Colonial Forces Stop German Advances Near Front Lines
Australian and Canadian troops push in France as Australians gain three-quarters of a mile near Morlancourt while Canadians deepen positions in Arras sector. American units near Montdidier endure shelling as heavy rains slow German operations. British hold crosses along the Jordan. heavy fighting anticipated on multiple fronts with possible renewed German offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Morlancourt
Ancre
Somme
Amiens
Arras
Neuville-Vitasse
Mercatel
Boeisseleux-St. Marc
Montdidier
Pershing
Es-Salt
Jorden
Jericho
Jordan
Ail
Ypres
Weather report fragment shows cooler showers outlook
Weather notes indicate showers and cooler conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday across Washington to New England, with moderate southwest winds in the North Atlantic and Atlantic coastal areas. The text includes scattered tidal data and references to high and low water times and whirlpool-like editorial marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
New England
Middle Athletic States
North Atlantic
Middle Athantic
Moaderice
Sheriff and posse pursue Bridgeport man after killing
Bridgeport authorities search for Arthur Salsberry after he shot Constable William Kinney and wounded Herman Chapman at Hallville. Salsberry barricaded himself, then vanished as Sheriff Stanton widened a statewide alert. Kinney and Chapman were involved in an eviction tied to Salsberry’s posted accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Salsberry
Remington Arms Employe
Kinney
Hallville
Bridgeport
Remington Arms
William Kinney
Herman Chapman
Salsberry
Stanton
Norwich
Iinney
Salsherry
Chapman
Salshberry
Norwich Hospital
Salesberry
Federal loan to add 1000 bridgesport houses
Bridgeport to build at least six dwellings daily starting next week with a $3,000,000 federal loan. Bridgeport Housing Co plans to complete 1000 homes by November 1, with underwriters sought from 100 city leaders. Meetings and letters to business leaders underway for loan underwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Company
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Housing Company
Igusincss
Wenen
Bridgeport Housing Commany
Idlers Must Go to Work City Ordinance Passed
The Bridgeport City Court of Aldermen adopted an ordinance requiring able-bodied men between ages 16 and 60 to engage in regular or confirmed work for at least 60 hours weekly in a suitable occupation. The measure aims to eliminate idleness and boost local labor. No opposition was noted, with penalties up to 100 dollars for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Wits
Wien de Witel
Home Guard Trains as National Army Prep Unit
The Connecticut Home Guard is serving as a training school for the National Army with Bridgeport units training regular army soldiers and draftees under Selective Service rules. Officers report many draft-returned men winning commissions, with Company H noting 32 of 43 federal recruits now officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Home Guard
National Army
United States Army
Bridgeport
Henry Co. Stevenson
Ourth Regiment
Connecticut Home
Devens
Upton
United States
Daisy Rifle Club
Regis Ganley
Bethel
Camp Mass
Camp Devens
Ganley
Almance Department
Ridgeport
Drutt Erective
Rome
Tridgeport
Hartford
Triangle
He Military Auterpensy Board
Class 1A Men Scarce in Division Two
Draft Point No 2 warns that only 185 men remain in Class FA and future supply for government needs may fail. Several men marked unfit for general service were placed in Class 1 and cannot report to camp under current rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Poant No. 2
Aliens Seek Citizenship in War Jurisdiction
More than half of the 206 naturalization petitions before Judge Kellogg involve alien enemies, largely Germans, with Austria Hungary natives spared some restrictions. Marie Lachowska, born in Germany, seeks citizenship. hearings begin tomorrow as petitions proceed under wartime rules. Other applicants include Stephanos Eftihithis Qugurlog Lou seeking name change to Stephen Brown, and George V Frederick Leopold Oppenheimer of Dutch Guiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Austria
Marie Lachowska
Germany
Austria--Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Elfen Eiremins
Kellogg
Stephanos Eftihithis Qugurloglou
Stephen Brown
Turkey
George V Frederick Leopold Oppenheimer
Dutch Guiana
Christian Union to Build New Main Street Structure
A new Christian Union building is planned at the Main and Thonis streets corner, replacing the current W. NX. Beardstey hamstenad site in Pividpepark. Construction details are unclear due to damaged text, but the project aims to extend Union facilities near the harbor area and neighboring Thurdshey property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pideepore Iuris- Union
Main and
Thonis Streets
W. NX
Beardstey Hamstenad
Tunaerk
Pividpepark
Traiser
Os. Yasrdsley
Tate
Diridgeport Scientific Society
Thurdshey
Place Not Shea Unfit Y M C A Witnesses Assert
County commissioners heard a remonstrance against renewing John A Shea’s liquor license for the 846 Main location. Witnesses found Shea a fit person but opposed the near proximity to the Y M C A, arguing it could harm the association. decision reserved after testimonies.
