150 Killed On Hospital Ship In Torpedo Explosion
London report details the sinking of the hospital steamer Arilda after a torpedo strike near a British port. About 400 patients were aboard. 150 killed and 123 missing. Two American officers saved. fate of five U.S. privates unclear. Other crew and military personnel among the missing.
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London
Arilda
Engand
France
Queen Mary’s Auxiliary Corps
Corporal Buckman
J. T. Beatty
H. T. Hubert
Red Cross
Freight Congestion Threatens Bridgeport Industry
Freight congestion looms after a period of system tensions fueling concern among railroad officials and shippers. Justice Wheeler notes daily terminal reports show the situation is not as favorable as before, requiring swift unloading and movement of cargo to safeguard Bridgeport industrial interests amid potential repeat of 1915 1916 disruptions.
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Bridgeport
Justice Wheeler
The
War Bureau
Weather forecast note from Washington and Atlantic states
Weather report indicates continued warmth across the Atlantic states with Tuesday and Wednesday conditions. Almanac items mention tides and moon phase, though many words are garbled.
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Washendton
Fore& Rern
Tingland
Lo Atlantic States
Sinking of Justicea Transport Witness Describes Torpedoing
L M Ludington of 205 Peck Avenue West Slaven witnessed the torpedoing of the Justicea British transport returning to the United States. He described the moment the ship was struck and the blast heard as distress signals appeared while aboard seven convoyed ships.
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L. M. Ludington
Peck Avenue
West Slaven
Justicia
United States
Laudington
Mars
Ius Kinglish Southis
Justicio
Lbudington
Two British Destroyers Blown Up by Mines
London dispatch reports two British destroyers were sunk by mines on August 2, per an official Admiralty statement. Five crew members were lost. The disaster occurred during northern coastal operations.
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London
Tina British
Neers
Ace
Dtsh
Mivnette Aid 2
Record Bridgeport Mail Surge From Local Soldiers At Front
Bridgeport post office received 15 000 letters from local men serving in Europe, a record for a single day. About one third came from Italy with 202nd and 304th Connecticut regiments contributing heavily. Officials note many letters were previously delayed and now released, with an estimated 9 000 Bridgeport men in service.
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Bridgeport
Europe
Italy
France
General March
Washington
Connecticut
Yale Bowl
Camp Devens
C. H. Vreelands
War Bureau
Suit Stolen From Home on State Street
John Papas of 280 State Street reported a room entry last night while at work. A suit valued at 48 dollars was taken. Police are investigating the burglary.
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John Papas
State Street
Bridgeport Private Dies Of Wounds In War Casualty List
A Bridgeport private died of wounds as the Army released a World War I casualty list. Paul Ross, with unknown address, is named among Bridgeport men announced as having made the supreme sacrifice, joining nine Connecticut fatalities. The list shows 256 killed in action and 43 died of wounds among 396 total in the day’s release.
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Bridgeport
Paul Ross
General Pershing
Connecticut
Pershing
War Department
Ross
Washington
Howard Co. McCall
Philadelphia
David M. Barry
Santa Barbara
Cal
Charles Hins
San Diego Sunk By Mine, Navy Court Finds
Secretary Daniels announced that the armored cruiser San Diego was sunk by a mine off the American coast. A naval court of inquiry found no negligence or inefficiency by the captain or crew in the loss, resolving the cause after weeks of investigation.
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Washington
San Diego
Daniels
Naval Court of Inquiry
80 Youths Rush to Enlist In Navy at Station Here
More than 80 young men applied at Cannon Street recruiting station to enlist in the navy. The office was crowded as Chief Gunner’s Mates George Claryigan and Tom Maloney handled inquiries about branches. Fifty took the first examination amid a new draft law prompting hopefuls aged 18 to 45 to seek service in the Navy.
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Navy
Cannon Street
Cermain
George Clarvigan
Tom" Maloney
Uncle Sam
General Crowder
Marines
Congress
Faye
Twelve Added to Nurse Reserve at New Headquarters
The campaign for student nurses, led by the Women's Committee of the State Council of Defense in Bridgeport, draws applicants from Long Hill Stratford and Waterford. Mrs H Willard Fleck presides as chairwoman and promises wide publicity as Bridgeport stores pledge advertising space. Twelve enrollments were completed at the new committee offices in Court Exchange building, while rural chairmen report backward registration due to women working in fields and the canning campaign. Unseen handicap ends with arrival of a full standard applicant form from Washington speeding future enrollments.
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Women's Committee
State Council of Defense
Bridgeport
Long Hill
Stratford
Wairfield
H. Willard Fleck
Woman's Committee
United States Reserve
Washington
Hartford
War Savings surpass bridgesport district total
Bridgeport district War Savings stamp sales have exceeded 1.9 million dollars with more than one third of the city quota of 3 million achieved. City postmaster Charles F. Greene announced the campaign began December 28, 1917 and runs to December 21, 1918. Officers expect the quota to be met as solicitations intensify, with proceeds aiding a Seaside Park water tournament August 11.
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Bridgeport
Charles F. Greene
Stratford
Fairfield
Easton
Trumbull
Greene
War Savings Stamps Committee
Seaside Park
Germans Mass Big Guns to Block Vesle River
German forces pour heavy guns and troops to halt Allied progress along the Vesle river east of Soissons toward Rheims as Americans French British and Italians push to cross the river at several points despite rain floods and stubborn German resistance. Substantial fighting continues north of the Vesle as German guards and Bavarians suffer heavier casualties while attempting to hold positions around Rheims.
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Associated Press
Vesle
Soissons
Rheims
Aisne
Soissons-Rheims
Sermoise
Fismes
Muizon
Muie Zon
Champigny
Barvarians
Children Injured When Automobile Runs into Trolley
A collision yesterday at Stratford avenue and Jossuth street injured three children riding in a car owned by Joseph Molyski of 500 Gregory street. Molyski was not hurt. the trolley sustained no injuries. Frances Fredericks seven, Alfreda Fredericks five, and Agnes Malish 416 Gregory street suffered scalp lacerations and contusions and were taken to St Vincent's hospital. Molyski was arrested and later released. he faces City court arraignment this morning on reckless driving charges.
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Stratford Avenue
Jossuth Street
Joseph Molyski
Gregory Street
Malyski
Frances Fredericks
Alfreda Fredericks
Brooks Street
Agnes Malish
Fredericks
Political Factions Unite To Oppose Bolsheviks In Siberia
Dispatches from Omsk report consolidation of anti Soviet factions in Siberia and ten more cities liberated by Czecho-Slovaks and Siberian military groups. Vladivostok and Omsk authorities outline aims including a national army, recognition of pre Bolshevik treaties, central authority, local self government, and protection of liberty and private property.
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Washington
Siberia
Siberian
Omsk
Vladivostok
Germany
Russia
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Plymouth
Arthur I. Sheils
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Organization of People’s Army
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