Sinking of Norwegian Steamer Augvald by Submarine
A trans Atlantic liner in port with news that the Norwegian steamer Augvald, 2098 tons, bound from a French port to Baltimore, was sunk by a German submarine on June 22. Eleven crew members were rescued after 11 days adrift, three drowned, 13 unaccounted for, and the ship was sunk with bombs amid storm and seaweed improvised rations.
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Augvald
Baltimore
Auggvald
Mid-Ocean
Egge
Augyard
Souweed
Davis Hammilstein Arrested for Theatre Aisle Block
Davis Hammilstein, 21, of 194 Fourth Street, was arrested last night near Polls Theater by Special Officer Fleming on a charge of violating the city ordinance restricting blocking aisles in theatres. He allegedly refused to move when asked and resisted arrest. arraignment set for this morning in City Court.
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Davis Hammilstein
Fourth Street
Poll
Fleming
Hammilstein
Mmeming
Weather Forecast Summary for July Regions
July weather report covers Washington and New England with fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. East New York expects fair, slightly warmer interior days Tuesday and Wednesday. North Atlantic winds will be gentle to moderate with shifting fair weather. Central regions show moderate northwest winds with rain likely. Continuous notes on sun and moon timing are listed as daily references.
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South New England
East New York
Nfner
North Atlantic
Middle Adhiatiy
Food Chief Acts To Prevent Loss Of Good Potatoes
Acting under orders from D Fairchild Wheeler assistant food administrator of Connecticus a carload of 178 bushels of potatoes valued at 1300 dollars received in local yards Saturday was condemned by health inspectors for spoilage. The consignee secured permission to sort and sell only the good stock after the health department and wholesale house warned the shipment would be returned. The car is to be unloaded and the good potatoes sold while spoiled tubers are discarded.
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D. Fairchild Wheeler
Connecticus
Health Department
Washington, N. C
North Carolina
Silo House
Lemming
Restrictions Lifted on Meat Service in Connecticut
Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville in Hartford rescinded June 19 rules restricting roast beef to Mondays and steaks to Thursdays at midday meals. Beef may now be served at any evening meal and beef by products may be used, with pork as a substitute where possible, prompting hotel restaurant and club notices statewide.
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Robert Scoville
Hartford
Rent Case Brings Up Loyalty Issue In Justice Court
Connecticut faces a property rights clash as eviction case involving rising rents tests wartime measures. Gov proclamation invoked to keep munitions workers in Bridport region amid anti German pressure, with state and federal officials urging rapid action.
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Justice Court
Connecticut
Bridgcort
Jgnnace
Wareld White
Fred N. Morgan Suce
E. T H. Greene
United States Room Registration Bureau
Industrial Housing and Transportation Bureau
Unles Aciion
State Council of Defense
William S. Burton
Golas
New England
Charities Department
Field Avenue
Burton
Jitneys In Bridgeport Reach 1079 Licenses
Bridgeport records show 1079 jitneys licensed and operating, reflecting growth since the Motor Vehicles branch opened last December. Officials estimate daily passenger trips by jitneys total about 101,060 and note 1079 licensed vehicles with 240 drivers registered for public service roles.
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Bridge Port
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicles Department
Public Services
Oper Midgeport
Important War Industries Board Notice 1918
The War Industries Board orders newspapers to curb distribution effective Monday July 17 1918. Discontinue accepting unsold copies samples free copies and free distributions. Stop forcing copies on dealers stop backstanding payments or back purchases and end salary compressions to agents. Maintain all free exchanges.
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Washington
United States
War Industries Board
Cronre Eee
Als
Dollar Day Bargains Drive Bridgeport Merchants
Nearly 100 Bridgeport firms celebrate Dollar Day under clear skies as merchants offer double buying power to shoppers. The event supports Liberty Bonds War Savings and patriotic efforts, with buyers urged to fund soldiers overseas and invest savings in government bonds as part of a citywide mobilization. Local youths enlisted at the recruiting station are noted in brief.
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Bridgepart
Renal
States Food Administration
Ise Lin
Aimerica
Mercheuts
Bridgeport
Tilly
Women Censure School Board Over Play Criticisms
Communications from Mrs. A. T. Bedworth and Mrs. W. W. von criticised board members after discussions about the senior play Suppressed Desires presented at the High school on June 1. Commissioners and others debated who should obtain a copy of the play for review, with remarks on propriety and duty, while unrelated police notes and garden leakage items followed in the report.
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A. T. Bedworth
W. WW. V.von
Board of Education
Owen Burns
Conld
Thais Corrobooration
Dring
Howard
Challenger
Tins
Burn
Chidlonger
Varul
Mal Burns
Vinvens
Thivens
Owen Berns
Charities Board Vows Fight Against Rent Profiteers
A local charities board pledges action against rent profiteers and those delaying fair dealings with tenants. The department’s adviser, Attorney Wilbur Burton, stresses efforts to improve relations between landlords and tenants unable to pay, citing cases of extreme rent increases and coercive tactics. New steps include formal actions to ensure fair treatment and deter unlawful pressure on vulnerable residents.
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Gre
Pirkdeepart
Thed
Willim de. Burton
Thorne
Ararith
Thoroe
Neal
Germans Taken by Furious Attack Near Longpont
Paris reports French forces in a northwest Longpont offensive advancing about two miles and taking 347 prisoners along a front of nearly two miles. The war office notes 12 hundred meters gained near Retz forest, with 347 prisoners including four officers. Air actions claim fourteen enemy planes shot down and four driven down.
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Paris
Longpont
War Office
Retz Forest
Chavigny
Fismes
Hirson
Fereen Tardennois
Amagne Lucquy
Looe
Doiran-Struma
Monastir
Albania
Bosnia
Tih
Nasserslauitely
Railwis
Sidiies
Luxem Babes
Liestis
Associatedd Pi
Spirsons
Rete
Mertie
Pont
Triplets Reported Born On Pembroke Street In City
Triplets weighing 21 pounds in total were born at 616 Pembroke Street to Dora and Mrs. Ruta. The first newborn weighed nine pounds, followed by two others of similar size. The family previously had two children, one who died in infancy and a healthy three year old. Juta works at UL M Co plant as a firborer.
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Dora
Tore Ruta
Pembroke Street
Formichela
Juta
UL. M. Co
Wilson and Sims Praise Submarine Force Efforts
President Wilson praises Lake Torpedo Boat Company workers in Bridgeport for patriotic July Fourth service. Admiral Sims lauds volunteers who built boats without pay, while Navy Secretary Daniels commends the plant's patriotism and the broader Allied morale effort.
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Cat Asso
Sims
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bridgeport
Joseph PL Trutity
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