American Aviators Report On Ukraine Front Fight
American artillery infantry and aviators repelled German assaults along the new line. Germans bombarded with gas while planes tried to break defensive works. Patrols brought in prisoners, including crews from isolated machine guns. The advance appears limited, not a broad counteroffensive, with aim to gain limited objectives and hold gains as Pershing’s forces push forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukraine
Hindenburg Line
Priscnra
Gemani
Pont-a-Mousson
Narroy
Twin plex Stropper marketed for shavers and soldiers
The text touts the Twin plex Stropper as the solution for men who shave. It claims blades last indefinitely with it and notes difficulty obtaining new blades. It stresses soldiers will have first access and suggests the Twin plex guarantees never being vexed by the blade shortage.
Elson Appointed Receiver for Bridgeport Groceries Syndicate
Attorney Irving Elson named receiver for the Bridgeport Groceries Syndicate at 261 Noble Avenue by Judge Curtis. The bond of $10,000 was posted by Hartford Accident and Indemnity. a hearing is set for October 4 with two appraisers to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Elson
Bridgeport Groceries Syndicate
Noble Avenue
Howard J. Curtis
Superior Court
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company
Elson
Baok
Eya
Realty Record Warranty Needs and Property Transfers
Real estate transfers listed include Henry B. Seeley to Thomas Casey on Reservoir avenue with buildings. Annie Hubbell to Nellie Giblin on South avenue. Pasquale DeRiso to Giuseppe Monaco on Thompson street. Arthur C. Gibson to Amos Julian on Coleman street. Quit Cmins from Annie Hubbell to Nellie Giblin on South avenue. Mildred F. MacLeod to Robert H. Newman on Staples. Mark C. Meagher to Charles L. Rohrbach on Lot 11 Fairfield avenue. Elbert O. Hull trustee to Michael J. Makara on Hallett street. Abraham Schnee to Arpad Gerstl on Poplar street. Attachment Pauline Schnitzer vs Levis Alten for 1,000 Berkshire place.
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Henry B. Seeley
Thomas Casey
Reservoir Avenue
Annie Hubbell
Nellie Giblin
South Avenue
Pasquale DeRiso
Giuseppe Monaco
Thompson Street
Arthur C. Gibson
Amos Julian
Coleman Street
Cmins
Nellie
Giblin
Mildred F. MacLeod
Robert H. Newman
Staples Street
Mark C. Meagher
Charles L. Rohrbach
Fairfield Avenue
Elbert O. Hull
Hallett Street
Abraham Schnee
Arpad Gerstl
Poplar Street
Pauline Schnitzer
Levis Alten
Berkshire Place
Dismiss Hoseman For Intoxication In Working Hours
Michael Casey a hoseman for No 7 engine was suspended by fire commissioners for reporting for duty intoxicated on September 13. A veteran of 10 years with one prior censure, Casey admitted guilt saying he had two drinks after buying a house and cutting wood.
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Casey
Michael Casey
Mountain Grbdge Street
Funeral Notices for Walter H W Cret ten and Catherine Connors
Funeral services were held for Walter H W Cret ten at his home on 618 Kossuth Street and at Washington Park Methodist Church with Rev. G H Beard officiating. A Sing er Manufacturing carpenter department delegation attended, with pallbearers named. Catherine Connors funeral scheduled for this morning at 1246 Pembroke Street, later at St Charles church. she leaves a son and daughters. Mary Barnes funeral set for tomorrow at Cullinan Mullins Buckley and Co 293 Golden Hill Street with services at St Thomas church.
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Walter HW. Cretten
Kossuth Street
Washington Park Methodist Church
Carpenter Department
Singer Manufacturing Company
Ezra J. Hell
Walter W. Eames
Thomas Kearn
Daniel Sturgess
Elias C. Gillman
Stars Salaries Devour Movie Producers Profits
Washington reports that motion picture stars earn salaries above 3500 per week, consuming profits while U S and Canada rentals total 70 million dollars annually. Brady and Irwin of the industry testified before the Senate Finance Committee, opposing a tax raise from ten to twenty percent on admissions and a 10 percent rental tax in the wartime revenue bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Canada
Senate” “Finance Committee
Willam A A. Brady
Walter W. Irwin
Martin Takes Senate Oath After Kentucky Senator's Death
Washington September 19 George B Martin Democrat was sworn in to succeed the late senator from Kentucky taking the oath of office in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
George B. Martin
James
Kentucky
Fills Stomach With New Energy
Most eat three meals daily yet stomach failure to clear slows digestion. Indigestion causes sour risings gas and discomfort. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, 50 cents a box, are advertised as a reliable remedy available at drug stores in the United States or Canada.
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United States
Canada
Stuart
Farewell notice of Colonel Parker leads 102d Infantry
Colonel John J. Parker bids farewell to the 102d Infantry as many officers and replacements join the unit, describing eleven battles from Chemin des Dames to Bois de Fere. He notes the first American infantry role and praises the regiment’s achievements and future under new command.
