Pershing Reports Casualties in Toul Sector Action
Washington reports General Pershing’s initial summary of the German assault on American and French forces in the Toul sector indicates Americans suffered more than 200 casualties while German losses are estimated at 300 to 400. Officials delayed public release awaiting details, with Baker expected to brief Congress, as debate grows on issuing daily statements from American expeditionary forces to reflect independent unit actions.
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Washington
Pershing
Toul
War Department
Department
Baker
House Military Committee
Loyal Employees Force Dismissal at Bradley Plant
About 25 Bradley Machine Company workers protested against two Austrian brothers, Alex and Louis Kudlik, for refusing to buy Liberty Bonds or thrift stamps. The plant fired the Kudliks after the stand, with pay noted as Alex zero and Louis 65 cents per hour. The workers demanded the company choose between the Kudlik brothers and the rest of the staff, claiming support for government bonds as a principle.
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Bradley Machine Company
Roshily
Alex
Louis Kudlik
Bradley
Kudlik Brothers
Skudliks
Louis
Weather notes for New England and New York regions
Patchy readable fragments describe cooler conditions in South New England and New York on Tuesday and Wednesday with fair weather. Mention of winds shifting to north and southwest, and general temperature changes noted as unimportant.
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Washington
New Engly
New York
Waitros
Mystery surrounds discovery of baby's body in sewer
A fully developed infant was found in a sewer well at Organ and State Streets around 2:14 pm. Police seek the parents. city employee Patrick Shugrue reported the body and it was held at the Third Precinct pending medical clearance.
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Baby
Patrick Shugrue
Organ
Atute Street
Broad Street
Orgnun
Shayrue
Coughlin
Suamud M. Garlick
Garlick
Democratic Party Endorses Susan B Anthony Suffrage Amendment
The Connecticut Democratic central committee voted 15 to 11 in New Haven to endorse the Susan B Anthony federal suffrage amendment. Mrs T S McDermott, Miss Katherine Ludington, Mrs Nancy Schoonmaker, and Mrs Bragdan urged action before a spirited debate led by Palmer opposing. The resolution sends the endorsement to Connecticut senators in Washington.
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Patrick H. Brady
Democratic Central Committee
New Haven
Susan 3. Anthony
Nowan Sufrage
Senate
Democratic State Central Committees
Susan G. Anthony
Palmer
Trady
George A. Taanders
New Britain
John CG. Geary
UMC Employees Take 300000 of Third Loan
Two recruits for the merchant marine were enrolled by Special Enrolling Agent William P. Windle. Herman Marshik and Peter Brall were accepted for training as sailors and will be examined by Dr. Flynn. Subscriptions by UMC employees totaled 300000, the highest at any local plant, as the campaign spread through the factory district and citywide totals rose toward 3400000.
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Merchant Marine
Special
William P. Windle
John (. Flynn
Herman Marshik
Broad Street
Beter Brall
Main Street
German Language Newspapers in Bridgeport Crackdown
Bridgeport authorities report heavy influx of German language papers from enemy zones despite bans. Daily shipments, led by notable papers Staats Activng and New Yorker Herald, reach newsdealers through wholesalers, with a strong German community in the northern city. News dealers face prohibitions. some publishers suspend or halt publication amid government actions.
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New York
New Jersey
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Ows Company
Bridgepork
Iwo Arc
News Company
Stasts Activng
New Yorker Herald
Vily
Mort
Forbes Areimny
Xane
Tientchly
Lingve
Hungikuye Pipers
Scon
Getiow
Willitta
Deutsches Alors
Staats Zeitung
Gerona
News
Three New M. E. Pastors Named for Bridgeport
Three new Methodist pastors announced for Bridgeport churches including Reverend Wilsann of Milford and Reverend Campbell assigned to Wellington Park. The list shows rotations as the old presiding minister departs and new leadership steps in.
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M. E
Bridgeport
Milford
Loli Patterson
Hampsonsalbe
Biaa
Cules
Yintor
Conbell
Weelington Park
Elvaredy
Gresorhifian
Alleged Bigamist Held in $3,000 on Charges of Wife
John L. Bunce 58 of 212 Prospect street was arrested on a bigamy warrant sworn by Prosecuting Attorney Alexander Dohane. Bail set at 3000. Bunce allegedly deserted his first wife Mary Te Bunce and married Lesa Parmille in the West. He made no denial and will be arraigned in City Court.
