372 Americans Lost In Wreck Of Troop Ship
A British port report details the sinking of the troop transport Otranto after a collision with the Kashmir in the north Channel between Scotland and Ireland. Of 699 Americans aboard, 210 were landed and 372 are unaccounted for, with rescue attempts by the destroyer Mounsey limited by heavy seas and wind.
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Otranto
North Channel
Ireland
Scotland
Kashmir
Belfast
Mounsey
Islay
Islay Island
Mos
Davidson
Craven
Rickenbacher Bags Two More Enemies in Raid
The first American aviation pursuit squadron completes its 100th victory with a night raid netting six planes. Lieutenant Edward Rickenbacher of Columbus, Ohio takes two, boosting his official total to fifteen, with several other pilots credited for downed aircraft. Weather and misc. items follow.
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Assavgiated
Edward Rickenbacher
Columus
Ohio
Hamilton Coolidge
Poston
Mass
William Palmer
Nettsville, & C
James Ner
Brooklyn
Disease He Got In France Fatal To Bridgeporter
Private Henry O'Hara son of Mr and Mrs Randall O'Hara superintendent of the Acme Shear company residing on William Place a member of the 94th Aero squadron died at New Haven base hospital from an illness contracted in France during a military parade He was 24 years old and his body was expected home today for funeral arrangements
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Henry O'Hara
iMr
Randall O'Hara
Acme Shear Company
William , Place
94Th Aero
aArlingtown
New Haven
France
O'Hara
Ilagoen Hospital
Hincks Nominated for Senator in 23rd District
Bridgeport Democrats at a meeting nominated William U. Hincks for senator of the 23rd district and George I. Clark for senator of the 23rd district. Lawrence Gallagher, a retired contractor, was nominated for senator of the 22nd district. Other candidates selected included Irving Wilson Francis d. Breen and several justices of the peace and representatives.
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Bridgeport
Niznt
Newfield
William U. Hincks
George I. Clark
Lawrence Gallagher
Irving
W$lson
Francis d. Breen
William Wy
Bent
Jahr TH. Casey
Philo C. Calhoun
Johr
New Gas Order Expected Soon In Washington
Washington reports a new gas order is not ready in time to permit car use on October 18. Administration officials hope Sunday restrictions will end soon. In six months production rose 27 percent and consumption grew, with on hand stocks improving only four percent.
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Washington
Woman Injured in Fall From Streetcar Near State and Minl
Suffering bruises to the back after a fall from a streetcar near State and Minl streets last evening. John Neuwein rests at 42 Waldorf Avenue. She was treated soon after at the emergency hospital by Dr. Harry H. Wels.
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State and
Minl Streets
John Neuwein
Waldorf Avenue
Harry H. Wels
Liberty Day Schedule At Seaside Park And City Events
Liberty Day events unfold from 10 a m with the arrival of 50 American officers from Washington and Noon bond sales. A 1 pm festival opens at Seaside park followed by a 1 80 pm Boy Scout parade and a 2 00 pm Italian societies parade honoring Columbus Day and Liberty Day. Horse and auto racing, games, and Boy Scout contests start at 2 15 pm at Seaside oval, with a 4 30 pm patriotic meeting at Bridgeport High. Dinner for Princesa Petruzzelli at 6 38 pm, a block rally on Clinton and Fairfield avenues, and a Sunday Russian war rally at Solol halt with a monster band concert at Seaside park at 3 pm.
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Washington
Prince Emanuel Mesini Petruzzetl
Seaside Park
Seaside Oval
Bridgeport High School
Princesa Petruzzelli
Clinton
Fairfield Avenues
Solol Halt
Pannell Accused Cop As He Lay Dying in Doll Case
The trial of Thomas and Jake Hawkins heats up as Private Frederick Crawford testifies Norris Pannell, lying on a Water Street platform, allegedly said a cop shot him before dying. Crawford details hearing shots at the Keystone club and seeing a white boy fall, with Pannell later denying police involvement.
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Pannell
Cop
Thomas
Jake Hawkins
Frederick Crawford
U. S.A
Norris Pannell
Water Street
Hawkins
Crawford
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Mich
Atlantic Hotel
Army
Keys Club
Keystone Club
Eubaristi
Tha Yelub
Cnme
Miner
Wallace Knapp
Iknapp
Poli's Audience Sells $10,000 in Bonds at TDoll's Theatre
Liberty bonds totaling over ten thousand dollars were sold on TDoll's stage last night. Manager Matthew Saunders and performer Marty Breen spearheaded the drive, with Miss Marguerite Heck's Minute Women's team and volunteers assisting in filling receipts and lists for purchases. More buyers followed A I Jsteen's directive as Breen offered the first dollar, then fifty dollar bonds, with several donors contributing one to five dollars.
