San Diego Cruiser Sunk Off Fire Island
German U boat sinks the U.S. cruiser San Diego ten miles southeast of Fire Island at 11:30 am. One officer and crewmen landed. survivors aboard four ships nearby. No confirmed loss of life. San Diego previously California, 13,680 ton armored cruiser, flagship staple of Atlantic convoy work, built 1899.
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Fireland
San Diego
California
San Francisco
Navy Department
E Third Naval District
U. S
Fire Island
Ber 82
Long Island
New York
Portsmouth,avy
H. H. Christy
Esse
Navy E Island
Long
New Harbor
New
Sinking of San Diego Off Long Island Reported
New York July 19 reports say the armored cruiser San Diego was sunk off the Long Island coast after a distress call from a flying observer near Fire Island. Survivors were reportedly picked up by multiple vessels including tankers, with Navy statements noting uncertainty about the cause and casualty scope.
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New York
Pan
Long Island
San Diego
Fire Island
Point of Woods
Goat Fire Island Beach
San
Allies hold Soissons as gains surge on the front
The battle along the Aisne and Marne front continued with heavy fighting. Allied forces including Americans and French advanced along the line, seizing the plateau near Soissons and surrounding hills. Prisoners exceed 17,000 with several officers captured. over 360 cannons and multiple aircraft losses reported.
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Aisne
Marne
Soissons
Chaudun
Vaux-Castille
Villers-Helon
Norcy-Sur-Ourcy
Monnes
Courchamps
Torcy
Benil
Oulchy-le-Chateau
Vauxbuin
Fere-en-Tardenois
Haverious Points
Associated Press
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
San Diego Sunk Off Fire Island Survivors Reach New York
Thirty two survivors including one lieutenant and one ensign landed in three lifeboats at Point of Woods on Long Island after the cruiser San Diego was sunk off Fire Island. Reports say German submarines operated off the U S coast with torpedo attacks, while rescue boats and coast guard stations aided survivors and prepared hospitals for wounded.
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New York
Point of Woods
San Diego
Fire Island
Long Island
Fire Island Light
United States
New York Harbor
Navy Department
Bay Shore
Babylon
Point O'Woods
Coast Guard
Oak Island
New Yo .Ek
Naval Training Station
Sayville
Great South Bay
Fire Island Beach
United States Base Hospital
Foxhills
Staten Island
Car Overturns Injuring Officers and Passenger in Bridgeport
Sergeant William R. Walte of the Third precinct police and Mrs. Ernest Cooper were injured when their automobile overturned at Wood and North avenues while avoiding a bicyclist. Both were pinned beneath the car and treated at the scene before being taken to Bridgeport hospital where Walte’s condition was listed as serious and Cooper suffered a broken wrist and possible fractured thigh. The crash occurred shortly before 6 PM, with Liggina of the Traffic bureau collecting details. The car was later removed.
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William R. Walte
Third Precinct
Bridgeport
Wolfe
Ernest Cooper
Terry Place
Wood and
North Avenues
Cooper
Sergeant Wolfe
Mra
Matthew Foley
Emergency
Bridgeport Hospital
Walnut Beach
Allied Forces Gain Ground as German Front Weakens
On the western front in France Allied and Entente forces shift momentum from Germany. German lines retreat after counter offensives from Aisne to Marne. British and Australian troops seize Meteren and advance elsewhere. German official report claims French attacks were repelled with 82 enemy planes shot down and over 20,000 prisoners taken since the 15th.
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Berlin
London
Aisne
Marne
Ater
Soissona
Neuilly
Chateau Thierry
Mareuil
Rheims
Bois du Roi
Pourcy
Troesnes
Suippes
Erthes
Barge Rates Fixed Pending National Coal Price Adjustment
Connecticut fuel administrator Thomas W. Hassell said final barge rate figures would wait on national adjustment. Local board head Thomas J. Pardy noted rebates may apply to yard sidewalk and cellar deliveries under new rates. Bridgeport’s June coal arrivals show May and June shortages narrowing, with July or August crucial for domestic supply. Dealers cooperate with coal administration and strict rules ensure no partiality and adherence to “first come, first served.”
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Bridgeport
Thomas W. Hassell
Hartford
Connecticut
United States Administration
Thomas J. Pardy
Russell
Coal Administration
Pardy
Soldier Welcome Home Is Donated
War Bureau reports its search for a central city house for soldiers failed until Edward W. Harral offered his Golden Hill street home near Harrison Street. The seven bedrooms on the second floor can hold 20 cots, while the first floor has four large rooms. Harral and his wife consented to house soldiers for the war, with a committee to furnish it and funds to maintain it. Justice Wheeler noted the act mirrors givers’ spirit as city funds cannot cover the project.
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Causa
Bridgeport Christian Union
Young Men's Christian Association
The
Young Women’s Christian Association
Knights of Columbus
War Bureau
Ithe City
Justice Wheeler
Edward W. Harral
Golden Hill Street
Harrison Street
Dr. Swain
Tarral
Soldiers and Sailors Club
Uncle Sam
Pridgeport
Harral
Five Killed When U-Boat Sinks Big British Liner
London reports the British steamer Carpathia was torpedoed twice in the Atlantic on Wednesday. Five firemen and two trimmers died in the engine room. The ship sank about two hours after the first torpedo. Passengers and crew, including 36 saloon and 21 steerage aboard, were saved after orderly lifeboat evacuation. The submarine surfaced but fired a third torpedo and then departed.
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Carpathia
London
Atlantic
Dbechange Telegraph Company
British transport Barunga sinks after torpedo strike
London July 19 The British transport Barunga formerly the Sumatra was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine outward bound for Australia with unfit Australians on board There were no casualties The ship remained afloat nearly an hour after attack Several hundred troops lined up as they were rescued Barunga a 7484 ton steamer 482 feet long owned by the British government Also Samuel Waite of 125 Pembroke Street enlisted as a millwright in the Canadian Railway section at Fairfield Avenue recruiting station
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London
War ‘Office
Sumatra
Australia
Ald
Samuel Waite
Pembroke Street
Canadian Railway
Fairfield Avenue
Q M C Soldiers Guests at Dance
A reception and dance was held last night for the men of Companies I and 10, Motor Supply Trade Train at 181 State Street. J Wilson led plans, J Mapley played the piano, Simon Brasia rendered violin selections, Anise Wadson sang, and Al Pierson delivered a monologue.
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State Street
J. Wilson
J. May
Simon Brasia
Anise Wadson
al Pierson
Arthur Wren Joins Naval Reserves at Pelham Bay
Arthur Wren son of P W Wren vice president of First Bridgeport National Bank left for Pelham Bay yesterday and joined the Naval Reserves as a seaman. Yale graduate and former varsity basketball athlete, he also played golf at Brooklawn Club and served in Home Guards. An automobile struck by a Main Street trolley at Main and John streets caused minor damage.
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Arthur Wren
P. W. Wren
First Bridgeport National Bank
Pelham Bay
Naval
Wren
Bridgeport High School
Yale University
Yale
Brooklawn Club
FP. L. Chapman
Ogden Street
Hughes & Chapman Company
Main Street
Main
John Streets
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Washington
Ryleas
Newark Harbor
Fre Island
Department
Brebate
France
Sergt. Wolfe
Mrs. Cooper
Cha~teau Thierry
Champagne
Rheime
Ypres
Meteren
Cunard Line
Carpathis
Barunga
Soldier Welcome Home
Q. M. C. Soldiers
Llette Onsei
Awnlig Co
Mossuth St
Barnum
Mhucmei
Sheffield
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main St
Arcade Corner
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