Five officers named in Pershing casualty list
A Pershing casualty list from Washington shows five officers among Connecticut men. Alfonso Loso of Middletown was killed in action, while William Kinsella of Fairfield and Kert R. MacDonald of Glen Rock were slightly wounded. The list also notes 18 missing in action, eight wounded severely, 40 slightly wounded, and two dead from other causes.
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Ning
Pershing
Alfonso Loso
Middletown
William Kinsella
Fairfield
Kert R. MacDonald
Glenock
Washington
George S. Shep
Tor M. Tenney
Hirary A. Miller
Richard B. Paddock
Ya Wy
Cotton
Charles Porterd
John Porter Trevor
John Bosgzs
Ink Demalignon
Thomas H. Ld
Edward Merrihew
Herbert Scott
God
Ralph Wtarmeley
Maysville
Ark
Pries
Edward G. Kroh
Petaluma
Dudolph Lima
New York
Ham M. van Fosse
Conrad
Paul Blue
Carey
Ohio
Samule
Ug- Cordele
N Dubovski
Cleveland
Am A. Miller
Newton Klands
Mass
C. Dupe
Boonton
Sterbury Man Hurt in St Albans VT Auto Crash
Yerdon of Utica New York and James Steward of Waterbury were seriously injured in an automobile accident near St Albans yesterday. Their car skidded while negotiating a small obstruction and overturned. Verdons skull was fractured and injuries were internal. Weather items follow with scattered tomorrow showers and cooler temperatures.
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T. Albans
I. Yerdon
Utica
N. Y
James Steward
Watery
Yerdon
Fairfield Boy of 20 Wounded in France
Fairfield, May 13. A telegram from Adjutant General McCain in Washington told Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kinsella that their son William A. Kinsella, 20, serving with the 104th Ambulance Company in France, was slightly wounded. He enlisted April 12, 1917 in Bridgeport with the 1024 Ambulance Company and later joined the Providence group. a Fordham sophomore and Staples high school graduate, he likely sustained injuries on a third trip to the front near late April.
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Fairfield
William C. Kinsella
McCain
Washington
D. C
Willam A. Kinsella
France
104Th
Kinsella
Bridgeport
1024
Iig
Providence Labs
Fordham
Staples High School
Westport
Elwood and Virelli Feud Draws Fairfield Attention
In Fairfield a feud between Constable Hezekiah Elwood and State Policeman Virelli dominates local politics. Elwood faced a 30 day license suspension over vehicle registration issues and threats of arrest circulated after Virelli testified at Elwood’s trial. Witnesses Flint McGarry and others denied complaints, while Virelli stands by his statements and invites inquiry.
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Fairfield
Hezekiah Elwood
Rank Virelli
Elwood
Virelli
Stoeckel
Edward J. McManus
Flint
John McGarry
McGarry
Vitelli
Trolley Cars Scarce as Well as Freight
War caused industrial strain in Connecticut. The company cannot buy new cars for some time and cannot secure any type of car. Large consignments that previously supplied cars are now tied to government work, limiting private orders. Watson Company of Springfield and Chester Car Company are busy with government orders.
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Connecticut Company
Watson Company
Springfield
Mass
Chester
German Reformed Church Dedicates 19-Star Service Flag
The German Reformed church in Bridgeport held a flag dedication service with 19 stars. Rev H G Wiemer and Town Clerk Joseph Schultz spoke about German-Americans' loyalty to the United States, pledging support for the war effort and honoring ancestry while defending Uncle Sam. The program ended with stereopticon views tracing American military uniforms from the Revolution to the present.
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America
Joseph Schultz
Bridgeport
Uncle Sam
Wiemer
Banks reap new depositors from Liberty loan drive
Bridgeport banks report a surge of new accounts from the Liberty loan campaign. The Bridgeport Savings Bank adds about 1,000 names, with many other banks seeing similar growth as the partial payment plan fosters thrift. The Bridgeport Trust Company accounts rise to 20,000 on Liberty bonds, many being new customers. A passerby delayed purchase citing lack of time, promising to buy next drive.
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Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Bridgeport Trust
Wilson to stay in Washington for summer duties
President Wilson will spend the summer in Washington to remain in constant contact with the nation’s vast war machinery. He and Mrs. Wilson plan occasional weekend trips on the Potomac aboard the Mayflower and motor journeys nearby.
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Washington
Wilson
Potomac
April Red Cross War Work Sets Record in France
Paris May 11 The American Red Cross reports record April activity in France with 408,000 meals served at front and rest stations. Facilities include a 500 bed hospital near Paris, 40,000 beds added to hospitals, convalescent homes in Cannes and Biarritz, and multiple field kitchens and laundries. The drive distributed medical supplies, clothing, tobacco, and meals for Allied soldiers, plus 425,000 hot drinks from traveling canteens and 440,000 free meals in the front advanced zone.
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Paris
Red Cross
France
Saanith
Cannes
Biaritz
Guardsmen and Naval Reserves to Parade in Red Crags
Bridgeport will see Guardsmen and United States Naval Reserves from Black Rock station marching in the Red Crags campaign parade next Saturday at 2 29 PM. The line will form as the dig line moves. Mrs I C Crosby asks those marching to contact her. the division will include mothers and sisters with relatives in service both here and in France.
