American and German Front Near Meuse and Baden
Nov 21 report describes American forces advancing toward the Meuse south of Namur and reaching Me General Hine near Germany. British cavalry move toward the German frontier after crossing to Belgian regions, with officers and troops transporting Red Cross symbols and supplies to aid civilians and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse
Namur
Hine
Germany
Neil Cross
Rhine
Baden Vor Hugenen
Huningen
Red Cross
Waterloo
London
Nations to join Versailles talks as independent units
Washington reports that at the peace conference the United States and Entente powers will set the frame for participation. Each nation will be treated as a unit with two delegates not required and minority views allowed. No official lineup for the American delegation is announced. Secretary Lansing heads the U.S. group and Taft’s name may be dropped.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Versailles
Snicldows
Americian Commission
Lansing
Taft
Second Precinct Men As Cortege for Pitts
Funeral for Patrolman Henry Pitts was held at Lieberum and Heaphy 322 State Street with a Second Precinct police delegation and many friends. Pallbearers named from the precinct included Williams Kean Healy White Larney and O'Brien. Burial occurred at Park Cemetery. Private George Gottschalk, formerly of engine house 5, participated in severe World War I battles including Chateau Thierry and St Mihiel. In a recent letter he described seeing heaps of dead Germans and ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pitts
Lieberum and Heaphy
State Street
Park Cemetery
Isaac B. Williams
John P. Kean
Bartholomew Healy
Frank White
Michael g.Larney
John A. O’brien
Pitta
George Gottschalk
Engine House 5
Martin Gottschalk
Barnum Avenue
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiet
Sergeant Hayomaad Scanlon Wounded in France
Sergeant Hayomaad Scanlon of Company F 27th Infantry was injured and sent to a base hospital in France. The injury notice reached his sister Miss Catherine Scanlon of Beach Street yesterday. He has served nearly a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayomaad Scanlon
France
Catherine Scanlon
Beach Street
Sergt. Scanlon
Morning Blaze Destroys Local Church Wing
A fire swept through a building on Kossuth street early morning, threatening the church rents nearby. Firefighters battled the flames from the start, driven by reports of smoke and a blaze likely sparked by a lavatory root, as Rector Rev. Benjamin J. Root identified. The church remained in doubt as crews worked to prevent spread and officials issued no recall by press time.
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Kossuth Street
Boxy 413
East Main Street
Barman Avenue
Benjamin J. Root
Sixteen Year Old Boy Missing From Home
Mrs Firemo of 248 Catherine Street reports her son Louis a 16 year old boy has been missing since last Wednesday. Police are investigating and seeking the youth.
Notify Labor Bureau of Shifts in War Work
Nathan A. Smyth urges sub contractors in war and peace work to inform the United States Employment Service of upcoming labor releases or needs. The aim is advance notice for re locations and to place workers elsewhere. Employers of all sizes should report openings and contact the service to ensure proper handling during the easing of war industry operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nathan A. Smyth
The
Employment Service
War Department
War Industries Board
United States Employment Service
War Industries
United Statesmployment Service
Fatal Fall at Shipyard Hurts John Hasslinger
John Hasslinger of Cedar street Myrtle Beach was fatally injured after a 90 foot fall from scaffolding at Haousa tonia Shipbuilding Company yard Stratford. He died at Bridgeport hospital about 2:30 this morning with severe injuries including a fractured jaw. Workmen found him unconscious and he received first aid before transport. Police, including Chief William Nichols, were notified and he remained in critical condition at Bridgeport hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hasslinger
Cedar Street
Myrtle Beach
Bridgeport Hospital
Haousatonia
Zionists Prepare Flag Day Campaign in Bridgeport
Zionist organizers in Bridgeport plan the fifth annual Flag Day with street sales of small Zion flags by youths to raise funds for the Jewish National Fund. The drive includes two mass meetings, a campaign meeting at the Security Building, and a pledge of Allied support for restoring a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Te Ds
Ces
Jewish National Fund
Hid Fund
Palestine
Both Claim Assault and Prove It in City Court
John Cowels of 20 Prospect Street and J. J. Waterman of 76 Main Street were jailed last night on assault charges with bonds set at 680 dollars each. Zachman allegesCowels struck him. Cowels bears head cuts treated at Temergen hospital. Both to appear in City Court this morning.