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Connecticut
102D
John J
Ohio
Indiana
Parker
Chemin Des- Dames
Bouresches
Buis de Fere
Pierce
Chavignon
Chemin Des Dames
Seicheprey
Xivray
Richecourt
Reimeres Woods
Bois de la Sonnard
Trugny
Epsids
Bois de Fere
103D Infantry
Bois de Ferre
Leicheprey
102Nd Infantry
102Nd
John
Infantry
Ted
102D. Infantry
Rau
Boureschés
Majot
C & Maryland
Alcordaas
Overseis
Young Man Asks Draft Board for Early Call to Service
An 18 year old Bridgeport youth writes to his draft board urging inclusion in the first call of 19 year olds to receive questionnaires. He describes his patriotism, height, education, and willingness to serve in any role from guard to clerk, hoping to hang a service flag at home. He asks to be listed as 19 and expresses resolve to fight Germany and support Uncle Sam.
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Bridgeport
The
Times
Uncle Sam
France
Sam
U. S
Germany
United States
Ancie Sant
Resolutions on Death of M. E. Morris
The Bridgeport hospital director Marshall K. Morris, who served from 1586 until his death, was mourned by the board on September 5. The directors noted his deep interest in active management, broad public views, and willingness to promote the hospital’s welfare, and they lament his loss with appreciation for a useful life.
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Marshall K. Morris
Bridgeport Hospital
Morris
Contempt of Court Arrests For City Testimony
Robini of 785 Bapa street and Edward Dosouki of 85 Hallett street were arrested Monday night and charged with contempt of court after agreeing to testify in an instant case. Each posted $6 bail to appear in City econic Monday morning.
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Join Robini
Bapa Street
Edward Dosouki
Hallett Street
Fay Returned to America by Way Of New London
Fay, a German agent convicted of conspiracy to blow up ships at New York harbor, escaped from Atlanta federal prison over two years ago. Caught in Spain, he was brought back to the United States and is now in Department of Justice custody in New York. He arrived from Spain via New London and a U S naval vessel. Disposition awaits Washington instructions. Fay claimed to be a Prussian lieutenant and had built a powerful stern-bomb.
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New York
Fay
Atlanta
Spain
Department of Justice
New London
Conn
Washington
Hiself
New ‘York
New York Harbor
Burned by Gas Corps. Russell Tells Front War Tales
Corporal James Russell of New York City, visiting friends in Bridgeport, recounts mustard gas burns from German attacks on Red Cross units. He describes frontline horrors, hunger-driven surrenders, and the perils of looted items causing death. Russell praises soldiers’ spirit and notes Bond drives and camp life at the Soldiers and Sailors Home.
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Russell
Corporal Russell
New York
Bilis
Bae Sit Hatt
Bridgeport
Russell Exp
New -York
Humber
Greenwich Nurse Cited By French Government
Greenwich reports that Miss Kil lian G Spence a Greenwich General Hospital graduate has been decorated for special service by the French government for a year of work in the Ris Orangis hospital service. She received a citation extending appreciation for her accomplishments.
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Greenwich
Killian G. Spence
Ris Orangis
Miss Spence
Greenwich General Ospital
Jury Selected In Army Raincoat Fraud Trial
In New York on September 1 jurors were selected in a federal court trial of Captain Aubrey W Vaughan ASA Felix Gouled a promoter and David L Podell an attorney charged with defrauding the United States government in selling army rain coats. Evidence to be taken starting tomorrow.
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New York
Gary
Income tax to raise for war and building permits list
Washington reports set to raise 2 376 000 000 for war through the new revenue law while local building commissions approve 26 permits totaling about 103 550 dollars including Singer and Remington arms projects and YMCA recreation hall. Edward Nelson will go to Camp Devens September 27 from Beardsley street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Avenue
Singer Manufacturing Company
East Washington Avenue
Remington Arms-U. M. C. Company
Grant Street
Barnum Avenue
Young Women's Christian Association , National Association Board, Incorporated
Eaton Street
Ann& Greene
Jane Street
J. A. Loveland
High Street
W. .S. Appleton
Madison Avenue
A. B. Haydock
Norman Street
I. Blarkland
Priate
Burrourhs Street
Huston Street
H. Alburn
Singer. Manufacturing Company
Hamilton Street
John Lynnch
Remington Arms
U. MM. c., Company
Sea View Avenue
T. J. Pardy
Violet Street
Rucoy Jakak
Charles Anderson
Morehouse Street
Helen Wildson Wood
Devens
Edward Nelson
Beardsley
Street
Division
Camp Devens
Septeer
Re enlistments in Navy regulations issued
Regulations for reenlistment of United States Navy veterans have been sent to the navy recruiting office at 62 Canal Street and will be received by local draft boards. Veterans out of service more than four months have 10 days to reenlist after a draft board release. Those out of the Navy within four months may enlist at any time during the period, with releases specified by draft boards.
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NAVY
United States Navy
Navy Recruiting Office
Cannon ‘Street
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Pershing
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American Hardware Stores Incorporated
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Curtis
Perior
Louis Jones
Charles A. Herrman
Flarry Lauder
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Main and State Streets
American Bank & Trust Co
East Main St
Barnum Ave
Department
W. E. Cretten
Prames
State Street
Tranistan Avenue
Noble
Hartford
M. E. Morris
America
New’ York
Corp
Huw Polson
Singer and
Connecticut Ave
House
Way and Means
Ways and
Kitéhn
Montague
Virginia
Derrat
Mai
Bridgepore
DR. Weidlich
Citizens
Kresge’s
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