Czecho-Slovak Forces Reported Seizing Russian Cruisers
Ington July 30 The Czecho Slovak national council reports word that Czecho Slovak forces seized two Russian cruisers off Novorossisk about a month ago. Officials doubt the claim but say the incident may be used to push a broader plan with allies. News from Bohemian papers reached Moscow through sources in Vladivostok and Washington, with officials noting uncertainty about details and dates.
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Ington
Cxzecho National Council
ho-Slovack
Bor
Novorostock
Black Sea
Vladivostok
Entente
Czechoiks
Big Explosion at Bridgeport Plant Wounds No One
A large blast at the Remington plant caused nine vivid fires at Remington Storage Station in Bridgeport. About 500 smokeless powder items sparked fires from 11 45 last night for 26 minutes. No injuries reported. guard on duty missed their post. Damages estimated under $2000, likely from spontaneous combustion. Authorities to investigate with Remington officials and federal inspectors.
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Dgeport
Remington Park
Remington ms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Remom Company
Elvis Williams, Jr
Union Metallic
R. M. Davis
Remington
Ambassador Francis Leaves Vologda for Archangel Report Says
An unofficial report from Kington dated July 30 states Ambassador Francis left Vologda for Archangel, with no confirmed official notice of his fate. The report suggests Bolshevik authorities may request Moscow, making Archangel arrival uncertain and not the key issue.
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Wash
Archangel
Kington
Francis
Vologda
State Department
Russia
Moscow
Allies Make Gains In Marne Aisne Salient Action
Allied troops advance into Fere-en-Tardenois as Franco American forces enter the Germans principal base. The shaded map areas show recent gains while Germans concentrate large infantry and artillery forces to shore up flanks near Ourcq and Rheims.
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Marne-Aisne
Fere-en-Tardenois
Ourcq
Rheims
Deferred classes safe for present
Washington reports that the draft’s deferred classes are not an immediate danger. Committee members say class one will expand as new registrants are classified, with plans to possibly set September 5 as a new registration day if urgent needs arise. Details on ages to be fixed and Baker’s manpower bill to be explained when Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Crowder
Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Dent
Baker
Mackensen Said To Replace Ludendorff At German High Command
Paris July 30 Field Marshal von Mackensen arrived at the German great headquarters and is reported to replace General Ludendorff who has been signing war office statements. Ludendorff had been Hindenburg's chief of staff though later reports of discord and illness around Hindenburg arose. Mackensen gained fame on eastern fronts and German sources say Germany will exert maximum effort to hold the Crise and Ardre hills.
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Paris
von Mackensen
Ludendorff
Berne
German War Office
Marshal von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Mackensen
Balkan
Crise
Ardre
Auto Hits Trolley Pole In Union City
In Naugatuck on July 30 the car driven by poolroom owner Charles Archambault of Torrington skidded on trolley tracks and struck a trolley pole. Passenger Arthur Fesco of Torrington suffered a base of brain fracture and was taken to St Mary’s hospital. Cinecenzo Andrea hurt a leg. others were uninjured. Archambault fled after the crash as police seek him. car was badly damaged.
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Naugatuck
Charles Archambault
Waterstreet
Torrington
Bridgeport
Union City
Arthur Fesco
Harwinton Avenue
St. Mary’s Hospital
Waterbury
Cinecenzo Andrea
Archambault
Eagles Honored 23191 Service Stars At National Convention
The Fraternal Order of Eagles dedicated a service flag displaying 23 191 stars including 86 gold stars for those who sacrificed while serving the nation during the opening session of the national convention in Pittsburgh on July 30.
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Eagles
Pittsburgh
Order of Eagles
Photographers Capture Five German Soldiers at Chateau Thiery
Sergeant Adrian Duff and Lieutenant Jack Cooper of the Signal Corps photographed the American advance at Chateau-Thierry. Armed only with their cameras and an empty German pistol, they surprised a camouflaged machine gun nest and forced six German soldiers to surrender, marching them back to camp as cheering doughboys witnessed the feat.
