Austrians retire amid new attack on Italian front
Reorganized Austrian forces along the Piave and near Treviso fend off renewed Allied pressure as Germany shifts troops to Italy. British officials report heavy bombardment, modest Allied casualties, and continued American air and ground support plans.
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Abhington
Fgdsa
Italy
Nits
Germany
Austria
Wame
Seelgok
ES i Ross
Roéps
Kent
Western
Ras
Baker
Rey
Mak Wood
Offi
France
Wood
Camp Funston
Grma
Adriatic Sea
Nurther
Cain
Sabe
Mont Milo
Treviso
Charles
St. Andrea
Lata
Royer Zenson
Piave
Ant Fossalata
San Dom
Accarus
Rome War Office
Haldi
O Bile
Peavines
Venetia
Fe Alty
Vernon
London
Trians
Pau
Cima di Fonte
Federal Bureau Probes War Center Housing For Women
The Federal Bureau reports strained housing conditions for women workers in war centers. Boarding houses deny rooms or impose high rents, prompting calls for wartime welfare measures and city committees to provide safe, affordable lodging and prevent exploitation.
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Miuveau
Meg Gyverne Uvees
Crey
Bric Ort
War Department
Weinston
Cty
Purona
Lindgewort
Greene
Flarsons
Bureau Stata
Anid
Bitecar
Hogeberg
Rogna
Setool
Telcyvers eyiGe
Fi House
Ae Beam Delis
Hele
Ute Bie
Isa Oseimdinge
Feeip Poalpiss Diet Aij
Home Gardeners Warned Against Parasite Danger
Agriculture officials warn of aphis a parasitic insect harming potato crops and other plants in New Haven and surrounding counties. Experts urge close plant monitoring, consultation with local agricultural scientists, and proper spraying guidance to protect yields.
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Aves
New Waver County
Reison
Coulis
Codding
United States
New Tlaven
New Haven
W. Ts. Britton
State Agricultural Forces
War Bureau
Tom A. J. Orr
Don's Committees
Arden
Home Gardens
Wipst Bridgenort
Biniding
Love and divorce rumors haunt Greenwich trial witness
A stalled court session heard testimony about a marriage arranged by a justice of the peace, alleged infidelities by the husband, and his treatment of his wife. Witnesses described separate trips to Adrian and Darien, and a hotel stay as the court adjourned yesterday afternoon.
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Tion
I Justice of the Peace
Cathoelic
Lullard
Shatehureh
Adrian
Michael
Bullard
Alys
Ballged
Hulkind
Jong
Rushband
Coreenwich
John Held
Greanwich
Woo Hien
Mary
Loretan
Columbhne
Darien
Harend
Lhitel
Arrested on street in town for assault
A police report notes an arrest in Milpword after a tense altercation on the street. The suspect faced a police inquiry and a court term was set. Local officials stated the case involves a passenger and a nearby vendor.
Unskilled Labor Must Be Gotten through Bureaus
President Wilson urged all employers engaged in wet work to refrain from recruiting unskilled labor directly and to use the United States Employment Service, newly organized by the Department of Labor, for voluntary enlistment in essential industries. The call emphasizes loyalty to agency calls and national needs.
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Washington
Wilson
United States Employment Service
Boywueanent
Bridgeport Hospital Grants 25 Graduates in Service
Bridgeport Hospital reports 25 graduates serving in government relief efforts. Six are in France and four are en route, with fifteen in various cantons and hospitals nationwide. A large war service flag with 9H stars adorns the main corridor and named graduates are listed among those serving.
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Bridgeport
France
Hosiital i
Nancy Molumphy
Cor Nichols
Frances Corcoran
Johanna Sogird
Lucy Touquim
June Gorman
Cecilia Lockwood
Nellie Reilley
Olle Nause
Minnie Kantack
Elsievers
Ruth Widinghofft
Elizabeth Roth
Florence Douglas
Hannah Maiden
Deborah Neilson
Mae Shepard
Scathleen Coll
Theresa Dow
Clara Lindquist
Alic Stowe
Margaret Patterson Pratt
Fraternal Star of Charity Lodge Elects Officers
Fraternal Star of Charity Lodge elected officers for the coming term led by Commander Ernest Niver and vice-commander Mrs Rowe. Installation set for July 1. Lodge meets at 2 Cannon Street. Jerusalem Chapter to hold last convocation before vacation with late May conferrals, resumes in September.
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Star of Charity Lodge
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Ernest Niver
Xrs
Rowe
Anmie Eqsmore
Billismore
A Yton Clark
Lenore Walsh
Katherine Mahoney
Supreme Lodge
Anna Stillman
Mary Frost
Cannon Street
Jerusalem
R. A. Ma
Sundry Measure Passed in House Goes to Senate
The House approved a sundry appropriations bill totaling about 2.018 billion dollars with amendments. Funds cover shipbuilding, President's emergency war fund, and the information committee, plus flood control and defense items. The measure restricts use of information funds for salaries of draftees unless medically disqualified. The bill advances to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
Auroying
Vresident
Senate
House
Information Committee
Bostro
War Trade Board
Department of Labor
War Industries Haa
Connect of National Defense
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Fairfield crash sends motorcyclist to Bridgeport Hospital
Ralph Julids of Long View avenue was injured Saturday night when his motorcycle collided with a car on the Boston Post road near Benson's switch. His left leg was fractured. he received first aid from Dr. W H Donaldson and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Constable George Larson.
