Austrian Marshal Thinks American Soldiers Are Soft
Austrian Marshal Art Von Straussenke, chief of Austro-Hungarian troops, told a Vienna press agency that he believes American soldiers lack the hard experience of war and would be softened by comfort, predicting they cannot replace the big army or endure harsh campaigns. He commented on the dispatch of an American force to the Italian front as a surprise and questioned their endurance.
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Camsterdam
Hine
America
Georce
Liolian
Ial 1
Eart von Straussenke
Neue Vreier Presse
Vienne
Nelson Wounded with American Signal Corps in France
Private John F. E. M. Nelson of Bridgeport serving in the United States Signal Corps was severely wounded in action in France on June 7. An official telegram to his mother Mrs Sophia Nelson at 12 Myrtle Court, Nelson 1823, notes his age, marital status, and that he has a brother and two sisters.
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John FE. M. W Nelson
United States Signal Corps
Bridgeport
France
Sophia Nelson
Myrtle Court
Nelsorm
Lis
Believed Express Thieves Headed to New York City
Thieves who robbed Adams Express of 45,000 in bonds and 1,000 in cash near Milford more than a week ago are believed headed toward New York. Envelopes with money and bonds were found on the Willow Brook carriage road by Mrs. George Blake and turned to police. Detectives identify the papers as Adams Express bonds and cash. two employees were initially detained but cleared.
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Adams Xpress Company
New York
Adams Taxpress Company
New Haven
Milford
Willow Brook
George Blake
Nolice
Blake
Boston
Pap
Express Company
Mitford
New London
Adams Express Company
Britishers Denied Citizenship Trick to Avoid Draft
Hundreds of English born residents sought first citizenship papers at Munich’s Naturalization Office hoping to dodge the British American draft treaty. Clerk Munich clarified that mere intent does not grant citizenship and British subjects remain liable for service. Many had lived here decades and hoped American status would exempt them, especially those over 31.
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Naturalization
Munich
Russian Woman Socialist Leader Tells of Hiding
A letter from Catherine Ereshkovsky, “The Little Grandmother of the Russian Revolution,” received in Boston via Miss Alice Stone Blackwell, says she is hiding as a pro war socialist opposed to the Bolsheviks. She writes from an opaque location dated May 32, expressing imprisonment, longing for air, and hope that Russia’s poor will endure and someday prosper.
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Boston
Catherine Ebreshkovsky
Alice Stone Blackwell
Mme. Ereshkovsky
Tereyver
Qin
Institute of Wa
Nhe Cal Scione
Italy defeats Austria shifts war balance in Europe
NEW YORK June 29 Italy defeats Austria alters the strategic picture by pushing Austrians back across the plains of Northern Italy. The region holds two thirds of Italy's horse power and industry, and its loss threatens Austrian ambitions while boosting Allied morale and pressuring Germany to accept terms. Public utilities face fresh revenue pressures as rates and finance debate unfold.
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Italy
Austria
Germany
Eee
New York
France
Britain
Western Front
The 1915 Hatchback vs The 918 Car Trade Debate
The passage notes a decline in industrial issues with large government disbursements. Stock exchanges show narrow activity with gains in a few industrial sectors. It cites monetary conditions restricting speculation yet maintains a generally favorable outlook. It questions why a savvy trader would swap an old 1915 hatching valued at 990 for 800 cash to trade a 918 car valued at 700, hinting at market quirks.
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Stock Exchange
Wesmart
David Harum
Probate notices from Bridgeport and Milford courts 1918
June 29 1918 entry lists Velate of imcius Nichols late of Trumbull as deceased and creditors urged to exhibit claims within six months. Administratrix Edwella Tomlinson to receive innormale payment at Kossuth Street. Milford notice for Frank Maier estate grants administration to Annie F Goes Man with hearing set June 6 1918 and publication and posting of notice.
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State. OF
Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Imcius
Nichols
Trumbull
Court of Probate
Idwella I. Tomlinson
Eil? Kossuth St. ' Tinswe
Frank Maier
Milford
Deccaged
Annie F. Goes- Man
Prapate
A. DU
Omar W. Platt
Tudee
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Believe Express
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Congress
Meat Department
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U.S. Mail
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Libby’s
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Fairfield Ave
Ombud Wis
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Clark & Son
Main St
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Manin Street
Albert EL Davesday
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Victor O. Lindquist
Howard Ave
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