Ridge by Crown Prince fuels renewed German push on Aisne
The German offensive resumes on the western front with two main blows. Forces along the Voormezeele Locre line near Ypres and a 35 mile front from Pinon to Rheims push in, while claims say the Crown Prince’s troops have carried the Chemin des Dames ridge and press the Aisne river as French defenses hold Hill 44.
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Picardy
Flanders
Voormezeele
Locre
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Soissons
Rheims
Aisne
Berlin
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne River
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Human Fly Climbs New York Building Spectacular Feat
The "human fly" Harry E. Gardiner again ascended a Park Row building in New York City for a Red Cross drive. His climb followed earlier feats at the Connecticut Bank and Liberty buildings and supported the Third Liberty Loan in Bridgeport.
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Harry E. Gardiner
Connecticutional Bank
Liberty
Parktow
New York City
New York
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Weather Report For Washington May 27
Forte weather bulletin from Washington dated May 27 forecasts showers and cooler conditions across New York and New England regions. Tuesday and Wednesday showery with cooler temperatures, Vermont to experience parity cloudiness on Wednesday. Daily almanac times listed for high and low tide and solar events.
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New York
South New England
North New England
Vermont
Poon Lises
Eens
Ee Auigl
Nation Gives 144 Million to Red Cross War Fund
May 37 Washington reports show Americans donate over thirty two million in mercy dollars to the Red Cross second war fund, pushing the total to 144 million. Greater New York closes with 33.48 million, Atlantic division hits 49.81 million, New York City adds 33.43 million, New England over 9.81 million as drives continue. Final totals expected tomorrow.
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Washington
Germany
Western
American Red Cross
Greater
New York
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Mountain
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York City
New England
Bodies Moved From Riverside Cemetery for New Dam Project
Workers relocate graves from Riverside Cemetery near Stevenson as Connecticut Light and Power advances a Housatonic River dam plan. A 1000 foot dam, 70 feet high, with a suspension bridge and vast work camps rises with towers and a cable railway across the river.
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Connecticut Light and Power Company
Housatonic River
Bridgeport
J. Henry Roraback
7. A. Christfield Contracting Company
Philadelphia
Stevenson
Offer of 25000 For Small Tract Plaza Eyed In Layout
A bid of 25000 was offered to N Buckingham and company for a small plot at the corner of John street and the plaza as part of a new layout. The offer, not accepted, remains open for possible future agreement. The remaining Buckingham tract at 537-538 Water street will have 40 feet frontage and 38 feet depth. The company, historically valued at 6000 for the whole tract, contends the appraisal granted equal benefits and damages and has appealed, seeking 12000 damages in Superior court.
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N. Buckingham and Company, Inc
John Street
Buckingham
Water Street
Buckingham Company
Board of
Coal Shortage Is Big Problem for New Haven
The New Haven railroad faces a coal shortage with a 600000 ton surplus needed for winter, while daily use runs 6000 tons. A 280000 ton balance across the system helps brief stoppages, and 34 of 50 new engines costing 2900000 will nearly double capacity. Construction plans cost 15060000, hoped to be government funded, with bridge work at New London and Poughkeepsie upgrades to handle heavier trains.
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New Haven
New England
Thames
New London
Hudson River
Poughkeensie
Small Loans for Bridgeport Housing Fund Sought
Bridgeport Housing company opens books to merchants for underwriting fund up to 1000 dollars each, enabling support from 100 people to aid in financing 1000 new houses. Manager William H. Ham will visit Washington to negotiate a 3 million dollar government loan, with final details handled there. Subscribers Wilson Marshall Clinton Barnum Seeley and H added to list since Saturday.
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Bridgeport Housing Company
Bridgeport
William H. Ham
Washington
Mr. Ham
Wilson Marshall
Clinton Barnum Seeley
Second Compromise Is Offered to Trolleymen
NEW HAVEN May 27 A second compromise offer to end the dispute between the Connecticut company and its trolleymen was submitted for a 10 day referendum vote among state union members. The state conference board will meet Wednesday to count the vote and may confer with company representatives. The new offer details were not disclosed but wage terms are not the main issue and the duration of the agreement is also in contention.
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New Haven
Connecticut
John K. Punderford
Tt 8
Guard at U M C Co Alleged Draft Evader
Earl Congdon an employee at Union Metallic Cartridge company was arrested for making false exemption claims. He was taken into custody by order of Charles P. Lane and will be tried today before Judge Thomas in the Federal court at New Haven. Nearby, about twenty Bridgeport residents recently arrested for draft evasion face further court action today.
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Earl Congdon
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Charles P. Lane
Thomas
New Flayen
Ina
Bridgeport
Miss Stinson to Resume Flight Tomorrow
Katherine Stinson completed two successful test flights near Binghamton on May 27 and planned to continue to New York, but weather east of the city halted the leg. She said she would try to start again tomorrow morning.
