Cantigny Taken by Pershing in One Cantigny Action
American troops in Picardy captured the village of Cantigny on a one and a quarter mile front, took 200 prisoners, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. Casualties were small for the Americans. hostile counterattacks failed. British reports say Montdidier prisoners exceeded 140.
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Washington
Picardy
Cantigny
Pershing
War Department
Lorraine
Woevre
London
Montdidier
Reuter
Ameri
Aisne
France
Associated Press
Montedier
Pakes
United States
Weather Forecast Like New York And Atlantic Coasts
Pare Two continues with a weather update from Washington dated May 28. The report notes fair conditions for New York on Wednesday and Thursday, cooler and partly cloudy trends for parts of New England, and a moderateNW to west wind with showers Wednesday changing to fair Thursday across the Middle Atlantic. It includes a daily almanac section with sunrise and sunset times and tide data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South New Jingland
Middle Atlantic
Memorial Day Parade to Be Largest Ever in Bridgeport
City officials announce a record Memorial Day parade with only G A R veterans riding. Women marchers will join men for the first time, and four hundred teachers will participate. The program centers at Seaside Park Soldiers and Sailors monument with Commander J Henry Blake in charge of post parade events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Stevenson
Clifford B. Wilson
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Seaside Park
J. Henry Blakeman
Elvis Howe, Jr
Bridgeport
Woman's Fielief Corps
Minute Women
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Three Months in Jail for Draft Evasion Scheme
Five Bridgeport residents faced sentencing in Hartford federal court. Carrie Warren and Samuel Gutler received three months for conspiracy to evade the draft, John Quinlan drew six months for a post office embezzlement, Albert Martin was fined ten dollars for using mails to defraud, and Ielix Morgan served one day for draft questionnaire misstatements. Gee Sing of Bridgeport, a Chinese national, had his opium selling case continued to the June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
United States District Court
Hartford
Carrie Warren
Samuel Gutler
John Quinlan
Albert Martin
Ielix Morgan
Gee Sing
Wnilil
Connecticut Women To Adopt Black Arm Band For War Losses
Bridgeport reformers push use of black armband with a gilt star for each family member killed in war. Miss Carolina Ruutz Rees expected to back adoption at Hartford state council session with President Wilson’s approval noted. Panel discussion and supporting letters cite nationwide alignment with Allied sister cities.
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Bridgeport
General Pershing
Fleek
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Hartford
H. W. Fleck
Council of National Defense A
The
Minute Women
Carolina Ruutz-Rees
State Council
Vleck
Council of National Defense
Washington
Wilson
America
United States
Fleck
Anna Howard Shaw
Women's Committee
Dr. Shaw
New Boost in Rates To Change New England Train Fares
Railway rate commission plans a uniform three cent per mile fare, raising inter city rates across New England and reducing parlor car use. Bridgeport agents cannot confirm specifics, but general increases are expected beyond local routes. The measure may trigger differentiated pricing for certain communities, though no formal details have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways’ Rate Commission
New England
Western
Cann
Bridgenort
Lightning strikes chimney with minor damage
A bolt hit the chimney of the two family house at 318 320 Maplewood avenue during a thunder shower last evening. Some bricks were knocked loose and marked on the roof of the neighboring house. The Burns family on the second floor and the Worn family on the first floor were at home. Outside of loosened bricks, no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Avenue
William Burns
Thomas Worn
Value of German Study in Dispute by School Board
A Bridgeport School Board debate over German instruction at Bridgeport High School adjourned with a plan to refer the issue to the committee on schools for a recommendation at the next regular meeting. Supporters argued for continuing German with proper texts and an American teacher, while opponents urged elimination after the war. Superintendent Slawson noted forthcoming reallocation of German teachers to other subjects.
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Board of Education
Bridgeport
Charles C. Godfrey
Howard
Challenger
Elmer H. Havens
William Bell
Owen Burns
Committee On Schools
Slawson
Samuel J. Slawson
Godfrey
Europe
Belt
New York
Godfrey Sid
Mam
Cernan
France
Actio Hlayens
Travans
Owen
Milford Sailor Wounded Likely In Sea Battle Near Ireland
Milford man Ward, a Navy sailor, is hospitalized in Dublin after a sea engagement near the Irish coast. He was wounded in one eye but doctors hope sight can be saved. he enlisted in New York last December and was reported wounded in an engagement between destroyers and a submarine.
