Brave East Hampton youth fights through barrage to aid unit
Private David Griggs, 19, of East Hampton, Conn., attached to the 102nd Regiment, distinguished himself by carrying ammunition through three lines of barrage during the battle of Seldheprey. Comrades praise his bravery and selflessness, with Red Cross staff recounting his care for others after being wounded. Other Connecticut servicemen, including Raymond Ferris and Edward Heffren, are noted in dispatches as active on the front.
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David Griggs
East Hampton
Conn
Seldheprey
Griggs
Red Crossfield
Connors
Red Cross
Raymond A. Ferris
Winchester Street
Milford
Ferris
Edward. J. Heffren
France
Charles Griggs
New Haven
102Nd
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East Hampton Company
Home Guard
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Starr Brothers
East Hartford High School
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Hanson
Red
Charles Hanson
James Lawler
Company C
US Casualty List Reports Six Killed In Action
War Department releases casualty list from Waavensen dated April 24 naming 48 personnel. Six killed in action, three died of wounds, 11 succumbed to disease, 18 wounded or winded. Names include Sergeants Broadhead and Fuller, Corporal Gordon, Privates Foote Oliva Knutson Mulligan etc with causes listed such as pneumonia and edema of lungs.
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Ar Department
Waavensen
War Department
Joutus K. Broadhead
Orville G. Fuller
Frank ‘P. Gordon
Charles W. Foote
Felix M. Oliva
T Wilson
Frank D. Brooks
Wagoner
John C. Burwell
Charlie B. Knutson
James A. Mulligan
Seppe Baldi
Clarence
Bashaw
Leroy Cook
A Weston
British Gain and Local Fighting on Passages Fronts
British forces held and expanded positions on the Picardy and Somme fronts as German artillery and infantry attacks pressed near Robecq, Villers-Bretonneux, and near Albert. Night operations included heavy bombardment along the Ancre, Scarpe, and Bethune sectors, with Britain’s rifle and machine gun fire driving back assaults and dispersing hostile concentrations near Merville.
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Somme
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Flanders
Albert
Somme Salient
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Thnders
Picardy
War Office
Ancre
Scarpe
Bethune
Baillieul
Baillie
Dranoutre
Deama
Beavy
Givenchy
Merville
United States Could Ship 5 Million Men to France in Three Years
Washington reports that Adjutant General McCain testified the United States could mobilize 5,000,000 troops for France within three years if ships and resources permit. He noted possible yearly outputs, citing 3,000,000 after the first year, and suggested faster deployment if risks are accepted. The exchange occurred before the House military affairs committee during wartime appropriation hearings.
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Washington
United States
France
McCain
Military Affairs Committee of the House
Morin
Quartermaster
Ordnance Departments
Hindu Revolt Trial Verdicts Declared Guilty
Twenty nine of thirty defendants were found guilty of conspiracy in the Hindu revolt trial after six hours deliberation. Only John F. Craig was acquitted. Convicted defendants, including Americans Hindus and Germans, faced penalties up to prison or a ten thousand dollar fine or both.
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Francisco
John F. Craig
Long Beach
United States
Sub treasury payout amid bank reports in New York
New York on April 24 reports mention the sub treasury disbursing 256000 dollars from banks amid financial activity. The item notes a government funds transfer and bank involvement in the day’s economic actions.
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Heute Troteey
New York
Sub-Treasury
Salvation Army Girls Heroic in French Front Canteen
Six Salvation Army canteen workers serving hot coffee and cocoa near American trenches in France endured chlorine gas and shell fire during the Leicheprey battle. Despite danger, they pressed to aid soldiers, later evacuated as officers insisted on safety. Irene McIntyre and others described gas masks, shell bursts, and brave reception from wounded troops.
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Bert Ford
France
Salvation Army
Leicheprey
United States
Irene McIntyre
Mount Vernon College
New York
Gladys Myrtle Turkington
South Manchester
Conn
Stella Young
Chelsea
Mass
Gertrude Sy
Miss McIntyre
Gladys Montyre
Corin van Norden
New Haven Forecast Outlook for Tonight and Thursday
Weather bulletin from New Haven reports fair conditions for tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures tonight. Connecticut statewide also expects fair skies and cooler conditions with light northwest to west winds. Disturbance tracked from Utah toward western Texas brings cloudy weather and local showers in southern districts. Pleasant conditions prevail elsewhere with rising temperatures in the west and cooler readings in the lake region and New England. Observations list various cities showing mix of clear and cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from the upper 20s to 60s.
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Connecticut
Utah
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Lake
New England
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Block Island
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
Denver
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