Aerial actions and heroism mark early May 1918 reports
The May 19 1918 American Expeditionary Forces communique describes Lufbery missing or killed after a combat flight and notes Henry Johnson and Roberts saving their sector against a raiding party. It also records two German planes downed, a Lowell Campbell action, and a French officer descendant presenting a stand of colors to American regiments.
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Raoul
Actorenery Pershing
War Department
Lufbery
General Pershing
Henry Johnson
Iican
Ean
Roberts
Sverg
Lufberg
Douglas Campbell
Fliry
France
Middletown Soldier Awarded War Cross for Bravery
Herbert Eckersley of Middletown, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Eckersley, formerly of Park Street Durant and worker at Middlesex Machine Works, earned the War Cross. He served with Company C for six years before transfer to the 102nd Infantry, saw four months on the border, left Camp Yale September 18 as trumpeter and became major’s orderly. A letter to Mrs George J Rau noted the award. family had not heard from him since the Seicheprey engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
George J. Rau
Hartford
Rau
Herbert Eckersley
Thomas Eckersley
Park Street
Durant
O'Brien Eulogizes Lufbery in Waterbury Speech
In Waterbury on May 20 Smiling Pat O'Brien a Royal Flying Corps lieutenant spoke of Major Raoul Lufbery his close friend and fellow airman. He mourned Lufbery as fearless and great saying his death will leave a large gap. O'Brien had been in Wallingford where he received a letter from Lufbery's mother inviting a visit.
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O’brien
Lufbery
Waterbury
The
Royal Flying 20
Germany
Raoul Lufbery
Lieut
Ned
Wallingford
Governor Holcomb Reacts to Major Lufbery Death
Hartford on May 20 Gov Holcomb expressed shock upon learning Major Lufbery had died in combat. He praised Lufbery and all others who fought for the nation and said he grieved the untimely loss at the enemy's hands.
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Holcomb
Hartford
International News Ser
Lufbery
Gov- Holcomb
Bridgeport Soldier Blinded by Gas in France
Bridgeport May 20 Eric A Erick son of Mrs Anne Erickson of 3 Cleveland Avenue Bridgeport was a member of Company L 102nd Regiment when he went to France He was blinded by gas on March 17 per telegram received He was 20 years of age and leaves a family in grief
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Bridgeport
Eric A. Erick
Anne Erickson
Cleveland Avenue
Reginant
France
Acto
Wallingford Mourns Major Lufbery as Flags Half Staff
Wallingford mourns Major Raoul Lufbery son of Edward Lufbery after his death. The town ordered flags at half staff for three days and planned a memorial service. Edward Lufbery, calm but saddened, learned the news from an INS reporter. Lufbery served with Pershing’s forces and is survived by siblings in France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Raoul Lufbery
Edward Lufbery
International
Lufbery
John E. Mountain
First Selectman
C. Storrs Hall
International News Service
Pershing
Julian
Charles
Brokher
Ace
Rene
Camp Upton
Helen
Mary
Germaine Lufbery
Boston
Charles Haller
Yalesville
Chester Guards Honored in State Guard Field Day
Chester Conn May 20 The Chester Company of the Regiment received top honors at the State Guard field day held at Lakeview park Middletown. They posted 100 percent attendance and led the march from the train on Main Street. Capt L M Brooks was named commander of the guard. First Lieut E D Moore became first junior officer and Private A F Devoe was chosen orderly for Col Elliott.
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Chester
Conn
State Guard
Lakeview Park
Middletown
Main Street
Gov. Holcomb
Military Emergency Board
L. M. Brooks
Chester Company
E. D. Moore
A. F. Devoe
Col. Elliott
Skoropadski an imposter in Ukraine turmoil
A May 20 dispatch reports General Skoropadski declared a Ukrainian hetman now branded an imposter. Ukrainians burn bread and food, endure hunger and slavery under German and Austrian occupation, flee to Russia, towns burn, populations rise in armed defense as Germans seize crops.
