German Claims New Successful Assault At Seicheprey
Amsterdam reports via the Wolf Luirean that German forces launched a major attack along the Seleprey front after an artillery prep. They reportedly stormed American positions over about 2.5 kilometers, penetrating deep and causing heavy American casualties in hand to hand fighting around dugouts and woods. Reinforcements were seen north of Beaummont and Rennecourt, while German airmen supported the assault with machine guns and batteries.
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Amsterdam
Wolf Luirean
Germanews
America
Seleheprey
Carafal
Severiny Earay
Seicheprey
Renneres Wood
Beaummont
Rennecourt
Wurther
Jury Wood
Ouri
Governor's Foot Guard Quiet Anniversary in New Haven
In New Haven on April 22 the Second Company of the Governor's Foot Guard observed the anniversary with formalities limited. Colonial leaders previously requested keys to the powder house, a Revolutionary era action noted during the ceremony. Governor Solemani reviewed the contingent amid an informal dinner attended by a small number of billets.
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New Haven
Keys
Soleaml
Rockford Man Ducked Draft for Twenty Days
Rockford, April 22. Brent Dow Allison, noted as a draft dodger and conscientious objector, spent the night in Camp Grant’s guard house. He was later summoned by officers to account for himself but declined. The report notes his 20 day dodging record and describes chaotic trench fighting with captures including five officers, one doctor, 178 men, and 25 machine guns.
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Rockford
Brent Dow Allison
Camp Grant
Wis
Allison
State Red Men to Meet at New Haven
The Great Council of Red Men of Connecticut will hold sessions in the Hotel Rail ballroom New Haven on May 8 with opening at 10 o clock. Frederick G Downes of Massachusetts will be guest of honor and raise the newly elected Great Chiefs. Degress will be exemplified by teams from Bristol Campoonnee No 15 and New Haven Hammoonas sett tribe No 1. Attendees include George A Fairchild and Carl Foster among others from nearby tribes.
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Geedt Sinoun Mira
Red Men
Connecticut
Rail
New Haven
Ers
Frederick G. Downes
Maskelusetts
Bristol
Ridgeport
George A. Fairchild
Carl Foster
HANK TRANSFEREID TO WASHINGTON FOR WAR DEPARTMENT
Joan A. Hanke, formerly at Tat Park Avenue, sent from Bridgeport to Camp Devens and first National Army quota, has been transferred to Washington to work in the War Department. Before being drafted, Hanke served as secretary of the Fairfield County Mobilization Resources association.
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Hank Transfereid
Joan A. Hanke
Tat Park Avenue
Camp Devens
Bridgeport
National Army
Washington
War Department
Hanke
Fairfield County Mobilization Resources Association
Director of Transportation Cart TR Gray Named Leader
Cart TR Gray, director of transportation of the United st rend Administration, began his midroad career at the outset and has since served as president of the Great Northern Maryland Railways. His career spans 48 days and highlights key leadership in regional rail.
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Cart TR. Gray
United Strend Administration
Uty
Great Northernern Maryland Railways
Briggs Ve Conn Architect Nominated for Institute Convention
Warren J. Briggs of this city, president of the local American Institute of Architects chapter, has been chosen to represent his site at the upcoming national convention of the institute in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Briggs
Warren J. Briggs
Une Ticat
The
American Institute Art Architect
Institute
Philadelphia
City Typist Championship Contest Sets Bevy of Entries
A citywide typist championship is planned at Connecticut Supply in New Haven with many applicants already registered. Harrie A Hare leads the judging team from the Hampden Typists Club while New Haven’s Ratesmanship League oversees the event. Prizes include engraved hardware for first, a medal for third, and medals for runners up as Bridgeport participants aim to set records.
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Wiiker Speel Waltes
Vonnecticut Otien Supply
Gd Cie Non
Sirectom
da Nat Hiter Uh Weiles
Ape
Mhuave Ld Ai
AL Wrieblow Representi Hkomington
Omy Nad
New Haven
Beaver
Bridgeport
Dei Hon
Tre
Partly Again Requests Early Orders on Coal
Consumers should file their applications for the newly available requirements. Early orders, rarely, chair an of the local communities of the United States Fuel Administration, announced yesterday, although not yet receiving coal in prime, equal to the wheel due. Duplicate applications will be sent to the headquarters, where they will be kept on file.
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Earky
United States Fuel Administration
Pimounis
Tel Pan Mitieets
Government Denied Access to Veeder Papers
Government officials are denied access to Veeder papers held by Henry Veeder in Chicago. The Supreme Court ruled against viewing proceedings connected to the Reform Trade Commission watchdog inquiry, affecting the case and related investigations.
