British troop ship sunk off Delaware. 67 missing in Atlantic
Reports from Washington say a British transport, chartered by the U S government, was destroyed June 18 about 7090 miles east of the Delaware Capes. Seventy three crew members were lost or missing. four boats with 81 men were rescued by passing vessels. The Dwinsk, in British service, is identified but not named publicly.
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Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Wavy Department
Dela
Ware Capes
Sper
Navy Department
United States
New York
Stearver
Hampton Roads
Bermuda
Engineers to Hold Big Convention at Armory in July
A dual convention by the National Association of Stationary Engineers of New England and the Mechanical and Power Plant Exhibition by the Commercial Engineers of New England will convene at Bridgeport Armory July 10 to 13. The event, backed by the Bridgeport War Bureau and State Council of Defense, highlights mechanical and fuel conservation with exhibits from over 130 manufacturers, many operating during display hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Attendance is expected to reach about 1,600 delegates from various cities.
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Bridgeport War Bureau
State Council of Defense
National Association of Stationary
Iangineers of
New England
Commercial Engineers of
United States
Connecticut
Portland
Wilson
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
State Guard Armory
Walnut Beach Man Dies In Service In Ireland
LeRoy Higgonson, 22, formerly of Walnut Beach, died June 17 at Queenstown Ireland after contracting pneumonia while serving as a naval reserve physical director in Dublin. Son of Mr and Mrs Edward Higgonson of Meriden, he had been a Walnut Beach public figure and was engaged to Helen Newton. He studied at Harvard Law School before enlisting and previously worked as a Walnut Beach center policeman. Body to be shipped to Meriden.
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Tal
Ireland
Milford
LeRoy Higgonson
Queenstown
Higgonson
Naval
Service
Dublin
Walnut Beach
Edward Higgonson
Medgen
Helen Newton
Isaac Newton
Harvard Law School
Naval Reserves
Walnut Beach Center
Meriden
Weather Outlook for New England and New York
Weather report from Shington on June 24 predicts fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday across New England and East New York with warmer readings in the north. Barometric pressures show little change while the northeast warms and Missouri valley cools. high temperatures prevail in the north Rocky Mountain region. Winds along the north Atlantic remain moderate to fair. Daily almanac data notes sunrise at 6 21 and sunset at 8 28.
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Avi
New England
New York
Mississippi Valley
Canadian Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Missouri Valley
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Watchman killed by short drop in shaft
A night watchman, David Gomperts, 402 Myrtle Avenue, fell 16 feet into an elevator shaft at the Liberty building on Main and Bank streets. He died at St. Vincent's hospital about an hour later. An unknown companion was with him. Gomperts had been warned to stay out of the building after hours.
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New Liberty
Main and
Bank Street
Otlock
David Gomperts
Myrtle Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
John Devling
Gomperts
Waldo C. Bryant
United States Ordnance Department
Grvlas
Frag Mullins
New Haven Railroad
New Haven
John ©. Deviing
Tiberty
Alliow
Devling
Otis Wierator Company
Port Chester Club Women Lied Says Bullard Counsel
In Superior court Attorney Philip Pond attacked Port Chester Whist Club members as false in the divorce action of John A. Bullard of Greenwich against Margaret C. Bullard. He singled out Mrs John A Thorne as the one to tell the truth about the party date, while others testified the gathering occurred on Wednesday. Judge Banks urged the case toward decree steps whereas Judge Warner took the matter under advisement.
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Port Chester
John A. Bullard
Greenwich
Margaret C. Bullard
Philip Pond
New Haven
Mhy Superior Court
Card Club
Mrs. Bullard
George Boles
Harrison
Thorne
Attorney Pond
Elmore S.s Banks
Bullard
Parrot Saved as Irish Cook Loses Job in Myrtle Beach
Mrs. Nellia Gentz of Myrtle Beach saved her Italian speaking parrot from hanging by a delegation at a restaurant, but the cook Mary of Irish descent lost her position after the incident. The bird, known for taunts, was kept by Mrs Bentz until the cook objected to its presence and threatened to quit. The owner could not be found and the bird remained in the kitchen after the cook’s departure.
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Nellia Gentz
Myrtle Beach
Mary
Cook
Bentz
Intalian
Bridgeport Business Men to Discuss Summer Closing
A special meeting of the Bridgeport Business Men's Association is set for 8 o'clock tonight in Stratheld to discuss Wednesday closing of all retail stores. The board favors Wednesday afternoon closing and invites all members and merchants to attend.
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Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Stratheld
The
Business Men’s Association
Bridgeport
Democrats Name Their Delegates Without Contest
Harmony marked the Democratic city convention at the Board of Trade rooms Newfield Building with no Third district representation and no contest. Delegates were chosen for State, Congressional, County, Representative and Probate conventions, plus two Board of Education members and three secretaries, in a smooth, machine-like process.
