One New England Man Named in Toul List
The War department released the casualty list for actions near Toul last Thursday showing only one New England name, Sergeant Joseph P. Chaigson of Derby, Me, among 10 Connecticut names. Official statements also counted five Americans killed, five seriously wounded, and ten wounded near Tour on March 1, including Lieut. Batle of Tilton, N H. Other names: Sergeant Anthony Amodeo, Baltimore Md, Private Hagar Parsons Obids N Y, Private Harry J Henry Logansport Ind, Corporal Bosgs Red Jacket W V, Private Hugh Wear Beaman flown, and Cook Thomas S Hardesty El Paso Tex. February 28.
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War Department
Toul
New England
Connecticut
Joseph P. Chaigson
Derby
D National Guard
Washington
Lieut
Batle
Tilton
N. H
Tour
Anthony Amodei
Baltimore
Mad
Hagar Parsons
Obids
N. Y
Harry J. Henry
Logensport
Ind
Joseph P. Cha
Bosgs
Red Jacket
Hush Wear Beaman
Cook Thomas S. Hardesty
el Paso
Tex
Shot In Hip On Way Home Near Beardstey Park
Robert Brown was shot in the hip on his way home near Beardstey park after leaving East Bridgeport earlier. He cannot explain the motive. an unknown man fired as Brown crossed railroad tracks on the Trumbull road. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in critical but reportedly improving condition. Police continue to investigate.
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Robert Brown
Balsam Place
Trumbull Road
Beardstey Park
Brown
Aurrone
East Bridgeport
Bet Hid
Art
Bridgeport
Gavin
Tracer Ammunition Developments For Air War
Washington reports successful development of tracer type small arms ammunition for aerial warfare. New incendiary and armor piercing cartridges, smoke tracers, and steel-penetrating bullets equal or surpass foreign models. Tests show U S arms now match or exceed rival nations in effectiveness for fighter aircraft.
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Washington
Way Department
Paris
Gid
United States
German map shows dugout by American front line
A German officer led a raid on the sector northwest of Toul. A detailed map of American positions revealed dugouts, machine gun placements, and trenches. Prisoners described the attack as staged by volunteers who believed the Americans faced heavy fire but still fought back effectively.
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France
Associated Press
Toul
Inen
Leutenant
Germaine
Germany
Iie
Gener Shale
Firemen Keep Busy As Winds Spill Numerous Small Blazes
Amid high winds yesterday Bridgeport fire crews chased alarms across the city from grass and brush fires to overheated stoves and a trolley car blaze. No serious damage reported as fires were quickly contained, with lines of engines and wire crews on the run from East Main to Barnum Avenue and North Washington.
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Bridgeport
Bell
East Main Street
Kingsbury Road
Central
Navenne
Ogden Streets
Boston Avenue
Pe Cemetery
St Augustine'’s Cemetery
Barneny
Suimimer
Field Astau
Connecticut Company
Barnum Avenue
Chemical Two
North Main Street
Lindley Street
North Washington Avenue
Berkshire
Three-Year Effort Deciphers German Code in 1917
Paris report details a lengthy effort to crack a German cipher, tracing changes in the foreign office key after 1917 negotiations. Intercepted messages reveal high level disputes and resignations tied to the cipher’s exposure, as French cryptographers announce progress in unraveling the new system and anticipate further decodings.
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Paris
von Bellimann-Trollweg
Baron von Sehoen
Franer
Toul
Verdun
Germany
Russia
Agilir
Wile Justin de Selves
Alfred von Widerten-Wuechter
Joseph Caaillans
Garon de Lanken
de Selves
Milian
Roosevelt May Be Deaf From Ear Operation
New York March 8 The condition of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, patient at Roosevelt Hospital, has improved so that he will leave the hospital tomorrow for quarters at a local hotel. He may be permanently deaf in his left ear from the operation and must rest for a fortnight, though doctors believe he can fulfill speaking engagements in Maine on March 28 if he takes care.
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New York
Theodore Rooswelt
Roosevelt Hospital
Tocat
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Jang
Maine
Japan Moves on Siberia as Russia Signs Peace
Washington reports Japan plans swift action to protect Siberian interests if Russia signs a separate peace. Viscount Morono warned Tokyo would move troops immediately, while allies debate U.S. role. London dispatch notes Molotov comments on peace prospects and Japan’s decisive steps amid volatile Russia situation.
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Washington
Japan
Siberia
Viscount Morono
Russia
United States
Redmond Faces Illness While Rallying Irish Cause
Pendon Maren reports that John Redmond Irish Nationalist leader has long fought for Irish freedom and now battles an incurable malady. Friends say he is suffering as doctors failed to relieve the condition after an operation, leaving his vitality increasingly hopeless.
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Pendon
Germany’s Debt Reaches 124 Billion Marks
Germany’s national debt has risen to nearly 124,000,000,000 marks, the Reichstag was informed yesterday by Count von Wodowski-Weiner, former vice chancellor. The figure underscores postwar fiscal strain as Amsterdam reports the update from Berlin.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Reichstag
von Wodowski-Weiner
Porto Rico Joins "Days" Dry Law Change
San Juan reported Porto Rico entered a dry status at midnight following a congressional act. The law bans importation manufacture sale or gift of intoxicating liquors or drugs. A local ordinance allows peer containing up to 2 1/2 percent alcohol to be manufactured and sold.
