Haig presses toward Hun stronghold across Lys and Soissons region
British and French forces push near the Lys south of Ypres and around Soissons amid heavy artillery, with Germans concentrating guns and men along the Rheims and Aisne sectors. Haig reports advances and demolition of much of the German defensive line from Arras to the Marne, while American and French units press near the Aisne front with cautious but persistent gains.
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Lys
Yyres
Wrythnode
Soissons
Rheims
Arras
Marne
Foch
Hindenburg
Cambrai
la Fere
Aisne
Associated Press
Vesta
Glennes
Viell Arcy
Ravinas
la Petite Montagne
Fismes
Bazoches
Blanzy
Re Villon
Dorsen Dry Goods Firm to Wind Up Affairs by Court Order
In the county bankruptcy proceeding yesterday the 20 cent on the dollar composition offer from Dorsen Dry Goods was withdrawn. A sale of stock and fixtures at the Main street store is set for Friday to clear the firm’s affairs. The court rejected a request to keep the lease for 30 days if another party bought the stock. Attorney James A Marr said the building has not yet been leased to any new firm.
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Dorsen Dry Goods Company
Main Street
James A. Marr
Dorsen
Baker Says That Award Is Final
War Department will not seize Bridgeport plants as workers accepted the board’s decision. Secretary Baker, then in France, leaves enforcement to the Acting Secretary of War. Strikers seek a broader interpretation while rumors of government seizure circulate. A separate assault incident on Grind Street ends with Isusene Lunecaaster held for assault and breach of peace.
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Eee Eters Ee
Rane Ede
War Department
Bridgeport
Rer
War Lauber Board
Baker
France
Insanity Plea in Bonjon Case and Walker Funeral Today
The case reveals Bonjon's insanity plea amid a deadly shooting at a Walker saloon. Witnesses describe Bonjon's violent outbreak and a fatal shot to the keeper, with coroner Phelan to decide soon. Funeral services for the murder victim are set from the family home and St Peter's church in Clinton Avenue.
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Bonjon
Walker
Clinton Avenue
St. Peter’s Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Wilson
Phelan
Benson
Ben- Jon
Limes
Genjon
Westland
Michael J. FitzBenry
Walker Saloon
Ronjon
John Alexander
James Cochran
Angel
Cochran
Onjon
Ivitzhenry
Harles Saul
State Street
Jaco Lavin
Himwood Avenue
Times Cochran
Pontur Street
Braid Street
Alexander
Tote Strom
Martin Kellew
Hvotuig
Sandy Weemigz
Thawird aVremina
Loddtelfeary
Eight of House Naval Committee Back from Trip
Rep Padgett of Tennessee and seven other members of the House Naval Affairs committee returned from Europe enthusiastic over the navy's work in the war zone. The group praised excellent co operation between U S naval and army forces and the allied navies. Representative Sherley of Kentucky also returned from England and France with a report on overseas organization and materials and will brief President Wilson.
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Washington
Padgall
Tennessee
Evrane
Padgett
Hensley
Missouri
Farr
Pennsylvania
Venable
Mississippi
Browning
New Jersey
Connelly
Kansas
Thiordan
New York
Peters
Maine
Hicks
Wilson
Texas
Oliver
Alabama
Butler
United States
Sherley of
Aircraft program to be settled in Paris visit
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker arrived in Paris after an air service meeting in Washington. He will confer with General Pershing and aides, including John B. Ryan, on the aircraft program and allied discussions during a brief stay in the French capital. Baker plans to visit American headquarters and key activity centers.
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Washington
Baker
France
General Pershing
John B. Ryan
Ryan
Merts Pershing
Paris
Newton D. Baker
John J. Pershing
Stratford Motor Corps Meeting Held in Packard Hall
Major Mrs 8 and Fred Strong of the New Haven Motor corps addressed Stratford Motor corps in Packard Hall this afternoon. About 25 town women attended. The Congregational Church Women’s Missionary society will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss The Working Woman of the Orient led by Mrs Uurry Newburn with hostesses Mrs FP W Viner and Mrs A G Baldwin. The Guild of Christ church picnic is set for Wednesday September 12 with departure at 10 am and return at 1 pm.
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Fred Strong
The
New Haven Motor Corps
Stratford Motor Corps
Packard Hall
Women’s Missionary Society
Congregational Church
Newsy Breezes From Nearby Shore Resorts
Beach area notes report crowded schools with two sessions daily at Devon and Milford, plus many summer guests and social events at Walnut Beach cottages. A string of visitors from Waterbury New London Stamford and Hartford are listed with cottages, hotels closing for winter and many returns home after vacations along Myrtle Beach and Cedar Beach fronts.
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Devon
Milford
Brammam School
Afra
N. Ginkeoslee
John
Wynkoop
Gridgeport
Hartley
Walnut Beach
Howard Wagner
Harvey Graffan
Christopher Melick
Arthur Campbell
Hazel Blakestee
Houston Wynkoop
Seabreeze
Fort Trumbull
Elamere
Laurel
Sdlwood
Walnut
J. P. Judd
Waterbury
W. Thorpe
New London
H. Phambecker
New Brunswick
George H. Farber
Stamford
New Sound View Hotel
Florence Staples
Ielda Pearsons
Stowe Avenue
Ansonia
Thomas Dwyer
New York City
A. Wilkes
Beach Avenue
Sheriff O'Donald
Patrick Hughes
Wood Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Alice M. Masloney
Middletown
FP. Kelley
ELOR
Kkelley
Hartford
Jessie Barton
Minnie Moore
Poughkeepsie
Sea Lion
Unionville
Frederick Norton
J. O. Brown
Shoreham
Broadway
J. O
Hall
Bunny
Nanning
Romialy
Sontener
Mirs
F. H. Dodson
Meriden
Outlook Cottage
W. F. Lewis and Son
William
Morningside Drive
Bridge
Beer Supply Ordered To Last Six Months
On December 2, the beer manufacturing ban begins and brewery leaders say there will be enough beer to last six months if demand stays normal. Dealers have not yet acted but expect smaller glassware to stretch supply. CLANCY CAMP RANSACKED. Thomas Clancy reported Camp Jona on Fayerweather's Island was ransacked last night. clothing items including a straw suitcase brown suit brown shoes jerseys sweaters shirts collars and ties were stolen. police investigate.
