British freighter Diomed sunk off New York by U boat
The British steamer Diomed was shelled and torpedoed at sunrise 145 miles east of New York by a German submarine. Two crew were killed and many wounded as the crew fought back with guns before their steering gear was disabled by a shell. Survivors numbered 10, some Chinese seamen, rescued by another steamship and nursed ashore. The U boat commander offered help but declined note of surrender.
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New York
Diomed
Diomeda
Engine Missing on Route to City from St Louis
The Robinson pumping engine shipped from St Louis on Anam is somewhere on the road between that city and Bruseport, with efforts to locate it failing. Clerk John J. Hines of the Fire commissioners office has sent several letters seeking the engine's location.
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Robinson
St. Louis
Anam
Ciiy
Bruseport
John J. Hines
Fire Commissioners” Office
Tenants Driven From Burning Tenement in Whiting Street
A bedroom fire at Whiting Street, Dark af U8, started after midnight. Tenants fled, most inhabitants escaped. Alvin warned residents as flames consumed apartments owned by Sith. Richard Miller listed as occupant or resident in the affected building.
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Alvin W
Richard Miller
Sith
Ee Iorantint
Schwab Starts Tour of New England Shipyards
Schwab begins a tour of New England shipyards visiting Hogive and nearby yards. The trip aims to inspect naval and commercial shipbuilding facilities with participation from district manager of Now Tere and other officials.
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Schwab
New England
Hogive
Wharies M. Sehinwah
Dan Yards
Uiese
York
Virgo
Lakana Predrric Contin
Now
Tere
Federal Court Fixes Bongs in Raid Cases
The report cites Mexunider Meu proprietor af 9 saloon on Stamford Street and describes unusual figures and events surrounding raid cases. References to officials like Tighe A and named places suggest a legal action context with dated mentions and procedural actions.
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Stamford
Bowie
Lanny
Tibet
Obituary for a Local Individual in Sparse Text
Muddled obituary fragment notes a death with scattered names and locations. The text mentions a person named Uy and a place possibly Sacedad with unclear details. The fragment references a service or memorial and a short tribute movement.
Nation’s Call for Registration of Young Men
A historic draft summons urges all males of age to register with local boards. It directs consult with authorities and notes guidance from the Marshal General Crowder on public notice to the nation’s youth.
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Antese
Crowder
Debate Over 18 Year Old Enlistment in War Measure Continues
In a packed House session Representative Johnson argues 18 year olds are children while Olney of Massachusetts stirs patriotism. Debate centers on imposing restrictions on youth enlistment and potential amendments. Senators and officials discuss the war effort, with references to Allied generals, Paris defense, and proposed policy changes affecting governance and labor provisions.
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Seeall
Johnson
Washington
Paige
Hig Elaint
Representative Olney
Massachusetts
House
Wis
Chatleau Thiermy
Paris
Qiney
Marne
Gad
Regu Ines
Suverk
Jengé Wilson
Martin
Shinion
Butyer
Ask That Children Not Be Barred in Renting of Rooms
Bridgeport urged to end room rentals restrictions on children. W L Hom will appeal pastors to persuade landlords to remove bans, citing factory workers arriving with families who cannot find housing. Bridgeport Housing Co manager William Tram notes child bans hinder war needs and urges community to admit families with children.
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W. EL. Hom
Tommorrow
Federal
Ham
Bridgeport
Washington
William If Tram
Bridgeport Housing Company
Bureau of Ilousing
Bridge
Uns
Parry
Letters from a Sister Share War Era Gratitude
A fragmentary wartime letter describes friendly exchanges with American soldiers, detailing affection for the writer’s brother who is in good health. It notes attempts to teach French, cultural bonds, and thanks for hospitality shown to soldiers, with a broader context of post and hospital care for veterans.
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Frenne
Goa
House Voted on Manpower Amendments and Draft Ages
The House rejected and approved multiple manpower amendments to the draft bill. Actions included setting the draft age at 18 to 45 or 50 for certain provisions, with a later clash over classing youths 48 to 20 for levies. Top amendments by Johnson of Washington and McCulloch of Ohio failed or passed on party-line votes.