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San Juan
Maren J
Porto Rico
Draft Call Results From Local Division Boards
Examinations for about 650 Class 1 registrants across Boards One Two and Six were held at the new High School. Of 64 who appeared, 197 were accepted for general service 201 referred to the Medical Advisory Board and 36 rejected. Board One saw 217 appear from 250 summoned with 104 referred to the board 27 rejected and 200 accepted for general service. Board Two summoned 100 with 80 appearing about 25 accepted six rejected and 49 referred to the medical advisory board. Board Six reported 200 summoned 107 appeared and 101 accepted for general service.
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Medical Advisory Board
M. Garlick
Board One
Board Two
Buard Two
Board Tive
Ir. W. Pyle
Gaming Raid Seizes Poolroom In Milford
Police swept a Milford poolroom early this morning led by Chief Maher. Officers found a Diablo engaged in play as patrons offered no resistance before being taken to the Milford police station. The proprietor Colander, a Milford native, is alleged to own the room once a silent salon.
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Milford
Mare
M Poolroom
Joln Colander
Dirtriels Street
Maher
Sina
Colander
Poolroons
Miley Ford
Freak Wind Sends Man to Hospital
Michael Katuna, 45, of 44 Jennings Road Fairfield, was injured when a heavy elm fell during a wind gust while he worked in Jennings Grove. He suffered a fractured skull, two broken ribs, a fractured left tibia and ankle, and multiple bruises. rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital in critical condition. Investigators note the wind’s change contributed to the collapse as he swung his axe. No witnesses reported, and doctors caution he may not survive. Separately, high winds toppled two electric globes at East Main and Nichols, and a baroque sign at Isenem Systems on Barqui Avenue collapsed onto two outdoor displays, damaging chinaware valued around $300. showcases insured.
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Michael Katuna
Jennings Road
Fairfield
Jennings Grove
Katuna
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Katune
Jennings’ Grove
T Rce
Katani
Katina
Vincent’s Hospital
Katana
East Main
Nichols
Isenem Systems
Barqui Avenue
City Receives 40000 Tons of Coal Over Weekend
Bridgeport saw forty thousand tons of anthracite and bituminous coal delivered over the weekend, including several thousand tons for Remington Arms plants easing factory fear of closure. Administrator Carl Siemon praised the arrivals and urged continued limits on coal purchases to deter hoarding, noting no imminent danger to homes or factories.
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Bridgeport
Lgeal
Remington Arms UN U
Carl #. Siemon
Siemon
Hit by Motorcycle but Escapes Much Injury
Norwalk man Specialy Salvatore Atserendima of 40 Main Avenue sustained a broken ankle when struck by a motorcycle side car driven by dosepl artolo of 50 Morgan Street Bridgeport Saturday night. A companion rider in the side car was thrown off but escaped with minor injuries. Atserendime was taken to Norwalk hospital where his condition was not serious and no internal injuries were reported.
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Norwalk
Salvatore Atserendima
Main Avenue
Dosepl Artolo
Morgan Street
Bridgeport
William Jupant
Hallett Street
Weil
Miserendime
Police halt organ grinder playing Watch on the Rhine
In Norwalk a peg legged street musician caused a crowd with a worn music box playing the German World War II song Watch on the Rhine. Police warned he must stop the tune or relocate until authorities say otherwise.
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Norwalk
United States
Crossley to Fight Deporting
J Harry Crossley a Bridgeport real estate dealer and New York broker sits in Tombs prison awaiting bail or extradition after a forgery arrest last Friday. Prosecutor DeLaney will confer with police and begin extradition to Bridgeport. Crossley may contest extradition in New York courts but could travel to Bridgeport to face forgery charges.
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J. Harry Crossley
Bridgeport
New York
Tombs
Alexander DeLaney
Detective Bureau
Crossley
Woman Kills Man After Stepson Insult Dispute
Mrs. Lucier stabbed Toby McCarthy, 40, a potter’s helper at a local mill, four times in the boiler room after allegedly hearing insults toward her stepson. McCarthy died minutes later. Lucier, 35, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff George Bliven. autopsy by Medical Examiner Adams. coroner's inquest expected tomorrow.
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Boosup
Paul Inteier
Toby McCarthy
Wooten
George Bliven
McCarthy
Ile
Wommn
Sweet
Owens
Central Village
Brest-Litovsk Peace Talks Signaled by German Demands
Bolsheviki delegates at Brest-Litovsk reportedly accept German peace terms to avoid harsher ultimatums, planning to sign and depart. New German demands seek to detach Kara band Kars and Batoum from Russia, under pretext of self determination, with anticipated transfer to Turkey.
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Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Berlin
Russia
Trans-Caucasus
Turkey
Petrograd
Brest
Litovsk
Ats
Smolny Institute
Lenine
Trotzky
Karaband
Kars
Batoumg
Batoum
Black Sea
Transcaucast
Armenia
Enlistment Drive For Fairfield County Boys 14 to 21
Principals and headmasters of Fairfield county schools will meet at Bridgeport High School this afternoon to plan a statewide enrollment drive for the Boys Working Reserve. The program aims to recruit boys ages 14 to 21 to work on farms during summer and harvest time with fair pay, or to opt out.
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Fairfield County
Bridgeport High School
War Savings Stamps urged for immediate purchase
Citizens urged to buy War Savings Stamps now with a stark appeal to prevent further slaughter of brothers and sons. The message stresses timely support and promotes purchasing options everywhere to back the war effort.
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