French American forces gain on Aisne Marne front central advance continues
Paris reports highly important gains by Franco American troops on the Aisne Marne front with the center advancing nearly two miles. Americans recapture Epieds and Trugny Epieds, push beyond Courpoil north of Epieds, and reach Brecy. Desperate fighting continues around Epieds and Trugny Epieds as guns are captured and bridgeheads expand.
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Trugny
French War Office
Line
Courpoil
Paris
Aisne-Marne
War Office
Epieds
Trugny-Epieds
Courpois
Ourcq
Marne
Armentieres
Chatelet Wood
Brecy
Union Official Explains Mooney Demonstration Speakers
Union officials said lack of cooperation by the Mooney committee led to a partly erroneous announcement that Dudley Wield Matane Mayor Clifford B Wilson W. T. Hincks and Police Chief John H. Redgate would speak at Sunday’s demonstration at Seaside Park under the Central Labor union. Lorne Benoit said his two minute notice at the State Street Casino failed to cover details leading to the misinformed claim.
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Mooney
Central Labor Union
Seaside Park
Lorne Wendt
Sireet Casino
Dudley Wield Matane
Clifford B. Wilson
W. T. Hincks
John H. Redgate
Paris
Lorne Benoit
International Association of Machinists
Mooney Committee
Benoit
U-Boat Losses Fall to 1916 Low in June Report
London reports British, allied, and neutral shipping losses for June total 75,629 gross tons, the lowest monthly figure since September 1916. British losses 161,062 tons. allied and neutral 114,567. Quarter losses to June 30 reach 48. BTS tons, a quarterly low since Q3 1916. Sailings of ships over 100 gross tons entering or clearing UK ports rise above prior quarters. Weather section notes showers for New York and New England with partial sun and daily astronomical data.
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London
United Kingdom
New Trolley Route Aims at Remington Arms Plant
A circulated report says a Connecticut trolley company plans a northern city extension to reach the Remington Arms plant. The route would run east on Boston avenue from East Main street to connect with the North Bridgeport line, easing center traffic. Government financing is reportedly sought as the company lacks funds for the large project.
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Connecticut Company
Remington Arms
Bridgeport
Boston Avenue
East Main Street
Boston
The
Connecticut
North Main Street
Arms Works
Official probe finds no distress signals near New England coast
Boston officials reported no distress signals from a British steamship off the North Atlantic after an inquiry. Intelligence centers in the first and second naval districts said no signals were picked up at their wireless stations, suggesting the vessel may have been beyond their radio range.
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Boston
North Atlantic
New England
Exemption Refused for Fire Dept Motor Expert Flynn
Lieutenant Thomas I Flynn inspector of motor apparatus for Bridgeport Fire Department is to report to Syracuse New York on July for special service duty as a Strand. Draft board upheld his indispensability based on affidavits from department heads and will be appealed to the district board. James R Neary of Engine Company No 3 to accompany Flynn to Syracuse. Edward Daley of Engine Company No 3 to Camp Devens with 142 Bridgeport men. Daley, 27, recently assigned to No 8, joined August 9, 2948. Tivin, described as a skilled mechanic, joined August 9, 2948 and has held multiple posts including inspector of all motor apparatus. Leary, 31, was made a permanent fireman June 3, 1918.
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Thomas I. Flynn
Bridgeport Lire
Syracuse
N. Y
Wooo Deeft Hoard
John Oa. Teonard
Board of Fire Commissioners
Flynn
Tisiriet
Leonard
Fire Commissioners
James R. Neary
Ingine Com
Pany
Cal
Haley
Voday
Edward Daley
Iongine Company No. 3
Tsridgeport Bo
Camp Devens
Daley
No. 8
Tivnin
Ife
Leary
Lle
Honor Telegram Carriers Treated To Trip To Rock
Eight Telegram honor boys, carriers of city routes, visited Savin Rock yesterday. Accompanied by C R Davidson and Stanley Purdy, the group left at 9 20 a m and enjoyed rides, games, a swim, and refreshments. Names of the boys included Vincent Brennan, William Henry Allen, Irving Vickers, Thomas Tonnelly, Arthur Chapin, and Eugene O Donnell.
