Government to take over Cape Cod canal operation
President to issue proclamation enabling federal control of the seven mile Cape Cod canal. The railroad administration will operate the waterway to secure coal shipments into New England from southern ports, a move sped by a U boat sighting off Massachusetts. The canal connects Cape Cod with Buzzards Bay and allows large coal vessels, shortening routes and shielding against submarine attacks.
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New England
Railroad Administration
Washington
Cape Cod Canal
Wilson
War
Navy and Commerce Departments
Massachusetts
Gaston, Cape Cod and New York Canal Company
Cape Cod
Buzzard’s Bay
Nantucket
Boy of Two Years Survives Fall From Window
Arthur Mennoll a two year old from 2017 Main street fell from a third story window to the ground as his mother was elsewhere in the apartment. A passerby heard the call and he was rushed by city ambulance to AL Vincent’s hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull. He was described as hovering between life and death at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mennoll
Main Street
AL Vincent's Hospital
Matthew Woley
Mennoli
J. Vincent's Hospital
Aviator Reports He Heard Signals Near Nantucket
An airplane landing at Wauwinet, Nantucket, relayed word of a distress near Great Round Shoals five miles off the island’s eastern end. The vesselCoskata coast guard crew responded after the flyer requested Navy and coast guard notification. The sea remains calm while responders aid the distressed steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauwinet
Nantucket
Coskata Coast Guard
Pollock Rip
Admiral Wood
Mass
Great Round Shoals
Navy Department
Coast Guard
Great Round
Orleans
Cape Cod
Landlords Seek Out-of-Court Settlements In Rent Disputes
Landlords and attorneys press for settlements through W S Burton investigator and a new Rent Adjustment committee after Charities department campaigns against extortionate rents. Two requests settled yesterday. one case involving a German worker who faced a rent hike was seized. A Cullinan and Cullinan firm request remains pending. Immediate action promised. rent must be fixed by landlord and not deemed extortionate before adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Department
W. S. Burton
Legard
Department
Orton
Lester
Burton
Cullinan and
Cullinan
Anten
Buyton
Pheer
Stratford
Warfield
United States
Marlon
Roosevelt declines New York governor bid in telegram message
Roosevelt writes to Attorney General Mer ton J Lewis stating he cannot accept the Republican nomination for New York governor. He cites the national and international issues and his duty to focus on broader concerns rather than a state campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Sheodore Todsevelt
Alec
Aed
New York
Strepeth Mead
New Heat Record For Summer In Bridgeport
Bridgeport's heat peaked at 98 degrees yesterday, a new record for the season, as Lake Torpedo Boat workers faced 112 degrees near steely yards. One prostration occurred at Monumental Bronze, while most industries kept staff at work with some making up afternoon hours.
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Bridgeport
Joseph
Monumental Bronze Company
Howard Avenue
St Vincent's Thosnitat
St Ta Wardohs
Athe
U. M, CG
Hemington Arms
Severos
ITOL
Lake
Pershing Addresses Wounded American Troops in Paris
General Pershing visited Red Cross hospitals in Paris to speak with wounded soldiers about their injuries and regiments. He commended the fighters, thanked physicians and surgeons, and sent a message from the American people expressing pride in each man’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
James 7. Perkins
Machinists Plan Great Labor Day Parade Here
Bridgeport machinists chapter votes to stage the Labor Day parade locally with eight divisions. About 10 000 marchers expected with members from Kemington Arius T M C Amoriemwa and Isritish Singer Sewing American Craphophone Loecomobile plants. Eight divisions include seven craft groups and a general squad.
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International Association of Machinists
Bridgeport
New London
Phins
Machinists’ Hall
Broad Street
Kemington Arius T, M.C. Companies
Liberty Ordnance Company
Amoriemwa and Isritish Company
Singer Sewing Alachine Company
American Craphophone Confirmany
The
Loecomobile Company
Purnade
Saumiuel Tavil
Vine
Vila
Womans Jugular Vein Held After Highway Crash
A New York couple returning from a trip were in a Bridgeport Pike collision when a windshield impact drove Mrs. Warren’s head toward the injured area. Dr Warren and a nurse worked to stem the blood loss until medicare arrivals at Bridgeport Hospital. The accident occurred near Melock as the couple drove back from an automobile trip.
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George W. Warren
New York
Melas
Gadl Street
Tvorge
W. Warren
Warren
Goa Police Department
Waron
Wridgeport
Bridgeport Hospital
J A McGuinness Dies After Long Illness At 66
James A McGuinness longtime bridge superintendent under Mayor Renard Burkine haan died at his home 448 Stratford avenue after three years of dwindling health. Funeral set from his late residence Wednesday 8:50 am to St Mary's church burial in St Michiels Cemetery. Born in Ireland he came to America at 20, lived in Frey Naugaludk and Kiddeport before settling on the East Side and engaging in politics and business. He served on the Board of Selectmen and later led the bridges department until retirement due to illness, brotherhood and fraternal affiliations noted with Knights of Columbus and other orders. He leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. A McGuinness
Renard Burkinehaan
Stratford Avenue
St. Mary's Church
Ccoch
Buriat
St. Michiels
Selectmen
Muchinghai
McCrainness
Colmatbe
Nutigatuels
A. Mbetiivirey
Workman Struck by Steel Section at Riverside Construction
A workman named Perry was severely injured at a Riverside construction site when a large steel section snapped loose and struck him in the abdomen. He was rushed by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital where Dr Matthew Foley treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel
Percy
St Vineoad’s Hospital
Riverside
Congress Street
Perry
Tie
St. Vincent's Hospital
Matthew Foley
Allied Push Persists at Aisne Marne Front
German reserves fail to halt the Allied advance as French troops advance on the Aisne Marne front near Soissons and Rheims. The Germans destroy materiel in the pocket north of the Marne while attempting to evacuate the area. Rail networks northward are disrupted by Allied air and artillery pressure.
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Thaisne-Marne Front
Associated Press
Rive Marne
Soissons
Rheims
Beardsley Named Personal Staff to Connecticut Governor
Beardsley joins the governor's inner circle as a personal aide. The appointment, approved by state officials, marks a political advancement for Beardstey, a Morris Street resident and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate. The report notes campaign activity and security briefings as several visitors toured Hartford. Missing details include the exact office, dates, and local reactions amid a broader political context.
Attacks By Germans Fail as Allies Hold Line
The night saw several German local counterattacks aimed at covering a retreating mair body, all of which failed. Prisoners say if Allied offensives persist the Germans may withdraw farther north while Allied heavy artillery pounds targets near Soissons. American reports indicate machine gun crews from a division at school are being moved up to stem the offense.
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Soissons
Regain Old Line After French Advance In Champagne
July 22 dispatches say French troops in Champagne between the Suippes and Massiges have recovered the old front line. The Franco American force on the Aisne Marne front advanced, with Germans yielding ground north of Chateaurseys. Two more towns fell to the Americans north of the Marne, and another at Soissons.
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London
Champagne
Suippes
Massiges
Aisnemarne
Chateau ‘S Hersy
Marne
Soissons
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Paris
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Dasa de Warren
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J. A. McGuinness
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