102nd Right Behind Firing Line in France Tale of Bridgeport Ambulance Company
A Bridgeport ambulance company from Connecticut's 102d U S Infantry writes home about life near the firing line in France. Private Joseph Wynkoop recalls shelling, bomb-proof dugouts, and constant gunfire, noting mail arrives regularly and crews stay efficient and clean amid shattered villages and patrol planes.
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Bridgeport
102D
U. S. Infantry
Connecticut
France
John B. Wynkoop
Department of Education
Joseph Wynkoop
Wynkoop
Murder and suicide at Miller home in April incident
April 11 report from Millers states Mrs. John Butler killed one son and wounded another before taking poison and harming herself. She died later, with authorities noting a possible temporary insanity from a long illness.
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Millers, N
John Butler
Butler
Forecast: Cloudy North New York with rain south coast
Forecast notes cloudy weather in New York north with rain south, Friday and Saturday sees interior fair, coast rainy. South New England to have rain Friday, Saturday mostly cloudy with little temperature change. A cyclonic low off the Carolina coast deepens and moves northeastward, bringing rain to New England and possible snow or rain in mid Atlantic.
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Doast
New York
South New England
Carolina Coast
Taupe Tlatteras
New England
New Esngland
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountain
Missouri Valley
Hatteras
Middle Atlantic
Ivricas
Marines Land at Vladivostok Reported by AP
American Marines have landed at Vladivostok along with British and Japanese forces. They reportedly control the docks while Japanese troops guard the railway and ammunition depots. The dispatch notes Allied forces securing key facilities in the port city.
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Harbin
Associated Press
Vladivostok
Technical Men to Be Taken without Class Preference
Technical men with prior training are to be inducted for aviation needs at Waco Texas. Meteorologists physicists and engineers will be sent to an aviation mobilization camp for instruction in metrology and aerology. Only white men physically qualified will be drafted between April 15 and 29, with Poirier from Worcester Tech already selected and waived from his class.
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Waco
Texas
Signal Corps
Flying Corps
Holcomb
General Crowder
Bridgeport
War Department
Aviation
Bueh
Hsis
Austin Poirier
Worcester Institute of Technology
American Tube and Stamping Company
Poirier
Seave
Fifteen Class One Men Accepted by Board No 8
The Class I-A examination for Division No 3 was completed last night with 28 men taking tests. Ten were rejected, two were rejected, and 15 were recommended for special services.
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al Board
German American Alliance Dissolves Over Leader Vote
The National German American Alliance executive committee in Philadelphia voted to dissolve the organization immediately and turn its $20,000 treasury to the American Red Cross. Rev Von Bosse presided, citing adverse public opinion and ongoing efforts in Congress to revoke the charter. The New York branch charter is lost and Ohio group dissolved. dissolution to take effect tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
National
Siegmund von Fosse
Wilmington
Pel
Alliance
Congress
New York
Ohio
United States
von Bosse
Bosse
You Wassee
France Asked to Help U. S. to Move Troops Across Sea
Washington April 14 France has been asked to aid in moving American troops overseas by sending extra officers for training camps in the United States. General Vignal military attaché at the Trench embassy cabled his government after a conference with Major General Mareh detailing that any officers available be detailed for duty in America.
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Washington
France
United States
General Vignal
Trench
Mareh
Cuty Lin
Chinese Opium Peddler Arrested Here Stirs City Crime Tale
Gee Sing a 51 year old resident of 9 Waller court was arrested at the railroad station by Detective Washburn on opium peddling charges. He carried about 3000 dollars worth of opium and 7500 dollars in cash. Bail was repeatedly raised from 1000 to 2500 to 5000 with potential further increases. Sing, described as a notorious Oriental smuggler, has been under police watch for months and was tied to opium sales in New England and the East. Detectives hope to locate a large storage cache as the investigation continues.
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San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Canada
Mexico
Gee Sing
Waller Court
Washburn
Sing
China
New York
Shinamanra
New England
East
Boston
Windeeport
Waller Street
Singo
Wardburn
Baward Co. Cronan
Peace lies fastened on Austrian ruler
London April 11 dispatch from British HQ in Branco reports a generally confident view of Wanders, with fighting continuing on hemexy sente. An official note cites Emperor Charles under Berlin's eye denying Count Czernin and pressuring France to supply the pen. Sixtus de Bourbon letter to President Teinesse dated March 1 2877 is cited as canonical, noting war’s end approaches as peoples unite for common determination to sustain empire integrity.
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London
Aeles Bram
Reuters
Branco
Were
Charlés
Benlin
Czernin
Trecewith
Sixtes de Bourbon
Austria
Teinesse
Ilia
Sixtus
Thanks to Bridgeport Post for Advertiser Praise
Thank you note from St J Woombs advertising manager of Surprise Stores praises Bridgeport Post and Bridgeport Telegraph for following his layouts closely and compares favorably to the New York World. He notes the paper’s composing room quality and expresses pride in the compliment.
