Germans Use New Poison Gas On Picardy Front
Associated Press reports a probable new German liquid gas deployed on the Picardy front where American troops hold the line. Gas, contained in glass bottles, releases heavy white fumes after bursting, causing nausea and coughing but apparently not injuring Americans. Air battles and artillery exchanges continue with several engagements and multiple enemy aircraft downed or driven off by American anti-aircraft fire.
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Araly
Associated Press
Picardy
Eeader
France
Toul
Hom
Lunaville
Lorraine
Croc-mans
Halleville
Luneville
Roomers Report Theft of $392 Roll to Police
Two men nap in a room at 674 Berkshire avenue losing $392 after leaving coats and pocketbooks on a chair. Michael Yqualke and Henry Kauskas report waking at 6 PM to find $392 missing. detectives assigned to investigate after reporting the incident.
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Detective Bureau
Michael Yqualke
Berkshire Avenue
Henry Kauskas
Equalke
Wanskas
Knife Fight Involving Four Highwaymen Ends With Hospitalized Victims
Four highwaymen robbed Lawrence Gomez on Mast Washington avenue then fled. Two victims were hospitalized in critical or near critical condition after knife wounds. two suspects, Gomez and Louis Sherman, were arrested amid a chaotic pursuit. Authorities describe the case as unusually complex and are pursuing further leads.
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St Vincents's Hospital
Windseport
Washington Avenue
Pacvvolman
Thegeralad
East Washington
Housatonic Avenues
Lawrence Gomez
Nichols Sireet
Cromez
F. A. Gavlas
Ermergency Hospital
Lodging House
Gavlas
Juk
Sherman
Jey
Suk
George Phelemetta
George Johnson
Trast Main Street
Stratford Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Phelemetta
Gomez
Nast
Washington
Tousatonic
Calas
O'Neil
Somenx Teken
Bridgeport
Jak
Louis Sherman
Olive Strent
Duk
Gene
Womien
Scarcity of Physicians Grows Due to War Callups
War calls for medical men thinBridgeport doctor numbers by about 20 percent. In Bridgeport the shortage doubles workloads for remaining physicians as more patients arrive. Country areas face starker gaps with Bethel reduced to a single practitioner for four. Distances lengthen waits, and many cases may wait until office hours unless emergency.
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Wpd
Uncle Sam
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Pateat Society
Pairfield County
Bethel
Nome
Thrift Stamp Opening Prompts City Wide Drive
Isaac Moss urges every resident to buy thrift stamps as Bridgeport retail merchants launch the first Chrift Stamp Day. Over half of local merchants are agents, with committees planned to reach smaller stores and all nationalities to boost sales nationwide.
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Isaac Moss
AML
Bridgeport
Ross
Joseph J. Hartigan
Charges Lighthouse Man Ducked Small Boy
Mrs. H. Strauss of 27 Elmwood avenue accuses a Bridgeport lighthouse worker of severely beating eight year old Paul Sherley and throwing him into the water at Seaside park yesterday afternoon. The boy had been playing near the lighthouse keeper’s boat when the incident occurred, prompting Mrs. Strauss to protest the treatment of her neighbor’s child.
Rooming House Death Tied to Fall and Standoff
Thomas Chase, a roomer at 1 Main Street, was found dead at the foot of the front stairs. Police chase notes four alleged highwaymen after a saloon scuffle near AloGie coal yard. Josinea in critical condition at St Vincent’s Hospital. Patrolman Fitzgerald fired three shots during the pursuit.
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Thomas Chase
TS 1 Main Street
Ney
Samuel
AloGie
Baubt
Dat Jule
Phelemetta
Gomez
Panelenietta
Altray
Josinea
St Vincentis Hospital
Sind Draigd
Hollow Heutenants
Meller
Washington Avenue
Spowlton Street
Fitzgerald
Pasuih
Banks Still Work to Compute Final Total in Liberty Bonds
Bridgeport banks labor through the day and into the night to classify Liberty bond applications. Though the subscribed total nears 7 million, exact figures won’t be confirmed until Tuesday. Local banks report near doubling of Bridgeport’s $4.9 million quota with substantial activity among factories and women’s committees.
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Bridgeport
First Bridgeport Naional Bank
Bridgeport Trust Company
City National Bank
City Savings Banks
Connecticut National Bank
American Bank and Trust Company
T. S. Watson & Co
Bridgeport Savings Bank
People's Savings Bank
Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank
James Staples & Co
TANC
West Side Bank
FHGTI
Femal
Liberty Bonds
W. T. Hincks
Woman’s Committee
Knights of Columbus
T. R. Salubes
C. I. A. Bill
M. 4. Blume
Cotten Gras Claude
George Mara
A. J. Macdonald
Joseph Michals
Mullins
Hou
Ja Wilder
A. S. Ambrose
Lawrence Finkelstone
E. Denicoln
Aifnrgaret Beck
A. Be. McLellan
Orville Meetar
Irank E. Fickett
Jennie Dewning
Record ship launch sparks rapid build at Camden Yard
The 5,548 ton steel collier Tuckahoe slid into the Delaware at Camden New Jersey after only seven working days hull preparation and a swift keel sale date. Distinguished guests including M Schwab Edward M Hurley and Senator Fletcher spoke as Miss Helen Turley christened the vessel. President Wilson sent a congratulatory letter praising the extraordinary wartime production effort by New York Shipbuilding.
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Philadelphia
Tuckahoe
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Catmrlon
N. J
Delaware
M. Schwab
Gens
Era Ship Construction
Edward M. Hurley
The
1 Shipping Board
Charles M. Schwab
Fletcher
Senate
Helen Turley
Hurley
Schwah
Piez
Wilson
New York Shipbuilding Commyt
Tuckadee
River Obstructions Threaten Derby Coal and Steel Supply
River obstructions in the Housatonic threaten coal shipments to Derby and Shelton while delaying structural steel deliveries. Fourteen foot channels near Stratford and Derby shoal to five feet at low tide, due to last winter’s jams and sediment. Barges aground near Oronoque, dredging contracts not yet let, and further delays risk seagoing shipping and government-ordered supplies.
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Housatonic
Derby
Shelton
Stratford
Ityder's Bar
Oronoque Oats
Accidental death ruled in Shelton burns case
Shelton May 1. Albert J. Turner, a 22 year old man, was found dead by his mother in the bathroom. Medical examiner says he suffocated from fumes from a gas burner left burning in the bathroom. He likely realized his danger too late.
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Shelton
Albert J. Turner
Turner
Venta Oll
Lise
Young Pin
Vinol Ad Claims Nurse Benefit Across Texas
An old advertisement from Texas promotes Vinol as a remedy that strengthened a nurse, claiming improvements in appetite weight and energy. The ad urges readers to try the product, noting availability at drug stores nationwide and offering risk-free trials through the retailer.
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Texas
Hindle
Ostvateky
St. Rar, Disgarthon
Til Fo Maite
St. Ger
Jae Jeideeport
Dy Rug
Old Town goods move as stock limited and priced
A fragmentary notice notes carload shipments keeping prices near last year and items like paddles cushions seats and repair materials selling fast at 42 to 865. Readable lines mention Sane Old Town workmanship and sane materials with complete selection in Cyune paints and repair supplies.
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Pershing
Serre Ranararer Reese
Chas. H. Fletcher
Army
Sammies
Camden Yard
Baker
Skelton Man
Dodds
American
Ate
Tranisuam Ave
Noble Dis
Old Town
Cyune Paints
American Hardware Stores
Lyon & Grumman
Bee Fairfield
Middle St
Siena
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