Americans Repel German Attack Near Mers-Bretonneux
WWI dispatch reports a heavy German bombardment and infantry assault against American lines near Mers-Bretonneux. The clash lasted two hours with fierce hand to hand fighting, American troops repelling the attack with several German dead and wounded on the ground, five prisoners taken. Allied praise follows as Americans participate in major ongoing battle since March 21, amid French cooperation and difficult front positions. Separately, twenty seven marriages since May 1927 are investigated for possible draft evasion. government reviews ceremonies and registry details in 3rd District. Also, John E Hallen and two nephews of Mudge Hallen inducted for training at Fort Slocum. Joseph Antolini, previously summoned, reported to Fort Slocum with police accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sIt
Pattle
Apparata
John E. Hallen
Sherwood Avenue
Mudge &. F. Hallen
Hoe
Fort Slocum
Joseph
Antolini
Art Slocum
Children Leave School to Work in Bridgeport Area
The exodus of Bridgeport and Luding schoolchildren into the labor force is rising, with about 400 local youths leaving school this year. Two-thirds are native born Americans, and higher wages in manufacturing lure them away. Officials warn the trend threatens long term educational attainment as attendance appears to rise yet escape notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Chile
Connecticut
Hall
Bridgeport
P. Williams
JaImer H. Havens
Bridgeport Hoard
Maneanm
Ar. Vinyens
Ifall
Blawseon
Hay
Oam
Tibet
SE Slaw Won
New York
Post Office Hearings Question Second Class Postage
Washington May 1 The Post Office Department presented estimates on proposed higher second class postage to a Senate committee led by John C Jevons. Figures showed costs from 5.4 to 12.2 cents per pound with 3.56 cents overhead. Senators and publishers questioned accuracy with calls to defer any increase for at least a year citing war costs. Stephen Barrels of American News Co said overhead covers handling of government franked matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Senate Committee On Post Offices
John C. Jevons
Senator McCumber
George McAnemey
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Stephen Barrells
American News Company
New York Americans to Play at Harrison
The New York Americans announce a regular championship game to be played next Sunday with the Boston Americans at the former Newark Federal league grounds in Harrison. A later game will be advanced to that date. Tener of the league says the payment of $9,900 debts by the International League will not alter major league plans to schedule Sunday games in Harrison.
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Neay York
New York American League
Boston American
Newark Federal League
Harrison
Ener
League
al Commission
John T. Farrell
New
International League
Tener
National Commission
Internatiaal League
Newark
British Troops Push on Along Jordan Banks
London reports British forces east of the Jordan attacked the foothills south of Salt and moved within two miles of Salt by nightfall. Official notes say fighting continues in Palestine and Lod. Prisoners and new captures emerge as Arab forces operate in the Moab area with 540 taken, and advances reach to Aleyrah amid village clearings after repelled resistance.
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London
Jordan River
Woleing
Lis-Salt
Says
Palestine
Lodjan
Moab
Hedjun
Aleyrah
Hugh
Two Divorce Petitions Filed in Superior Court
Ethel Stout filed for divorce from John W. Stout citing intemperance and cruelty. formerly Ethel Griffith. They married March 31, 1911. Alessandro Caudino filed for divorce from Maria Caudino citing intolerable cruelty. married December 22, 1912. The husband seeks custody of two minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Stout
John W. Stout
Al's
Stout
Ethel Griffith
Alessandro Caudino
Maria Caudino
Fraternal Lodges Meet for Funeral Delegation and Initiations
Fraternal lodges in Manchester and Bridgeport hold meetings with initiations planned. Abraham Lincoln lodge to send a delegation to Harry Gusfield's funeral. Adelphian and Elias Trowe lodges report initiations and second degree preparation. Magna Charter and Torundanlem chapters schedule post master degree work in coming weeks. Members promote thrift stamp sales to aid the permanent Blind War relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tincoln Lodge
Touipit
Bridgeport
Lbs
Elias Trowe
Geand Aviry
Main Street
Sermsaleng
Toruanlem
30000 Iron Workers Wage Raises Across Nation
Wage increases affect 30,000 iron workers across unions and affiliated steel trades. Details describe broader industry pay boosts and the role of national labor bodies in coordinating new rates and enforcement among local employers and contractors.
