Haig Reports repulse of Germans near Nieppe Wytschaete
London April 17 Haig reports heavy bombardment along the Lys front from Nieppe to Wytschaete. British repulsed Infantry attacks and regained Meteren Wytschaete but retired under renewed German pressure. French troops aiding. Poctcapelle Langemarck reported occupied by Germans per Berlin. Batum Falls to Turks on the Black Sea after fierce defense.
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Haig
Nieppe
Wytschae
Meteren
Wytschaete
Batum
London
Wytschade
France
Lys
Wrytschaete
Berlin
Poctcapelle
Langemarck
Ypres
General Headquarters
Flanders
Poela Capelle
Frion
Alessines Lieteren
St. Itoi
Mount Semmel
Waulverghen
Robecq
Bethune
Arras
PRL
Mrp
Cyervig
Fae
Aistro-linary
War Period Restrictions Slash Building Materials Output
The Fuel Administration, approved by the War Industries Board, orders non essential industries to curtail output for the war. Ten clay products see 15 to 60 percent cuts, with brick, terra cotta, roofing tile and sanitary ware down 50 percent, hollow tile and sewer pipe 28 percent, stone ware 18 percent, and enamel ware 40 percent. Output baselines are three year averages. some plants will shift to war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
War Industries Board
40 Families Near Rem-U. M. C. Co. Seek New Homes
Forty families face displacement as Remington U M C plans large factory extensions. Real estate manager William A. Wylie orders vacating 150 buildings along Sena view Ivy Wyllys and Ogden streets by April 28. Sealed bids for 18 removals run to April 23 with ten days for removal after closing. Passes issued for inspections at 214 Palisade Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Arms U. M. C
Remington
William A. Wylie
Remington-U.ail Go. Corporation
Senaview Avenue
Ivy Street
Wyllys Place
Ogden Street
Itoten Street
Bridgeport
Remington-U. M. C
State Department
Palisade Arenue
Wylie
Palisade Avenue
New York towns vote dry with 17 of 33 towns reporting
Albany April 17 reports from 33 of 39 municipalities in New York show dry forces winning a majority in local option elections. 27 against saloon versus 23 in favor of licensing. Dry cities must close alcohol sales October 1. results reflect enfranchised women voters influencing the liquor question in many municipalities. Affects 17 towns in the east and includes Auburn Batavia Binghamton Canandaigua Elmira Cortland Jamestown Norwich Salamanca Winterport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Auburn
Batavia
Binghamton
Canadaigua
Corning
Cortland
Elm
English ships sunk in last week amid mine and submarine danger
London April 17 report says fifteen British merchantmen were sunk during the week by mines or submarines. Nine enemy submarines were also destroyed, while twelve vessels were unsuccessfully attacked. The Allied shipping total reached 9 201 sailings 2 456. The previous week saw six British merchantmen sunk by mine or submarine, four exceeding 1,600 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Erie Canal Taken Over by McAdoo and Tomlinson Head
Director General McAdoo ordered the Erie and New York State Barge canal system to be taken over by the railroad administration. A fleet of barges will be constructed immediately under G A Tomlinson of Duluth to relieve freight traffic. Additional canals and navigable rivers may follow to ease rail congestion. Construction in two to three months with heavy use planned later this year.
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Erie Canal
McAdoo
Tomlinson Head
Washington
Rio
New York State
Railroad Administration
G. A. Tomlinson
Duluth
Minn
Fi Inland Waterway
Committee On Inland Waterways of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Black Warrior River
Alabama
Atlantia Coast
Prailroad Administration
General Railroad and Waterways Transportation System
Director General of Railroads
Erie
A. Tomlinson
Jitney Drivers Test Case to Be Brought in Court
Our city jitney operators prepared to challenge the new routing and enforcement rules. Attorney Willan Gent said a test case may be filed to determine if police filings and the commission’s order will stand before the supreme court, with key figures from the American Chain company and local chambers of commerce involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justiees
Supreme Courts
Attornes
Willan
Rent
Eirvieht Averniuc Nien
Polien
Trafic
Bent
Brogg
State Can't Start New Housatonic Bridge This Year
The state cannot begin construction on the Housatonic River bridge linking Stratford and Milford this year due to cement embargo and material shortages. With a 900000 appropriation, the project would cost at least 350000 more if started next year, driven by soaring cement prices and war-related production demands. Highway officials warn the plan may slip further as cement is diverted to ships for allies and soldiers, complicating timing and raising concerns over the bridge’s concrete needs.
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Housatonic
Stratford
Milford
Charles W. Bennett
Hartford
France
Finme
Robert IE. Donnelly
Fairfield County
War Dept Moves To Settle Arms Salary Dispute
War Department steps in for Remington Armas machinists and toolmakers to hold an air conference in Washington and settle wage figures. A joint meeting of about 400 workers from Remington Armas last night led to a planned arbitration and federal mediation to fix equitable pay terms.
