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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1918

Page

2

Advance Along Vesle Front Reveals German Nervous Push

German forces retreat near Montdidier and withdraw west of the Avre while delaying actions around Albert and La Bassee. British and French positions face heavy artillery as the Vesle front holds with minor local exchanges and evacuations reported north of Montdidier and near Ypres. The fronts at Bethune La Bassee Hazebrouck and Ypres are focal points for German bombardment as Crown Prince Rupprecht assesses strength amid Allied pressure.

Amiens Montdidier Avre Albert la Bassee Canal Bethune la Bassee Hazebrouck Ypres Rupprecht Prin Upprecht Bavaria Soissons-Rheims Haig Warilda France London Reuter Francé Osle Pee ‘Trois Moisze Soissons Fiames Fismes Muizon Rheims Vautes Baisne la Grange Montoier Braches Masmil-St. Georges Hargicourt Mori

Private Boss of Bridgeport Dead

An obituary style roll lists numerous names across states and towns including Halden Hyde Park Massachusetts and Glenn W Harmon Nebraska as “Private Boss of Bridgeport Dead.” The article also notes several individuals by rank and location among soldiers and musicians with scattered service details.

Philadelphia Henry Co. Bernhardt Reading Karl Bishon Orange Mass Frank Brazam Pittsburgh William A. Burton Hartford

Victim Crew of U Boat Arrives Safely Ashore

Washington announces the crew of the American steamship O. T. Flemings and 3 members of the U boats victims have landed safely at Norfolk Virginia. The navy confirms none of the remaining crew were harmed and all aboard were accounted for after the Virgin Islands coast incident.

Washington, Ane Americinen O. Tt. Flemnings Steedryly Virginis Nore Folk Nevy Department Tanisht Thaldamen

County Roundup of Enemy Aliens Nets 9 Victims

DoJ agents and marshals raided Norwalk Stamford and other areas rounding up German and Austrian aliens who violated permit terms. Nine men were brought to the city and may be interned for the war. In Stanford six more were seized including a German Austrian and an American. Names and addresses of the detainees are listed, with charges likely for night-time violations and permit breaches.

Charles, Latte Department ofJusilee Norwalk Stamford Wid Tl Department of Justice Nas Eon Jtis Stanford Andrew Bieller Pacific Street Toney Vacelrio West Alain Streets Walter Gustave Neurmann Jsition Road Hans Kaschuby Cottage Street Ulsris Jinn Henkel Wells Street Max Hingerson Atlantic Street Bieler Valeario Thace Otto Gugeis Rand Street Willian Naas Grand Street Max Weismann Main Street Oraingle Weismann

Convoy Firemen Report Sub Encounter and Losses

Reported action describes convoy ships near Mid Ocean engaging an enemy sub. Depth bombs struck the submarine as it submerged, with wreckage and oil slicks splashing the area. A destroyer escort aided the damaged ship back to port while the fleet pressed toward the United States. A crewman aboard Ludington recalls a wireless message about a torpedoed transport and discusses future plans to return to American service. One sailor had a finger amputated to avoid discharge. The article notes continued dedication to service against the Kaiser.

Justician United Sta Aetia Ludington Fusticin Sim Serviee Isngland Hewell

80 Youths Rush to Get in Navy

80 youths are sent to New Mayen for examination by the surgeon as enlistment drives for the regular navy and naval reserve expand. Tradesmen sought include apprentice seamen shipwrights cooks boilermakers and landsmen along with carpenters. Age limit for regular navy is 18 to 33 and for naval reserve 18 to 46.

New Mayen Naval Reserve Hindsmen

Americans land at Archangel Russia

Americans arrive at Archangel as a first detachment of international forces lands, with Russian officers among the initial participants. The event is framed as a historic moment amid Allied efforts in Asia and emphasizes shared objectives and tensions over Western selfishness.

Archangel Russia Kandataska Arehuniat Meena Hussin Aynori Cainses Bullenice Asya

First List From Marne Shows Three Local Men Killed

Washington reports American casualties from the Franco-American offensive begin to pour in with 407 names listed today. Among the dead are three local men, with extensive casualty breakdowns by rank and region, and notices that another list of over 800 names would follow later.