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Werth
Liberty
Tdoll
Matthew Saunders
Marty Breen
Polis
Murry Breen
Ai Jsteen
Usase
Yeeoin
Leess
Marguerite Heck
Lycon
American Guns Hammer Rail Link to Rhine Cities
Basel dispatch reports travelers from Germany say French and American heavy guns are pounding the railway serving the southern Rhine cities. Shells strike near the Swiss frontier at multiple points, triggering panic and nervousness despite newspapers urging calm.
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Basel
Switzerland
Germany
Rhine
Connom Hoyas’ Bults
Connors
Heath
Albatera
Peace hopes and battlefield advances on World War I front
Reports from London say Turkey proposed peace to President Wilson and Austria Hungary and Turkey will accept Wilson terms. Allied forces push north of Douai, reaching Lens-Douai line and advancing in Champagne and Chemin des Dames. German retreat widens as Entente gains ground from Soissons to Laon and Suippe, with Gouraud's army moving near Machault.
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London
Turkey
Wilson
Austria
Hungary
Germany
Central News
Amsterdam
Haig
Lens-Douai
Beaumont
Valenciennes-Lille
Gouraud
Champagne
Flemish
Paris
Suippe
Arnes
War Office
Chemin Des Dames
Scarpe River
Douai
Drocourt-Queant
Quiery la Motte
Henin-Lietard
Douai-Garvin
St. Aubert
Valenciennes
Associated Press
la Fere
Meuse
Austria - Hungary
Lansing
Treasury
McAdoo
Laon
Double Celebration Today in Bridgeport Liberty Day Parade
Bridgeport observes Liberty Day alongside Columbus Day with a large parade featuring Italian American societies. Veterans arrival, Prince Petruzelli as guest, and a 2 pm parade opening at Seaside Park lead to a high school meeting and a Clinton Avenue block rally. Special park zones, emergency tents, and expanded transit planned for the celebrations.
Influenza Cases Here Total 933 with 172 New Victims
Health Officer Dr Walter J Brown notes continued spread of Spanish influenza in the city with no deaths at Hillside Home temporary hospital yesterday and five new quaratines admitted. Public education campaign urged and school gatherings canceled to limit contraction. Fireman William Waster and his family among those sick. Bridgeport reports higher cases but local officials seek safety measures.
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Walter J. Brown
Danbury
Bridgeport
Ihillside
Ordereai
Petriojic
Department of Health
Vinces Vo Gallin
Wiltim
Oss
Lawes Divorce Suit Heard in Secret Hearing
Charles Lawes of Milford seeks a divorce from Elizabeth J Blawes on grounds of infidelity. A secret hearing was appointed by Judge Joseph St Taylor with committee to hear testimony. The couple married February 13, 1912, and disputes over ownership of an automobile led to prior court action. Attorneys Lavery and Kinkerstone represent Mrs Hawes. Gakit, Dunbar, and Oninkin represent the husband.
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Charles
Tlawes
Milford
Joseph St. Taylor
Nomyalk
Reed
Superior Court
Hawes
Ehawes
Mlizabeth J. Blawes
Atg
John Brown
Devon
Lawes
Lavery and Kinkerstone
Gakit Oer
Dunbar and
Oninkin
Norwalk
Draft Board Schedule and Exam Walkthrough
Draft Board 5 exams will conduct physical examinations on Monday and presidential afternoons. Details say we are set to cover the town. contact Ad x for further guidance.
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Rickenbacher
Ips
Cis
Oorthern New Jingland
Moun St Nore
Othates
Henry O’hara
Base Hospital
Arlingtown
Conn
Hincks
Clark
Man
Poli
Breen
Rhine Cities
Constantinople
Reuters Limited
United States
Wekerle
Budapest
Alexander Wekerle
King Charles
Vienna
Columbus Observation
War Bureau
Liberty Loan Committee
JY Oelock
Aginry
War Department
Prince Emanual Mesini Petruzzelli
United States Shipping Board
Lberty Joan
Wer Bureau
Prince Petrizzell
Cav. Delange
America
Clinton Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
State Root
Mey Scotts
Land
Syoodcraft Girls
Ichrchile
Witiaan Chew Tink
Oval
Relette
Park
Tranistan Avenues
Charities Department
Connecticut
Manuel Messsni Petruzgelo
Tel Tameeno
Fox
Big Value Pede Scene Syrmatn
Brown Goss
Taylor
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