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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1918

Page

15

Removal of Remains From Oxford Association Cemetery

The Association of Oxford Corin advertises the removal of remains, headstones and enclosures from its current cemetery to a new lot in Oxford under legislative authority. Relatives may supervise or remove remains within ten days of notice. if not, the contracting company will proceed after a further period. Fred J. French is secretary.

Locomobile Company of America Axhiele Vic Bankers Trust Company Locomobilea Company of America New York H. F. Wilson, JR Cemetery Association Frederick J. French

Slaughter halts German advance across front

Reports from London Paris and Berlin detail renewed German assaults on Neuve Eglise and Lys sector. British forces hold Neuve Eglise and Bailleul despite heavy German attacks. French and German communiques note heavy losses, continued bombardments around Paris, and aerial victories with 37 enemy planes shot down.

Berlin London Hiewerkerke Wulverghem St. Wich‘el Lys Douve River Eberhardt Uyverkerka Maeicken Bailleul Merris and Vieux Berquin Somme Hainvillers St. Mihiel Menckhorst Fentubert Meteren Neuve Egisse Locoh Neuve Egise

Americans Trim German Raiders

Americans launch a large counterattack in which Lieutenants and enlisted men engage German troops in close combat. A Boston area lieutenant shoots a German adversary dead after surrender demand, while small groups push into enemy trenches and rescue wounded. Couriers and machine gun units show notable bravery as artillery provides strong support and many rear-line troops volunteer for front access.

Priday United States Leutenant Boston

Frankfurters Cause Ptomaine Poisoning In Two Boys

William aged six and James O'Brien aged four of 74 Center Street were rushed to Vincent's hospital yesterday afternoon by Dr Keegan of the Emergency Hospital staff in critical condition from ptomaine poisoning after eating frankfurters at home at noon.

Wiliam James O'Brien Center Street Vincent's Hospital Keegan Ac Ig

Miss Angell to Speak on Food Conservation at Farmers Club

Miss Elizabeth Angell of the State Council of Defense will address the Parmers' club Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Beers. Her topic is Conservation of Food. Paul J. Thompson of Minnesota is visiting his uncle, George P. Jennings, and will leave soon for Tuesday to work as a secretary for the M. G. 4.

Pecal Elizabeth Angell State Council of Defense Parmers’ Club Herbert P. Beers Paul J. Thompson Minneana- Ifa Minn George PT. Jennings Hoe Ttnty

Senator Stone Dies of Stroke in National Spotlight

Missouri born May 7 1848 Senator Stone rose from Vernon county prosecutor to governor of Missouri and long serving U S senator. He opposed war with Germany then supported war measures after the die was cast and shaped policy as chair of foreign relations. He aided Bryan campaigns and led 1912 nomination battles and helped ratify peace treaties of 1914. He remained a force in Senate through 1910s, known for blunt rhetoric and firm independence. He married in 1874 and had three children.

Wilson United States Stone Bir America Germany Committee On Foreign Relations Hitchcock House of Representatives Bryan Missouri National Democratic Committee Clark Stat Senate Senator Clark Arkansas Bacon Georgia St. Louis Senator Stone Kentucky Wie

Missing Cyclops: U S Naval Collier Still Unfound

Reported missing off West Indian waters, Cyclops has not sent radio signals or been sighted since departure. Navy officials say one engine was compounded and reduced speed but could still use radio, though no communications have been received amid ongoing search and concern for its safety.

West Indian

Mud and Glory On The Front Lines In Picardy

A serialized World War I narrative follows Second Machine Gun Company of the First Colonials in Proyart area. The narrator describes shell-fire, trenches, and daily life, meeting Dedouche the orderly and Lieutenant Margis as dawn breaks before marching toward new orders.

Provert Picardy Caicer France Armorica Villars Proyart Harbonnieres Morcourt Dedouche Dedowche Civilife Margis Enow

Five Partisans Arrested After War Argument

Five men aged about 210 railroad avenue were arrested yesterday after an argument over the war turned into a scuffle. Patrolmen Ludwig and Kearney took John Rivicki Warry Dicott Edward Mita James Kilarice and Theodore Silarice to police headquarters for city court this forenoon. James Kijarice sustained a scalp wound and was treated at emergency hospital. He claims Riglieki held him while Mitz struck with a chair.

Railroad Avenue Ludwig Vand Kearney Anthra John Rivicki Warry Dicott Edward Mita James Kilarice Theodore Silarice James Kijarice J. A., Gavias Thea J Kijaries Riglieki Mitz

Grass Fires Prompt Fire Department Response

Firemen were called to extinguish two grass fires in open lots yesterday afternoon. A pedestrian discarded a lighted match or cigar butt, starting the blazes at Buckland and Goddard avenues and again at Boston and Noble avenues. No damage occurred.

Buckland and Goddard Avenues Boston and Noble Avenues

Alleged Clothing Theft and Arrests In City Precinct

Reports describe Harry Meyers a circus worker charged with theft after a suit case valued at about 29 dollars disappeared from John Rothe at Norman Street. Harry Levy of Baltimore faces theft charges linked to companions of James B. Wans who allegedly stole 60 dollars worth of clothing. Violent injuries include Ellwood L. Williams sustaining a deep wrist cut from a crane accident at Coulter and McKenzie firm. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital. The narrative also includes a vivid wartime scene with dialogue and travel, concluding with a teaser: To Be Continued To-morrow.

Harry Meyers Circus Winetor Norman Street Third Precinct Tita John Rothe Ellwood L. Williams Main Street Coulter and McKenzie Golden Hill Water Streets Harry Levy Baltimore James B. Wans

Rules Committee May Hold Report On School Board Changes

Rules committee report delayed as board debates new draft rules by Howard Challenger. Proposals seek to split the education department into three branches led by a chief for physical, educational, and business functions. J Gerald Phelan talked as possible building inspector and engineer, with potential reorganization affecting the clerk’s office and annual savings of 7800 dollars. Superintendent Slawson would head the educational division with a new assistant likely absorbing the business end.

Committee On Howard Challenger Board of Education Department of Education J. Gerald Phelan Slawson John B. Wynkoop

Double Loyalty to God and Country Pastor Declares

Pastor H Wehmeyer of the First German English Lutheran church told a small English speaking congregation that Christians owe double loyalty to both their country and to God. He framed citizenship as a duty to both realms and noted an English service planned for two weeks hence had been postponed due to a New York gathering.

H. Wehmeyer Wehmeyer New York

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