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Board of Trade
Newfield
Board of Education
Secreatmen
George W. Osborne
John J. Ford
P. J. Oakey
Samuel FB. Plotkin
Henry J. Clampett
P. H. Murphy
P. H. Brady
Theodore RB. Ford
J. I. Hearn
James L. McGovern
Daniel J. Connors
T. J. Murphy
William P. Carr
F. J. Clancy
Thomas M. Cullinan
J. F. Brady
William P. Kirk
John A. Cornell
Lynn W. Wilson
P. J. Mclaughlin
Edward A. Drew
L. T. Gallagher
George F. Mara
Congressional
J. A. McMurray
B. J. Melady
H. A. Goldstein
William J. Moran
Henry E. Shannon
Benjamin Weinstein
George M. Coughlin
Anthony Manino
Augustus Millins
James I. Johnson
New Ice Stations Opened In Bridgeport With Cash and Carry
Six ice stations opened by Bridgeport Ice Delivery Company mark a shift to cash and carry pricing with delivery at 1 cent per 100 pounds. The plan, backed by Naugatuck Valley Ice Sprague Ice and Coal City Ice and Coal, replaces old coupon books and raises delivered ice by 20 percent. Stations include Geardsley Park Glenwood Hawthorne Meadow Street Towas-tonie Laurel Court Seaview Singer Knowlton and Teast Washington avenues. Residents complain of long waits and high self delivery meltage costs, and sub stations are unlikely soon.
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Bridgeport Ice Delivery Company
Naugatuck Valley Ice Company
Sprague Ice and Coal Company
City Ice and Coal Company
Bridgeport Ica
Black Stoneck
Brooklawn
Geardsley Park
Glenwood Avenue
Hawthorne Street
Meadow Street
Towasatonie Avenue
Knowlton Street
Teast Washington Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Singer Avenue
Kiefer Street
Laurel Court
Black Hock
Germany's War Program Upset by Austrian Rout
Washington dispatch reports Austrian defeat along the Piave disrupts German plans in France. Italy drives back Austrians with Diaz praised by Secretary Baker, signaling a broader Allied morale boost and readjustment of central powers' strategies.
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Washington
Germany
Piave
Italy
France
Baker
Rome
United States
Diaz
Fiave
Vic
Polish Army Probes Bridgeport Poles for Citizenship Status
Polish army officers in Bridgeport survey draft age residents to identify Polish natives who have not naturalized. About 800 eligible men may receive letters via local draft boards urging enlistment with Poland. Refusal would return names to boards. recruits argue fairness given American sacrifices for Poland’s freedom. Sergeant Kondraski, a citizen enlistee, wears a blue Polish army uniform.
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Bridgeport
Poland
Joseph Kondraski
Sermenant Wiondraski
Hkondraski
Anteriea
Allica
Italy Triumphs At Piave As Austrian Retreat Revealed
Vienna reports Montello and right Piave evacuation due to high water and bad weather. Italian navy supported land forces, hundreds of prisoners captured, enemy beaten back across the Piave to the sea. Italy celebrates at British Embassy grounds as Roumanian officers join the greeting. Premier Orlando delivers victory message in Rome.
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Piace
Montello
Italy
Vienna
London
War Office
Piave River
Piave
Washington
Rome
Tagliamento
Castellazzo
Brindisi
Cattarro
Durazzo
Austria
Diamond theft at Fairchild store during noon hour
A professional shoplifter removed a $450 diamond ring from G. W. Fairchild and Sons jewelry, swapping it for a $75 piece. The man, about 43, well dressed, American, short, left after lunch with a plan to return with his wife. Police seek the suspect as details aid identification.
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G. W. Fairchild and Sons
H. L. Fairchild
Edward OQ
Cronnan
Special Divorce Day Set Ahead of Summer Session
The Superior court schedules a special divorce day on Thursday to clear petitions before vacation. Petitioners without Friday court dates may bring clients in on Thursday, with eight cases requested and expected to rise. Judge Warner will hear twelve additional cases on Friday.
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Superior Court
Warner
Mrs Muck Registrars As a Boston Enemy Alien
Mrs Anita Muck wife of Dr Karl Muck former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra registered today at a police station in Boston under federal laws for women enemy aliens. She listed her age as 46 and her birthplace Graz Styria Austrian where her father was once mayor. RATIFICATION ARBITRATION treaty extended five years in US Great Britain agreement approved by Senate.
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Boston
Anita Muck
Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Graz
Styria
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Bryant
Armory
Acton
Ordnantwee Department
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Eagles’ Hall
International Association of Machinists
General Crowder
Samuel J. Lavitt
American Graphophone Company
Trumbull Gauge and Tool Company
Waldo Bryant
Ordnance
C. C. Williams
Naval Physical
Shington
Ordnance Chief
Allen Walley
Bairfield
Walley
Port Chester Club
Pond
Lavery
Foch
U. S
Orlando
Orlando Tonight
Fairchild
Senate
Great Britain
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