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Wabeington
New Britain Girl Hit by Train on Way to Work
miss Ida Carlson of this city was killed by a moving train near the Hartford plant while on her way to work at the Drake factory. A companion narrowly escaped injury as the train struck her route, the incident occurring around 1 in the afternoon.
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New Britain
Spay Drvpads
Ida Carlson
Hartramt
Pitasithe
Debels
Borkwell Drake Factory
Ste W
Tenia
Tajuey
Countrywide Search For Child Abduction In Beonkiyn
In this city and Tay Lawns regions a wide search is underway for the disappearance of birth Athielle Cloyen aged 4. A grandmother Alis Fanes of Beonkiyn, N.Y., remains unfound. Authorities seek clues to the child’s whereabouts and the person who may have taken her from home.
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Poties
Tay Lawns
Athielle Cloyen
Barr Avenue
Hos
Alis. Fanes
Beonkiyn
N.Y
T He Hone
May Enlist for Service with Imperial Forces
Fragmented OCR text describes enlistment for imperial forces with scattered phrases about places and people. Key names appear jumbled, but reference to service and mobilization points to a public notice or warfare related call. The readable elements suggest a wartime recruitment notice with names and meeting references.
GerMar American Alliance Disbands
The GerMar American Alliance dissolves after a period of activity. State officials will notify remaining members and outline terms, with a history of the alliance cited as its seven year existence focused on observance days and later instruction efforts. GerMan names and places appear garbled in the report.
Youngster Refuses Army Stay and Returns Home
A youth, Trovarth, after arriving at the recruit station in Fairfield Avenue, asked to be released to go home. The colonel granted his wish, but Trovarth did not pay his fare. At North Station, Arthay Craley and Touse Craley enlisted in medical corps and coast artillery respectively, departing for Fort Slocum.
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Dert
Stacia
Bncir
Sagul Building
Bairfield Avenue
M~ Ohlemonindaay
Trovarth
Hans
Tiorvath
Newtoehelle
Arthay 1
Craley
Grove
Tun Daarin Jt
Touse
New Loiven
Ort Slocum
Gunner Purzer to Be Interned in Georgia
Orders for the internment at Fort Oakthorpe in Georgia of Joseph Bourace, formerly Thauster, gunner at Park Constitution in Portsmouth, Nth, received from Washington. A German named Turner was arrested in a month by direction of the Department of Justice. The West Side bank administrator appointed in the estate of Theodore Ciufeen of Bridgeport revenue, with heirs listed, and an estate of about $800 to be distributed to Willow, a whote, and a two-year-old daughter in the Albion area held by Allied forces.
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Boston
Fort Oakethorpe
Joseph Bourace
Park Constitution
Portsnmouth
N.th
Washington
Turner
Germain
Department of Justice
Bank Des Adaentistiratot
West Side Ink
Untitled fragment prompts curiosity about a medical topic
Fragmentary text questions why nop is good for oneself and hints at morning wakefulness and comfort. It mentions Tadigestian, Yoblets, and Windies drag store in a confusing, disjointed way.
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Hilton
Tadigestian
Glass and crockery sale at Silverman’s store
Glass and crockery from Silverman’s factory clear out. Beanpots butter pots Shirred-eye dishes casseroles and bowls priced far below normal. Guernseyware English porcelain glass bowls plates and frit bowls offered with deep discounts on the fourth floor.
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Silverman
Thorough housecleaning aids and lightens labor load
A ready list of cleaning supplies priced from fraction to several dollars appears, detailing floor mops washing powders waxes brushes cloths and tools from O Cedar mops to ammonia and soap products. It notes a Fourth floor display of items including floor wax liquid veneer dusters and various brushes with prices ranging across the catalog.
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Porneo
Ben Ami
Joe Stove
Robes for motor comfort on chilly spring evenings
Wearable windproof and waterproof dust robes sold in brown, gray, and blue. Interlined with rubber for extra protection. priced from 3.75 to 25 dollars. Third floor location noted.
Howland Sewing Machine Club Offers Simple Membership
One dollar seeks membership in the Howland sewing machine club and offers immediate possession of a guaranteed machine at a low price. A member pays the regular cash price in small, convenient sums. No extra charges, Towland machines praised for value and ease of use.
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Howland Sewing-Machine Club
Howland Club
Towland
Ibdoor
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Harry Lauder
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Raymond Hitchcock
Victrola
Victor
Saenger
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden
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Victor Records
Victrola Victrola
Victor Talkdgg Machine Company
Sural
Goyen Bay
Cierny
Imperial Forces
Cranmeer
Germar-American Alliance
Santi Ling
Iepihains' Homme
Vernon
Hearveteray Kane Teerikurcan
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Wreesdauy
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