BAKER SEEKS HIGHER DRAFT LIMITS FOR ARMY OF 5 MILLION
Secretary Bakey said on reconvening Congress he would seek new appropriations and modify draft ages for a larger mobilization. The plan envisions a U S army possibly exceeding 5 000 000 men with advisers favoring lowering draft ages. General Foch has leveraged American troops to alter the war’s momentum as vast forces flow to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Washington
Bakey
Congress
France
Foch
Engineer Killed When Engines Hit at Pawling
DANBUILY July 23 engineer C. Burt Paisley of Wellport died when a pusher engine and a meat train collided at West Pawling New York. Two cars of beef destroyers were wrecked several hours to clear tracks. Firemen aboard the pusher were severely injured and officials delayed attribution of fault as investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbuily
Tfnginaner
C. Burt Paisley
Wopewell
West Yawling
Pawling
Unclear OCR snippet on weather and tides
Fragmentary text from a Washington report describes cloudy conditions and high water readings with garbled timing. It mentions almanac style data and possible southeast or northwest references, but lacks clear entities or a coherent event.
Fairfield Bay Prisoner Report Linked to German Camps
War department lists ten men in German prison camps behind the lines, including Charles Knowlton of the 164th United States Infantry Rainbow division. Knowlton, son of William H Knowlton of Fairfield, enlisted in New York City’s old 69th Regiment and was first reported missing in May. He was later listed as missing since May 4. Others detained with him include Joseph Lagassy of Bristol and Randolph Stewart of Plainville. His family has lived in Fairfield for about three years, with his father working at Lecamobile plant.
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Charles Knowlton
164Th United States Infantry
War Department
Knowlton
William H. Knowlton
Post Road
Fairfield
69Th Régiment
New York City
Canin
Sim
Joseph Lagassy
Bristol
Randolph
Stewart
Plainville
Airfield
Lecamobile Company
New York
Mairfield
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Man battles illness after mother-in-law crisis at home
A man at 65 Liberty Street attempted self harm using wine and carbolic acid. A minister intervened, the Minersetey hospital staff treated him, and doctors warned of lingering weakness. The incident followed tensions with his mother-in-law, with recovery uncertain after the narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clore
Liberty Street
Lise
Cor
Galas
Coe
Labor Bureau to Settle Coal Mine Troubles Created
Garfield announces creation of a labor bureau to settle coal mine disputes during the war. John T. White and Wembrandt Veale named joint chairs. Principles require use of existing machinery, peaceful organizing, and limits on strikes while settlements are reached. The bureau covers miners and operators under fuel administration jurisdiction.
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Labor Bureau
Washington
Bureau of Labor
Garfield
White
Powle
John T. White
United Mine Workers of American
Wembrandt Veale Coat
Pennsylvania
Fuel Administration
United Mine Workers
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Hic
Fuel Administrator
Mrior
Giirfledel
Smd
Dhawn
Upper Potomac
New Milford Man Held for Offering Unstamped Meat
A New Milford man, Simaiel Collen, was arrested on accusations related to offering unstamped meat. The case involves alleged tampering and improper handling of meat products and potential violations of local commodity laws. Police report ongoing investigation and potential charges to be filed as authorities review the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Washington Man Deserter Picked Up Near Camp Upton
A Boston man, James Aloysius Loughlin, was found en route from Camp Upton to Boston and revealed as a deserter. Judge R Z Head of Washington, D C, and Michael J. Jordan of Bridgeport aided in the pickup. Loughlin was taken to the guard house at Camp Upton and will be returned to duty. The episode involved a ride with Captain J A Robinson and featured discussions with National Guard officers. The incident prompted a broader inquiry into military affairs and practices at the camp.
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Camp Locke
Niantic
Judge R. Z. Head
Washington, D. C
Michael J. Jordan
Miller & Jordan
Bridgeport
James Aloe Loughlin
Boston
Mypasy
Camp Upton
McLoughlin
King
Judge Head
Mr. Jordan
Eagle
Locke
National Guard
Donald XII
al Simian
Merchants Adopt Rules to Govern Business in War
War time regulations imposed on merchants include enforcement by the Ware Industries and local merchants boards. The rules regulate bedding, orders, and returns, with penalties for noncompliance. The text indicates official signings and a framework to guide trade during wartime.
U Boat Sinks Schooner Off Castle Bank Maine
Kennebunkport Me July 13 reports say a German submarine sank the fishing schooner Robert and Wiehard of silence Massachusetts sixty miles southeast of Cape Porpoise. Dories arrived with men aboard, the crew saved but the vessel went down after a shell.
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Castle Bank
Maine
Kennebuniport
Pfoint
Ai Dory
Cape Porpoise
Tie Robert
Wiehard
Silence
Ter
Mass
Cashe Tank
Eit
Oraiden
Bercanr
Subramrine
Speygia
Sraredt
Six Bridgeport Babies Win Prizes At Walnut Beach
Six Bridgeport babies won prizes at Walnut Beach during surf week events hosted by the Walnut Beach Business Association. Mothers from nearby cities attended with their infants as judges led by Rick offered prizes. winners included Dorothea Hineckts and others, with multiple ages and outfits described and noted as from Bridgeport families.
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Bridgeport
Walnut Beach
Wilbnt Heach
Cilies
Dorothea Hinekdts
Pridgeport
Mas Mary
Michael Hori
Myx
Irene Chorpishers
Ava Uther
Clarence Dackinin
Linbdwin Street
Mildred Bhackinin
In the Service Supplement for Bridgeport Papers
On Monday July 28 an attractive In the Service supplement will be issued with The Bridgeport Telegram and The Bridgeport Post, or will contain tatties and photographs of hundreds of Bridgeport men now in the service. Be sure and place your order early.
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Bridgeport “Pelegram
Bridgeport Post
Bridgeport
Paris Reports Fresh Gains Above Marne Front
The American army intelligence reports continued German retreat along the Aisne Marne front on July 23. Heavy fire from French and American guns hampers German movement and supply lines behind their retreating lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marne
Aisne-Marne Front
Associated Press
Hero Drowns After Attempt To Save Escaping Man
A young rescuer, Tingmussen, 21, of Carroll Avenue, died after diving into Hollister MIN pond on Tollis ter avenue to save an unknown man who had submerged. Despite initial efforts by bystanders and a doctor, Rasmussen failed to survive. The other swimmer was saved, and emergency crews conveyed the body to a local hospital.
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Hollister Min
Tollister Avenue
John Rasmussen
Carroll Avenue
Rasmussen
Tingmussen
Jaen Atenski
Kewatregt
T Ve Bmel
Esesimesen
Brouggtt
Nein
Walsh
Pace
Hollister Avenue
Heathpureters
A. Paltulot Wits
Isley
Flames on Charged Pole Alarm Firemen
A transformer on a pole near Galden caused sparks and a fire scare. Firefighters watched the charged pole as bystanders and a trolleyline risked further danger while responders connected hoses and assessed the scene.
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Cesls
Dalln Alman L. Gtdo
Sun Rincy
Fairfield Bay
Workers
Coal Operator
Cohen
Simaiel Collen
Tibet
Polit Corsa
Head
Robinson
Judge
Jordan
J. Alex
International Film Service
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Orleans
Cape Cod
Mires
Dory
Kennebunkport
Hinchcliffe Twins
Hero
Stranger
U. S
England
Galden
Akerny Broaik
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