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War Department
Remington Armas
Ashington
Remington
Taysan Irvin
Une Machini Aml
Odepartment
Wis
Terley Wats
Ane Diesinges
Saminel AL Lavines
Efedeth
Federai Express
Alien Who Refused Bond Held as Suspect in Greenwich
Police report a non-cooperative alien detainee in Greenwich, said to be in custody at Liberty Town. The individual reportedly declined to bond with authorities and voiced fear about position after a claim of residency in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Vondh
Tiberty
Austin
Seysert Sears
Germin Alhiy
Farewell Letters Point to Tragic Death by Gas
Theo Modest, 35, of 212 Gilbert Street, died by self asphyxiation after sealing his room with cotton to block gas. He left two letters, one to a friend and another to police, blaming no one and bequeathing belongings to a Lithuanian-language correspondent. Witnesses recall a recent love dispute. police found him seated in a chair with a gas jet on overhead.
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Theofore
Modest
Cilbert Street
Tox
Detective Bureau
Tove
Ie Bas
Bronx Garage Sells Car Fast Via Telegram Ad
A Fort area garage gained rapid sales after a Telegram Want ad drew over 100 potential buyers in one hour. The ad, placed in a local column, advertised a Ford touring car and led to an immediate sale on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kordarsh
Liem
Roux
Elesmanr
Bridgeport Draft Quotas Set for Fort Slocum Call
Bridgeport draft boards report 145 men will go to Fort Slocum New York Bay on Bay 1. Inductions begin after Camp Upton call. Quotas by divisions list Bridgeport 33, 18, 27, 28, 26, 23 for divisions 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 13 for Stratford Fairfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fort Slocum
Bay 1
Conernor
Marcus W. Molcomb
Camp Upton
Stratford
Fairtred
Plaza Orders To Vacate Under City Notice
The city clerk issued an order extending the term for Tab and direct and widening Water Street to create new access. Tenants and property owners have six days to vacate. The board of appraisal report was legally published and the project proceeds with a 60 day extension. after that, the public works director may remove remaining buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersheck
Canaden Mediare
Board of
Fiao Hell
Bridgeport Soldier Dies at Camp Devens
Private James 2S Hteker of 86 Crepory Street attached to the Westa iteters Company of the Hoth dntantey at Camp Devens died of punh onGna yesterday at the camp. He was about 23 years old and praised as one of the best bred young men in the South. He was survived by AL Leverty and Workers at Teverts Peak and several family members.
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James 2S Hteker
Crepory Street
Westa Iteters Company
Hoth Dntantey
Camm Devens
Higa
Poeta
Uva
Duchkos
AL Leverty
Teverts Peak
Recall O Haras Hat Co Trial Opens Today
In Danbury Superior Court Judge Kell hears the Hat Co case with Ralph O Wells for the United States Hat Co and John Osclary called as a witness. The defense questions non union intimidation as testimony follows at a Danbury residence where Tony Dueh and others discussed joining the union and potential threats to John O’Hara and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Hat Co
Ralph O. Wells
United States Hat Co
John Osclary
Wu Makocintion
Danbury
Superior
John KP. Kell
Waterbury
Joey Wells
McLaughlin and
Greene Lint
O'Mara
Cuillinan
Cullinan
Mn O
Tony Dueh
Union
Dud
O'Fea
O'Eara
Buck
Dueh
O'bira
John Cuzula
Two tots burned playing near fire tragedy in Greenfield
In Greenfield a four year old girl Luciski and her five year old sister were playing near a fire when the blaze flared. The younger child died. the older child and both parents were hospitalized after the accident.
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Rem
New York
Ranthor
New
U. S
Railroads
Chain Co
A. A. Hall
Gove
American Chain Company
George Move
Chambher of Commerce
Brideport Safety Cote
AL AL. Ivardee
Amrerican
Isridgewark
Grace
Locanohile Company
Ateriens T. Davis
Allen
Amee Company
I Gould
George 2. Cowell
Cees Sy Hawley
Manmuffethers’ Association
Lembap Ship Committee
Gusta AL Merkt
Aneriean Ibe and
Staanping Company
Chaise Pe Seal Ea Tiglin
Temington Ariess
Ain Nittilien
Separat Electric
Pelee
Huindhielaters and Busters
FH Geport
Seslerdyy Neoan Shrek
State
War Dept
Savit
Connecticut
Stratford Avenue
Abouk
Elovl
Modast
Deo Pasuth
Dimerger Hospital
Bronx
Telegram
Division One
Upton
Plaza
Camp
Devens
Conti
Wee Brother
Sence
Lueciski
Drotherlohn
Etel
Joseph
Laureiski
Greentide
Dyad Khatbedt
Petrents
Ted Sevaiins
Wits
Vincents Lospitiel
Hanes
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