Obituary of Henry Roath Ruth in Lakeview Cemetery plans
Obituary notice for Henry Roath Ruth, longtime resident of Wad Wea rhogtny at 1428 North Avenue, survives include Bona Adolph ark robert and Alter, with funeral from his home and interment planned at Lakeview Cemetery. A long list of relatives and associates appears in the fragmented text, noting services yesterday and a procession along Trip Avenue toward the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roath
Henry Ruth
Wad
Wearhogtny
Homme
North Avenue
Wa Bona
Adolph Ark Robert
Ding Alter
Polina Bet
Lakeview
Derdad ii
Kaiser Urges Army to Ypres Attack Report
French Premier Clemenceau returns from the front and says the line is stable with no immediate danger. German offensives around Ypres have paused after heavy losses as British and French forces capture ground at Locre and Meteren and take prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Clemenceau
Ypres
Channel
Locre
Meteren
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Tigris
Cologne
Benedict
Berlin
Boy Scouts Sell 40750 in Liberty Bonds Campaign
The Boy Scouts raise funds by selling Liberty bonds to a broad base. Women’s committees report progress toward a 400000 goal as students and teachers participate, with campaigns spanning campuses and local schools.
Suffragist debate stirs state council figures and party lines
Fragmentary report shows Katherine Tamington of Tanlie and Renee Townsend of New Haven among organizers and opponents in a suffrage measure. Mentions party spokesmen, various local activists, and partisan views on the ballot question, with dialogue on liberty and justice and casting votes.
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Counecil
Tesoense
Ogie Party
Mins
Katherine Tamington
Tanie
Ann
Warman
Seriitet
Boty
Ys Sonal Liberty
Ce Wollen
Renee Townsend
New Vaden
Mies
Benetor Atelasti
Beloved Lost in Atlantic Sinking Reported Drownings
The article lists passengers and crew members believed lost when the ship went down off the coast after a collision. It notes survivors and names several identified passengers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere. The vessel, Atlantic Port, formerly City of New York, is described with its tonnage and company history.
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Norwegia Shecurer
Virginia
Wjel
Livingstonia
Toray
Bowen
Norwert
Johannesett
de Wyell
Speer
Trust
Logis A. Coen
Astoria
N. Y
James J. Masti
Wlorristown
Tasii Benzeler
Mobile
Ala
Miss Is. Gatlies
New York City
Joan Codron
Rev. J
Reynolds
New York
Richard Bonzevier
Aloe Alden McClaskie
Ya Brooks
Sohn Crean
Patarson
Not O'Brien
Ravannah
Conn
Tela Levy
Bridgesport
Mis
Brooklyn
Milan
Tost
Claude ‘Lewis
Charles Cooke
Janie
Nick Salus
Janta
April fire losses show big decrease in Audseport
Fire department logs indicate April 1947 saw substantial reductions in losses and alarms. The department reported 28 total fire calls, two to headquarters were false, and the approximate loss was $18,124.20 with 1,726,405 feet of hose used, reflecting a notable drop from previous months.
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Audseport
Gre
Apeik
Aharnais
Rondad Lo Wes
Marth
Joell
Liane
Chervicals
Ueabs Fc
Tishaas
Shad Catches Stir Memories on the Connecticut River
Report of shad fishing along the Connecticut river recalls past trips to Stratford and the Housatonic area. Elders remember years when hearty runs drew neighbors to fish, discouraged lately by pollution and drainage from Derby area. Small catches noted. observers hope for a return if river waters improve.
