Allies Keep Up Gains Eastward in France
Paris reports strong Allied advances across multiple sectors in France as German defenses collapse along the Ailette and Champagne fronts. French and American forces seize towns, capture prisoners, and press toward strategic positions while air forces claim numerous enemy aircraft and balloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pershing
Washington
Verdun
American Expeditionary Volves
Briculles
Ynxormont
Vltxdun
Associated Press
Exermont
Arvenne Forest
Nantillois
Alsace
Argonne Forest
Meuse
Clermans
Brieulles
Building Up the Blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertorial testimony from Mrs. John Carr of Portland Maine praising Dr Williams Pink Pills as a perfect tonic after grip. It claims improved blood, strength, color, appetite and nerves, detailing usage, benefits, safety, and a mail order option with price and free booklet invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carr
Washington Street
Portland
Pams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Gells Dr. Williams
Expect Third of Saloons to Quit Ensuing Prohibition Push
The article notes many saloonkeepers report liquor stocks on hand and plan to quit once government order takes effect. Liquor licenses will be unaffordable amid higher taxes and operating costs, leaving a purchaser puzzled by earlier prohibitions and reform rhetoric as smaller shops shift away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Brothers
Foster Daughter Weds Army Officer in Washington Ceremony
Marie Louise Muster, daughter of OC MN and Mise Ciel Pastor, married Lieutenant Milton M. death at her parents’ home on North Avenue. The ceremony joined in Washington with the bride leaving for overseas service soon after. The groom, a graduate of the University of Ohio and Ann Arbor College, has served in the Army since 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise Muster
OC MN
Mise Ciel
LO North Avenue
Milton M. Death
A. S. An
Washington
Ty Noro Gkla
Kreva Alexander Alison
Jan
Amee Sor
Vreshte
Hrampshire Avenue
Theath
Bridgeport High School
Sand
Vassar College
Ponsheojiste
N.Y
Drowned Padre Alfonzo Body Found Under Stratford Bridge
The body of Padre Alfonzo of 47 Summer Street was recovered by David Goldstein at daylight near Stratford Avenue bridge after a trainyard walk led to his drowning. A watchman reported seeing him stumble and fall through a hole into the river. medical examiner Dr. S. M. Garlick ruled death accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padre Alfonzo
Summer Street
Davidt Goldastein
Stratford Favenia Bridge
Levin Alfonzo
Accoedts
Alfonzo
Alfenno
Nicholo Pisonella Wu
Hsi
Goldstein
S. M. Garlick
Man Sets Fire in Sumrell Street Home After Drinking
Thom as Z. Nielon, living at 320 Sumrell Street, set a fire in his twelve family home while drinking to excess. He claimed liquor caused the act as he watched flames and planned to burn himself and others. Neighbors and Patrolman McDonald intervened, breaking in to find him calm among the blaze. He faces arraignment for breach of the peace and drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumrell Street
Thomas Z. Nielon
Nielon
Nielan
Patrick McDonald
Neilon
Daniel Tisor
Ac- Donald
Hishunet
Smiske
AceDonald
Bendann Dthey
Engine Company
Joe
Attoney
St Vineouk Hospital
Caphain Rikey
Dome
Price
Park Aves
Ti Wna
Thos
Captain Riley
Bridgeport
See
Neorenilar
Fie
Resignation Reported of German Leader in Berlin
A despatch from Berlin late Saturday night confirms the resignation of Chancellor Von Hertling. The apparent move follows a period of political instability as officials in Amsterdam and Berlin circulated the news to foreign observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebpeing
Amsterdam
Vaining
Berlin
Chanesiiar von Hiertling
Teutons Nervous About Bulgaria Continued On Page One
The official statement from the Teutonic war office says Italians pursue Pal guarding on the Monastir road north of Demirhissar with 200 mile advance. Reports from London say new rumors suggest a broader German plan and concern over Frederick’s crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Cer
Volikna
Tie Talis Wer
Monastir Wicheve
Demirhissar
London
Shilkeina
Malinof
Ferdinand
Feared Influenza Downgraded to D T’s After Wagon Fall
Fragmented OCR reports a man, Sullivan, hurt after a wagon fall and linked to feared influenza. The piece mentions a promise broken, a pledge about savory conduct, and a court or community consequence with references to sobriety oaths and public discipline.
