Offensive in Italy Portends New Front Action
Reports from bridges and fronts along the Piave and northern Italy indicate imminent Gl realization of a major Austro German spring offensive. The Italian war office notes large Austrian troop concentrations drawn from the Russian and Roumanian theaters as Emperor Charles and high command move toward the front, signaling a decisive campaign in Venetia and Tyrol.
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Isonzo
Venetia
Charles of Austria
Tyrol
Trentino
Deserter Henry Horne Jumps From Train Near Norwalk
Henry Horne a private in Co K of the 61st regiment deserts while en route from Camp Devens to Camp Wright. He leaped from the New York express as it slowed near Norwalk and fled toward the Sound. Police fear he may return to Bridgeport to buy civilian clothes. No injuries were reported.
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Camp Wright
Wisher's Island
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Henry Horne
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Horne
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Fort Wright
Weather Summary for Southern New England and Vicinity
Weather forecast for May 5 notes fair skies in Southern New England and East New York with warmer temperatures on Monday. Tuesday brings unsettled or shower conditions in the region and mid Atlantic states report partial cloud cover. Winds are moderate from the south across the Middle and North Atlantic coasts.
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New England
New York
Middle Atlantic
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Fein de Waters Ceeseeenee
Waters
Calvert crash injures Redgate and Light in two car collision
On a Friday afternoon two cars carrying Redgate, Light, and relatives crashed near the Welcome to Danbury sign in Bethel Danbury and Bridgeport travelers. Redgate and Miss Margaret Light sustained severe facial lacerations and multiple bruises. Miss Anna Light and others suffered bruises and shock. Redgate, recently from Camp Devens, lies at his father's Vine Street home with facial injuries and deep lacerations. The group had been en route to Bethel to visit Regis Ganley. a culvert under the Danbury Bethel boundary blocked the road.
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Bridgeport
Bethel
Edward Redgate
Redgate
Police Department
Margaret Light
Owen Light
Black Rock Avenue
Anna F. Light
Redgate Radky
Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
Vine Street
Margaret
Light
Warner Brothers Company
Anna Light
Willam
May
Agnes V
Getlel
Mrs. Light
Gethel
More Car Service Is Promised for Bridgeport Workers
G F Weiss, government housing and transportation representative, was assured by officials of a Connecticut company that assistance will be given to solve Bridgeport’s worker transport needs. Plans will be discussed soon at meetings with Wells and the company. The housing funds aim to ensure workers have good trolley service to their jobs, with site selection for new houses influencing route feasibility and legal implications. Davis & Savard Ady.
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G. F. Weiss
Department of Labor
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Mr. Wells
Crossley Gains Weight in Jail Amid Forgery Case
Harry Crossley, renal estate dealer, held on forgery charges, thrives in county jail. He has gained weight, remains healthy in appearance, and is not required to work as a prisoner. He receives few visitors but is reported to be in good spirits. Trial in criminal superior court starts May 14 in this city.
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Focal
Crossley
Hiis
Teather
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Poles in Bridgeport Welcome Polish Army Mission
Four thousand Polish residents of Bridgeport crowded the armory to hear four representatives of the Polish army in France now visiting the U S The crowd sang the Polish anthem Bajacu polskie with patriotic fervor and the speakers urged enlistment in the Polish forces in France The visit stirred strong emotion among Polish immigrants and their families (Continued on Page Four).
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America
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Four Thrown From Car In Westport Crash
Four Bridgeport residents were injured when a jitney driven by Joseph Dunzie lost control in Westport at 4 30 pm yesterday and the Ford overturned twice. Max Speigel suffered a fractured skull and collarbone, Mrs Speigel a leg fracture, and Benjamin Speigel a fractured collarbone while Boris Dubl was badly bruised. The driver fled and was not found. An ambulance transported the four to St Vincent's hospital. a Reynolds Norwalk truck blocked the ambulance and driver Everson was arrested. The Ford 1861 was speeding from Norwalk toward Bridgeport at Bulkley’s corner over the bridge from Southport. Police will search for the missing driver.
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Bridgeport
Joseph Dunzie
Westport
Benjamin Speigel
Max Speigel
Boris Dubl
Park Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dinappe
Ubi
William Donaldson
Southport
Tii
le J. Reynolds
Norwalk
William George Everson
Everson
Bulkley’s Corner
Mysterious Woman Drops Items Then Vanishes by Water
Neighbors on Morehouse street report an unknown woman after removing fur neckpiece gloves and handbag laid them on the sidewalk in a triangle and vanished toward the water. Police fear she may have died by her own action or wandered off as they search the riverfront and street for a woman matching her description.
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Black Rock
Detective Bureau
Water Front
Akirmi
None Hurt in Smash at Mill Plain Bridge
Pairfield reports a minor car crash near Mill Plain bridge when Willam Wolff from Bridgeport swerved toward Sauthport, hitting a pole with four passengers. No injuries or names disclosed, vehicle lightly damaged, party continued driving.