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Adrian Duff
Jack Cooper
Signal Corps
Chateau-Thierry
Cooper
Drowned Off Greenwich Leads Search for Edward Bright
Greenwich July 31 divers of the Riverside Marine and Field club searched for Edward Bright, drowned about three hundred feet off the club house in the Sound last night. John Bright, his brother, Seymour Montgomery, and Joseph L. Bright were involved. a canoe overturned in rough water during a boat outing, saving efforts failed. Edward Bright was staying with Henry Westenberg’s family and was connected to the Cody brokerage firm in New York through his father.
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Greenwich
John Bright
Riverside Marine and Field Club
Mr. Bright
Edward
Sound
Seymour Montgomery
John S. Montgomery
U. S.A
Joseph L. Bright
Montgomery
Bright
Joseph Bright
Henry Westenberg
Cody Firm of Brokers of
New York
A Successful Plea for a Drunken Celebration
A Louisville Courier Journal item recounts a new judge asking John why he drank to celebrate the judge’s election. John replies that alcohol prompted the act. The judge faces the unusual situation as the defendant’s reason highlights politics and personal restraint.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
John
Kerensky Arrives in United States Incognito on Steamer
Naval gunner John A. Haggerty reports former Russian premier Alexander Kerensky traveled to America quietly aboard a liner. Telegram improves there was an attack off the Irish coast on the 18th when the Justicia was torpedoed. Kerensky remained calm and carried on incognito.
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Chicago
Alexander J. Kerensky
Russia
United States
John A. Haggerty
Russian Statesman
William H. Burquest
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Kerensky
Justicia
Victim Dies in Hospital After Auto Crash
Arthur Fesco of Harwinton avenue Torrington died at St Marys hospital at 8 30 this morning from a fracture at the base of the skull suffered when catapulted from a car carrying five Torrington men as it skidded and struck a telegraph pole in Union City.
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Waterbury
Arthur Fesco
Harwinton Avenue
Torrington
St. Mary’s Hospital
Union City
Fates Sly 29 1893 Highlights Local Happenings
A 25 year old column recalls events in Middle town and nearby areas. Unclaimed bank deposits total 2573.91 dollars. Local talks include moving the arena repair shops, a new municipal building cedarstone plan, and various residents’ activities. A rattlesnake incident, banana prices, band performances, vacations, and shipboard news are noted. A steamer and a small craft accident near Pawson Park is reported with a loss.
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Middletown Savings Bank
East Ord
E. I. Bell
Portland
Harriet Hall
Eureka Council
Bridgeport
Thomas P. Bill
Lyme
Edward Como
Grand Union Tea Store
Henry Dunham
East Hampton
Daniel P. Bradley
Main Street
Cross Street
William A. Lawrence
Edgerton Boys
Louis Haling
F. C. Fowler
Silva
Prescott F. Jernegan
Edgarton
Mass
Sunshine
Rocky Hill
Pawson Park
Grace
Disgraced German Ace Talks of Death by Own Action
Paris reports Sub-Lieutnant Meinhoff, with 44 air victories, voicing disgrace and thoughts of self harm after being shot down by Walter A. Avery of Columbus Ohio on the Aisne Marne front. Avery, on his first combat mission, outmaneuvered the veteran enemy pilot.
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Foe
Paris
Meinhoff
Walter A. Avery
Columbus
Ohio
Aisne-Marne
Avery
German privy military cabinet chief named at Berlin
Amsterdam July 30 General Baron von Marschal appointed chief of the German emperor's privy military cabinet in a Berlin dispatch. He succeeds General Baron von Lyncker and will receive officer promotion recommendations through the cabinet. Helfferich arrives in Moscow as new German ambassador following Count von Mirbach's assassination.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Baron von Marschal
Berlin
Baron von Lyncker
Helfferich
Moscow
Hague
Karl Helfferich
Russia
Stamford Garage Burns At Erskine Danforth Plant
A small garage and lumber storage building at the Erskine Danforth furniture Co. plant in Stamford was destroyed by fire last night. An automobile truck and a touring car were incinerated. The loss is estimated at $7,000.
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Stamford
Erskine- Danforth Furniture Co
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