War toll and soldier letters fill Bridgeport page
A wartime column recounts casualties and mail from Front line service. It notes a merchant ship seizure, a Thanksgiving landings report in England, and a Bridgeport area family coping with wounded and fallen relatives including Stanton and Irving Mills. Letters describe home life, fear, hope, and a request to send their baby’s picture. A casualty list from Washington is included with names and statuses.
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Eld Vaterland
Germy
Nean
Germany
Brigade
England
Stanton
Het
Providence
Heo
Sami
Stanton F
Ud States
Hanting
Irving
Enaoy
A. T
Lin
Bridgeport
Stratford
Ip Mills
Bridgewtan
Ort
Hill Street
Legram
Wardenarti
Baen Tered
New End
Black Rock
Wiyder
Herd
Fly
List of Dead in Building Disaster Jumps, Total 38
A collapse at the Hatt building trapped patrons and workers. Rescue teams recovered thirty eight bodies and many injured as fire followed the crash, with victims mostly inside the debris filled structure. Authorities continued search efforts and identified multiple establishments affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Tuna
Pyrolwaty Fitaly
Chabre
Compu
Washington Update on Senate Ailments and Health
A garbled Washington dispatch reports concerns over Senator Tilk aan and ongoing health issues. It notes paralysis and severe hemorrhage with uncertain prognosis and mentions background symptoms and doctors’ notes amid a tense political context.
Italians Capture Important Heights
Roving advance and artillery actions cited as Italian forces seize a long ridge between Morl and Arras sector. The report details Italian and British actions on the Asiago plateau and offensive gains at Monte Tofield and Sasso Tossa with enemy losses and prisoners noted, while Vienna confirms Austrian initial gains followed by Italian counteractions amid ongoing fighting along the Front.
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Morley
Marth
Aberris
Breidnie
Peggy
Adios
Alberry
Tie Scarpe
Arras
Alexis Romano
Rtussia
Rome
Thalias
Senta Ti
Asiago
Monte Miral Bella
Arttaes
Shaushter
Tretel
Ais
TSS
Ail Sront
Cunnoen
Rangola
Brentin River
Sasso Tossa
Fhve
Tne
Cape
Lagsarina
Suen
Oyatemen
Viena
Vienna
London
Monte Ti Val Tetle
Tactiye
Jung
Plaza Wreckage Redeemed in 1 000 New Houses
A chaotic description outlines ruin and reconstruction tied to housing plans and brick recovery. Officials discuss selecting contractors, timelines, and oversight while pondering Washington decisions affecting New City housing projects and associated demolitions.
Power for Right Behind War Moves
A preacher quotes divine guidance on national unity and power, urging Almighty support for freedom and democracy. He contends enduring strength comes from God and collaboration among nations, warning against division and calling for universal justice and brotherhood.
Sergeant Lyons in Italy with Red Cross unit
Sergeant Lyons, with the U Ambulance corps detachment from New York, arrived in Italy. The_message notes Lyons and a Lt. Helmer TB connected to the General's office. another aide is reportedly returning home to spend time with his mother at the Sea Lion Inn.
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Sargeant Bhaer Te. Lyons
U. Ambulance Corps
New York
Italy
M. Lyon
Jlemer TB
Tasxier
Olartere
Washeton
Sea Lien
Slaps Wife's Face Leads to Arrest at City Court
A confusing OCR fragment describes a domestic incident ending with an arrest. The text mentions a confrontation, police involvement, and a city court appearance, but key names and details are illegible. The report lacks clear events and outcomes to confirm precise charges or persons.
Obituary Notice for Jorfayette Anngdiven Brown
Jorfayette Anngdiven Brown died. Survived by two sons, relatives listed. Funeral services planned in Santa Celina, with further details to be announced by family.
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Jorfayette
Anngdiven Brown
Danfoyebta AG Oy
Tien
Will
BU Aulark
Tome
Dhe
Pecsgits
Lynn Eace
Rede
Kooom
Avian Asietl
Cowles
Fothea
I Bae Petipa
Prashen
Ehester
Virani
Jey Etpert
Peg
Tivo Bis
Revo Waiys
Norwalk Sailor Named as Prisoner in War Report
A Norwalk sailor is listed as a prisoner in a War Department mortality record compiled by Alva James J Piall. The Norwalk man James J Piall is named as missing and later listed prisoner with uncertain status. The report notes confusion over the sailor’s status and vessel assignment amid wartime records from Norwalk.
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Norwalk
Norwalis
al Reilanski
Htis
Setphimis Syileonski
de Norwalk
Alva
James J Piall
Norvais
Crarmans
Lin Motown
LAPT
Norwalie
Witiel
Hee
Wolf Attoruty
Isosion
North
Bicycle Crash Hospitalizes Injured Boy Rider
Thirteen year old William Varey of 259 French Street in St. Vincent's parish fell from his bicycle on Trench Street when the front wheel struck a stone. He sustained a broken arm and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital after treatment by Dr. J. Weiss of the Emergency Hospital.
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Willian Varey
French Street
St. Vincent's Hasque
Teo
Werra Hoyo
Trench Street
Jg. 11
Weiss
Bu Vincent's Hospital
W U Telegraphers Strike Called by Union Leader
New York June 30 The strike ordered by Newcomb Charlton of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America targets Western Union. He said about 5 000 of 26 000 commercial operators may quit with 32 000 others affected. Monenkamp of the Brotherhood pledged assistance while Charlton and company officials criticized the move.