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Ukrainia
London
Skoropadski
Russia
Signal Corps Split From Aircraft Board Adopted by President
Washington May 20 The signal corps was divorced from the aircraft board today by a presidential proclamation. The action continues the executive drive to reorganize the aircraft situation. Earlier Colonels S D Walden W W Montgomery and E A Deeds were detached from the signal corps and tasked to aid the attorney general in the Hughes inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Washington
Aircraft Board
S. D. Walden
W. W. Montgomery
E. A. Deeds
Charles Evans Hughes
First Draftee Wounded in War Casualty List
Frederick R. Swanson is severely wounded today, a New London draftee and son of Charles A. Swanson and Mrs. Lillian Swanson of Montauk Avenue. He reported to Camp Devens and was transferred to the 102nd Regiment in New Haven after news he had been gassed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Frederick R. Swanson
Charles A. Swanson
Lillian Swanson
Montauk Avenue
Camp Devens
102Nd Regiment
New Haven
O Leary Disappears After Es espionage Act Trial
Jeremiah O Leary editor of Bull, silenced by government order, has disappeared in New York. He was summoned for trial with others on charges of violating the espionage act. his $2000 bond was ordered forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’leary
New York
Jeremiah O'Leary
Bull
Food Riots Claim Thirty in Poviovsky Possad
London dispatch reports thirty killed and wounded in food riots at Poviovsky Possad, about 28 miles east of Bald in a delayed telegram from the soviet. The incident underscores severe shortages and rising unrest as authorities struggle to restore order amid mounting civilian distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Poviovsky Possad
Bald
Balkan and Italian Fronts See Allied Gains Across Fronts
Local operations across the Balkans and Italy benefited the allies as artillery duels raged along the Avre sector near Amiens and between Albert and Bucquoy. Australians seized Ville-Sur-Ancre while Franco-Italian forces advanced in southern Albania near the Serbo-Greek frontier. British and French officials report raids and increased shelling on the Albert Bucquoy front with several prisoners taken in patrol actions.
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Frank Chariton
France
Avre
Picardy
Amiens
Arras
Albert
Bucquoy
von Hindenburg
Flanders
Ville-Sur-Ancre
Ville-sur-Anche
Morlancourt
Balkans
Albania
Monte Grappa
London
British War Office
Hinges
Albert-Bucquoy
Fire in New Britain destroys box factory and grocery
A 4 o'clock fire in New Britain gutted the three story H. H. Corbin Sons box factory and an adjoining Emanuel Di Mono grocery on Church street. The blaze, started by an explosion, caused about 30000 dollars in damage, with partial insurance coverage. A policeman found a window open before the blaze, and a tenant heard another explosion just before ignition. Firemen prevented greater damage to nearby properties.
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New Britain
H. H. Corbin Sons
Emanuel di Mono
Church Street
di Mono
American Cited for Bravery in France
Paris dispatch reports the French army issuing recognition for Edmond Genet of Ossining New York a member of the Lafayette Escadrille who was killed in a sky battle on April 16 1917 The order says he engaged for the duration of the war and "died gloriously" after uttering Vive France toujours a final testament to his courage and devotion
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Paris
Edmond Genet
Ossining
N. Y
Lafayette Escadrille
France
President Signs Draft Bill Prompting Universal Registration
Washington May 20 the bill calling to the colors all young men who have reached age 21 since last registration day was signed by President Wilson this afternoon Provost Marshal General Crowder has set June 6 for their registration
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Washington
Wilson
Crowder
Wilson Returns to Washington After Red Cross Drive
President Wilson and his party arrived at Union Station at 7 07 PM from New York where on Saturday night he opened the American Red Cross drive for 100 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Union Station
New York
American Red Cross
Cargo Vessel Sunk Off Washington By German Sub
Washington reports a small cargo vessel, once an American liner, has been lost, believed torpedoed by a German submarine. The ship’s name is not disclosed, but one life is believed lost.
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Washington
Wilson Signs Overman Bill Grants Broad Powers
Wilson signs the Overman bill amid ae provisions granting extensive authority to the executive, enabling broad control over civil and regulatory actions. The move concentrates power in the presidency, with implications for governance and policy implementation.
Clearing House Distament New York May 20
Sub-treasury reports funds totaling 403 367 dollars allocated for the clearing house district in New York on May 20.
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Clearing House Distament
New York
Treasury
United Shoe Machinery Co Not Held as Trust
Washington May 20 The United Shoe Machinery Co was held not a conspiracy in restraint of trade by the Supreme Court in a decision that ends a long Justice Department challenge. Justice Day dissented noting unusual lease terms tying machinery use to other shoe work and long 17 year leases. Brandeis did not participate. five justices found no antitrust violation.
