Voormezeele Rigidly Held by Americans
British and American forces report hard fighting across Belgium and France in a day of heavy combat. American troops seized Voormezeele as British units held Duart and neighboring towns while repelling German counterattacks. Ground actions near Builecourt Henicourt Le Transloy Mont St Quentin and Remicourt left German casualties and captured positions with many machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Associated Press
Belgium
Voormezelle
Builecourt
Hendecourt
Dorcourt-Dueant
Wotan
Bulecourt
Bullecourt
Henicourt
Ecoust St. Mein
Longatte
Mont St. Quentin
Peronne
le Transloy
Remicourt
Bapaume- Cambrai
Vaulx Cracourt
Arras- Cambrai
4000 Workers in Holiday March of All Labor Unions
Four thousand labor union members marched from Stratford avenue and Pembroke street to Seaside park in a Labor Day parade under the Central Labor union. The procession featured diverse divisions, flags, and floats, with leaders including William H. Johnston and Carl Lang riding in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Avenue
Pembroke Street
Seaside Park
Central Labor Union
Barnum Avenue
William Street
Coohgress Street
Main Street
State Street
Park Avenue
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Carl Lang
Te Central Labor Union
Coast Military Band
Miscellaneous Trades
Dorset Cutters’ Union
Camp Fire Girls
Printers’ and Pressmen's Union
Bakers' Union
Building Trades Council
Marine Band
St John’s Lodge Planned Masonic Meeting Tomorrow
St John’s Lodge F and A M will hold a stated communication at 7 30 oclock tomorrow night. The entered apprentice degree will be conferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lodge
A. M
Painful Memories for Resisting Arrest
Branislav Teckan, 28, of 259 Gregory Street, sustained head injuries and bruises after being rough handled by Motorcycle Officer Kelly when he refused arrest. He created a disturbance near Gregory Street and Myrtle Avenue, abused the officer, and kicked five times. He was jailed and to be arraigned in City Court for drunkenness assault and resisting an officer.
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Branislav ‘Teckan
Gregory Street
Kelly
Teckan
Myrtle Avenue
Deckan
Duluth Oarsman Wins Amateur Singles Race
In Boston on Labor Day Gilbert Hockanson of Duluth Minnesota won the junior singles event at the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles River basin. He finished a length and a half ahead of John Shea of Riverside Boat Club with a 10 minutes 05 seconds time.
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Boston
Gilbert Hockanson
Duluth
John J. Sullivan
St. Alphonseus Boat Club
Carey Sulkner
Riverside Boat Club
Sullivan
Faulkner
Rochester Flier Killed In Bay Descent
BAY SHORE N Y Sept 2 Walter P Talassi of Rochester a student flier at a Long Island aviation station was killed today when a hydroairplane fell 200 feet into Great South Bay. Boatmen rushed to the submerged wreckage but it took some time to extricate him from seven feet of water.
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Bay Shore
N. Y
Walter P. Talasxi
Rochester
Long Island
Great South Bay
River steamer sinks after snag near St Louis
The river steamer St. Louis of the St. Louis and Tennessee river packet company struck a snag 23 miles south of St. Louis this morning and sank in 16 minutes in 20 feet of water. Two persons are reported missing. An hour later the Bird Uagle passed, rescuing some passengers as the rescue efforts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis and Tennesse River Packet Company
Bird Uagle
Jalong
100000 Rededicate Labor Day Parade in New York
Nearly 100000 workers in Greater New York dedicated their services to win the war for freedom in three Labor Day parades. The Manhattan march passed officials including Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson and Mayor Hylan while banners and leaflets urged subscriptions to war bonds and stamps. A fleet of planes dropped leaflets as German imperial symbols drew applause.
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New York
Manhattan
Fifth Avenue
Whham B. Wilson
Labor
Hylan
Atl
Whem
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mulford Wins 100-Lap Race at Uniontown Speedway
Ralph Mulford won the 100 lap autumn classic at Uniontown Speedway in 1 hour 10 minutes 11.17 seconds, averaging 97.14 mph for a world distance record before about 20 000 spectators. Louis Chevrelet was penalized for passing violations and finished second with a 1 12 10.42 time, Omar Fort took third and Arthur Duray fourth. Chevrolet won a five lap match with Mulford, time 21 9.