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Fairfield
Tne
Ralph Tulids
Long View Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Julids
Boston Post
Bridgeport
Benson
W. H. Donaldson
Donaldson
George Larson
Tulrds
Bridgeport B
Masonic Club Nearing Formation After Pledges
A Masonic temple gathering last night drew strong sentiment for the new club with nearly 300 pledges received. Plans outline a second floor clubroom, and the Masonic Temple association has approved alterations and funding steps.
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Masonic Temple
Masonic Club
Masonic Temple Association
Comley to Speak at Grand Army Rally Tonight
City attorney William W. Comley Sr will address a patriotic rally by the Sons and Daughters of Veterans at Grand Army Hall at 926 Main Street tonight. A musical program is also planned as part of the event, called by the State Council of Defence and inviting the public to attend.
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Comeey
Ity
William WH. Comley, Sr
Sons and Daudters of Veterans
Grand Ary Hall
Main Street
State Council of Defence
Manth
Cit
War Contracts Probe Follows Illegal Fees and Raids
Federal investigators raided offices in Washington and multiple cities including New York Boston Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as part of a probe into suspected war contract corruption. Officials say manufacturers were duped with claims of official influence to secure contracts and misappropriate commissions. Indictments allege several men pressured firms to sign contracts while others await trial.
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Yorke
Atreauty
Herigin Aruy
Enuspiracie Serrenliy Baker Ig
Theronest
Department of Suatiec
Petra
Wilson
Plo
Department of Justice
Jetter Fies
Fea
Lnleven
Washington
New York
Boston
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Dhitteburgh
Provide
Hartford
Catin
New Britain
Bordentown
Asca
Deeport
Chinsden
Brody Lobney
Conn
Parmingdale
Freedom
Fay Inlerbon
Hagerstown
Milldurkison
N. J
Meriden
Middletown
Rostan
Mannar
Manu Ufaethrers
Urey
Lex
Cerain
Sone Ravtath
Mowers
Bitten
Qinther
Thafrcost Company
Governent Ont
Horse Damage to War Gardens Leads to Fines
War gardens in Bridgeport under the Rame Gardens committee faced protections as horses roamed Jackson avenue damaging plots. William Stuniuse was fined in City court for trespassing with costs. A man arrested Saturday evening posted bonds of 840 and faced $1 plus costs after arraignment. A separate case against Abram J. Shapiro’s horse damaged plots near the Remington Arms plant. Home Gardens committee investigates more, threatening court action against loose animals.
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Bridgeport
Rame Gardens
Ordany
Willian
Stuniuse
Jackson Avenue
Wilder
Home Gardens Committee
Joan Orr
Remington Arms Plant
Abram J. Shapiro
Woman Arrested in City Court Case Note
A woman named Vlassie Gorcon was arrested last evening at 11:80 by Patrolman Maloney on improper conduct charges and held on bonds of $56. Wycentz Jasvequyes, 84, of 911 Maplewood Avenue, was charged with breach of peace and held as a witness in the City Court arraignment this morning.
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Vlassie Gorcon
Main Street
Wea
Maloney
Wycentz Jasvequyes
Maplewood Avenue
A Womman
Ella Dailey
Courtland Street
Holand
Fler
Caniel
Honda
Whitewash Applied as Brownies Lose 8-0
St. Louis limited Brownies to four hits as they won 8-0 to split the series with Boston. Losten recorded a save as St. Louis pitched well and offense produced early.
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St. Louis
Dune
Boston
Big League Races and Yesterday's Baseball Scores
Yesterday's results include Boston 8 over St Louis 0 and Philadelphia 6 over Chicago 1. Washington 6, Chicago 1. Cincinnati at New York. St Louis at Boston. and several afternoon and morning games listed across leagues with multiple teams named.
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Boston
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Yositrdaty
Neil
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Laws
Oridgo
Pittsburgh
Phildelphia
Eastern League Yesterday's Resuits and Box Scores
Yesterday in the Eastern League Providence beat Huriforl 2 to 1 with key players contributing steady offense. Other games featured varied scoring and competitive play across the league with several close finishes.
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C S G Won’t Go to Border Says Burpee
New York June 17 A wartime order allows resumption of street and display lighting in Manhattan. Major General Mann approves. The New York State Guard under Major Jorden F Burpee remains in Connecticut and would volunteer for national emergency duty within its own organizations. Connecticut boasts about 10,000 trained guards with 2,500 representing Fairfield county.
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New York
Wore Mal Street
Great White Way
Will A. Mann
Lownver
Nada
Wwright
Tate
New York Guard
Connecticut
Millbury Brrery Board
New York State Guard
Texas
Jorden F. Burpee
Wartford
State Guard
Burpee
Bridgeport
Alroads
War Department
United States Army
France
Fairfield County
United States of America
National Guard
Conneticut
Kent
United Sates
Military Emergency Board
Assure City of Its Coal Supply Continues Effort
Bridgeport officials pressed for coal relief over two months with little response. Fuel Administrator Thomas V Russell appealed to anthracite committees in Philadelphia, aided by local business groups and citizens. Public pressure spurred action as residents signed winter supply applications boosting federal consideration.
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Thomas V. Russell
Connecticut
Anthr
Philadelphia
Missell
Fuel Administration
Washington
Bridgeport
Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce, the Coal Dealers of
Pierce
Americans Repel Gas Attack Near Toul Front
London and Berlin reports date June 17 describe a failed gas assault near Toul and ongoing clashes on multiple fronts. Allied lines countered with artillery and patrol activity. American forces claimed fewer casualties and held positions as German efforts yielded modest prisoner losses and renewed combats.
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Wwelel
France
Associated Tt
Luneville Front
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