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Washington
United Shoe Machinery Company
Ae of Trade
Supreme Court
Justice Day
Fea
United Shoe Machinery Co
Department of Justice
Shoe Machinery Trust
Circuit Court
District of Massachusetts
Pitney and Clark
Justice Brandeis
Shoe Machinery Company
Italians and French Make Big Gains on Balkan Front
Paris reports a 13 mile advance by French and Italian troops in southern Albania near Lake Ohrida. Operations from May 15 to 17 aimed to reduce a salient and push toward Protopapa and Carevoda amid rugged terrain and enemy counterattacks. Prisoners were taken as aviators supported infantry.
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Paris
Balkan
French War Office
Albania
Lake Ochrida
Pogradec
Mumulista
Struma
Greek Macedonia
Japanese Fleet Active Aids Allies in Mediterranean
Tokio reports the Japanese fleet in close cooperation with allied navies in the Mediterranean has engaged German submarines and sunk a third allied transport. The navy statement notes all aboard were saved and mentions attacks on May 4 and 5 with results not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Tokio
Navy Office
Four Enemy Planes Shot Down Over London Raid
London reports that four German airplanes were shot down during a large scale raid on London and the southeastern coast. The Home Forces commandant released the official statement noting bombs were dropped and that casualty and damage details are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Forces
Falling Off In U Boat Activities Report
Admiral Benson says German submarine activity has declined due to blocked Ostend and Zeebrugge bases and more Allied patrols. He cautions the U boat menace is not permanently ended and could surge again, though he feels optimistic about the current situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Benson
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Benson
Nomination of March and Bliss Sent to Senate
Washington May 20 President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Major General Feyton C March acting chief of staff to be full general and of General Tasker H Bliss chief of staff to be brevet general this afternoon.
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March
Washington
Feyton C. March
Tasker H. Bliss
Senate
Wilson
Nomination Compared to Collection More Than Election
An analysis argues that nominations function more like assembling a collection than conducting an election. It discusses how selection processes resemble gathering items, shaping outcomes through accumulation rather than decisive votes.
Bread Rations in Germany Reduced Stir Protests Across Germany
Zurich reports a bread ration cut in Germany sparks grave protests among workers. Vorwaerts urges calm while noting bread and potatoes are life during wartime. Karlsruhe papers blame lack of substitutes and Ukrainian and Romanian supplies, warning of shortages and heightened hardship. Germania cautions pessimism rises with measures.
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Zurich
Germany
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Karlsruhe
The
Peoples’ Friend
Ukrainia
Roumania
Germania
Chamberlain Bill Befogged In Senate Debate
The return to the capital was seen as clearing uncertainty over the Chamberlain aircraft investigating resolution. Senators prepared for possible outcomes with talks of compromise while some favored a finish fight on congressional inquiry. President's stance unclear. Thompson backs Justice Department inquiry under Hughes. Leaders planned to let the measure go over, subject to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Chamberlain
Thompson
Kansas
Department of Justice
Charles Evans Hughes
Congress
Germany's Proposals Accepted for Kiev Peace Talks
Washington May 20 reports the Soviet government accepted Germany's proposal to open peace negotiations with Ukraine at Kiev. Conditions include free courier and delegate transit across the frontier and exclusive use of direct telephone links between Kiev and Petrograd.
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Germany
Washington
Ukrainia
Kiev
Stockholm
State Department
Petrograd
Funeral of Mrs Henry Cruise
The funeral for Mary wife of Henry Cruise was held from 95 Cherry Street this morning at 8 30. A solemn high mass followed at St John s Church at 9 00 with Rev James P Donovan D D celebrant. Mr Donovan led prayers for the dead after mass as Mrs P J O Brien sang Pie Jesu and Some Sweet Day. Floral offerings and bearers were named and interment occurred in St John s Cemetery with committal services by Rev Patrick L Dolan.
