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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

3

Stamford Man Is Recommended For War Citation

Paris June 23 Several Y M T A workers on the American front northwest of Toul have been recommended for citations for exemplary conduct in the recent fight at Xivray. Henry Wharton of Philadelphia Benton Johnston of Detroit Alfred Stokes of Stamford joined stretcher bearers and carried out wounded men under fire or stood at dressing stations under fire giving wounded soldiers drinks and cigarettes. Doctors say the workers gave the wounded the stimulus to save their lives amid constant gas shelling. Canteen workers served hours behind counters wearing gas masks. Drivers of Y M C A supply trucks were compelled to mask.

Paris Y. M. TA Toul Xivray Henry Wharton Philadelphia Benton Johnston Detroit Mich Alfred Stokes Stamford Ctann Y. M. Co A

iDemocrats Set Tonight Convention for Delegate Picks

Democratic delegates gather tonight at 8 in the Board of Trade rooms to select delegates to congressional county representative and probate conventions all districts listed with names for each district strong with leaders facing likely re election of town chairman Hugh Lavery. No contests were seen in Saturday primaries and Third district delegates will be accepted tonight.

Board of Trade Newfields Huilding Hugh J. Lavery Timothy J. Muecphy George W. Osborn Harry A. Welch John F. Gallagher Tlbert Teffer John J. Ford

Wounded Milford Man at Hospital In West Canada

Milford readers learn of Joseph Kannia, a Canadian Army veteran wounded in World War I, recently invalided home from England to Halifax. His sister and parents await his return, while local notices mention hospital stays, leave plans, and other wartime community updates in Milford Manitoba.

Milford West Canada Mitford Joseph Kannia England Halifax Nova Scotia Anton Kiannia Lisfe Aliss Benia Kannia Winnipeg Manitoba

104th Chaplain Dies of Wounds On French Front

The Rev. Mr. Dankers of Worcester Massachusetts, chaplain of the 104th infantry, died Tuesday from a shell wound. He was buried Wednesday near the spot where he fell. He was the first American chaplain to win a life-saving heroism award on the front and had been decorated with 116 men for gallantry in April. His brother Frederik M. Yankers, a Young Men's Christian Association worker, was with him when he died.

Ranch Associated Press New Walton Dankers Worcester Alass 104Th Infantry Apremonthist Frederik MH Yankers Young Men's Christian Association

Panic at Broadway hotels prompts police raid on twelve venues

In New York inspector Dominick Henry led a sweep of twelve hotels from I Broad wary to Caltunbus circle early morning to curb soldier and sailor vice. Twenty men and 16 women were subpoenaed for Monday examinations. 2 men and 7 women held as material witnesses on bail. Hotel registers were seized for district attorney review as police questioned suspects and photographed known offenders. A Harlem raid followed with 21 subpoenas issued.

New York Worty Streck Caltunbus Dominick Henry Thoreyrshia Broadway West Moraventh Street Firoacsaway Envy Virigis Piaces Harlem

Frugal Advice on Cotton Table Linens Repeats Phrase

The brief notes explore economy and practicality of using cotton table linens. It emphasizes frugality and sensible living while mentioning the repeated phrase about cotton linens.

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