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St. J. Woombs
Surprise
New York City
New York
Br. Toombs
Huns' Big Gun Hits Foundling Asylum
Paris reports German long range bombardment resumed this afternoon with one shell hitting a foundling asylum. Four people killed and 21 wounded as the barrage continued.
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Foundling
Paris
Foundling Asylum
Pardy Arranges to Secure City Coal Quota
Bridgeport officials say coal deliveries are improving with normal supply expected within a week. Chairman T J Purdy of the United States Fuel Administration notes reserves will be built to meet winter demand and will be distributed among city coal dealers. Authorities are coordinating with state and local bodies to ensure a steady flow and prevent shortages.
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Bridgeport
T. J. Purdy
United States Fuel Administration
Denlers
Cheirmin Sardy
Belug
State
Fair Man Pardy
Landing of Marines Is Likely to Quiet Russia
Washington reports suggest marines may land at Vladivostok to reassure Russia and protect war materials. American forces could join allied guards to deter German rumors and bolster Siberian port access. Details on landing numbers remain unclear due to unsettled Russian authority.
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Russia
Coal demurrage protest by New England dealers
New England coal dealers meeting in New London protest the five cent per ton per day demurrage increase urged by the United States Shipping Board. Bridgeport and New London firms warn consumers will bear nearly 200000 dollars yearly, with a conference planned with US authorities to seek repeal or modification of the charge.
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Bridgeport
United States Shipping Board
Noc-Water
New
Iingland Coal Dealers Association
New London City Hall
Wwidgeport
Protosester
Wil Lee Storrow
James J. Gregory
Stratford
Tra Gregory Coal Co
New England
Storrow
Boston
New London
Allen BE
Vincent
Vincent Brothers
Kuri
Col Harrys W. Walker
Trematrer
Mangatuck Valley Tea & Coal Co
Hay J. Husted
City Tee & Coal Co
Tichard
Tierkshire Mills Co
James I. Gregory, Jr
Five for Prager Lynchings Case Aids Jury Ruling
In Cordinsvilt a jury investigated the Danehing Reng Vase Briday case tied to the death of Robert Prager. The panel recommended murder charges against German sympathizers for their alleged roles. Names of witnesses and suspects include Lokneers Wosople Riewod, Wesley Beaster, Rietuaed Dukes, kaglik I magays, and Wiltinad Bieeths.
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Cordinsvilts
THL
Apsilt
50 Apply for Rent in Telegram Ad and Law Notice
Fragmented OCR summarizes a rent related law advertisement in Telegram. Mentions tenancy, rent payment, and street names with unclear locations. Indicates a landlord or agent seeking payment and legal action, framed as a public rental notice in a historical context.
German Heaviest Legions Launch Major Push Near Ypres
The report describes Field Marshal von Hindenburg directing heavy German forces north of the fighting along Arras and Ypres, breaking British lines with gas and artillery. It notes German penetrations south of Ypres, British withdrawals at Armentieres to straighten the line, and stubborn British defense at Messines ridge, Lestrem, Ploegsteert, and Hollebeke. The account mentions Canadian troops repelling gas and shell attacks and ongoing ferocious fighting around the Ypres sector without decisive German gains.
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von Hindenburg
Arras
Ypres
Armentieres
Wytsehaete
Field Marshal
Klaig
Messines Ridge
Lestrem
Ploegsteert
Ploegsteert Woods
Hollebeke
Wytschaete
Slollebeke
Grea
Calais
Haig
Sie Wean
Ceesed
Stras
North Sea
Toul
Curses Liberty Bonds and Lands in Law's Toils
Renest Boessman, a naturalized man living in Norwalk, was taken into custody by Special DOJ Agent Charles H. Pane after an inquiry into his record, said to include pro operative ties. He was brought to Bridgeport for final disposition as the case proceeds in county court. Beaten by coworkers two weeks earlier, Boessman allegedly uttered a defiant remark about Liberty bonds amid the incident.
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Renest Boessman
Norwalk
Special Department of Justice
Charles H. Pane
Rhe
Se Vt
Ane
Caminan O
Bridgeport
Tor
Tle
Treranrernsh
Worlkmen
Treesaman
Justics
Mtria Nomwelk Tira
Hobher
Dre
JAPAN EXPLANATION IS WELL RECEIVED
Japanese explanation is well received amid reports of continued arms talks and naval measures. The text describes U S concerns and notes that volunteers and officials discuss strategic steps while Russian actions and shipping interests influence the broader context.
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Pardy
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Ilussia
Tite
Siberian
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Germain
Mindenanese
Amevi
Tell
California
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England
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Robertson
Gions
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Lane
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Oryee Aurssinoas
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States Shipping Board
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