Americans Break Through at Belleau Wood and Ridge
American forces advanced beyond Belleau Wood driving German defenders from the area. Reports say 264 prisoners were taken and heavy shelling disrupted German positions as the attack expanded toward the ridge beyond the wood. Casualties on both sides are incurred amid sustained artillery and infantry assaults across the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infantr
Belleau Wood
Cheateau Thierry
Piave
Cand Sile
France
Manders
Picardy
Thaken
Montdidier
Berlin
Teepore
London
Sin
Fency
Nonavilla Vitasse
Arras
Albert
Somme
Avie
Marne
Oise
Chateau Thistry
Rhine-Maine
Bavarian Landwehr
Bures
Aiengay
Saissons
Dlrop
Aids to Beauty Advise Hair Removal Method
A beauty advertisement promotes a facial hair removal method using a paste of powdered delaf and water applied to hairy skin for about two minutes, then rubbed away to vanish all traces. It claims the method is entirely safe and offers appointments to try it, urging readers to ensure hair removal results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene F
Unclear health warning on stomach dangers and remedies
Fragmentary note discusses stomach pain and dangerous gas while accusing a store and druggists of unsafe advice. Mentions “Liggetts Hiker Drews Store” and “Bikiverted Fa” with warnings against certain remedies and claims of indigestion. References to acidic stomach, delicate linings, and questionable treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsance
Neiaks
Liggetts Hiker Drews Store
Cing Druggiete
Svs
Yvevasil
Loymebion
Beoule
Factory Choristers Outing Set by Bridge Park Makers
The Manufacturers' chorus of Bridge Park plans its second annual outing today at Momiau guin near New Haven. Leader George S. Hadley directs a full chorus with Jack Speidel and his jay e boys. Lunch begins at the de club before a 1 o'clock car departure and a bean-meat sports program including an armored umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgepark
Momiauguin
Connecticut
New Heven
Fast Swift
George S. Hadley
Thea
H. G. Marwell
Munk
Green
BR. W. Brown
Wil- Tian
Newfield Church Ladies Night Aims as Community Service
The Men’s league of the Newfield Methodist church hosts a ladies night tonight with organ recital by Charles P. Wlas from 7:30 to 8. Readings by Joyce Cheney baritone solos by Charles Couch violin solos by Charles Snyder and a faculty school orchestra. A. W. Bell presides. No admission or collection. Open to members and nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfield AfcthodIist
Pitc
Creevey
Fivermany
Charles
P. W Lias
Joyce Cheney
Charles Couch
Charles Snyder
Facalty School Orchestra
A. W. Bell
Men's League
Welcome reception for Rev Raymond Scofield at St John’s
The St Johns Episcopal Sunday school hosts a welcome reception for Rev Raymond Leeds Scofield assistant to Rev Stephen Wish Sher by rector. The event coincides with a strawberry and ice cream festival on parish grounds to support orphaned children in devastated European districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Scomeld
St. John's Episcopal Church
Raymond Leeds Scofield
Stephen Wish Sherby
Geo. A. Nothnagle
Hartford
Berkeley Divinity School
Mr. Sherman
Europe
Attacks Jitney Rider and Abuses Officer Arrested
Dave Youngs of 887 Broad Street was arrested after becoming abusive toward Patrolmen Cassidy and Waldo on a Barnum Avenue State Street jitney shortly before midnight. He was intoxicated but not enough to arrest for drunkenness. he was jailed on a charge of using abusive language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Youngs
Broadstreet
Cassidy and
Waldo
Barnum Avenue, State Street Line
Youngs
Bakers Suspended For Food Violations In City
Campo Brothers and Selle Wernick of 327% Lexington Avenue and 368 Bostwick Avenue were ordered to suspend business for two days by local and Administrator Wheeler for failure to use a sufficient amount of substitutes in their bakery products. Mil lown of 601 Howard Avenue will close for three days for violating food rules. A farm hand near Topeka tells of barrels being the latest fashion for seats as local press follows the odd news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campo Brothers
Lexington Enue
Selle Wernick
Bostwick Avenua
Tairehild Wheeler
Howard Avenue
Italian War Office
Hallun
Associated Press
Ue Jtalia
Piave
Brenta
Bridgeport officer among honored in wartime action list
Private Peter Korecy of Menasha Wis aided many wounded under heavy shell fire using a four wheelbarrow and improvised stretcher. Lieutenant Isaac Goldira of Bluemound fed and held a position, while others including Private Julius Johnson of Hiya and Corporal Walter areas aided evacuations and treated the wounded. Numerous other named soldiers from across the United States and Canada are mentioned for gallantry, with special notes of actions stopping German counterattacks and maintaining line until reinforcements.
