Fragmentary Local Notice on Missing Details in Fortin Family Case
The readable fragments indicate a fatal or tragic event involving Archie Fortin and Mrs. Arthur Fortin, with references to relatives and a meeting in France. Mentions a Fortin left more than ten months ago and a contingent drafted at Camp Devens, later transferred to Camp Gordon in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frrance
Archie Forti
Arthur ‘Fortin
Butler
Fortin
Camp
Devens
Gordon
Atlanta
France and the BRD on the northern frontier
Fragmented text references France and the BRD near a northern frontier. Mentions Helene South New England and a party related to Bridgeport. A May or Sinale invitation by a mayor is noted but unclear details and dates are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Sinale
Soldiers Relatives Barred From Boarding Ships at Hoboken
Confusing wartime note describes restrictions preventing relatives of soldiers from boarding transports at Hoboken and New York ports. Brigadier General G. Hy reports newspaper men limited from boarding while troops embarkment proceeds.
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Ouernae
Hoboken
G.hy
New York
McManus
TatertasAmarion
Deafening Silence After Seicheprey Prison Camp Raid
Eight American prisoners of war in Connecticut were reported as part of a larger force captured at Seicheprey during the Meuse Argonne action. Observers recalled the brutal capture scene as shells and mines ripped the line, with accounts noting forced shoe removal and lasting injuries from barbed wire entanglements in No Man's Land. The report, continued on page two, notes the men were among about 30 taken in the operation and references a British liaison describing the American guard and the general presence at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londog
Scichevrey
Bridgeport Corporal Freed by Germany in World War II
Dispatch from London reports Bridgeport resident Corporal Thomas T. Barry, formerly of 745 Broad Street, New Haven, captured in a major Connecticut unit assault. He endured wounds from heavy fighting, was a prisoner in Limburg salt mine, and later freed after weeks of captivity.
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Thomas T., Barry
London
Germany
Exfely
Bridgeport
New, Haven
Broad ‘Street
Casey & Hurley
Connecticut: Reents
National Guard
Frange
Scyne
Scidheprey
Connecticut
New Maven
Limburg
Demand for skilled workers at Bridgeport employment office
The Bridgeport Employment Service reports strong demand for skilled workers in building trades and other sectors. Officials urge applicants from all lines of industry, including manufacturers and merchants, to apply at 308 Fairfield Avenue to aid temporary and skilled placements, noting normal daily applicant flow and over 0,000 handled since last April.
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United States
Fairfield Avenue
Merch
Adrvice
Bridgeport J
Bridgeport Offce
Massacre at Lemberg Claims Over a Thousand Jews Killed
London dispatch cites Berlin newspapers via Copenhagen source reporting eleven hundred Jews killed in mass killings at Lemberg. Many barricaded inside, a synagogue set ablaze, with others escaping by fire or gunfire during the violence.
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Lemberg
London
Masacres
Berlin
Copenhagen
Central News
Inun
Erinus
New Yort
Discharge of 12th Division at Camp Devens Begins
Mass residents report the 12th division demobilization at Camp Devens with about 600 members from multiple companies leaving for home. By tomorrow night an estimated 2,500 men will be discharged, many traveling to California Washington Texas and Florida. officers expect a celebration from the brigade but few public demonstrations today.
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Aydr
Mass
Camp - Devens-bagan
Washington
Texas
Florida
Quebec
Submarine production and curious Christmas tree note
The text cites German submarine production estimates around 360 units and mentions a Christmas tree brought to Bridgeport residents yesterday. It references uneasily scattered phrases about wartime manufacturing and local events, lacking clear dates or coherent context.
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Bridgeport
York
Maine
Germans Demand Formal Abdications Amid Monarchy Crisis
A Berlin government telegram via Copenhagen to the former German emperor in Holland urges his formal abdication along with the former crown prince. The Telegraaf reports that members of the former emperor's suite in Maarn, Holland, are expected to return to Germany today.
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London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange’ Telegraph’company
Holland
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Peror
Maarn
Germany
Fragmented World War I Letter Fragments and Meeting Notes
Readable text reveals a jumble of wartime reflections and local meeting notes. It mentions misidentified artillery tools, sanitation gear, and herbs, a Comfort lab gathering in November just before the armistice, and references to ambulance units. It also notes a Bridgeport Liberty loan drive and a sergeant Reiley in France.
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Huns
Ang Felicr
Jnds
America
Barlow
Reiley
Bridgeport
France
Draft Boards To Close By December 15 In City
Draft officials said December 15 as the latest date to finish work on local boards after reviewing questions with Major John Buckley state director. Boards reported they could complete within two or three weeks as the War Bureau may inspect records until December 10. Some clerks have been dismissed and no further reductions are expected until offices close. Governor Holcomb urged immediate demobilization steps, and bridgesport boards face uncertain timelines for final record completion.
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John Buckley
War Bureau
Marcus M Holcomb
Suive Lim
Aix
Bridgeport
Orie
War Department
Altadrs
Foreier
Sunew’ York
Mooney Fight Not Ended By Commutation Vote
W D Patterson of the International Workers Defense League says Mooney will not be freed and labor plans a December 9 general strike. He blames Governor Stephens and California officials, vows Mooney and Warren Billings must be freed or retried, with organized labor united in the demand.
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York
Tom Mooney
W .D
Patterson
International Workers’. Defense “League
Mooney
Warren
Billings
California
Stephens
America
Peruvians and Bolivians seek peace congress action
In Buenos Aires sources report that the Peruvian and Bolivian governments have decided to ask the peace congress to address the Tacna and Arica dispute. The move follows consultations with allies and aims to secure a formal settlement through the peace process.
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Buenos Aires
Peace Congress
Tacna
Arica
Unclear text fragment on wartime talks at Versailles
Fragmentary report mentions a secretary and republic officials discussing military representation at Versailles. It references the United States, naval issues, and possible participation by premiers from France and Italy, but the passage is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
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Shane
O White
Mawa Mate
Tasker Febi
United States
Versailles
Renson
A.heg
France
Italy
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Syas
North
Helene
Washington, Navy
New England
Daily Almanac
Ion
Simon
Tiro
Thomas F. Barry
Casey and Hurley
Sarsfield Guards
Séicheprey
Garfield
U.S
Ayer
Hans
Sprague
Bowie
Pity
Bolivia
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