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John A. Shea
Main
YML Gca
Shea
John & Wullman
Association
Shell
Hhe
W. Seymour Lacy
Shex
Raymond Kennedy
Y. M. C. A. Howling
New Jitney Law Sparks Opposition in Council
Opponents voice concern as the Board of Aldermen sends a proposed ordinance to the ordinance committee for a public hearing. The measure aims to route jitneys away from Main Street and airfield avenues along Stratford Ash Creek Barnum and State Street. City officials stress relief of congestion at the corridor amid dispute over hearing adequacy and public convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Avenue
Ash Creek
Barnum Avenue
State Street
Main Street
Airfield Avenue
Board of Aldermen
Cornell
Wilson
Ghair
Hianssure
Traffic Commission
Firmrase
Whoa
Ordinance Committee
Heart Obstacle Ends Bridgeport Man's Army Bid
Eugene J. Berry a 83 year old Bridgeport resident died of heart disease at Fort Slocum New York while attempting one more enlistment in the United States Army. He had lived in Bridgeport for years with his mother Mrs A Latham of 341 South Avenue and was stepfather to Charles Lithium, a Crane Valve foreman. He planned to enlist after being deemed too old for the draft. Burial is expected in Woonsocket Rhode Island as arrangements are made to transfer the body from the military camp. The Lathams have long resided at their current home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. N. N. Sansone
Pembroke Street
Harry L. Smith
Main
Congress Streets
Smith
Dr. Sansone
Fiker’s
Main Street
Nichols Drug
Adoint Avenue
Polies
Bridgeport
United States
Fort Locum
New York
Army
Thie A. Latham
South Avenue
Fort Slo- Cute
Eugene J. Berry
Lridgeport
Charles
West End
Berry
Leort Slocum
Jaithiam
Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Lusitania Anniversary Prayers Observed in London
London May 1 Observances mark the Lusitania sinking anniversary with special prayers in churches and services at Lusitania cemetery A Ghator show is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lusitanik Cemetery
Czernin Delivers Ultimatum to Roumania in Jassy Visit
Count Czernin, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, secretly met King Ferdinand at Jassy around February 25 and warned Roumania to accept a peace dictated by Germany. He threatened the deposing of the Romanian royal house and partition of the country if terms were refused, leading to immediate negotiations a week later as the American Red Cross mission arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Czernin
London
Count Czernin
Jassy
Ferdinand of
Associated Press
Roumania
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Family Exterminating Jitney Crash in Bridgeport
A jitney collided with a trolley on Boston avenue near Helen street late last night, injuring five from a Garden street family and a 28 year old from Paliside avenue. All were taken to Bridgeport Hospital. none seriously hurt.
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Boston Avenue
Helen Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Paul Kamrowski
Mary Namrows
Pater I Kanmyowski
Claury Kamrowski
Garden Street
Joseph Welonvich
Paliside Avenue
Melonvieh
Kanrowski
Jionston Avenue
Connecticut Company
Toston Avenue
I. A. Gavias
Bridgeport
Velor Kamrowski
Mary
Paul
Mars
Joseph Pfelonvieh
Easter Observances Motivate Orthodox Faithful
In Bridgeport, Greeks and Catholics join Orthodox devotees in Easter rites at the Ebaby Chostelareei church on Phadtett Street. The service centers on celebrating the resurrection with processions, prayers, and gatherings, reflecting shared devotion across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Eeelesiistion Ediot
Apostolic
Atien IV
Ory Thelox
Ians
Begaar
Phadtett Etreet
Ohne
Brooks to Attend Lusitania Dead Memorial Service
Brooks a Colorado Avenue salesman for American Chain Company plans to attend a memorial service in New York for Lusitania victims. The service at Trinity Church is led by the American Rights League and American Defense Society with a sermon by Dr William T Mannings. Mrs Trumbull, widow of a victim, is likely to attend.
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Brooks
Lusitania
iWe
Pridgeport
New York
Anand
Knybsvite Head
Ireland
American Chain Company
Colorado Avenue
Teinity
We American Rights Latigue
American Defense Society
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Admanac
Sun Wises
A. Om
Me Bets
Pawo
Home Guard
Company H
N. A
Christian Union
Main St
Beardsley Homestead
Lewis
Black Rock
Wamed
Uhso- Allerman Prinyroese
Mack Rock
Aftar Lewis
Fort Slocum
Grim Reaper
Red Cross
Sion Ab London
Thomas J. T. S
Kamrowskis
Telia
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