Invasion Slowdown and Gas Casualties Report
Stand of Hun Attacking Force continues from page one as gas casualties rise to 80. Germany’s invasion of Russia slows with reports of halted advance and possible peace terms. Roumania and Spain monitor terms, while Japan considers Siberia aid. French and British raids yield prisoners. Italian fronts see small clashes. 38 of 182 aboard Glenart Castle survive sinking. Vatican says Hertling accepts pope’s points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Tenutons
Petrograd
Petro- Stad
Berlin
Roumania
Bucharest
Ferdinand of
Dobrudja
Bulgaria
Austria
Roumanian
Paris
Ferdinand
Mary East
Japan
United States
Vladivostok
Siberian
Viscount Motonoe
Advie
Motone
Poch
Siberia
Verdun
Scarpe River
Glenart Castle
Bristol Channel
Man Held for Draft Evasion in Atlanta Michigan
Adolph Whe of Atlanta Michigan was arrested for failing to report for the draft. He was taken to Camp Devens by Officer Moran and will be turned over to authorities for automatic induction after not reporting when summoned. Whe had worked at Crane Company and claimed a transfer to examination, but never reported to Bridgeport board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Whe
Atlanta
Mich
Camp
Dsuie
Girl Taken to Ansonia on Theft Charge
Florénce Watkins, colored, of New York, was arrested by New Haven police after a delayed identification linked her to a theft in Ansonia. She was held at police HQ until Ansonia officials arrived to confirm the warrant and bring her back for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Watkins
New Tiayen
New Haven
Florencé Watkins
New Jaren
Connecticut
Local Boy Is Cherokee Victim
The Local boy Wargo, formerly in Bridgeport and Shelton Street, served aboard various vessels before joining the Cherokee as a fireman on the coast patrol. The Cherokee foundered off Maryland during a heavy storm, with 29 lives lost, and Wargo’s body was not yet recovered. A naval probe ordered by Secretary Daniels will investigate responsibility and seaworthiness after warnings and prior surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apcdil
Wargo
United States Navy
Maryland
Delaware Canes Inn
Rank Wargo
Washington
Bridgeport
George Jaupin
Shelton Street
Wd IE
Cmaval
Naval
Daniels
Navy
Iast
Washington, D
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Cherokee
Tédgar C. Fauckenbach
New York
Luckenbach Steamship Company
New York Navy
Nvy
Heing
Foreign Service
Heroken
Nave Yard
Newondon
Conn
New London
Newport
Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
Police Nab Five In Bridgeport Ponies Raid
Police arrested five men in Bridgeport on a ponies betting raid after receiving 20 or more complaints from victims and others at the Fairfield avenue resort. Charles Connell, 44, Derby. Warvil Smith, 46, Stratford avenue. Robert Heallsworth, 64, VY. Mec Main street. Charles War, 89, Fast Main street. held at police headquarters and to be arraigned in city court.
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Charles Connell
Derby
Warvil Smith
Stratford Avenue
Robert Heallsworth
VY. Mec. A
Main Street
Charles War 5
Fairfield Avenue
Raniay
Bridgenort
Bridgeport
Polico
Dull Razor Saves Life of Despondent Man
A 26 year old man, John Shmitrokewics of 68 Crescent Place, was hospitalized in Bridgeport after a failed throat slit attempt. A dull razor and a cloudy night thwarted his effort as police reported his despondency and serious injuries non fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shmitrokewics
Crescent Place
Bridgeport
Jam Bk. A
Ernest
Bond Issue for Plaza Sparks City Debate in Bridgeport
Bridgeport council debates a 900000 bond for plaza expansion. The finance committee supports issuing and selling street extension bonds, while Alderman Cornell criticizes the process as hurried and opaque amid wartime financial caution. City must obtain Federal Reserve capital issues committee permission before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clty
Bridgeport
Cornell
Crete
Finance Committee
al~ Ler & Son
War time bond issue restrictions curb municipal borrowing
The advisory committee urged halting bond issues by private and municipal bodies during the war. Cleveland and several other cities sought permission to issue bonds but were advised against it. A Bridgeport 900000 bond plan faces scrutiny as officials tie it to wartime needs and traffic relief.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vatican
Pavis
Osservatore Roniwno
von. Hertling
Whittall
Glenwood Coal and Gas
Main ST
Elm ST
Masurys Mill
Masonic Temple
Cartwright
John St
Bepfer
London
Jth
Cerc
Exchange Telegraph Company
Vayor
Fakeosiec
Plaga
Vinercout M. Whitney
Meryer Wilson
Tohtu Street
Main
Broad
Board of Aldermen
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Food Administration
Haddock
Innan
Meadow Brook
Squires Bacon
Bridgeport Public Market
State & Bank
Sts
East Main ST
Jane Phelps
Bridgeport Rost
Meigs & Co
Knapp
Knox
Knox Hats
Fifth Avenue
Paeigs & CO
Onilfiliers
Main Str
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Trinidad Lake
Genasco
Wheeler & Howes. Co
Star Press
Expert Printing Service
Cannon ST
Mgr. Ee Een Oe
Conlin & Green, Inc
Elm Street
Lenght American Dyeing & Cleaning CO
Cannon Sereep
Otto Sclutzr & Soq
Spuch Tlav Amien
Herbert Smith Storage and Trucking Co
Rbert Smilth
Henry L. Cram
See's and
Treas
Olen 'Ath Joharst
Head St
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