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House
Ipveschules Johnson,shington
Grain Elevator In Flames Threatens Bippus Town
A fire at 9 pm engulfed a 100000 bushel grain elevator attached to an oats capacity in Bippus Indiana seven miles north of Huntington. The blaze destroyed the business district and menaced further spread. Huntington fire units struggle with low water pressure as authorities report the blaze started by a man who fled pursuit.
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Auntington
Ind
Bippus
Warkalsky
Busine
Huntington
Bus Employees Return to Work in London Strike
London omnibus workers who have been on strike since August 17 have decided to return to work on Saturday morning. The end of the dispute came after negotiations in Tlandon. No further details on terms were announced.
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Tlandon
London Omnibus
Yankee Rifle Fire Blasts Defenders In Fismes Attack
On the Vesle front the American army repelled a German assault aided by hand grenades and flame throwers. American fire drove the enemy back after a barrage by U S batteries timed with infantry action. About 12 German prisoners were captured as the line north of the Vesle held firm.
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Vesle
Associated Press
Hawley to File Appraisal Of War Gardens Today
Hawley to file appraisal of war gardens to be destroyed for government munitions plants near Fairfield. Appraiser's findings to VW Ef Hans, government representative, later today. Gardens tended by factory workers will be compensated. John A. Orr and committee members inspect sites. Additional text references Verdier and Lafayette Flying Squadron, with unclear details.
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Representative Greee
Alls
House
Hawley
Eix
Sidney Hinchey
Widic
Fairfield
Tandy and Harman
Hans
John A. Orr
Tome Vardens
Macla
Clurt
Epoarl Flat
Foch says Americans push ahead too fast in war tone
Emma Ludwig of Stratford, 23, lies in Tridgeport hospital with bruises and a broken right wrist after being struck by an unidentified car near Stratford pivenue. Police say the driver fled, witnesses describe a young man at the wheel. case unresolved at press time. Marshall Foch praised American troops and urged restraint to prevent pushing them to death.
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Emma Ludwig
Stratford
Tridgeport Hospital
sStratford
Marshall Foch
Asseated Press
Ishin
Walters Club Indoor Clam Bake Attracts Many Friends
Walters' Club hosts an indoor clam bake with Waiters' club members of Iseiny and guests. Attendees include Dons Clark Hern Mroderick Aueharios Ofte Michl James McDougall IT Ta Me Ru Roy Gregory Eugene Capoilaine Leon Leopoli David Fred Newhouse Thawell Losinger Fred Loos Stobert Cugieain Minnan John Tanama Mayo Joan Tekanides Ernst Adams. The event featured a prepared uke and marked a notable gathering of local figures.
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Waiters’ Club
Iseiny
Adams
Robart Fr
Dons Clark
Hern Mroderick
Aueharios
Ofte Michl
James McDougall
Ta Me- Ru
Roy Gregory
Eugene Capoilaine
Leon Leopoli
David Fred Newhouse
Thawell Losinger
Fred Loos
Stobert Cugieain
Minnan
John Tanama Mayo
Joan Tekanides
Ernst Adams
Sturges Arrested in Connection With Jersey Shore Assault
Neil Sturges of Lafayette street was arrested at a Hartford restaurant for allegedly striking and throwing Miss Jennie Shore from an automobile at Arenes Farms. Teo Marx, his companion, was arrested yesterday on a similar charge and released. The injured girl is resting comfortably in Bridgeport hospital.
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Neil Sturges
Lafayette Street
Jennie Shore
Rem Inston City
Thor
Arenes Farms
Teo Marx
Case of Suspended Police Cens Comes Up Tonight
Case of suspended officers in the development patrol division returns before the police commissioners. Reports from the superintendent of police will be received as trials are moved to take place tonight. The regular board meeting was postponed due to the president being out of the city and a commissioner on business.
Release 23 000 Former Russian Officers
Amsterdam dispatch reports twenty three thousand former Russian officers released from the Altint howl barracks amid outside pressure. The Soviet abandoned its plan to hold officers due to mounting international concern and influence over events.
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Amsterdam
Russia
Altint Howl
Moscow
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