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Pairfield
Willam Wolff
Lorraine Street
Bridgeport
Sauthport
Bridgeport Plans 5 Percent Housing Loan Backing
Bridgeport business leaders prepare to underwrite a $3,000,000 loan for the Bridgeport Housing Company under the new federal housing act. The government will pay 5 percent interest, repayable within 15 years, with funds likely available this week after congressional passage and pending Presidential signature. Manager William H. Ham cites city support and notes Bridgeport already has $800,000 invested.
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Congress
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Washington
Council of National Defense
Willard
Council of Defense
Bridgeport men sought for air pressure sand hog work
Bridgeport workers are sought to join the sand hogs at the Strafford avenue bridge pier project. manning begins at 18 pounds per square inch, rising to 40. pay starts at $5 per eight hours plus raises for higher pressure, with hours decreasing as pressure rises. Local diver David Craidstein applies, seeking dual trades as he gains air-well experience.
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Halbrook, Cabott Rollins Company
Sandhog’s Exchange
New York
Bridgeport
Elaine
David Craidstein
Connecticut Casualty List Reports 30 More War Deaths
The War Department lists 30 Connecticut men among US casualties from France. Five killed in action, four wounded severely, 21 wounded, with Thomas J. Smith of 1414 Pembroke Street among the injured. Bristol, New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford and others are named with multiple entries and various causes.
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Washington
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Pembroke Street
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Bridgeport
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Hartford
New Britain
Stamford
Waterbury
Norwalk
Middletown
Rockville
Thompsonville
Saugatuck
Uniontown
Branford
Hamden
Associated Press
Richard H. Griffiths
London
Eng
Frank A. Ahern
Stamefron
Ionn
Foul
Granfield
Burlington
Vermont
Gek Borus
Conn
John P. Darcey
View Street
William J. Wichingbel
Russell Street
New Hiatgen
John E. Lillie
Woolsey Street
Walter J. Round
Troy
Louis Env Wieux
Oxford
Harry O. Smith
High Street
Bethlehen
Robert J. Remington
William Colligan
Brooklyn
Philippe Daniels
Broad Street
Tavnn
Mass
Albert. L. Hall
Jancoln Street
Worcester
Itiehard W. Johnsen
Daniel
Parank Kinwacky
Main Street
Kratersern
Alfred EE
la Athol
Joseph R. Liberty
Uxbridge
Patrick i Moechin
Springfield
Ammons
Hiram F. Ross
Danville
Clifford R. Lawrence
Fast Street
Percival Q. Moore
Fieldy Avenue
Jearns J. Scott
Laurel Street
Himtel
Edward J. Sullivan
Spring Street
Frederick LB
Abbott
St Louis
Frederick E. Gregory
Carihon
James C. McCoy
Terre
John F. Smith
Fond Dubac
Wis
Gerald Green
Onn
James L. Moody
Farmington
Venn
Lewis A. Nye
Exchange Street
Clifford
Parsons
East Street
Krisnel
Robert Peterson
Race Street
William J. Pryor
Pond Street
Bristel
Stephano Ran Vol
Mel Winley
Ronen Bayko
Guiseppe Cipriano
Colteral Street
Widerbury
Starley Danieltk
Wineher Avenue
Net Burven
William i
Anthony Ia
Victim Returns Home After Four Months At Sea
Harry Lund once believed dead after the torpedo sinking of the J. W. Tuckenbuck is alive and back in Bridgeport. He describes the eerie reception as friends doubted, while others thought him dead and even avoided him on the street. He landed at New Haven last week after serving abroad with the U.S. Navy.
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J. WH. Tuckenbuck
Lidgeport
Wy O
Iis
T al Bridgeport
Eohil
J. i
Lowaos
Anton
Iisity
Il Huomer
United States Navy
Lie
Ak Hee
Willimantic Ceps Take 41 Motor Violators
In Willimantic police acted on forty one motor violators with cases readied for court. Officers charged suspects after orders to appear in court were issued. Violators hailed from various points in Connecticut.
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Willimantic Ceps
Atoris Toye
Prac
Bolus
Connecticut
Belgian Senator Delivers Wartime Speech in Immersed Forum
Senator Henni Laontrine of Liege, now in America as a professor, addressed a large crowd at the Sunday night free forum in Fontaine, denouncing German scheming and praising Belgium’s resilience amid invasion fears. He spoke of Kaiser ambitions, war aims, and the fight for liberty, urging vigilance and unity.
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Carmany
Little Canuntey
Ilenii Laontrine
Liege
America
College of the Art
New York
Fontaine
Cempany
Sociek
Williny
Belgium
Pela
State Loyalists Rally Behind Governor at Service
Governor Marcus Welcoming a speech today at the unveiling of a service marked by a large turnout shows about ninety percent of Connecticut citizens are loyal. He notes about ten percent wavering, while defense observers discuss Home Guard escorts and a parade with regimental guards and central force leaders.
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Dianhuyy
Lakeville
Tribeciles
Wistowal
Mairide
Cea
Jfome Guard
Orewicawerk Reg
Cienoetal Puree
Te Home Guard
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