Spain Sends Plotter Fay Back to U S
Robert Fay, convicted of placing bombs on ships supplying Europe, was captured in Spain after escaping a penitentiary sentence. Secretary Lansing announced he will be brought back to the United States without extradition. Fay, tied to German sabotage plots, fled Atlanta prison months ago and was located by state department agents in Spain.
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Washington
Robert Fay
Europe
Spain
Lansing
United States
Fay
New York
Heal- 50
Canada
Bernstorff, Boyed
von Papen
Atlanta
State Department
Missing Private Mosel of Capitol Avenue Reported
Private John Mosel Jr of 1046 Capitol Avenue is reported missing after being listed as killed in action and later missing following a July 23 telegram from the War Department. He served with Co K 102nd Infantry, enlisting June 17, and was in the same unit as Private Joseph Kelly, reported killed July 16. The last letter dated July 13 said he was in a rest camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mosel, Jr
Capitol Avenue
War Department
Mosel
Co. K
102Nd Infantry
Joseph Kelly
Kelly
Soissone
Bnackchart
Land Forces Reach Paberashskaia on Onega Bay
Allied Archangel expeditionary force lands along Onega Bay 100 miles south of Archangel advancing toward Vologda. Bolshevik forces retreat amid civilian atrocities. Detachments move toward Kotlass on the Dvina as Czecho-Slovaks, Germans plan remain.
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Archangel
Pabereshkaia
Vladivostock
London
Paberashskaia
Vologda
Baikon
Onega Bay
Kotlass
Dvina
Volga River
Alexieff
Denikine
One Ruta Triplet Dies Of Infant Malady
One Ruta Triplet, born July 8, dies this morning at their Pembroke Street home. The infant was a month and seven days old. Funeral arrangements and interment are listed, with health conditions noted for siblings.
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Ruta
Wondrow Wilson Evita
Salvatore Ruta
Pembroke Street
Pemnbroke Street
Bother
Triste
Haly Tiosary
France May Use New Lake Patent To Rebuild Towns
France plans to use Simon Lake patent concrete houses for postwar rebuilding. Inventor says 390,000 homes are planned in northern France, with one day erection and five days occupancy. First house to be erected at Airdrorac park, Milford mill forming the concrete forms. Lake expects contracts in France and possibly in Britain, with a French program to build 800,000 concrete houses.
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France
Simon Lake
Ford
Lake
Milford
Brann
Locke
Losses on Great Defeats Reported in War News
London dispatch reports that allied forces suffered heavy losses as the war's toll rises. The text notes large numbers of prisoners taken and signals increasing strain on civilian and military resources amid ongoing hostilities.
Saint Behind Vessels Lines Fragmented Notes
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions Saint behind lines and a ship or vessel context. The garbled lines reference names, events, and obit-like content without clear structure or complete facts. No coherent narrative or identities can be confirmed from the legible portions.
Toys for Children Have Educational Value, Makers Say
The American Toy Manufacturers' Association, representing most U S toy production, plans to oppose anti Christmas buying and to align 1919 toys with a shipping board education program. Chairman Hurley discussed outlines with toy makers, with 75 percent of shipments already made for next Christmas. Harry C Ives said it is too late to change the plan, noting the industry has undergone a revolution in its educational role.
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American Toy Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
National Council of Defense
Shipping Board
Niny
Ary
America
Hurley
Honml
Harry C. Ives
Salsberry Cuts Bars in Cell and Gives Jailer Slip
Salsberry, 40, a former youth offender, is linked to a jail incident after a May 6 shooting at Preston. Police report he killed Constable Wolman Kimies and injured Perman Chapman, then fled toward Norwich hospital. Investigation seeks motive and connections amid chaotic claims and misreported events.
