Americans Advance To Front Line In Western Front Showdown
Allied artillery duels persist along the western front as reinforcements arrive. Canadians near Neuville-Vitasse and French forces around Amiens post gains and repelled a German attack. Cease the back-and-forth with heavy rains hindering German movements. British casualties soar with 88,091 listed for the week, while American troops reinforce the line.
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Arras
Neuville-Vitasse
Amiens
M. Clemenceau
Paris
Tront Alene
Mauri
Mal Turanen
Chirge
Westport Honors Hero Son Augustus Matthias
Westport honors Augustus Matthias who died fighting for Uncle Sam. A silver star service flag now in the town square memorializes his name, a gesture by the town council viewed as a precedent for Walrfield county and possibly the state.
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Augustus Matthias
Sam Azainsé
Westport
Walrfield County
Citizenship For 23 Men In Superior Court
Judge Kellogg in the Superior Court granted final citizenship papers to 23 men amid patriotic displays of Liberty band buttons. Most applicants were natives of Austria-Hungary, with some having two or three buttons denoting different national causes and many answering they owned at least one Liberty bond. Some alien enemies had their petitions heard but were discontinued during the war. oath ceremonies occurred with witnesses including John D. Berger, brother of local attorney Ernest Berger.
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Kellogge
Avian R. Church
Department of Immigration
Boyisht
Austria-Hungary
Spick
John D. Berger
Hungary
Ernest Berger
King George of
Kellogg Yterday
Unable to Obtain Work Man Tries to End Own Life
Jim Thatcher 31 of Arch street attempted to take his life by gas after failing to find work. Dr Givlass found him unconscious in a locked Arch street room with a gas jet tube in place. He was revived and rushed to Vincent s hospital. doctors feared he might not survive.
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Jim Thatcher
Arch Street
TB. A. Givlass
Thatcher
Gavias
Hielk
Vincent's Hospital
New Hospital Diys
Wilford Bright
Wils Anouth
Jitney Men Raise Fund to Fight Bridgeport Ordinance
In Bridgeport a joint meeting of jitney owners raised 1500 to hire counsel and challenge police traffic rules. New Haven lawyer John Quinn was chosen to represent them at hearings before the common council and in court if needed. Independent Public Service Association supporters claim rerouting jitneys aims to push them out and aid trolley traffic, while Captain Wheeler says the city seeks sane rules for safe service.
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Dismey Owners
Bridgeport
John Quinn
New Haven
Cmnmon Council
Independent Public Service Association
Barnum Avenue State Street
Pine Street
Captein Wheeler
Deller Bus
Sama
Police Officers Begin Military Drill at State Armory
Police captains, Wemtemints and sergeants report this afternoon for the 61st real waiitary drill at the State armory. Drills will continue weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays with patrolmen and night duty officers relieved to attend. Superintendent John H. Kidmite ordered the program to improve discipline and order in the police yoniks.
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State Armory
John H. Kidmite
Bridgeport Man Returns From War Wounds
Edward E. Woods of Bridgeport, a Canadian Volunteer, was severely wounded at the Somme in 1916 and lost a leg at Vimy Ridge in 1917. Now recovering at a friend’s Stratford home, Woods spent months in hospitals in France and England before returning home. He vows to keep fighting spirit alive and expresses hope that Allies will continue to hold the Germans.
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Vimy Ridge
Edward EE. Woods
Bridgeport
William Bridges
Avon Street
Stratford
Woods
Vimy Fudge
Ngland
West End
Daniel E. Walker
Walker
88Th Battalion
Canadian V Volunteers
England
Bernhardt Jewelry Suit Ties to Bridgeport Visit
Gems Bernhardt purchased during a Bridgeport visit are the subject of a New York suit by Gilot & Company seeking 15,700 alleged to be deposited accounts linked to Mme Bernhardt. The complaint claims a jewelry order from her collection priced at 400 with only 3,700 paid, tied to a prior agreement from September 24.
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Part
Bridgeport
Bernhardt
New York City
Gilot & Company
Fifth Avenue
Newport
New York
Mme. Bernhardt
WAT
Now Pele HW
Firemen Seek Pay Raise in Bridgeport for Next Year
agitation rises among Bridgeport firemen demanding a January 1 salary increase if living costs stay high amid the war. John A. Leonard, president of the vice commission, said the appeal has not reached his body and may lack majority support in the wire department, though living costs affect some firefighters. Current pay scales start at 1,200 for first year men rising to 1,300 1,400 and higher for longer service, lieutenants, captains and engineers.
