Hero of Dardanelles Blocks Crown Prince Defenses
In France during July 17, General Gound legendary defender, aided by French forces, halted German advances in Champagne. German artillery fire lit the town of Chalons. French 75s and machine guns slowed enemy waves as isolated French posts delayed breakthrough, permitting retreat and regrouping. Lieutenant Tranchard and 25 men held firm before breaking free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gound
Dardanelles
Gern
Chame
Rheims
Corman
Nnf
Champagne
Ghalons
Ithe Nt
Tranchard
Camps Refuse to Claim War Hero For Desertion
Robert Davis alias Sergeant Henry Johnson remains at North Avenue jail as authorities query officers who might reclaim him. Army officials at Camp Dix and Newport News know nothing of his status. Brooklyn police seek the deserter if federal charges aren’t filed. Davis admits desertion from Camp Dix Wrightstown NJ on September 19 1917 and says he never went to France despite posing as a war hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Davis
Henry Johnson
North Avenue
Army
Charles Suckley
Camp Dix
Newport News
Davis
Brooklyn
Wrightstown
N. J
France
Indigestion caused by stomach acids promotion
Medical authorities say about nine tenths of stomach trouble stems from excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. The ad endorses Bisulated Magnesia from Riker Jaynes Drug Store as a safe, inexpensive post meal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker-Jaynes
Overstays Leave Held as Deserter in Bridgeport
Camp Robert Edmunds a 40 year old from Valcartier Canada was arrested in Bridgeport by Sergeant Watts at the request of Sergeant H. J. Long of the British Canadian recruiting mission. He overstayed his leave and officers from the recruiting offices in New York will arrive to take charge this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Edmunds
Valcartier
Canada
Watts
H. J. Long
Edmunds
New York City
Bridgeport
British Penetrate Austrian Lines Southeast of Asiago
Rome July 17 official Italian report notes a British detachment penetrated enemy lines southeast of Asiago with heavy losses inflicted and 24 prisoners taken. The report also mentions continued enemy attacks along Sasso Rosso Brenta and Grappa sectors, two hostile aircraft shot down, and Gouraud’s defence preventing any breach.
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Rome
Asiago
Sasso Rosso
Brenta
Grappa
Col
Gloom Over GOP Meeting Opens After Tragic News
Republicans in Saratoga Springs brace for the unofficial state convention amid grief over Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt's death in France and Attorney General Merion E. Lewis's serious car crash injuries. Theodore Roosevelt plans to speak. Fassett named temporary chairman as factions threaten unity.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
France
Quentin Roosevelt
Merion E. Lewis
Whitman
Theodore Roosevelt
State Committee
T. R
Roosevelt
J. Sloat Fassett
Elmira
Lewis
Will H. Mays
Republican National Committee
Fencing Contests At Y M C A Tonight
Fencing club members will perform tonight at the YMCA in the new gymnasium. Nineteen members participate and Edward Arthur will present a cup to the winner. Invitations have gone to army officers and city officials. the event should draw a strong attendance.
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Edward Arthur
Eymnasium
Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo
An advertisement promotes coconut oil as a safe shampoo option free of alkali. It advises plain pure coconut oil, greaseless, rubbed into damp hair to create rich lather that cleanses scalp and removes dirt and oil. The oil is inexpensive and long lasting.
Americans Defy Orders In Marne Battle Counterattack
Paris reports an American general disregarded French orders near Marne and launched a counterattack after initial German advances. The French commander advised patience, but the Americans advanced half a mile, restoring position despite condemnation from Paris.
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High Command
Paris
Marne
le Matin
Night Stick Ended Man's Fight With Cop
Alexander Rononowsky of 643 Stillman street challenged Bridgeport police, but Patrolman Joseph Lengyel subdued him with a night stick. Rononowsky was treated at the emergency hospital for a scalp wound and charged with breach of peace. He was to be arraigned in City court the next morning.