Salaried Workers and Retroactive Pay rulings (Bridgeport 1918)
Bridgeport, Conn. September 47 1918. National War Labor Board outlines wage award interpretations affecting salaried staff, foremen, and executives. Emphasizes retroactive payments by October and safeguards for workers returning to prior duties, with specific clauses on salaried positions and enforcement timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barto
Finings
Ahmeot
Atrong
Ite
Matchinises
Wien
Celay
Daae
Dhe
Wir
Mar
Mc Winter
Bridgeport
Conn
Awa
Justice Am Ouity
Alpes Winthi
Osinner
Erutis Wi
Siggs At Play Wrist Out Scene Draws Attention
A garbled report mentions Siggs at play with a wrist injury. Names and places are unclear, but the text hints at a legal or official case involving a Broodefor Petre Piotr de Pes and a POT case. Further readable details are fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MG Cunloru
Perighengaery
Banechiys
Broodefor
Petre Piotr
Population figures shift with new estimates and errors
A dated census style report reviews revised population figures, noting a dip from expected 225,008 to around 183,037 in a city and surrounding areas. It cites officials and addenda, contrasting Bridgenport and nearby towns, and mentions distribution changes, street guides, and local postal operations affecting the announced totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Tin
Apo
Criclaports
Inelidinis
Pertevinta
Shack
Dart
New Price
Reider
Alkate Chineel
Nostot- Henson Connecticut
United Strates Mments
County Oiece Post
Obituary notes on Veronica Suisderki and others in Stratford area
Obituaries report the funeral for Veronica Snia decki from her parents home with burial in St. Joseph's cemetery Stratford. Also noted are deaths of Olin Shelton and George T. Oviatt with details of survivors and funeral arrangements. further items include Petrat Alfonse Wille and Motz with services planned and limited attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Suisderki
Veronica Sniadecki
Murial
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Stratford
Olin Shelton
Shelton
Olin Shetton
Fhunt
USA
Far
Ehurch
Ang Fo
Alicea W
Olin Tt
George Nichols
Bluntinston
William ¥. Beach
Derby
Warren C. Rewley
Frederick FH
Somer
Conn
Rosalie Ovinth
Mibert
Milford
Motz
Y Sreel
Ste
St. Jamieds
Joseph
Miek
Willian Towers
Ōhimuga
Owlfe
Deidwepart
St. Ates
O'Eloek
Liestat
Burlab Petra Alfonse
Petrat Alfonse Wille
John J. Johnsen
St. Augustine's
Gaslees Sunday Census Results In Two Arrests
Two violators were arrested during a Sunday census operation. Officers credited proper registration checks and identified suspects at 107 Ponveravenue and Pulkind. Defendants faced fines or court appearances as officials enforced local licensing and driver requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Siodiy Gut
Withiain Opernber
Tieunseay
Fuca Lot
Renkin Wordlestein
Witlerstein
Deansea
Hheckd
Vuet Wallerstein
Vuet Wallerstein and Tdavhit
Bua Ust
Esx Traction
Pulkind
Aamericans
Mitkas
Gily Court
Dadge Wilder
Othey Sean
Optical Expert Returns to Army Duty After Leave
Optical expert Tindney Sniffin is back in army service after a three month furlough granted by Patrehudavuk Sons. He travels from ONT Main Street to Lancaster, Mn, to test analytical instruments before resuming duty. He previously worked with military aviation firms and commutes between Newtown and Bridgeport while employed by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tindney Sniffin
SW. Patrehudavuk
Bodo Lancaster
Suttin
Newtown
Bridgeport
Jameufter
Suikin
President to March in New York Liberty Day
New York September 29. Announcement says President Wilson will preside over a Liberty Day march in New York on October 12. Celebration includes two concerts to benefit blinded soldiers of Italy. Patronage by Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Italian diplomatic figures. conductors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Italy
Amos Lovewinder
Ge the Allaty
Woodrow Wilson
Tlaly
Union Board Election at Plant Scene Shifts Power
A tired division of delegates from the Mountiton workers near Bridgeport elected three representatives to the Board Of Mediation, aiming to influence production terms. Samuel Pravitz, HanontoGht, Seellins, and others faced voting across the plant as labor backing grew, while Captain Riley remained hospitalized after a self-inflicted wound in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers of Bride
Board of
Meciation
Sine Camellatina
Satie Waariatbar Board
Iol
Husiess Ugert
Witinis
Saterday Oights
Heli
Nel
Ied
Delogates
Cheri Eed
Ron Ov Olatiy
Sis
Enymies Haninstedt Kaatgel Lait
Patrick Seellins
Seellins
Daan
Atmos
Adhimindtian Poundanm
of Hike
G& Epleaved
Americin Snd
Orenation
Samuel Pravit Hanontoght
Gauls
Union
O Minor Dispatches Mention Hue and Commanders In Action
A war era report quotes Major Loris O Neil and Lieutenant Cowan amid battle lines. The letter to General Watson references steadfast resolve and grim losses as Cowan is reported killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loris Tt
O'Neil
4Th Artillery
Thoeniwse L. Watson
Sear
Cowan
Balte
Tha Mung
Stamford
Unknown Soldier Charles W Jenowlton Reported in German Prisons
Private Charles W Jenowlton of the 1st Infantry, formerly with the National Guard regiment for New York, is reported prisoner in German prisons at Humport Carmany. Earlier reports said he was killed in action and then reported missing. a later telegram confirms he is alive in captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Jenowlton T
Fairfeld
1Gnth Infantry
With National Guard
New York
Humeport
Carmany
Kileds
Willather
K Felegram
Also Mentioned on This Page
Page Ones
Gellenplise
Ailette
Pais
Allette
War Office
Hanpagne
Dellevie
Gratecuil
Paris
Chambesgne
Aiste
Gourd
Mangin
Champagne
Aisne
Vilain
Cha- Vigsnon
Ostel
Saint Gerthe
Fessini Woddibevk
Ireneh
Sions
Priesutl
Romagne
Cunel
Story
Prench Night Report
St. Quentin
la Fere
Chemin Des Dames
Micuby
Palestine
Tiberias
Jordan
Mearih
Ileddus
Adee
Notadys
Generors
Alrsine
Phils Hay Co
Newark
Bridgenort
and Cleaning Co
DIU Kon Dwurken & Son, Preps
State Street
Cuette Stotician
No. 20 Arcade
AGM Tstutent
Dnage Foster
Oklahoma
Teutons
Bulgaria
D. T’s
Hilis
Monrril
Sprenist
Bud
Agee
Tre Jeng
Arma
Blaise
Thomas Eis
Kairtiele Avenue
Inaves Lis
Airs
T Elizabeth Tillis
Ofrs
Lillian Toeiwis
Marion Doyman
Frank Irving
Qislnis
Hares Sue
George Ellis
Riley
Laint
Fire Departmen
Hue
O’meil
Knowlton
Vane
The
Clicquot Club Company
Millis
Mass
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