British push to drive Hindenburg Line near Arras
By Bert Ford British troops sweeping east of Arras have captured parts of the Hindenburg Line and advanced more than 40 miles along the front from Feuchy to Lihons. Reports from London place Fampoux and Feuchy as northern battle points. Allied forces press on amid heavy artillery near Bapaume as prisoners from various German divisions, including the Eighty third and Third Naval Division, are captured. The Seventeenth British division is praised for its breakthrough and rescue of comrades cut off at Louvain.
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Arras
Hindenburg
Eneral Byng
Heninel
Croisilles
Feuchy
Rpe
Lihons
Lme
London
Fampoux
Tommy
Bapaume
Albert
Thiepval
Jandwehr
Leupard Wood
Milford Jitney Driver Fined After Sensational Joy Ride
Milford, Aug 26 William Moscovitz a Bridgeport jitney driver was fined 50 and costs on six counts of driving while intoxicated. Bruce of Bridgeport was fined 25 and costs for breach of peace. Clifford Cramer of Bridgeport saw charges dropped by Judge George A Smith. The chase ended when Moscovitzs car left the road and overturned, pinning two women Miss Jane Dent of Bridgeport and Miss Sophie Sabinski of Stratford under the wreck.
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Milford
William Moscovitz
Bridgeport
Ting
Bruce
Clifford Cramer
George A. Smith
Jane Dent
James Streat
Sophie Sabinski
Barmum Avenue
Stratford
Fire Wipes Out Block in Canton Ohio Blaze
A massive Canton blaze on East Second Street and nearby blocks caused an estimated 1.5 million dollars in damage. Firefighters from Canton, Massillon, and nearby districts battled flames until about 9:30 p.m. A fireman was seriously injured, a building collapsed, and two firefighters were overcome during efforts to contain the fire. Origin remains unknown as conditions worsened just before nightfall.
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Canton
Ohio
Ion
Brock
Tuscarawas
East Second Street
F Ut
Piedmont Street
Massillon
Orien
Built Their Own Dugouts Lieutenant Tells How Lives Were Saved
Lieutenant S Meredith Langstaff of Brooklyn commanded a company in the Aisne Vesle front skirmish near Chateau Du Dieble. He credited self-dug bomb proofs for saving lives after German forces attacked. A Austrian cook abandoned his wagon to fight, keeping coffee boiling for the men. Langstaff returns to the U S as an instructor.
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Cook
H. G. Wales
Aisne-Vesle
S. Meredith Langstaff
Brooklyn
Chateau du Dieble
Fismes
Langstaff
Langstaft
United States
Rabid Pig Attacks Hamden Woman in Hamden
Aug. 26 New Haven reports a rabid pig attacked Mrs. Miles Smith of Wallingford road in Mamden. Dr. George H. Joslin treated the victim. Hamden Dog Warden James OConnell was notified of a rabid-acting dog at Spring Blew Manor owned by Richard Williams. The dog was seized and confined while Vet J. W. Nolte prepares to examine it to confirm the illness.
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New Haven
Miles Smith
Wallingford Road
Mamden
George H. Joslin
James O’connell
Hamden
Spring Blew Manor
Richard Williams
J. W. Nolte
Peace Speech Coming From German Chancellor
London reports an Exchange Telegraph dispatch quoting the Berlin Germania that the imperial chancellor will deliver an important speech on the reconvening of the reichstag within a few days. The Germania says the speech will cover foreign political questions.
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London
Reichstag
Copenhagen
Berlin
Germania
Conference on U-boat warfare in Spain outlined
Madrid reports a high level meeting between Germany and Spain on U-boat policy. The German ambassador pressed against replacing sunken Spanish ships with interned German ones and vowed Germany would keep submarine warfare. Negotiations aim to ease Spain’s trade woes while preserving opposing actions against Kaiser's foes. Spain questions neutrality as German note promises non torpedoing requisitioned Spanish ships, with cautions on future measures. Germany paid 650,000 pesetas to a Spaniard family for a sinking incident.
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Agence Radio
Madrid
Alfonso
Santander Summer Palace
Germany
Spain
Dato
el Sol
Dao
Five Women Arrested in Bridgeport Raid by Federal Authorities
Five Bridgeport women named McGregor Coonredt Furness Brooks and Greenberg were arrested in Bridgeport late Saturday night and brought to Hartford. Deputy Marshal Kelleher led the raid aimed at cleaning up the area within ten miles of the Black Rock naval base. After a preliminary hearing they were sent to await a grand jury in New Haven when the U S district court opens September 24.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
McGregor
Grace Coonredt
Alice Furness
Marjory Brooks
Rose Greenberg
Kelleher
Black Rock Naval Base
United States District Court
New Haven
Happenings in This Vicinity Highlights 1893 Storm Impacts
A Penny Press recap from August 25 1893 notes a fierce river storm with wrecks along the Atlantic coast and the worst on the river observed by Elmer A Ely boat builder Regular noise at the lighthouse and a hornets nest after a late night incident at the light house Frank W Whittlesey dies at his Court street home A bluefishing season and harbor activity disrupted by storm wires down and stock quotes absent The J Warren Coulston tug boat caught fire at Center street and the crew escaped unclad The charter for a Middletown Portland river bridge is approved and irrigation notes about orchards and visits to Niantic camp
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Atlantic
Elmer A. Ely
Frank W. Whittlesey
Court Street
Dr. Tracy
Middletown
J. Warren Coulston
Center Street
Hose Co. No. 2
Haling
Benjamin D. Putnam
Niantic
Alice Guy
Westbrook
Robert C. Wilson
Salt Island
Brownstone
Frederick Brewer
Niantic Camp
Arthur Babcock and Son
Morris
Wiliam P. Post
Caulkins & Post
New York State
Josiah M. Hubbard
New London County
Portland
Four in Row One Killed in Forestville Brawl
In Bristol on August 26 a Forestville brawl involving four men left Mike Lagoni dead and Stephen Minurski wounded. Guiseppi Christofaro and Minurski are held without bail as police seek Charles Drunvik, the fourth participant. Christofaro said Lagoni was killed by Drunvik who struck with a heavy stone. All four men reside in East Bristol.
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Bristol
Forestville
Mike Lagoni
Stephen Minurski
Guiseppi Christofaro
Charles Drunvik
Christofare
Lagani
Minurski
Drunvik
War to be Won Message by John Shepard Jr
A call to focus on victory and collective effort. The speaker urges Americans to avoid pessimism, distrust procrastination, and rely on leaders, workers, and soldiers, asserting that energy and ability are at fever heat and final victory is assured.
August Sale of Ladies Muslin Underwear
August sale highlights reduced prices on gowns drawers chemises skirts corset covers combinations and silk camisoles muslin bloomers French lingerie and Philippine hand embroidered garments. Cerise over the top is passé and over the Rhine is the latest from France.
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Cerise
France
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