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Wilson
Suspect Held After Disturbance at Home
Frank Simmons of 80 North Washington Avenue was arrested shortly after 10 pm by Sergeant McGovern and Patrolman Witzgeral for assault and breach of the peace. Police say he returned home and caused a disturbance, culminating in heating up his wife. He was locked up on police hand atattern and arraignment set for this morning in City Court.
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Cee
Amacule de Andreea
Grind Street
Notice
Isusene Lunecaaster
Collumbus
Grand Street
Washington Avenue
Anton Vers
William Jugegers
Frank Simmons
North
McGovern
Witzgeral
Simmons
Ford delivery car stolen in Byro street area
G. Herthak of 160% Byro and steel reported a Ford delivery car stolen from a parking place on John and Brand streets between 8 and 12 last night. Nearby towns were notified but the vehicle had not been found by press time.
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Herthak
Byro and Steel
Tohn and
Brand
Wilson Cancels Western Tour for Liberty Loan
President Wilson announced he would abandon plans for a trans continental tour to promote the Fourth Liberty loan. He said his duties in Washington must come first during the war and that telegraph or distant dealings could not suffice for critical questions and sources available only in the capital.
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Wasileington
Wilson
Washington
Grand Central Palace Leased as Army Hospital
The War department announced the Grand Central Palace in New York City has been leased for use as an army surgical reconstruction hospital. In Detroit Ford Motor Company halted car production to devote facilities to government work.
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Grand Central Palace
Washington
War Department
New York City
Army Surgical Reconstruction
FORD
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Obituary: Mrs Samuel Hawley Dies After Brief Illness
After a brief illness Mrs. Samuel Hawley of 224 Brooklawn Avent died yesterday morning. She leaves a husband Samuel H. Hawley and four children Samuel Waller Charlotte Hart Cornelia Blodget and Alexander.
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Samuel Hawley
Brooklawn Avents
Samuel H. Hawley
Samuel, Waller
Charlotte Hart
Cornelia Blodget
Alexander
Mount Vernon Crew Praised After Torpedo Adventure
Secretary Baker sent warm congratulations to the navy for the Mount Vernon emergency. Captain Douglas E. Dismutes led a disciplined crew as the transport, torpedoed off France, returned safely to port with wounded aboard. The ship’s crew, many young, strapped bulkheads, cut steam, and even swam through rising water to reach valves.
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Washington
Navy
Mount Vernon
Sta
Daniels
Baker
France
War Department
Douglas E. Dismutes
Kronprinzessin
Cecille
Bert
James A. Lewis
C Cara
Jils
Thomas D. Schal
John Cross
Prutence
R. 1
Schall
Minesota
Shortage in Corn 487,000,000 Bushels for Year
The September crop report from the agriculture department notes a heavy loss in the prospective corn crop due to August drought. It forecasts 2,672,000,000 bushels of corn this year, down almost half a billion from last year, with an added rise of 21,000,000 bushels in spring wheat production to 343,000,000 bushels.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Class 1-A Registrants Called for Examination
All Class 1-A men of Division Six who registered on August 24 are summoned for examination at the board rooms Thursday afternoon. Examinations precede order numbers. Eighteen men report at 3 o clock and eighteen at 4 30.
Purchased Stamps For Enemy Code in U S Inquiry
New York dispatch reports Joseph Wagner a German-born jewelry polisher on a $12-19 week salary faced federal inquiry over stamps allegedly used for code messages. authorities say he possessed maps and naval books tied to German code efforts and was detained after arrest for a minor offense. A separate item notes Eugene R Vernier of Philadelphia killed in Hull Virginia while working as a stamp salesman. St. John’s Lodge F and A M to confer entered apprentice degree tomorrow in the Masons temple. members must attend.
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New York
Joseph Wagoner
Wagner
Fede
United Stat
South Amelia
Brazil
Governent
Germany
St. John's Lodge
St. John’s Lodge
A. M
Horrow
Masons Temple
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London
British &N
Havrincourt Wood
Peiziere
Gouzeaucourt
Field Marshal
Gouzeaucourt Wood
England
New Zealand
la Bassee
St. Gobain
Goubencourt
Epehy
Marshal Hale
Dorsen Firm
Mirrie Loread
House Naval Committee
Baker Abroad
Pershing
Stratford
Newsy
Gordon Curtis
Naugatud
EW. Chuirt
Shore Front
S. G. Street
Third Avenue
Charles TH. Bryer
Stocklyn
Capps Cottage
Pifth Avenue
Theodore Muhimana
Smith
States Department of Agriculture
Bridgeport Telegram Information
Frederia
Hiskin
Nive Steel Archduess
Epee
Alate
Mt. Verno
Crawford
Crawford Coal
GEO. B. Clark Co.,, Inc
Broad ST
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