Marne Washington Hient War Department

Three Bridgeport Soldiers Killed In Great Drive

Bridgeport reports three servicemen killed in action during the major late war drive. Private J. Cook of 209 Berkshire avenue, Private Stephen W. Gatta of 4 Putnam street, and Private L Richards of Whittenville are listed among the casualties. Cook enlisted May 18, 1917, aged 19, from Norwalk and adopted by the Dervises. Gatta, son of Khizne beth Galla, had a brother in the National Army at Camp Devens. Richards’ details are unclear. The casualty list notes Wounds in Action, Deaths from Disease, and other causes, reflecting the severe losses from the Allied counteroffensive near Chateau Thierry.

Bridgeport Pershing Ranece J. Cook Berkshire Avenue Stephen W. Gata Putnam Street L. Richards Whittensville Cook 102Nd Infantry Steeplechase Island Norwalk Mvs Charles Dervis Stephen W. Gatta Khiznebeth Joseph Galla

Fourth District Officers in for Extra Training

Fourth District officers from Bridgeport join Niantic State Guard encampment for the vird and Sixth districts. Officers Beers Van Yorx Wilder Muirchild Roberts attend with Third and Sixth Regiment permission to boost regimental efficiency ahead of September active allotments.

Bridgeport State Guard Niuntie Camp Leake Military Emergency Board Ralph T. Beers John H. van Yorx Frank J. Wilder Ralph T. Muirchild William W. Rpberts Camp Locke Niantic Wilson Fourth ‘Infantry Cs. Gay

U-Boat Sinks Tank Ship Near Halifax

The Standard Oil tank steamer Louis Blanchet was torpedoed and sunk 40 miles west of Halifax after a three hour battle with a German submarine. The crew abandoned ship and were shelled but escaped unharmed. the chief cook and chief steward were killed when the torpedo explosion smashed the stern.

Halifax N. S Standard Oil Company Louis Blanchet

Wounded and Missing in Action Report Across Units

Marine casualties listed for today total sixteen with nine killed in action and one died of wounds. Names include sergeants and privates from New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and beyond, with several missing in action and wounded in action across multiple locations and units.

Kruca M. J. Murphy Sioux Falls T. Colwell Vinton Ohio W.W. Farmer Mason City G. L. Langelt Malden iMass K. Lehman Chicago L. L. Pach Tn Hazard Ned W. Ve Pederson Noose Lake Minn W. EB. Mersen B. J. Shaftner Minneapolis Min

Warilda Torpedo Disaster Afloat Two Hours After Blast

The British ship Warilda was torpedoed while returning from France and stayed afloat for over two hours. Five lifeboats were launched but were smashed before use, drowning many aboard. Depth charges pursued the submarine as destroyers converged. The aft engine room explosion killed several, the ward room flooded with over 100 patients, and most perished. Survivors recount heroic, orderly efforts to rescue the wounded under darkness and heavy seas.

France Glasgow Adelaide Steamship Company Port Adelaide Australia Wari Wis Ngaiber Gi H Donores Gobaydi Nero Loweren Wranco Bort Thes Craw

Freight Situation Not as Favorable

The article notes reduced efficiency by both railroads and consignees in unloading cars. As of August 3, 286 private and 138 public track cars awaited unload, while 343 loaded cars moved, with 45 in demurrage. Coal cars remain scarce and action by the biggest shippers is urged to speed unloading and aid wartime efforts.

Consignees Consignee Railroad PRIS Elonr

War Saving Stamps Drive Seeks 300 Citizens Pledge

War Savings stamps campaign expands with a plan to raise 3000000? dollars by securing $1000 pledges from 300 Bridgeport residents. The drive mirrors a Boston fire-fund effort, with George M. Eames offering parking space at Seaside Park to fund the cause and W T Hincks directing bids and receipts.

Smice Iszen Seaside Park Mach War Savings Stamps Fund George M. Eames W.T. Hincks War Savings Stamp Committee Hincks Brothers , and Company By. Greene War Savings Charles G. Sanford Drs First Bridgeport National Bank

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