Gas Cloud Sufferers Tell of Argonne Ordeal and Front Service
Private Frank Goffino of this city describes sixteen days under a gas cloud during the Argonne action with the 192d infantry and 26th division. He recalls water fouled with gas, German shells, and heavy casualties while serving at the front. he has recovered and is now fit at Camp Merritt New Jersey. Also arriving is Private Sant Pirozzoli, wounded in action September 27 in the Argonne region, previously a Hertender, living at 477 Nichols street before enlisting, now at Camp Merritt.
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Goffino
Bridgeport
Argonne
Camp Merritt
Frank Goffino
America
New York
N. J
192D Infantry
Goffine
Goflino
1024 Infantry
Sant Pirozzol
Leonard Pirozzoli
Linden Avenue
France
Nichols Street
49Th Infantry
Germans Aren't Beaten Enough
American press interview with Marcusson argues for continued postwar firmness toward Germany. He dismisses German propaganda of tension with Foch and Pershing, credits American troops with essential war support, and warns that only drastic economic curb on Germany can prevent another conflict.
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Americas
Europe
America
Switzerland
Holland
Germany
Mr. Marcosson
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
Foch
Pershing
Marcosson
Lytl
Marcossou
Max
Emmanuel Invites Wilson to Rome and Paris Visit
President Wilson receives invitations to visit England and Rome as peace conference plans unfold. Dispatches say the U S delegation coordinates informally with Entente members while Paris remains the main site for formal talks. Short cordial exchanges and anticipated topics include a league of nations and neutral-country participation.
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Janeheon
The
Elysee
Murat
Wilson
Miss. Wilsom
Italy
Miss Marehen
Ras
Neutes
League of Nations
United States
England
Paris
Lonitton
Wounded Private Falley Wills to Live After Shipwreck
Private Falley, badly wounded, is confined at Debarkation hospital No. 2 in Greenhuts New York City. He arrived on the transport Leviathan in New York Monday bearing two battle stripes a shattered star and a blue ribbon for a year of service. His hair has turned iron gray at 21. His mother visited him yesterday in New York.
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Se ES
Debarkation Hospital No
Greenhuts
New York City
Leviathian
New York
Falley
Farley
America
New Yor
Porter
Farter
Quartermasters Corps
Artillery
Mexican Leader Captured Near Amarillo, Mexico
Telegram from General Reynaldo Gara reports General Ignacio Moretos Zaragoza, a former federal army chief and Diaz revolution figure, captured with his forces near Amarillo and transported to Monterey. The note appears amid unrelated ads for laxatives and Malted Milk.
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Laredo
Texas
Ignacio Moretos
Zaragoca
Federal Army
Felix Diaz
Amarillo
Monterey
Reynaldo Gara
Nuevo Laredo
Lad's Pal Describes Death In War Chronicle
A wartime report recounts July 7 trench entries and heavy fighting with the 102d Division. Vic boys hear a General Jedwards lecture on facing Prussian guards as blood and bullets mark a brutal frontline. Private Arcuri, wounded July 20, recalls long weeks of intense combat and the toll on nerves and bodies.
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Regina
Chateau Thierry
Clarence R. Jedwards
Vic Boys
Corman
Ile
Tlis
Wei
Vaivate Arcchri
Thas Facetory
Iin
United States
Return of 26th Now Dependent on Conference
Boston December 19. The Twenty-Sixth Now division from posts in France depends on peace negotiations. The War department told senator McCall the 24th has not been placed on a priority return schedule to the United States.
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Boston
Twenty-Sixth
War Department
Senor McCgall
France
Wellten
Nor McCall
United States
Four Held after Alleged Holdup Of Easton Man
Four people were arrested for alleged robbery of Easton man Willis Burr after a night at Seaside cafe. Rufus Shannon James Callahan Frank Nichols and Bessie Ward held on breach of peace charges and $1000 bonds pending investigation. Burr says he was followed dragged into an alley and robbed of $350 by three men and a woman. Detective Garrity and Patrolman Walker led the arrests at local addresses.
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John Garrity
Wilfred Walker
Willis J. Burr
Easton
Burr
State Street
Johnstreet
Hamilton
Garrity
Walker
Rufus Shannon
Main Street
James Callahan
Frank Nichols
Bessie Ward
Banson Avenue
Teachers Aid in Forming State Federation Delegates chosen
Bridgeport public school teachers meeting at the High School auditorium selected Miss Colin Keane, president of the Bridgeport Teachers' Association, along with Miss Margaret Dorsey, Miss Augusta Member and Miss Mary Mallon as delegates to a New Haven conference. The aim is to organize a federation of teachers' associations and not oppose progressive measures before the General Assembly.
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Bridgeport
Colin Keane
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Margaret Dorsey
Augusta
Mary Mallon
New Haven
Federation of
Teachers’ Associations
Capital Aroused By Fleet Story
London first proposed sinking ships as a solution and naval advisers in Europe weigh in with Admiral Benson and Vice Admiral Sims. In Washington, Senator Lodge seeks State Department info on whether destruction of enemy ships is endorsed by the American delegation, but the resolution is tabled.
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London
Admiral Benson
Europe
Sims
Ministry of Marine
Congress
Paris
Senator Lodge
State Department
Senate
Will Refused By Judge Miller Precedes Sundry Deed
A contested will and deed arose around Charles C. Scalley living in Bridgeport after his wife Jennie Cook served as executrix. Testimony details alleged undue influence by stronger relatives, the aiding of Mrs Cook, and a 2000 deed to William T. Sewley. The July 6-7 actions included a will draft with witnesses, while Mrs Scalley claimed no knowledge of these dealings before his death in September 1918.
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Jennie Cook
Charles ©. Scallay
Jacksonville
Scaley
Inn
Bridgeport
Cook
Garbage Plant Lost in City Fire
A fire destroyed the Charles C. Usher garbage incinerating plant on Asylum Street, leaving Bridport without two disposal methods. Authorities estimate losses between 10,000 and 26,000 dollars, with rebuilding to begin soon and the city to rely on burial for garbage until then. Fire officials helped by Chemical 1 and a general alarm. oil tanks exploded, complicating suppression. Chief Daniel F. E. Johnson gave the loss figures, while D Walter H. Brown of the Health department noted the city's interim disposal need.
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Charles C.uscher Company
Bridro- Port
Hoi
Chemical 1
Julien
Dames
Daniel FE. Johnson
Mr. Fischer
D. Walter H. Brown
Toa Health Department
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