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Peter Korecy
Menasha
Wis
Isaac Goldira
Bluemound
Hay
Campolite
Julius Johnson
Hiya
Kas
Cours
Walter Areas
of & i
James Ssmmpson
Ats City
Hbatt
Sherpdians
Secree Tedgear
Whiter Pall
Dixesw, Bo
Richard Haw
Hes
Draft schedule to exhaust class one by year end
Senator Chamberlain outlined a plan to call 875 000 men in August September October November and December to exhaust class one. The draft drive centers on 300 000 in August and about 125 000 in December with the age extension vote postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate
Liquor seller to answer charges after city court hearing
Edward Belfort of Madison Avenue was arrested Sunday and charged with selling liquor without a proper license. His case was continued to June 26 in City Court. Belfort will also face an assault charge filed against him for allegedly attacking a customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Belfort
Madison Avenue
Cer
Belfort
Flo
Adelphian lodge elects officers and plans July installation
Fraternal Adelphian Lodge I O C Fy elected Noble Grand A Manson Vice Grand C P Wilson Recording Secretary A C Newman Financial Secretary A Gowden Third Trustee H I Hatchkiss Treasurer A Veilattier and H Hotchkiss were named P Gs and incorporator for Odd Fellows membership for three years. Third degree conferred on three candidates. Installation set for July 70. Royal Arcanum visitors hosted by Wowampon council with many out of town members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelphan Lodge
Adelphian Lodge
Noble Grand
Odd Wellows' Association Fors
H. Hotchkiss
Stoddard Goodsell
P. G
Mr. Heil
Detroit
Royal Arcanium
Royal Arcanum
Seaside Council
Supreme Grater C
KE. Hoadley
New Haven
Supreme Examiner of Claims
W. Holt Apgar
New Jersey
Grand Regent
W. BE
Stamford
Derby
Milford
Bunbury
Norwalk
South Norwalk
Greenewich
H. Way
P. Gm
North Carolina
John J. Fisher
Marty
Ekmark
Willian Y. Hoyt
J. Hoadley
W. Molt Auear
Major Way
Gambet
Chi Man
Obituary of Ae Warmaline Branson and Wilbur Clinton Jennings
Faunidline Branson's funeral was held at 2 20 PM with Rev Willkam Jepson officiating at Taikeview cemetery. The obituary notes Wilbur Clinton Jennings of 1794 North Avenue died yesterday after six years in the city with Howland Dry Goods. survived by wife Clifford Stebbins Jennings and daughter Ara nyal W Sherwald. A broken windshifting incident is also reported at 1136 Main Street involving Stephen Glocaynski.
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Faunidline Branson
Ae Warmaline Branson
Westerlay Pofternoons
Joni
TSR
Wilth Street
Ha Rev
Willikam Th
Jepson
Taikeview Cenetary
Western Star Lodge
Wilbur Clintons
Wilbur Chnton Jennings
North Avennue
Ywesterday
Wisak
Circons Arms
Aly
Jennings
Howland Dry Coods Company
Thie City
Ong Kon
Clifford Stebbins Jennings
Aranyal W. Sherwald
Lance
APO
Stephen Glocaynski
Main Street
Chef Faces Brawl Over Dishes at Restaurant
In a food service clash at Mahi Street, proprietor George Enghraim and three employees reported an assault incident after a chef refused to wash dishes. Stera Consting, Kiushran, Arthur Maratt, and James Kisse allegedly attacked during a heated dispute, with a show case broken. Police charged the staff with assault and Consting with breach of peace, with city court expected to decide today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Enghraim
Vatrolyian Howell
Stera Consting
Kiushran
Arthur Maratt
James Kisse
Premietar
Consiino
Fairfield County May Bring Bacon
Fairfield County delegates discuss Republican internal fights and suffrage halts at a party convention. Hinman’s retirement shifts power toward J Frank Flealy for attorney general, with Holcomb Wilson Perry Gilpatrick Webster and Healy aligned. The suffrage plank dodged by 60 votes, Democrats eye statewide ticket. Fairfield counts gains while planning future bids for Wilson governor in 1920, if not sooner.
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Windham Gounty
Gilpatrick
Hinman
Jfrank WW
Flealy
Holcomb
Wilson
Perry
Webster
Healy
John
Robinson
Charles Hopkins Clark
Courant
Shaw
Redding
Fairfield County
General Assembly
Jtairfield County
Thornback
Alli
Kirk and Ford Refuse to Run in Connecticut Convention
In a late night assemble, Kirk and Ford refuse to run for governor while Moses Selbach is mentioned for comptroller. Delegates and candidates shift through talks of Mayor Fitzgerald, Lt Governor hopefuls, and possible Bridgeport influences as the Democratic platform backs federal woman suffrage and prowar resolutions. An accident injury to a bystander during car crash is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Selbach
Lamarrow
George In
Crawford
Bridgeport
Bond Annex
David Khiitgeervald
New Haven
Wilson
Fitzgerald
Martforld County
Thomas J. Spellagy
Wamiieldeoonunly
Frommer
Yevveniah Panovan
Norwalk
Lynn We. Wilson
Dyepart
Danbury
Lynn W. Wilson
Army of 1,450,000 Will Be In France by August
Reporters say Moris Stainhardt 19 of 187 Catherine Street was arrested after his mother reported him for idling instead of joining the war effort. Secretaries Baker and March testified that 1,450,000 men could reach France by August with total fighting force near 8.5 million, as plans for a larger army are presented to Congress.