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Bridgeport
Alexander Rononowsky
Stillman Street
Alexander
Bluecoats
Joseph Lengyel
Alex
Matthew Foley
Atex
L Lengyel
Pembroke Street
Hallett
Ranonowsky
Lengyel
Rononowsky
Fittest Survives Bitter Quarrel In-Stabbed Man Hailed
John Kodesch of 473 Wardin avenue is hospitalized with severe stab wounds to the head and left side after a quarrel with Basho of Woedin avenue near Bfancock and Wardin. Police have not yet identified the attacker. Witnesses say Kadeski reported being slashed with an yenknife.
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John Kodesch
Wardin Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Basho
Woedin Avenue
Bfancock and
Wardin Avenues
Dy Fel Gavlis
Wnadeski
Kadeski
18000 Machinists Strike in Newark for High Wages
In Newark New Jersey machinists toolmakers and apprentices many on government work went on strike to press higher pay as CC 2 Gibson national organizer says more will join tomorrow. Employers say only about five thousand three hundred ninety are striking from a total of fifty two thousand six hundred workers. Demand targets included cents hourly for toolmakers and machinists at different grades.
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Newark
N. J
CC. 2
Gibson
Employers’ Association of
North New Jersey
Wiiinium
Norwegian Ship Sunk 1200 Miles East of New York
U S navy reports the Norwegian sailing ship Marosa was sunk by a German submarine 1200 miles east of New York on July 7. Crew landed in Nova Scotia. The next day the steamship Manx King was held up by a submarine and bombed, but the crew did not witness the sinking.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
New Foundland
Nova Scotia
Goermans
Truck Companies Camp at Seaside Park in city
Companies F C and D of the Motor Truck Supply Quartermaster corps under Captain Jones camped at Seaside park to drive Riker trucks from Locomobile to a point of embarkation. Two more companies are on the way to assist with the task. Allen McKenna, arrested for drunkenness, was taken to the Second precinct station after returning home at 98 Arth Street and will be arraigned in City court.
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Quartermaster Corps
Captain Jones
Seaside Park
Allen McKenna
Arthc Street
Second Precinct
Allen
Damage to Tobacco Crop by Severe Storm at New Milford
A July 17 storm in New Milford caused extensive damage to tobacco crops and structures. Tobacco shed owned by Beeman and Strong was blown down with about 32,000 in loss. James Dodd's stock barn suffered about 8,000 in damage. Overall crop and property losses were estimated near 24,000.
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New Milford
Beeman
Strong
James Dodd
Catholic Diocese Leads Food Saving Drive in Hartford
Hartford July 19 Rev Icohn G Murray chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Hartford has been enlisted by the Federal Food Administration for Connecticut and his outreach among foreign language parishes has earned praise from Washington. A letter to French pastors urges aid in conserving meat fats and sugar to avert famine at home and abroad, citing Cardinal Mercier and former Hoover relief efforts.
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Hartford
Icohn G. Murray
Federal Food Administration For
Connecticut
Syork
Food Administration
Washington
Father Murray
Nilan
Father
Federal Food Administration
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
France
Italy
Hoover
Europe
John J. Nidan
Bishon
Man Arrested Leaving Crane Plant With Brass Loot
Martinette Marino, 32, arrested as he left Crane company plant on South Main Street after detectives found a large quantity of brass in his possession. He refused to provide a Bridgeport address and remained silent. He will be arraigned in City Court tomorrow morning.
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Martinette Marino
Bridgeport
South Main Street
Matino
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Hero OF
Crown Prince
Gouraud
Virginia
Canning
American Hardware Stores’ Incorporated
Fairfield Ave. & Middle 5St
Geineral Gouraud
Alttough
Chalons
South America
van Dyk
Duchess
Main St
Goides
Main SC
Johome GC
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
International Film Service
Committee Public Information
C. R. Holmes
Sergt
James A. Murphy
Holmes
Murphy
Lieut
Sergt. Murphy
Will H. Hays
U. S
Graham
Wheatess
Home Economics Department
The
Robert Scoville
Goston
New England
Saoville
Quietus
Man
Cop
Day
Buechler
Fairfield Ave
Murray
SKY Larks
Bridgeport Trust Company
Soeree
Bridgeport Trust Co
State Street
Crane Co
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