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Milford
Ward
Fred Boni
Dublin
Ireland
Irish
Boni
Navy
New York
Midnight Raid at Compo Beach Ends in Divorce
In a Greenwich case, Austin A. Brockmeyer wins a divorce from Estelle M. Brockmeyer after a midnight raid on a cottage at Compo Beach in August 1917. Evidence includes Mrs Brockmeyer admitting affection for a man named Bowman and a signed confession. Judge grants custody of three minor children to the husband with weekly visit rights for the wife. Also reports Private John L. Kirk of the 102d regiment, wounded in France, at Newport News hospital awaiting discharge, as his family awaits news.
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Compo Beach
Superior Court
Austin A. Brockmeyer
Greenwich
Estelle M
Brockmeyer
Bowman
Broekmeyer
Samuel Agnew
Westport
Gordon Wilson
Mas
Lelia Johnson
John L. Kirk
102D Regiment
American Expeditionary Forces
Naval Hospital
Newport News
Army
Kirk
Camp Devens
Yale Bowl
New Haven
Furance
Singer
Singer Manufacturing Company
Sarah W. Kirk
Fligh Park Avenue
Stratford
King’s Highway
Methodist Church of
France
Eight Churches Unite for Union Memorial Service
A union memorial service authorized by President Wilson will be held at First Presbyterian LaMorrow from 9 to 10 am. Participating churches include Christ Episcopal First Methodist ia St Presbyterian Park Avenue Temple John’s Episcopal United Congregational and Church of the Redeemer Universalist. Rev Alexander Alison Jr leads, with Rev Dr George M Brown delivering the benediction. music by the Presbyterian choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
First Presbyterian
America
Lacy Given New Dodge Car by Red Cross Campaign Teams
W Seymour Lacy longtime Bridgeport Red Cross and YMCA campaign organizer receives a new Dodge as a testimonial from 74 team captains and members. The gift honors his tireless, unpaid campaign work for Red Cross Knights of Columbus YWCA YMHA Salvation Army and Liberty Loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Seymour Lacy
Reoeeht
Red Cross
Bridgeport
Mr. Lacy
Knights of Columbus
Young Women's Christian Association
Youngs Men's Christian Association
Salvation Army
Liberty Loans
Lacey
B. J. Athman
C. A. Baldwin
Russell D. Cate
H. L. Ellerby
Edward T. Buckingham
John L. Hubbard
J. PD. Hartigan
Seven Teachers Chosen for Bridgeport High School Faculty
The Bridgeport Board of Education selected seven teachers for next year. Hazel B. Cole, Marion Cole, Ada Seabury, Alice Marsh, Lucia Richardson, John D. Wadsworth, and Waldo V. Andrews will join Bridgeport High School, with salaries ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 dollars. All are experienced, graduates from Bates, Tufts, Wellesley, Mt Holyoke, or Bates, and two married men with families are in draft Class 4.
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Board of Education
Hazel B. Cole
Portland
Marion Cole
Chelsea
Mass
Ada Seabury
Winthrop
Bridgeport
Alice Marsh
Webster
Tag
Lucia Richardson
Salem
John D. Wadsworth
Sabattus
Waldo W W. Andrews
Woburn
Tufts
Wellesley
Malgen
Mt. Holyoke
Bates
Wadsworth
Georgetown Law School
Waldo V. Andrews
Brown
Mr. Andrews
Jitneymen to Start New Route Tomorrow
Bridgeport jitneymen plan a new bus route opening tomorrow. The line runs from South Park avenue Seaside Park to State street Matin street North avenue and the trolley road end with a one minute headway. A second line on Wood avenue is being considered to ease travel for residents.
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Bridgeport
Jitneymen
South Park Avenue
Seaside Park
State Street
Matin Street
North Avenue
Wood Avenue
Park Avenue
Germans Try to Break Through at Fismes in May Battle
Paris reports show German forces pressing on center while Allies hold wings near Soissons and Vesle. French reserves rush to counter near Neuville sur Margival and Vregny as 15,000 prisoners claimed by Berlin. Germans cross Vesle at Bazoches and Fismes amid fierce fighting. page continuation teased.
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Paris
Soissons
Aisne
Vesle River
London
France
Chemin Des Dames
Fismes
Amiens
Neuville-sur-Margival
Vregny
Vesle
War Office
Garmans
Bazoches
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River Vesse
Shington
Stevenson
Col. Clifford
Quinlan
Connecticut
Ruutz-Rees
N. Y
Havens Et al
Compo
Mr. Alison
G. M. Brown
Lacy
John I. Kirk
Foch
Foe
Berlin
Gersimans
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