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Faralion Thowonsh
Orie
France
Moris Stainhardt
Meanay
Washington
Ary Baker
Senate Military Committee
Congress
War Department
MGA
Beker
Baker
March
England
Npt
Banks Receive Orders on Undistributed Incomes
Bridgeport loan and trust company and others have been instructed by the Internal Revenue Service on federal tax levies concerning undistributed net incomes of corporations, joint stock companies, associations and insurers. Tax applies to earnings kept undisturbed after the close of the taxable year. Returns are due within 69 days after July 1 for most, with penalties of 6 percent after 60 days beyond the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Loan and Trust Companion
Internal Revenue Department
Lieut Dyer's Claim to Invention Is Established
Lieut Leonard H Dyer commandant of Section Base No 2 U S NL R I has won a federal court decision confirming his patent rights for the hydro aeroplane He completed experiments on the flying boat in 1905 and applied for patents that year He sued Curtiss Aeroplane company Burgess company and others for infringements Although trial had begun in the western district of New York the defendants chose not to contest his rights further
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard H. Dyer
Western District Federal Court of
New York
Lieut. Dyer
Robbed of 215 Dollar Roll While Playing Pool
Mike Sarraks reports to police he was robbed of 215 while playing pool in a South End saloon. Investigation shows he was not in the South End. he claims the robbery occurred in East Bridgeport. He kept the money in his coat pocket then found it missing after taking off and returning the coat. He sought a policeman rather than informing the saloon proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Sarraks
Crescent Place
South End
Sarrake
East Bridgeport
Petrograd Food Rationing Cuts Spark Shortage Alarm
A Petrograd food shortage is confirmed with January 41 start. Sugar rations drop to three pounds per person per month via permits from the food administrator. Hotels and restaurants may supply three pounds per ninety meals. soda fountains cafes and fruit syrups firms face 4 percent cuts. ice cream makers see a 26 percent reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Woman Rides in Jitney Then Lands in Cell
Nellie Armstrong known as the risk Queen was arrested just before midnight on charges of soliciting while Frank Mila a jitney driver of 2 Pierpont avenue faced breach of peace charges. Nellie invited John Parker of Broadway New York for a ride in Mila’s car. Parker complained to police leading to Nellie and Mila being held at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Armstrong
High Street
Frank Mila
Pierpont Avenue
Nellie
John Parker
Broadway
New York City
Milo
Parker
Frank
Salamon Case Set For Saturday Arraignment
John Salamon of 1458 Pembroke Street who was arrested after striking his wife with a gun butt following three gunshots will be arraigned in City Court Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamon
John Salamon
Pembroke Street
Raiders Penetrate Defenses of Paris
German aircraft attacked Paris Wednesday night and dropped several bombs causing material damage. An alarm sounded at 11 16 p m and anti aircraft batteries engaged the raiders, with an all clear given at 12 35 a m.
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Paris
R,uis
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Anila
Gorman
Ra's
Mont
Rolleau Ras
Yne
Erry
Erman
Ermans
Haig
Field Marshal Haig
Rome
Vienna
Vuenna
Gener
Adige
Sugna
Qnstene Brown Ras It
LST
Voile, Gingham
Iis Teinc Brown AG Este
Main ST
Jelosite
LEE Bros
Gcamans
Momatuguin
Newfield Church
Jitney
Cop
Topeka
Centher
Gaontan
Cyyptiin Willian
John Quehester
Cale
Brooldine
McCoy Mirus
Walter Ayy
Vernon Hone
Faxant
Antoine Lor
Vitarito
Matty
Bagutene
James Synington
Vieutenant Seatttenen
Sorecune Hokin Vogst
Chive
Ont
Seneca Roan McCaon
Fonlin
Mae
Sorewe
B AL Dkevised
Clynes
Mowarddie
Waterbury
Vermont
Masseiir Harry Brown
Minneipolis
Minn
Bdeuters
Cort Rico
Mas
Bricolore Pismieacvdis
Philadelphia
Antonia Dansorga
Seven
Thomas ‘Bassett
Vallejo
Wanay Nico
1Ratawba
N. J
Area Taplanta
Pawtutket
R. L
Bradley . Fiske
Simon Marneh
Story
Mainy
Allen Story
Baldwin
Moe. A. T. Baldwin
Whale Society
National Emergency Relief Society
Dlark Malik
Boston Symphony Orchestra
W. Howard Wileson
W. Z. Graham
J. Graeham
Jobn
Kopp
Gustave “Int
George A. W Wakefild
BR. Vans
George WY. Spall
G. HW. Bright
A. Ly. Parketon
C. Booth
Irank Braithwaite
James Flost
Minest Morris
William Hoffman
Boss
Walters Soin
Kirk
Ford
Stainhardt
Dyer
Petrograd
A Bayer
Hudson
Ayer
The
AL Bayer
Cross
U.S
Albayer
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