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John L. Bunce
Prospect Street
Howard O. Cronin
Detective Bureau
Cronan
Taines
Bunce
Lesa Parmille
Bunece
Locomobile Company
Gunce
Bankers Meet to Organize New Institute Plan
Bankers from Bridgeport and vicinity gather tonight at the Strathfield sun parlor to organize a local chapter of the American Institute of Banking. Plans approved by the temporary executive committee call for formal submission and a nominating committee report. The program emphasizes banking law, sound practice, and professional study to elevate regional bankers.
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Organization of New Institute
Bridgeport
Strathield
American Institute of Manking
American Lurkers Association
Stendird
Ehiely
Barking Law
Fonds Deeetings
Thas Tistill
Death Defying Fly To Climb for Liberty at Noon Today
Harry Gardiner, the Human Fly, will climb to the Connecticut National Bank building roof at noon to spread Liberty loan message. A mass Liberty meeting will be held below with speakers Harry Hincks and Frank O’Rourke, organized by the Telegram for the campaign. Gardiner arrived in Bridgeport yesterday for trial climbs before upcoming performances on Main Street and in New York City.
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Harry Gardiner
Iuman
Connecticut National Bank
Liberty Loan
Tivicks
Rourke
Harry W. Hincks
Frank O'Rourke
Bridgeport
Telegram
Gardiner
Liberty Building
Tuapides and Feuer
New York City
Metropolitan Tower
Climbing for Liberty Photo Sees Humani’ly Rise at Bank Practice
A dramatic practice event featured Humani’ly as climbers ascend a national bank in a staged display. The photo captures the group in coordinated ascent, highlighting solidarity and civic themes.
Sparks Cause Pike Fire At Naugatuck Valley Ice House
A passing locomotive sparks set fire to the roof of an ice house belonging to a local company in the Naugatuck Valley area. A still alarm sounded and Chemical No. 1 responded, extinguishing the blaze after a few minutes.
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Me Naugatuck Valley
Iea Conrypany
Er Dauy
Chemical No. 1
Browning Guns Delivered by Arm s for US Use
In Bridgeport the first month’s Browning production for the US contract is completed and turned over to the ordnance department. Remington Arms reports tool work nearly finished and plans to expand night shifts to 800 or 400 workers within weeks as Browning rifles ramp up.
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Diberty
WUWG
Caanpusia
Blawtie
M. GC
Westernay
Igade
Bridgeport
Haveeen
Ordnance Department of the
United States
Remington Arms Phint
Commpany
Ito
Remington Company
War Time Ice Delivery Plan For Bridgeport City
Government proposes consolidating ice deliveries into a single city system to replace multiple private firms. Officials argue a unified route plan would cut waste and reduce costs, with zones managed by assigned delivery managers. A final decision and implementation timing remain unsettled.
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Bridgeport
WilBank
Commission
Cer Dotler
Cepruadin
Couns
Harry We. Wia
Niettuck Valley
Jeners
Police Asked to Look for Lost Four-Year-Old
A Seaside court family reports their four year old son Annine Wissiski missing since yesterday afternoon. Police searched local areas and asked the public for help locating the child, who was last seen wearing a Bran overcoat with two Velower cal tar and a blue suit, black shoes. Parents notified authorities and urged anyone with information to come forward.
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Annine
Oly Wissiski
Inokouk
Resumption of German Offensive Expected Momentarily
The report outlines that heavy German forces may soon renew sledgehammer assaults along the front in France and Belgium. Turning movements near Robecq and Mesnil, plus repulsed Lens and Arras offensives, suggest the German aim to split allied lines and threaten strategic positions.
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France
Belgium
Leideprey
Teuton
Robecq
Bethune
Salient
Armentieres
Mesnil
Albert
Somme
Arras-Lens
Lens
Arras
Festubert
Givenchy
Arra
Lys
Ypres
Alberts
Villers-Brea
Prench
Schviceproey
Feuton
Law
Andrew Howe Law
Biritien Chequer
Darliament
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U.M.C
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John AP Garoft
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