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.
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Albert
la Bassee Canal
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la Bassee
Hazebrouck
Ypres
Rupprecht
Prin
Upprecht
Bavaria
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Haig
Warilda
France
London
Reuter
Francé
Osle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Department ofJusilee
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Stamford
Wid
Tl Department of Justice
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Jtis
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Pacific Street
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West Alain Streets
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Jsition Road
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Cottage Street
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Atlantic Street
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Thace
Otto Gugeis
Rand Street
Willian
Naas
Grand Street
Max Weismann
Main Street
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Russia
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Arehuniat
Meena
Hussin
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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.
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Marne
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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.
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Ranece
J. Cook
Berkshire Avenue
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Putnam Street
L. Richards
Whittensville
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102Nd Infantry
Steeplechase Island
Norwalk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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M. J. Murphy
Sioux Falls
T. Colwell
Vinton
Ohio
W.W. Farmer
Mason City
G. L. Langelt
Malden
iMass
K. Lehman
Chicago
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Noose Lake
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W. EB. Mersen
B. J. Shaftner
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Iszen
Seaside Park
Mach
War Savings Stamps Fund
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W.T. Hincks
War Savings Stamp Committee
Hincks Brothers , and Company
By. Greene
War Savings
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