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Bridgeport
United States Naval
Black Rock
Red Crags
I. C. Crosby
Beechwood Avenue
Mothers and Sisters
City cannot open Steeplechase Island this summer
City officials announced that Steeplechase island will remain closed to the public this summer while negotiations continue. Park commissioner George M. Games said condemnation actions have begun but no transfer of ownership has occurred, with difficulties arising from multiple heirs in the McMahon estate.
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George M. Games
Board of Park Commissioners
McMahon
Sald
Brandegee Urges Grogs for Soldiers Opposes Suffrage
Washington May 12 Senator Brandegee of Connecticut defends giving soldiers grog before dawn combat and rejects woman suffrage and prohibition lobbying. He notes historic wars were won without suffrage and mocks pink chemises while suffragists scowl from galleries. He urges women to knit and prepare instead of political agitation.
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Washington
Frank
Brandegee
Connecticut
Capitol
Senator Brandegee
Twa
Lay Convention Opens with Large Response
The Laymen missionary movement convention opened in Bridgeport with large church attendance. About 800 men heard talks by W. E. Doughty and William KE. Geil at First Methodist, plus a prayer, songs, and a stereopticon lecture by Dr. M B Sheetts on Asia and Africa. M. D. Eubank spoke at First Baptist on China, describing 18 years there. Officials estimate registrations above 1,990.
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M. B. Sheetts
Japan
China
India
First Methodist Church
Sheets
First Baptist Church
M. D. Eubank
Washington Fark
French Troops Gain Ground on Flanders Front
Paris reports improved French positions north of Kemmel village and capture of over 2,100 prisoners. A raiding party was repulsed near the Ypres Comines canal. several prisoners and machine guns were taken in patrol encounters near Meteren. Artillery activity noted in the Ancre sector south of Albert and Loos area.
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London
Flanders
Kemmel
War Office
Ypres-Comines Canal
Meteren
Ancre
Albert
Loos
Voormezeele
Monte Coro Taken by Sudden Italian Thrust
Italian troops on the mountain front captured Mate Corno after a daylight assault, destroying enemy defenses, taking 100 prisoners and capturing two guns. The attack came from Ansa Valley and disrupted Austrian efforts to reach the Venetian plain, establishing Italian position on the crest and surrounding slopes amid snow and rocky terrain.
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Associated Press
Mate ‘Corno
Ansa Valey
Ansa
Tagarina
Trent
Rover
Barge Rumor Triggers Harbor Search Run Gash
Rumors Saturday night suggested a barge from the Mc William line sank in the harbor. Harbormaster William A. Lamond led a search for survivors until early Sunday morning. A harbor check showed the report false, though several boats entering or leaving since Saturday night remain missing.
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GO. K
McWillian
William A. Tamond
Bridgeport Tar Directs Show From Pelham Naval Camp
Phil Dunning a former Bridgeport boy directs Big Bang a musical revue by enlisted Pelham Bay Naval Training Camp personnel. The cast of 150 includes Jack Fickford Robert Mantel Jr Lew Fields Joe Lancet and others. Proceeds go to the Welfare Fund. Rehearsals disrupt recreation as sailors give time to performances.
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Phil Dunning
Bridgeport
United States Naval Reserve Force
Naval Training Camp
Pelham Bay Park
Jraining
Shubert
Pelham Station
William Schroeder
Pelham Bay
Bard and Symphony Orchestra
Secon
Sam
Principale
Staga
Jack Fickford
Robert Mantel, Jr
Attack Repulsed Near Orvillers Sorel
Paris reports a German assault on French held positions southwest of Orvillers Sorel failed with heavy losses. German forces left prisoners after being repelled. Artillery duels continued west of Mailly Raineval and on the Meuse front. American patrols in the Luneville sector found Ancerville abandoned by the enemy. overall Allied fronts saw limited activity.
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Paris
Orvillers-Sorel
War Office
Mailly-Raineval
Meuse
Verdun Front
Cautierre Wood
Chamettes
Frange
Luneville
Ancerville
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North Waston
William J. Meey
Gay City
Mich
Lir J. Bruce
Waterloo
Jona
Dy W. Darling
Berthold
N. D
Bert D. Hevde
Marion
Ils
Sovi Lus
Chicago
Russell M Ilions
Norwitch
Joseph V. Gers
Brooklyn
James Amond
van Alstine
Syracuse
Sterbury
St. Albans, Vt
Suthern
Lake Region
Mice
Atha
William A. Kinsella
Elwood-Verilli
All Fairfield
Kaiser
Schultz
Tare
Savarehe Vale
First M. & Church
International Film Service
David Lyman
Hale Addison
Lewis Grenshaw
University of Virginia
O. L. Brigham
U.S. Ensineers
Monte Coro
Bridgeport Tar
Pelham Boys
Biff
Motor Pomick
Milford
Duy
Nowikven
James Rickard
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Picardy
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