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John Cowels
Prospect
J. J. Waterman
Main Street
Zachman
Cowels
Frank Gavlas
Temergen Hospital
Landsman Comfortably After Maplewood Collision
William Landsman of 258 Maplewood Avenue, owner of a Maplewood Ave grocery, was struck by a T J Orion Bakery truck driven by Himer W Orton of 118 Seeley Street yesterday afternoon near Police Headquarters. He is resting at Aveport Hospital with a fractured right hip, dislocated right hip, and multiple lacerations. Lieutenant Vittorio Orlandini will speak at United Forum on America’s Faithful Ally, describing European affairs and his mission in support of allied efforts.
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Landsman
William Landsman
Maplewood Avenue
Norman Street
T. J. Orion Bakery Company
Himer W. Orton
Seeley Street
Aveport Hospital
Lersman
Orton
United Forum
Vittorio Orlandini
United
America
Mil
Diaboy
Enn
Orlandinl
Senators Attack Wilson Cable Seizure In Senate Debate
Washington November 21 Republican senators Watson Kellogg and Sherman assailed President Wilson for seizing marine cable systems and express agencies. They charged the move aims at permanent government ownership and would curb censorship during the peace conference. They urged Congress to record opposition to government ownership of railways telegraphs and telephones.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Kellogg
Minnesota
Sherman
Tinois
Europe
George Creele
Committee On Public Information
American Congress
Lewis
Illinois
Congress
Wehudin
Off to Russia to Battle Further
Two Bridgeport youths recount wartime experiences as they prepare to leave Camp Devens for the long journey to northern Russia. They describe going over the top at Chateau Thierry and in the Argonne Forest, sustaining injuries, facing death, and the resolve to complete their mission in the Great War.
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Wwe
Yoa
Gene Hou
Oller Boys
Wave
Chateau Thierry
Argonne Forest
Marne
Hoeg
Caggino
Camp Devens
Bridgeport
Hrussia
Devens Rm
School Girl May Lose Hand Hit by Trolley
Dorothy Kelly a 13 year old of Nichols was struck by a trolley car while crossing the street near Huntington rows shop. Her hand was crushed and doctors fear amputation after she fell and slipped on the rails. She received body bruises and is in St. Vincent's hospital in shock. The motorman could not stop in time.
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Dorothy Kelly
Dennis
J. Kelly
Nichols
Lnm
Wrolley
Huntington Rows
St. Vincent’s
Hasslut
Kelly
Obituaries for Lane, Kistner, Mahoney, Wheeler, Gaither, Nelson, Underhill
Multiple funeral notices and obituaries from East Main Street and nearby locales detail services for Mrs Jennie Cave Lane Mrs Anne L Kistner John Mahoney Dwight Wheeler Jr Margaret Downey Gaither Annie M Nelson and Julia S Underhill. Interments occur at Lake View Mountain Grove and Tashua cemeteries with several survivors and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Wolfram
Anne L. Kistner
George L. Wolfram
East Main Street
B. I. Root
Opoiate
Mountain Grove Cemetery
John Mahoney
Main Street
S J. Patrick’s Church
Father Keane
St. Michael's Cemetery
Dwight Wheeler, Jr
Wight Wheeler
Brooklawn Avenue
H. A. Davenport
Margaret Downey Gaither
Margaret Downey
Charley BR. Gaither
Sice
Pophu Street
Lockport
Dody J. Gallagher
Annie M. Nelson
Annie M. Nelso
John Nelson
Tashua
Julia S. Undernt
Remington
Barnun
William Street
Lakeview Ar Merery
Col House Stricken By Influenza At Home
The special representative of the United States government, Col House, is confined to his home with influenza. State officials report his condition as serious but stable while measures are taken to ensure proper care and communication with his staff.
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Addis
Velonet
Las Unital
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Baden
Fel Cross
Switzerland
Alsace Wriday
St. Louis
Second Precinct
Pitts
Scanlon
Meg. U.S. Pat
Tae Guaranter
Bayer
Bayer-Tabrets
Bayer Your Guarantes
Frank J. Dion
Main St
Labor Bureau
Masselman
Bridge Hospital
House of Representatives
George Creel
Alb Burleson
White House
Paris
Iglen
Russia
Jennie Cave Lane
William H. Jepson
St. Luke's Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Lane
Richard Lane
Robert Jolngen
Hae Emmax
N. Lee
Emanuel Cave
Brigsepore
Willian
Long Island City
L. i
John Cave
Los Angeles
Col. House
Mazda
Te Corn Products Refining CO
Ahern & Cahoon
Boston
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