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Savin Rock
Telegram
C. R. Davidson
Stanley Purdy
Amusement Place
Reck
Vincent Brennan
William Henry Allen
Irving Vickers
Thomas Tonnelly
Arthur Chapin
Eugene O'Donnell
Lieutenant Denny Reassigned From Lee to Devens
Lieutenant Larry B.H. Denny of 677 William Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Denny, has been reassigned from Camp Lee, Virginia, to Camp Devens. He trained at Camp Devens, attended officers training school, and earned a commission before being ordered back to Camp Devens. Previously employed in the City Engineer's office.
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Larry BH. Denny
Jeremiah Denny
William Strest
Camp Devens
Denny
Camp Tievens
National Army
Tthe Camp
Jie
Camp Lee
Virginia
George Ordered to Report to Boston Nationals
Yorke Pa July 24 Pitcher Lefty George formerly of Columbus American Association team was ordered today to report at once to the Boston Nationals. George has been at his home here since the American Association closed.
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George
Yorke
Lefty George
Columbus
American Association
Boston Nationals
Creorge
McAdoo raises railway shopmen wages to 68 cents
Director McAdoo boosts shopmen pay to 68 cents an hour retroactive to January 1 with proportional increases for assistants and other mechanical classes. Beginning August 3, eight hour days become standard, overtime and Sunday holiday work paid at one and a half times. Back pay will follow. about 500000 workers nationwide benefit, adding nearly 100 million dollars to annual payroll.
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Washington
McAdoo
Commission On Railroad
Finfrock Leaves Arms Co. Plant For New Berth
J. Q. Finfrock, assistant work manager of the Remington Arms plant, resigns his city post to take extended rest and may not return after vacation. Reorganization left Finfrock as assistant works manager, with an uncertain successor as Vice President Charles Tyler could not be reached in New York.
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J. Q. Finfrock
Remington Arms
J. Gauchet
H. H. Pinney
Focal
Mr. Winfrock
Lane Pany
Gaucheceimie
Lyon
Winfrock
Manapter
Charles ©. Tyler
New York
Kane's Arrest Brings Draft Board Action in Syracuse
Draft Board Three learns Kane James Kent from 87 Chapel Street was arrested in Syracuse New York on June 5 1917. Officials say Kane married twice and failed to disclose wife and child in Virginia and New York. He is declared delinquent and ordered to report to the Syracuse training camp as part of wartime service measures.
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Draft Board
Syracuse
N. Y
James Kent Kane
Chapel Street
Kane
Virginia
New York
JLT
Adjutant General's Office
United States
Telegram and Post In the Service edition date noted
The Telegram and Post announces its In the Service edition will publish on Monday July 29, detailing service member listings and related notices.
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Telegram and Post
Germans Fight Hard to Keep Exit Open
Washington reports massed German reserves strive to hold the last rail line from Nanteuil to Bazoches as Allied and American forces seal a pocket in the Aisne Marne region. General March says the Soissons to Chateau Thierry route remains their only exit while U. S. and French units press the front on both jaws of the salient.
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Washington
Foch
Aisne-Marne
Chateau Thierry
Marne
War Department
General March
March
Soissons
Nanteuil
Oureq
Bazoches
Vesle
State Guard Adopts Marine and Naval Drills in Connecticut
Connecticut adopts naval and marine tactics with updated infantry drills. About 180 men returned from Camp Locke, WNI antic, after a school for officers under a hot sun that tested strength. Officers and US Army instructors praise Fairfield county Fourth Military district for readiness and discipline.
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Connecticut
Camp Locks
Wnlantic
United States Army
Fairfield
Fourth Military District
Camp Locke
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Hincks
East New York
South New England
Pwowayce
Continuca
North Bridgeport
Goodwin
Fire Dept
Fire Board
Draft Board No. 2
Draft
Fire Department
Rock
Lieut
Lee
Devens
Finfrock
Arms Co
State Guard
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