Gas Fails to Halt Our Men on Marne Front
German gas attacks intensify along the Marne with Belleau Wood still held by American forces. An American patrol crossed the Marne east of Chateau Thierry, established contact, then withdrew by boat. Rain and heavy artillery affect the line as German efforts include a footbridge attempt and mustard gas deployments. Archies thunder while sausage balloons face pressure as Allied defense holds firm. German manpower reports note losses around Pis Lorraine and Italian front unlikely troop involvement. Emperor Charles seen with troops on the Italian front per Vienna dispatches.
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Marne
Associated Press
Bois de Belleau
Chateau Thierry
Marne Front
Belleau Wood
Weather report for Wallington and surrounding areas
Generally fair weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. South New England expected to have fair conditions with similar temperatures. Daily almanac data appears fragmented with unclear times and measurements.
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New York
New England
Federal Bureau Tracks Extortionate Bridgeport Renters
The United States Room Registration bureau reports extortionate rent hikes by Bridgeport landlords and boarding house keepers targeting war workers. A Greene aide cited 100 percent increases in poorer districts, with no tax rise to justify the spikes. The bureau plans a publicity campaign and will gather statistical proof of disloyal practices as war industries draw workers.
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Bridgeport
B H. Greene
United States Room Registration Bureau
Paipfield Avenue
Room Bureau
Greens’sistants
United States
Greene
Bridgeport to receive 1400 tons daily coal supply
Bridgeport will be shipped about 1400 tons of anthracite daily via water routes until December 1, with full 1916 receipts plus 0 percent extra. Officials credit Bridgeport citizens and local fuel board leader I. T. Pardy for securing federal assurances amid coal shortages. The relief follows cooperative action with Washington officials and local manufacturers.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Bradford
Pierce
Chamber of Commerce
I. T. Pardy
Wei
Tradford D. Pierce
Washington
SueRoy
National Administration
Fuel Board
Red Cross Head Appeals Girls of B H S to Help
Bridgeport High School girls urged to join summer war work through Red Cross. Mrs. Aaniel Worthen, chapter chair, plans to address the Board of Education to arrange knitting for soldiers. Similar appeals have been made in Springfield and other cities.
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Bridgeport
Aaniel Worthen
Red Cross
Springfield
Terehens Ae
Second Salsberry Victim Dies of His Wounds
Hernan J Chapman of Preston Conn died from wounds after Arthur Salsbery Bridgeport munitions worker shot him at Hackus hospital area near Norwich. Salsbery held without bail for Kinney killing, previously housed on Chepman property near Hullville. Chapman accompanied the constable to remove Salsbery under a May 1 dispossess order.
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Hernan J. Chapman
Preston Conn
Arthur Salsbery
Bridgeport
William Kinney
Hackus
Norwich
Salsbery
Ohio
Kinney
Chepman
Hullville
Chapman
Salshery
Swinney Land
American Air Raid Over Metz Area Reported
The London Press and The Star recount the first American air raid over Metz and nearby Dommary Baroncourt in June. They note 55 German-raiding months and discuss rising Allied air power affecting German towns and civilian fears as American flyers join British raids.
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International
Germany
Metz
London
Dommary Baroncourt St
The
Star
Loral View of Metz Fortress Capital
A distant view captures Metz, capital of Lorraine, famed fortress city. The scene suggests historical memory of its strategic position in the region. The image emphasizes fortifications and urban structures surrounding the old stronghold.
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Loral
Metz
Love and accusations shape Greenwich divorce trial
In Superior Court, Margaret C. Bullard of Greenwich testified through tears and anger during cross examination in a divorce action filed by John A. Bullard. She recalled loving him deeply yet accepted his mistreatment as she clung to him despite abuse. The couple, married in 1902 near Fort Wayne, Indiana, had a life marked by property, travel, and a controversial bond, with details about their first meeting and court proceedings revealed as testimony continued.
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Mr. Bullard
Margaret
C. Bullard
Greenwich
John A. Bullard
Hallard
Ales
Bal- Jaw
Indiana
Bullard
St. Joe
Mieh
Gretna Green
Middle West
Pierce Returns from Washington Conference
Pierce LaMierce Jr president of the Chamber of Commerce and regional War Industries Board representative for Connecticut and western Alaska has returned from a Washington conference with Charles Otis who leads War Industries Board resources. The Division two headquarters will be at the Chamber here and a survey of various industries will be listed and records kept for reference at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wradford La.Mierce, Jr
Chember of Commerce
War Industries
Connecticut
Western
Washington
Charies Otis
War Industries Board
Mr. Pierce
Chamber of Commerce
Mare
War orders alleged in Bridgeport lobbying probe
Bridgeport manufacturers face a country wide inquiry into alleged lobbying for war contracts and illegal commissions. Government agents raided offices as Justice Department officials probe how firms obtained orders, with Bridgeport plants and local politicians under scrutiny.
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Bridgeport
Army
Washington
Lane
Department of Justice
Charles H. Jane
Tordship Park
Department of Gustics
United States
Boston
Somers Arrives Over There From France In War Unit
Lieutenant Thos ALT Somers, son of Mr and Mrs James F Somers of 39 Westavenue, arrived in France and is attached to a hospital unit. After Camp Devens he took a special course at Harvard Medical College in war surgery and bone fractures. Many physicians in his unit are from Milwaukee. He has two brothers, James and Fred Somers, in the city.
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Uls
James F. Somers
Westavenue
Thos Alt. Somers
France
Camp Devens
Harvared Medical College
Sulwaukee
Jemes
Fred Samers
Mosquito Extermination Plan Under $10,090 Contract
Work began today to clear meadows, burn brush, and clean streams to reduce mosquitoes. A contracted firm will carry out the program for ten years at a total cost of 10 090 dollars, aiming to keep the town pest free this summer and in the past four seasons.
Italians Repel Austro Hungarian Offense on Piave Front
Rome reports Italian and allied forces checked the Austro Hungarian attack on the Piave Montello and Asiago fronts. The counter offensive regained some lines as prisoners exceed 4,500 with 716 by British and 266 by French troops. Allied aviation also scored 44 enemy aircraft down in two days.
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Rome
Piave
Montello Ag
Ciano
Montello Crest
St. Andrea
Fogalata
San Don di Piave
Germans in Line Geneva Report on Austrian German Reinforcement
Reports from Buchs and other Swiss Tyrol frontier towns indicate Austrian forces are aided by German contingents as they pour substantial troops toward Italy. Trains from Tengebruck Botzen and Trent are said to be crowded with troops moving southward.
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Geneva
Buchs
Italy
Tengebruck
Botzen
Trent
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Belleau Woods
Pis
Lorraine
Emperor Witil
Amstirdam
Charles
Vienna
Wallington
Federal Bureau
Pardy
Mrs. Worthen
Salsberry
Jester-Besse Co
Sores
Foe
GOVT
Cornell
Public
Wro
Jacob A. Courtade
Hawley ‘Avenue
Main Street
John A. Cornell, Jr
Clifford B. Wilson
Hawley Avenue
Main
Lindley Streets
St. Vint's Hospital
Pase Street
Eves
Ordnance and
Munition Paints
Irmington Arms Company
Union Metallic « Tridge Company
Bullard 4 Chine Oil Company
Liberty Ordnance Company
Pepers
War
Navy Departments
Tridgeport
Hleseul Pribeticas
Poitician
Lieut. T. A. D. Somers
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