Americans and French Press Heights on the Marne Front
American and French forces push to strategic heights along the Marne as German defenses falter. Austrian Foreign Minister Baron von Burian warns peace talks are possible only if territorial aims are respected, insisting Austria will fight to retain Trieste and the Trentino amid broader war tensions. He notes belligerents show confidence despite looming defeats and cautions against Russia and Romania lapses in negotiations.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Trieste
Trentino
Amsterdam
Baron von Burian
Vienna
Wilson
von Burian
Austria
Russia
Romania
Baron Burian
Associated Press
Chateau -Thierry
Watts
Hill 204
Awell
Kawachi Battleship Sinks After Explosion Near Nagasaki
The Kawachi battleship of 21 024 tons sank in Tokoyama Bay on July 12 after a catastrophic explosion. Five hundred crew members died, leaving a crew of 960 officers and men. Built at Kure in 1912, Kawachi measured 500 feet in length with an 84 foot beam and a 28 foot draft. Armament included twelve 12 inch guns ten 6 inch guns eight 4 7 inch guns twelve 12 pounders and five 18 inch torpedo tubes.
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Tokio
Tokoyama Bay
Nagasaki
Kure
Stolen Cruiser Found Beached at Seaside Park
A 31 foot yacht named The Cozy was found beached on rocks at Seaside Park by Arthur Huttman and Frank Denese after being stolen Monday night from Carl Anderson of Sheltonrand. George Mason salvaged the vessel to Vequonno Yacht Club and notified police. Shelton police aided the investigation.
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Seaside Park
Arthur Huttman
Myrtle Avenue
Frank Denese
Atlantic Street
Inqury
Carl Anderson
Sheltonrand
George Mason
East Main Street
Vequonnocl Yacht Club
Mason
Will of John W Sterling Leaves Yale Vast Estate
The Stratford native and eminent lawyer John W Sterling died July 5 in Canada leaving a 20 million dollar estate. Yale University receives about 15.9 million, Bridgeport Hospital 10 thousand, Miriam Osborn Memorial Home 1 million plus added trusts for relatives and institutions.
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Yale
Rufus W. Bunnell
Cordelia Sterling
Stratford
Bridgeport Hospital
John W. Sterling
New York
Lord Mount Stephen
Canada
Yale University
Miriam Osborn
Afr
Sterting
Sterling
Private Belinsky Killed in Action On French Front
Private Samuel Belinsky, 25, son of Morris Belinsky of 273 Lexington Avenue, was killed in action between June 14 and 39, according to a telegram. He was in the infantry and details are scarce. he came to Bridgeport years ago from Russia with his family, worked in vegetable packing, and drafted in September. Prayers were said at a synagogue following the telegram.
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Samuel Belinksy
Morris Belinsky
Lexington Avenue
Belinsky
Bridgeport
Binghamton
Wexington Avenue
Landlord to be Sought for Seditious Remark
Burton, legal aid investigator, says a local landlord and former Austrian Hungary subject shouted a pro government defense and threatened eviction amid wartime rent gouging. He plans to seek immediate arrest under espionage act, citing testimonials and alleged enemy sympathy among landlords and war workers.
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America
Great Bridgeport
W. ¥. Burton
Charities Department
Central Powers
United States
Burtort
Charles E. Lane
Department of Justice
Legal Aid
Burton
Hungary
Child Rescues Mother From Wife Beater as Police Arrive
A daughter alerted police after a man named Soaky of 238 Columbia assaulted his wife, leaving her unable to stand. Patrolman Whilapatrick was summoned, Soaky was taken to the Third Precinct Station, and his wife was also taken into custody for processing. Elizabeth, the daughter, aided the officer by seeking help.
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Bacve Soaky
Columbia
Sifotclels
Whilapatrick
Columbia Court
Pines
Sooky
Elizabeth
Wigermild
Precinet
Five Bridges Blown Up Beneath Germans on the Front
The article reports across the Marne front the Corians crossed the river and destroyed five bridges along a twelve mile stretch between Gland and Mareuil le Port. Heavy fighting followed with many casualties, and German forces reportedly suffered significant losses from machine gun fire and artillery.
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Marne
Cheteau Whierry
Mareuil-le-Port
Japerniy
Mareuil le Port
Marne -Hun
Washington
Berlin Claims No Gains Declares Local Marne Actions Unchanged
Berlin reports on the Marne front that enemy counter attacks were violent with some local successes southwest of Rheims. The German communique says the situation east of Rheims remains unchanged.
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Berlin
London
Marne Front
Rheims
Sewage Plant Contract Awarded to Derby Firm
The Paving and Sewer Commission awarded the Derby firmastern Engineering a contract to build a sewage disposal plant and pumping station at Bostwick avenue and Morris street on a cost plus basis. City plans to raise about 90000 by bonds. if bonds are not approved the contract null. Derby offered the lowest profit. Officials await Washington approval, which could delay work by one to two weeks.
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Paving and Sewer Commission
Bostwick Avenue
Morris Street
Astern Engineering
Derby
Capital Tssuns Committee
New
Conners Brothers Company
New York
Capital Issues Committee
Washington
Aneda
Police Seek Slayer of Elderly Bantam Lake Man
State police hunt a man suspected of fatally wounding George Johnson and Ad yerroll Sachelov in Morris Monday night near the Wellman residence on Bantam Lake. Johnson died after being shot while investigating near Robert Wellman’s house. Mrs. Lenn Williams witnessed the events. authorities pursue a suspect as coroner reports the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Yerroll Sachelov
Morris
Robert Wellman
Allied Forces Halt German Push Near Rheims
The German offensive east and west of Rheims was checked by firm resistance from American, French and Italian armies. In this initial stage, the enemy could not advance, unlike prior offensives.
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Rheims
Sugar ban tightens at eating places in Connecticut
The food administration under Robert Scoville orders removal of open sugar bowls from hotel and restaurant tables in Connecticut including Bridgeport. Restaurants face possible curtailment of sugar allotments if self-service sugar continues while others advance efforts to curb wastage amid wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scoville
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Scoville
Pood
Physicians Link War Foods to Digestive Ailments
Bridgeport doctors report digestive disturbances rising with war era foods and improper cooking from cheap restaurants. Experts urge personal symptom monitoring and avoiding injurious items, plus smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion as officials warn of dysentery and stone-like issues.
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Waller Fh. Brown
Gridgeport Imm
Daye Tveseny Ea
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War Dent
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St. Agnan
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Soma
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