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Bridgeport
John A. Leonard
Easoarch
Common Council
Seven Bridgeport Men Seek State Bar Exams
Fourteen young men, seven Bridgeport residents, have applied to take the New Haven state bar examinations on May 31. The admissions committee will meet at the bar library in the county courthouse Friday morning for all applicants to appear. a bar meeting in the superior court room in Bridgeport is set for May 17 to act on the applications. The listed applicants include Benjamin Gilman, Harvey Gish, Kilpatrick Munich, Napolitino Abe Schwarz, Lorin W. Willis, Joseph G. Verrillo of Bridgeport. Ratuvar P. L. Genuaria and Richard Tl. Treland of South Norwalk. Albert N. Goldner, Ernest M. Loatgren, Charles Sessa of Stamford. Millis A. Husted of Greenwich. and David W. 73. Wilson of Peekskill, N.Y.
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Bridgeport
New Haven
Bar
Eounty Courthouse
Variday
Superior Court
Benjamin Gilman
Jarvey
Gish
Kilpatrick
Prove or Shut Up Brandegee on Aircraft Critics
Two new inquiries into the aircraft program are planned as Senate and House military committees weigh graft and delays. Attorney General Gregory briefs President Wilson, orders a thorough inquiry led by William S. Frierson with department lawyers and Bureau of Investigation agents.
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Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
House
House Military Committee
Army
Baker
War Department
Wiliam S. Frierson
Department
Bureau of Investigation
Frierson
East Orange Local Option Vote In Dry Column
East Orange New Jersey voters approved prohibition by a margin of 178 votes in today’s local option election. The tally stood 2483 to 2310 with 500 soldiers yet to be tabulated, potentially altering the result.
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Newark
East Orange
Daylight Saving Drawback for Farmers In Greens Farm
Farmer William Dorsey in the Greens Farm area says daylight saving reduces farm work time by about a half to one hour daily. He notes dew on grass at 7 a.m. delays cultivation of delicate vegetables and laborers resist starting later, forcing farmers to bear the loss or risk workers seeking other jobs.
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William Dorsey
Greens Iarm
Millionaire Bedford May Be Asked to Cut Garden to Release Useful Labor
Fairfield County growers report a farm labor shortage and consider circulating a petition asking W. T. Bedford to reduce his horticultural staff by at least ten percent this year so excess labor can help on farms. The Bedford estate flower garden is a longstanding New Jersey landmark, and public access may be limited if the move proceeds.
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Bedford
Fairfield County
Bedford Family
Fairfeld
Westport
Fairfield County Wruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
We. T. Bedford
Firefighters Busy As Alarms Hit City Schedule
Firemen answered two daytime blazes on Hawley Avenue and Norman Street plus three still alarms. A gas leak sparked the 291 Strate Street fire with minimal damage. No. 1 and No. 8 engines responded. a veranda roof blaze at 42h Login Street caused light damage from a torch and shingles burned.
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Hawley Avenue
Norman Street
Strate Street
Mhonical No. 1
Chemlent
German Duke Selected for King of Finland
Washington May 7 final action on the sedition bill gives the government broad new powers to punish disloyal acts and utterances. The House sent the measure to the President for signature, with penalties up to 20 years in prison or 10 thousand dollars fine for disloyal or abusive language about the United States or government or the flag. Representative London and others opposed the bill citing free speech concerns and post office censorship powers. Webb and Graham defended the measure as necessary to curb disloyal activity and false reports.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Speec
Department of Justice
United States
Germany
London -O
New York
Gordon
Ohio
London
I. W. Wiig
Webb
Nordy Dina
Judlery
Sepresentee Graham
Pennsylvania
Riblng
Ellie N Sperry New President of S A R Branch
The Brideport branch of the Sons of the American Revolution held their annual meeting at the Stratfield. Ellie N Sperry was elected president for the ensuing year with officers including Frederick A Doolittle secretary and Buckingham Marsh historian. Reports highlighted 750 members serving in France and strong Liberty Bond subscriptions by local men.
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Brideport
Sons of the American Evolution
Stratfield
UG. J. Adams
Lake Torpedo Moat Company
United States
Washington
Arr Adams
Wilson
Teike
Jmrge Ly Deoardsley
Dtev
Ft Brothwell
Edward J. Morgan
Amel
Wrederick A. Louslittle
Badwarel
Guer
Fire damages Norman Street house. investigation to follow
A fire at a Norman Street dwelling caused about $800 in damage while residents escaped. The blaze, in a rear wing area, began when the occupant was moving in and Mrs. Albert Lieros reported items in flames. Augusta Tudisco owned the house. Chief Johnson will investigate.
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Norman St
Wavineay
Albert Lieroas
Owas
Bose Wes
Augusta Tudisco
Tony Wis
Wy Choalehawweis
Fanidin
Phe
Dex Gobak
Johnson
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Vaily Alman
Bow Water
Mie Tisch
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Midaepert
Quinn
Police Dept
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Matter
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Brandegee
Connecticut
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New Jonge
Drewer Havoc
Radford
Charles Bruce
Westercday
Finland
International Film Service
Adolph Vriedyich
Mecklenburestrelitz
Stockhelo
Ellie N. Sperry
S.A. R. Branch
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