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Binghamton
N.Y
Katherine Stinson
New York
Baby Falls From Carriage On Porch Two Stories
Baby John Morvan months old son of Mrs John Moran of 120 Gem Avenue fell from a second floor porch railing after a carriage strapped him in and slipped free. Neighbors carried the unconscious child inside as doctors warned the prognosis remained cautious but hopeful for recovery.
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John Morvan
John Moran
Gem Avenue
Bridgeport Leads In Red Cross Contributions
Bridgeport led the state in Red Cross donations up to press hour. Véridecoort reportedly topped state figures with a total of 125, far exceeding latest reports from other cities.
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Bridgeport
Véridecoort
Automobile given to W Seymour Lacy at Red Cross dinner
Albert E Lavery on behalf of Red Cross workers presented Campaign Manager W Seymour Lacy with a new Dodge automobile at the Anal Red Cross dinner in Strat field. Chairman B D Pierce Jr praised Lacy for patience and effort during the campaign while Mrs Lacy also received tribute. Three cheers echoed praise and Lavery joked about the car and safety on hills.
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Mr. Lacy
William ¥. Dee
Mrs. Lacy
Aly
Lavery
E. F. von Wettberg
Davery
Lacy
Red Cross
Stratfield
Genets
Albert IE. Lavery
David S. Day
Citizen’s Committee
Huntington
Loas Hill
Newtown
Nichols
Trumbull
Monros
John C. Stanley Lont
Seeley
W. E. Seeley
B. D. Pierce
Red Cross Committee
Fr. Camorra
Kaiser
Police Theory Links Shooting to Black Hand in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police pursue a theory that the early morning shooting of Guisepn Spattafola, 47, of 27 Union Square, is the work of Black Hand vengeance. Spattafola lies dying at Vincent's Hospital from a punctured leg wound after being found with 6790 in cash and 4000 in jewelry. Detectives warn of further crimes as vigilance tightens while Spattafola refuses to reveal any motive or assailant. The motive remains unclear, with officials noting potential links to organized crime.
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Bridgeport
Guisepn Spatta‘ola
Union Square
Bt F Vincent's Hospital
Black Thind
Bridgeport Police Department
Spadafola
City Red Cross Benefit Draws Deep City Support
Bridgeport reports from the Red Cross show strong community backing with $2,622.22 raised by a trolley car and at least $500 from Max Ams workers. Fire and Police departments issue a baseball challenge for Red Cross funds, while bootblacks and Chinese laundries contributed notable sums and praise flows to Commissioner Co. Stanley and other officials.
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Red Cross
Bridgeport
George W. Dimond
Connecticut
Edward Z. Buckingham
International Silver Company
America
Max Ams Company
Fire
Police Department
Fire Department
John Co. Stanley
Borden Company
National Fund
John
Bravery cited as destroyer crew aiding sinking schooner
Announcement that Norman King Hazzard of 76 North Avenue, with crew of an American destroyer in European waters, was cited for bravery during an April 21 rescue through blazing wreckage to aid a sinking schooner. Bridgeport Red Cross quota raised to 500000 with final count around 401125 more than original. Division A led fundraising with 322209. Division B contributed 255037. total with suburban and citizens divisions projected near 780000.
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Norman King Hazzard
North Avenue
Florence H. Hagzard
Norwalk
Agnes Irene Hazzard
Remington Arms Company
Bridgeport
Red Cross
Stratfield
Bradford D. Pierce, Jr
Pierce
National Red Cross Organization
Bridgeport Red Cross
Toll of Soldiers Aboard Moldavia Increased to 55
London May 27 The death of Elbert Stone of New York today increased to 55 the number of American victims in the Moldavia disaster. Stone died on a hospital ship off the southeast coast from compound fractures of both legs caused by the torpedo explosion. Only four Americans remained in the hospital, all with minor injuries.
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London
Elbert Stone
New York
Moldavia
Stone
Bridgport Red Cross Tribute for Chairman Lashar Marks Night
Chairman Lashar received a long ovation at a Bridgport Red Cross luncheon in the Stratfield ballroom as the city honored his leadership. Speaker B D Pierce Jr lauded Lashar and noted the city’s press, bankers, and manufacturers contributed to the campaign, with Von Wettberg hailed as a top promoter.
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B. D. Pierce, Jr
Walter B. Lashar
Red Cross
Stratfield
Bridgeor
Lashar
Abandoned Petroleum Schooner Towed Into Port
An Atlantic port reports a schooner cleared for Cuba with petroleum, found waterlogged and abandoned off the Delaware coast. The crew’s whereabouts are unknown. the vessel was towed to port today.
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