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Hamens
International Brotherhood of Whretrical Workers
Monenkamp
Heal
Cornton
OT. Konenkamp
Commerciat Telesuiphers
Motored Officer Charged With Reckless Driving Report
Police report McGarity faces a reckless driving charge after a traffic incident in Par liceman FRod. McGarity’s involvement remains under investigation as authorities review the sequence of events and any contributing factors.
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Juan Samuel Pelison
Iebaias Sireva
Wralevhairy
Phis Afrhevnerau Dar Motoreye
Parliceman Frod
McGarity
Get Worst of Tassel With Policeman's Stick Incident
Michael Taviel from Port Hospital in Velden was involved in a night incident near Mes where a police officer reported Taviel struck two horses and interacted with a constable. Taviel faced charges of drunkenness breach of peace assault and resisting arrest and was moved to St Vincent's Hospital after examination by Dr Keegan.
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Michael Taviel Port
Tle
Mes
Jyier
Toyvick
Atfis
Matralmain Matthews
Plas
Vovick
Peitee
Nesault
Hie
Ron
Dr 1
Keegan
St. Vincent's Hospital
State Trade Unions Protest No Beer Move
State Trades Union League holds a special convention to oppose amendments to the food survey bill in Congress. Resolutions denounce prohibiting use of footstuffs in beer manufacturing and whiskey sales after a set date as unpatriotic. Delegates from labor organizations across the state attend, highlighting broad interest in the liquor trade.
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Trades Union Jowerty League
Hase
Liqitar Bisiness
Fragmented Meeting Critiques Tact and Tone in Voices
A damaged OCR of a community meeting reports debate over tact, patriotism, and public messaging at a church forum on Daniel and John streets. The speech featured leaders like Willisti Tinvace Day and Samuel Shaw with calls to focus on allies and public actions while condemning perceived provocations.
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Daniel and John Streets
Borin
Ehiveh
Elony Save
Italy
Willisti
Samuel Ts Shaw
Tte Marian
Intiae
Mendetslica
Wheeler
Ty Carter van Vice
Carley
Gareth
Peitien
Hee
Milferd Plans Big Red Cross Benefit
Milferd hosts a Red Cross benefit on July 1 at Phe Lindens home of Mr. and Mrs. Witla. Miss Cloneva Wilson and others perform in an afternoon evening program with several contests and entertainment. Proceeds aid Milford Red Cross efforts. tickets limited and available by advance order.
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Mian D
Heneli
Aumier
Milford
Tosaphine Yierk
Wilson
Benevolent Union of the
Firse Chirch
Rezurnirg
Fort Trumbull
Heac
W. Goodsell
Bairfax
Ads
Othe Bree Eouhige
Rogers Avenue
Jrort Trutoball Beach
Milton’ Math
Lew Tlanmpehive
Milton
Milton Attcinerd
Schooel
Carpenters
Carpenters Civil Weiners Lave Meeton
Sabllivans Siew
Dpeawaarel Sehindowr
Csiel Gariswotety
R Farrisany
Rhodes
Jarry Prantron Wooton Woalfer
Wrasipee
B. Corenis
Manian
Daterates Taalabe
Cyril Sthedes
Sillivan
Arthur Piss
New Yorts City
Kartge
Suebeif
Wildrton
Elristom Og
Aera Shearer
Po An
Man Charged After Driving Without License
Benjamin Renevick of 447 South Main Street ran a vehicle without valid registration and license. Police say he failed required tests for a first class operator after a collision at Main and Cannon Streets.
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Ecard
Benjamin Trenevick
South Main Street
Tram
AFL
Main and
Cannon Streets
Renevick
Former Bridgeport Reporter Wins Lieutenant Stripes
Lieutenant Norman Hall of M Porrett Avenue, formerly a Bridgeport reporter, returned yesterday from Fortress Monroe Wisconsin with his company of Captain Levis I. O’Neill’s Coast Artillery. He was commissioned at the close of residence service after a three month entree and is spending leave with his parents.
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Norman
Hall of
M Porrett Avenue
Bridgeport
Fortress Monroe
Wia
Hell
Levis I. O'Neill
Coast Artillery Company
Fort Ferry
Ifn
Uifeors’ Servnel
Mortress Monroe
Tehdarciil
Prominent Stamford Merchant Dies After Long Illness
William Garman, longtime owner of Ciattlieh and Gorman cloak and suit shops, died in Stamford after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife, two children, and a niece, with a son in college. Funeral planned for 2 o clock at the late residence 657 Laurel Avenue.
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Wiliam Garman
Haack
Ciattlieh Ane Gorman
Miliere
Stamford
Garman
Culchtees
Syi Corman Nosehael
Garmen
Srvivors
Macrofiteroon
Laurel Aven
Letters of Natalie Near Myelin Echoes War era life
Readable excerpts describe wartime care and hospital scenes, with mentions of Sherry Lindsley arranging bandages and blankets. The writer reflects on friends, fear for Fraylks, and a plan to visit Newtown, noting social events at Bridgeport and the Black Reel Show. The tone is personal, diary like, and centered on wartime support and community life.
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Myelin
Sherry Lindsley
Marion
Hind
Thore
Iva
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