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Uniontown
Ralph Mulford
Uniontown Speedway
Mulford
Louis Chevrelet
Omar Fort
Arthur Duray
Chevrolet
Four charged in rear-yard craps game bust
Four men were taken into custody when police raided a craps game in the yard behind Louis Charles at 30 Gilbert Street. $7 was found on the ground and turned in at headquarters. Madden faces drunkenness in City Court. others charged with craps shooting. A separate collision involved Mrs. W H Simpson driving from Park Avenue into Washington Avenue, hitting John Gigar who suffered a bruised hip and arm. Gigar treated at Emergency Hospital and later at home.
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Louis Charles
Gilbert Street
George Brown
J. Connery
Burnshe
Joseph Madden
Paterson
N. J
Thomas Harris
Stratford Avenue
Anthony Zolemus
Madden
Park Avenue
Washington Avenue
W. H Simpson
John Gigar
Harry H. Wels
Herman Beats Sharkey In Six Round Title Bout
Pete Herman defending bantamweight title against Jack Sharkey in Philadelphia delivers a fast six round bout. Sharkey presses the champion and forces him to work hard to maintain control.
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Herman
Sharkey
Philadelphia
Pete Herman
Jack Sharkey
New York
Army Aviators Thrill Crowds at City Display
Army aviators demonstrated aerial maneuvers over the city for over two hours. Spectators from many neighborhoods watched as planes performed loops and high altitude passes, glittering in the sun like gold shafts. The event drew thousands and revived interest in military flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanca
Stratford Milling Co Promotes Farm Feeds and Stock Care
Stratford Milling Co at Foot of Sutton Avenue Stratford advertises drain and feed supplies for cattle pigs poultry and birds. It promotes low prices high quality feed products and provides phone contact Stratford 128 for booklets on caring for pigeons cows babes and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Milling CO
Sutton Avenue
Stratford
Stratford 128
Archie Roosevelt Returns Wounded From France
Captain Archie Roosevelt son of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived at an Atlantic port from France where he was wounded in April during Cantigny fighting. He carries a shattered left arm and nerve damage, and may be months from return to active duty. He did not recount the action in which he was wounded.
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Atlantic
Archie Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Cantigny
General Pershing
Arn
Roosevelt
Late confession in pocketbook theft case
Lena Bronstein 27 of 284 Colorado avenue faces a theft charge after confessing to taking a pocketbook containing 44.65 from Lula Kozinski. Police report she admitted receiving the book from a young man at a West End theater after denying ownership in custody. The incident followed Kozinski's loss at the theater Saturday night and pursuit by her husband.
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Lena Bronstein
Colorado Avenue
Lula Kozlnski
Miss Bronstein
John A. Burns
Colorado, Avenue
Third Precinct
West Ind
Ais. Koz Jaski
Bronstein
Kozinski
Aater
Nockelhocs
West End
Kozinusko
Drafting Accountants For Airplane Work
Washington September 2 1940 due to shortages the bureau of aircraft production is authorized to induct a limited number of men registered under the present draft. The program targets Class 1A limited service or remediable group and deterred classes due to dependency with experience in airplane factories.
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Washington
Bureau of Aircraft Production
Three storekeepers held for misbranding olive oil
Mrs Ilvira Arganes Michael Pappas and Antony Russo were arrested on misbranding charges after olive oil samples sent to Hartford proved adulterated with cottonseed oil. Bonds set at 250 dollars each, with city court arraignments planned.
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Ilvira Arganes
Charles Street
Michael Pappas
Main Street
Antony Russo
Stratford Avenue
Theodore Steiber
Hartford
Arganes
East Side
Americans Wade Through Acres of Wire to Roadway
In France on September two, American troops reached the Bethune Soissons roadway after battling through a dense field of barbed wire. The advance followed multiple wire entanglements set by the French, then expanded by German defenses to protect their positions as the armies moved through the area.
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France
Associated Press
Bethune-Soissons
Obituaries Chronicle Multiple Local Funerals and Deaths
The notice lists Charlotte KR Carlson of 28 Beechwood Avenue whose funeral is 3 PM tomorrow from her home with Mountain Grove Cemetery interment. Alex Atanne’s funeral was held yesterday at August G. Boaker mortuary chapel with Park Cemetery interment. Regina Weil Schlittter, wife of Melchion Schuuttter, funeral at 2 80 on Nichols Avenue Stratford officiated by Rev Baier. James H Riley’s funeral from 185 Black Rock Avenue to Sacred Heart Church followed by high Requiem Mass. The service featured choir pieces Thy Will Be Done Ave Maria Nearer My God to Thee and floral displays. A Curtis and Curtis company delegation attended. George W. Royce, 18, of Atcheson Moyce died at St Vincent’s Hospital after three weeks. funeral set for tomorrow afternoon. He is survived by Margaret Roller of Stamford and Mrs G W Royce of Pittsfield, with a brother in Newark. Burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery scheduled after services.