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Salsberry
A. Sadsherre
Cnurdery
Remington Aving Aid Atmiinion Company
Wolman Kimies
Preston
Perman Chapman
Norwich
Aighonz
Liverpool
Beere
Eidlitz to Settle Case Of War Workers Here
Eidlitz to settle a war workers dispute after a split and a large walkout at three city war plants. Samuel Lavit, Machinists Union business agent, restored in good standing as 3009 members meet at State Street Casino. A walkout of nearly 800 machine workers preceded the vote urging peaceful return to work and awaiting the labor board award. Kidbhiy chosen referee as the National War Labor Board seeks an umpire to hear both sides today.
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Samuel Lavit
Machinists’ Union
State Street
Lavit
Labor Board
Kidbhiy
Washington
National War Labor Board
Budgeport
Gtto M
Rabbi S F Wise to Speak Sunday at Park Meeting
Rabbi Stephen S Wise of New York a leading Jewish preacher will speak Sunday afternoon at Beardsley Park in a War Bureau event. He recently worked in a shipyard and is billed as a major speaker whose visit is being arranged amid wartime patriotic efforts.
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S. F. Wise
Park
Stephen Je Wise
New York
America
War Bureau
Beardsley Park
Rabbi Wise
Wethey
Bato
Stamford Hyp
Ate
White Way Light Conservation Begins Tonight in Bridgeport
Bridgeport to dim white way lights tonight on a fifty fifty basis. most areas to be shut off except a stretch from the railroad viaduct at Fairfield Avenue to Main Street to remain lit for police protection. Fuel Administrator Pardy cited a one day delay due to wiring issues by United Illuminating Company. a city committee led by Mayor Wilson will report on contract adjustments with the lighting firm. Police have few delinquents reported and expect compliance with the dimming order.
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Bridgeport
Jevery
United States Fuel Administration
Tairfield Avenus
Mast Main Street
Pardy
Umited
Thuinatins Company
Edward KK. Nicholson
Joseph 4H. Stace
John J. Fisher
Wilson
Tonitert Thaminating
Perdy
Hin
Enemy Movements In Albert Sector Wary
Reported enemy movements in the Albert sector cause Allied forces to watch, with continued retirement north of the Somme between Albert and Arras. Officers compare it to February 1917 when the Hindenburg Line was established, noting the Hebuterne salient retirement and a claimed capture of about 30,244 prisoners by British and French forces. Additional slight gains are officially announced in Picardy.
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Somme
Albert and
Arras
Hindenburg
Hebuterne
Picardy
Roye
Dammery
Parvillers
Lassigny
Albert
Beaumont-Hamel
Serre
Bucquoy
Puisiepeau-Mont
Ancre
Russia
Moscow
Kronstadt
Draft Boards to Enroll New Men At Their Offices
Draft board officials meet to set age rules for registration on August 24 at six boards. About 827 men are expected to register in the city, with 50 per board, and work hours cover early morning to night to avoid a rush. Locations include First Bridgeport National Bank, Warner building Fairfield Avenue, Fidelity building Broad and State, and Newfield building Main Street.
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Draft Board
Satuday
First Bridgeport National Bank
Warner
Tairfield Avenue
Board No
Videlity
Broad and
State Streets
Board No. 1
Newfield
Main Street
Board No. 6
Lesa Board
Camp Keenlonf
Georgia
John Hine
Lordship Manor
Arthur A. Smith
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Frank W. Srder
Grove Street
Newark
Herbert Johnston
Hilr Street
West Havens
Dieminick Jurewsky
Housatonic Avenue
Shipping Board Officials To Attend Launch At Llausitonic Yard
Shortly after Labor Day the first ship will be launched at the Llausitonic Shipbuilding yard in Rtagtford. Officials from the Shipping Board and members of the national and local delegations are expected to attend. Local citizens will receive invitations to witness the event as workers push to have boats in the water quickly to aid in ending the war.
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Shipping Board
Hinnehel
Llausitonic
Rtagtford
Beilding
Wankety
Fonted Suites Shipping Board
Connecticut
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Cheemans Talon
Saint Behind Vesse Lines
Crernan
New York Gates
International Film Service
Ambrose Channel
Frederick R. Kolloge
Toms Press Register
C. H. White
Boston
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Sridgeport
Murcer
Eidlitz
Washington Road
White Way
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