutein
Senate Opinions on Air Program Differ Widely
Senate reports on the nations air program show sharp splits. The majority led by Senator Chamberlain faults the army signal corps and calls for a presidentially appointed executive to run aviation, claiming misrepresentation and mismanagement. The minority praises progress and defends the signal corps, noting obstacles and pride in the corps' record while acknowledging limited combat plane production.
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Senate
Washington
Chamberlain
Oregon
Chairaman
Army Signal Corps
Myers
Mohitana
Kirby
Arkansas
Shephard
Texas
Signal Corps
Brandegee Denies Illness Rumors With Firm Rebuttal
United States Senator Pernnke B. R Brandegee called The Telegram from Washington to deny Connecticut newspaper reports that he was critically ill with a mysterious malady. He said he only had a sore throat and took a couple of days off, dismissing the stories as nonsense and noting he was ever in good health.
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United States
Pernnke B. R Brandegee
Washington
Connecticut
Brandegee
Indegee Hivas
Ne Hal Treen
Hiiself
Athielk
C. A. C. Companies Arrive in France
Fragmentary report notes C. A. C. units arriving in France and being received by relatives. It mentions Coast Artillery, health issues, and a unit described as composed entirely of Bridgenart troops with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keaton
Esagipmanigs
Coast Artillery
Crazed Sergeant Kills Two Wounds Four at Fort Wright
April 10 Fishers Island N Y Sergeant James Sayle Coast Artillery shot and killed two men and seriously wounded four others including First Lieutenant Jean Becheuil then died by suicide at Fort Wright. Wounded were Lt Becheuil Sergeant Adolph Trouoit Private Ernest Green private Timothy Sullivan and others. The assailant fired and then killed himself after barricading doors. post details incomplete due to damaged text.
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Solyoke
Mass
Jean Beeheul
Adolph Trouoiut
Ernest MM. Green
Timothy J. Sullivan
Hoyle
Instermuckiond
Rahamitiek
Thoyle
Clarmton Street
al Fenbowe
Pier Boyle
Cook
Chizdel
Ats
Crreen
Motlant
Thoule
Loyte Rod
Timothy J Auiliivan
New London
Allivan
Boyle
Dean Sedis Ward
Dr. Boyle
Seven Arrested in Water Street Police Raid
A raid by a police squad led by Sergeant Joseph J. Overhin at 697 Water Street arrested seven Italians and seized a loaded .62 caliber revolver after police broke into the premises during a gambling game. The proprietor reportedly fired a gun during the confrontation. owners and exact ownership of weapons remained undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Quite Onofele
Stratford Avenue
Joseph J. Ovehlin
Bondelo
Will Hemes
Praetor
Guimblinges Howe
John Santore
Suburban
Brederick Calgoni
Gilbert Street
Frank Beingo
Burry Isa
Lue Qiurty
Sourelrat
Poltee
Inn
Seaside Outing Club votes to break camp
Members of the Seaside Outing Club meet to discuss disbanding or deferring final action as shortages of feed and other issues strain operations. The group, with years of history, adjourned without a decision and plans to reconvene later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ela
Arete
Taevkine
Haig Admits Retirement Ridge and Ploegsteert
British and German forces clash along Lys to Ypres sector with fresh attacks and counterstrikes. Haig reports British line held Wytschaete Messines ridge and Ploegsteert, while American troops bolster the British front. Heavy bombardments and night fighting continue north of La Bassee Canal as Allies defend and counterattack.
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Ridge and
Ploegsteert
Lys River
Messines
Lestrem
Estaires
Givenchy
Pershing
London
Marshal Haig
Wytschaete-Messines Ridge
Armentieres
Ypres-Comines Canal
la Bassee Canal
Wytschade Messines Ridge
Pleogsteert
Atmevicin
France
Cermanus
Belgium
LE Absierstarom
Ypres
Bataein
la Bassee
Germains
Ikue
Armenieres Sadael
Saitenats Witeh
Qi Vinevuieres
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National Army
Penonnees
Tage Nine
D. H. Lawler
Agent Lance
al” Odell
Fire Dept
CL A. Basshivisinn
Ible
Donald Melntyre
St. Aven
William Weissner
Aint Burton
Yellowmanmore
Turton Shook
Traquot
Raymond Gochel
Muck’s
Muhawiks
Edward 2
Gade G
War Bureau
Howard Speer
Asessance
Weeton
Bridgeport Boys
Service
Olle von Below
Helow
Baupaume
Fort Wright
Sergeant Cook
Guzdek
Beton
Pasquale Bonofele
Clothes Curste
Uavin
Siyagd
Adilye
Haig
Lys
Lestaires
Bac St. Maur
Lawe
Lesa ‘Tra
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