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Connecticut
Stratford
Alousatonia
Housatonia River
Housatonic
Derby
Vatican to Recognize New Polish Formation
The Vatican plans to recognize Poland's new political formation and Germany by sending Monsignor Lutti as apostolic delegate. A statement from the Vatican secretary of state notes Poland has made the breaking up of Russian authority necessary and mentions Monsignor Ratti as a capable representative for Poland.
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Trome
Vatiican
Poland
Germany
Monsignor
Lutti
Mansighar Ratti
Vatican
Valiewa
Italians Blow Up Enemy Ammunition
Italians blow up enemy ammunition depots during patrols reported along a western front. British patrols raided multiple targets in several sectors as Allied forces pressed operations against German and Austrian positions.
St Josephs Liberty Minstrel a Successful Benefit Show
St Josephs Roman Catholic Church staged a Liberty loan minstrel last night in May hall. The capacity crowd filled the hall with many turned away. Miss Theresa Polke led the troupe with patriotic songs and jokes by Hues and Wellies. The all white chorus wore dress gowns. soloists included Julius Iues and more, with audience help boosting the finale. The rector praised the effort and urged purchase of Liberty bonds for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre
Ushion
Potke
Slivs Fivaveth Gottschlly
Emai Putaski
Jonn Lelie
Lumber Concern's Assets at Auction
The remaining assets of Stratford Lawman vemits, once a prosperous Stratford firm, will be sold at public auction on Friday May 3. The lots include three and mortgages, with the total value estimated at EHS ET 1. Frank Weller Fran Vakm Beach are named in the note as involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Lawman
Stratfort
Hye Stentford Tanther Co
Frank Weller
Tani Fran Vakm Beach
Pat Weller
Co TreAster
Aris
Sammies' Luck Foils Germans' Death Traps
Fragmented text describes an unclear German air raid or battlefield incident with references to Sammies and death traps. Mentions possibly a World War II context with chaotic notes and illegible lines about casualties and survivors. Names and places are unreadable, hindering precise facts.
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Theresa Reason
New York Americans
Jordan Banks
Fjell
Adelphian Lodge
Wavik
Membe
Thrife Gramps
St. T. Hell
Wairfield Avenue
Wasserver Fund
James Walker
Ak the Commilfee
Youungstown
Cheuy
Stade
Neceiva
Tran
Steel
Iran
Fen Ieee
Feidgepent
John Pawtawies
Hirkrens Necusier
Wee Vale
Avery
MDG
Nba
Mythehan
Girtal Wes da SP
Abpea
Aares G. Robinson
Wie
Theol
Pavey Heede
Tatant
Hipry
Sveerananae Cts
Hilal
France
Taternasional
Eilin Service
U. S
Kaiser
Vatirs
Orlweadt Suapysoa
Eerie Nets
Torn Theatres
Gaebesay
Tata
Somme
Novan
Gise-Aisne
Viiresnes
Finland
Onnes
Tavastehusan
Lakhti
Iws
Pield Marschal Wiig
Germain
Frajce
Toothes
Tenth
Boy Scouts
Chih Mintle
Mus
HH. A. Meleshin
Lesa
Meg
Cu ‘Inn Peeruiling
Orlund
Contos Dade
Benolous
Nice
Eiewens
Syimmnens
Tubal
Duban
MicLean
Faerder
Yreka
Averis Cine
Price
Ted St
Noel
Heisey
Toenvere
Pete Bosada
Athens
Vatnden
Merehuits
Aliners
Cota Wis
Krown
Sowerbet
Stowemnee
Oceann Steamship Cor
New York Saver
Team Pas
Maret
Troav I
Pest
le Euceny
Ard
Anage
Malnieo Pinto
Brubetet
CPE
ST. Joseph’s Offers
Liberty Minstrel
Clever Parish Company
Liberty Loar
Flichert Dann
Lumber Concern
Bayer
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