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Ternoon
Miss Fill
Wilson
Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Olsie Hills
Miss Will
Abridgeport
Washington
White House
Artasta
OA Nealing
Miss Min
West
Charlotte KR. Carlson
Charlotte R
Erie W. Carlson
Beechwood Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Alex Alanne
Alex Atanne
August G.ao~ker
Stratford Avenue
Park Cemetery
Machinists' Union
J. C. Trumisul Manufacturing Company
Mie
Carl Drugee
Jugo Quyist
A. McKay
Victor Acjander
Ired Blonquist
Albert Hoglund
Regina Weil Schlittter
Regina Weil
Melchion Schuuttter
Nichols Avenue
Stratford
Joseph August Baier
German Baptist Church
James H. Riley
Black Rock Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Iev
John Sullivan
Thomas J. Alooney
Richard le Moore
Schmidt
William Chow
Theresa O'Brien
Ims
Curtis and
Curtis Company
Edward Carley
Michael Burns
Ktik Tee
Philip Gearing
Daniel O'Neil
Joseph Colgan
Thomas J. Moone
St. Michael's Cemetery
George W. Royce
George W. Toyce
Atches Son and Moyce
Latrfield Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Margaret Roller
Tramford
Atrs
G. W. Isategung
Pittsfield
Anass
Hiroather
Hernan Rorel
Newark
Royce
Ib Meen
Bridgeport Fordsa Af Elks
U S Perseverance Captures Juvigny In Aisne Front
The American forces capture Juvigny on the Aisne front after tough combat. The 104th German regiment bore the brunt with heavy casualties, while Americans used field craft and air support to outmaneuver Germans amid ravines and valleys. Reinforcements, including the 237th regiment, pushed through as German lines collapsed and plateau positions fell.
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Lox Don
Steuter's Ltd
Aisne
Juvigny
Hso
American Steamer Onega Sunk Off English Coast
The American steamship Onega was torpedoed and foundered Sunday night off England. Twenty-nine were saved. twenty-six are missing. The captain drowned. his body landed. Onega, 2636 tons gross, built Belfast 1880, was 400 feet long. Previously named W Luckenbach and earlier Brooklyn MacPherson Obdam and British Queen.
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Onega
Opega
Belfast
Barber and Company of
New York
the &d W. Luckenbech
Grooklyn
MacPherson
Obdam
Weeping Eczema Relief Promoted by Fruit-a-tives
An advertisement claims Fruit Liver Tablets and Soota Salva relieve a severe case of Weeping Eczema. The testimonial from a patient in Gaw Hall says relief came after using three boxes of Sootha Salva and two of Fruit-a-tives. Sold by sealers at 50 cents a box, six for two dollars, or mailed from Fruit-a-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaw, Hall
Ogdensburg
N. C
New York American Advertises New Town Gossip Column
An item notes a daily feature titled Ye Towne Gossip appearing in the New York American Advertises section. It suggests a regular column delivering local tidbits and community notes as part of the newspaper's content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor Winn
New York American
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Cara Cort Beucer
Sarees
Duluth ‘Oarsman
Amaeur
Kitty
Army
Labor Board
Joan Hart
The
Machinists’ Union
Stiles P. Jones
Atheus Winter
War Board
E. B. Woods
William P. Havey
Mr. Johnston
I. K. Russel
Elias Braun
R. E. Connolly
Central Lab Union
America
Rale
Miss Hill
U. S
237Th
Righ
Soissons-St. Quentin
Qovigny
Reuter’s
China
Americcans
England
George Heddick
Painters’ Union
Painters Union
Forest Grove
A. VV. Miller
Hedrick
Joseph FP. Coughlin
Tadwnard Warner
Pardy Construction Company
Ruth Janniler
Ruth Lawler
Frank Lawler
Bridgeport Hospital
M. J. Gannon
John Street
Larring Wall
St Mich
Isprinklers
Globe Automatic Sprinkler CO
A. Oni
Eczema
Who Is
Bridgeport Savings Bank
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