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Henry Cruise
Mary
Cherry Street
St. John’s Church
James P. Donovan
Donovan
P. J. O’brien
George Coleman
Harold Corett
John Scanlon
John O’brien
William Fitzgibbons
James Dunn
John McGuire
John Flannigan
St. John’s Cemetery
Patrick L. Dolan
Mrs Mary A McDonald Dies At Home In Portland
Mrs Mary A McDonald died this morning at 9 at her home 16 Marlborough street Portland aged 86 years She was an old and respected resident of Portland She is survived by one daughter Mrs Nellie Ahearn of Middletown eleven grandchildren and one great grand child The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Mary A. McDonald
Marlborough Street
Portland
Nellie Ahearn
Middletown
Funeral of Mrs Henry S Baldwin in Durham Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mrs Abbie B wife of Henry S Baldwin will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 in the Durham Methodist church. The body arrives on the 12 28 train from Springfield Massachusetts where she died at the home of her daughter Mrs W R Graves.
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Henry S. Baldwin
Abbie B
Methodist Church
Durham
Springfield
Mass
W. R. Graves
George Toohill Dies at 40 in Local Town
George Toohill died in this town on Saturday at age 40. Funeral is planned Tuesday morning from W W J Coughlin's Sons parlors at 7. Mass will be said at St Francis church at 7 15. Interment set for Norwalk Connecticut.
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George Toohill
W.W. J. Coughlin
St. Francis Church
Norwalk
Conn
Funeral service for Mrs Abbie B Baldwin in Arham
The funeral of Mrs Abbie B Baldwin wife of Henry 8 Baldwin will be held at the Methodist church in Arham on Tuesday afternoon at 2. Burial will follow in the local cemetery.
Lufbery Shot Down In Flames In France
Major Raoul Lufbery, famed Lafayette escadrille ace now in American service, was shot down this morning 1,500 meters up near Toul after a dogfight with a Bodie triplane. He bailed out as flames engulfed the craft. his body was recovered near a farm house and prepared for burial with full military honors by French and American forces.
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C. N. Parke
France
Raoul Lufbery
Lafayette Escadrille
Lufbery
Lieut
Douglas Campbell
Toul
Campbell
Cambell
Bodie
Flirey
Opening Stock Market Strength Pushes Rail and Steel Shares
New York May 20. Early trading showed strong demand with scarce supply and rising prices. Railroads and steel stocks led gains on hopes of large government funded improvements. Major moves included Erie up to 17, Baltimore and Ohio to 57, Baldwin Locomotive at 96 3 4, and steel products climbing with Marine and Atlantic Gulf & West Indies advancing early before settling.
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New York
Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
Baldwin
Steel Common
Marine Preferred
Atlantic Gulf & Westle
Anaconda
Mexican Petroleum
Baldwin Locomotive
Dr David Roberts on trial in Grace Lusk murder case
In Waukesha on May 20 the defense and prosecution clashed as Dr David Roberts testified about cross country trips and payments for railroad fares. He described registering with Grace Lusk at the Morrison and Sherman hotels in 1917 and disputed details of their relationship and finances as the trial progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
David Roberts
Mary Newman Roberts
Grace Lusk
Man
Chicago
Roberts
Henry Ney
Lockney
Milwaukee
Dr. Roberts
Ney
Peoria
High School Notes and Preparations for Examinations
The orchestra rehearsed in the hall this afternoon as college entrance exams are set for the 17th to the 22nd. Mr. Sellen asks students who photographed the Red Cross parade yesterday to bring them to the office for War Bureau use. There was dancing in the morning and music by Irving Fountain. Class assemblies are planned by grade order tomorrow in the hall. The concert note mentions a small man in a large hole in its quirky line.
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Sellen
Red Cross
War Bureau
Furnis Irving Fountain
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Logal Operations
Flanders Front
Bethune
Hangard
Castel
Rheims
Bermericourt
Vauclere
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Abbie B. Baldwin
Henry 8. Baldwin
Methodist
Arham
ACE OF Lafayette Escadrille
AtG&é Wil
Alaska Gold Am
Amer Tel & Tel
Am Smelter
Am Car Foundry
AT & S Fe
Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel B
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Col Fuel
Cc&q
Can Pac
Erie Ist
Elec
Northern
Interboro
Louis & Nash
Lehigh Valley
Kennecott
Mer Maid
Mer M
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
North Pacific
NY Cen Io
Nynh&h
Press St Car
Penna
People’s Gas
Repub 1 & S
Reading
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul
UN Pac
Veo
U S Steel
S Steel Pfd
Uta Copper
Westinghouse
Ww Ta
Lusk
Holden
Curtiss
Bacon
Electa A. Bailey
Middletown Trust Company
JupGay
Joseph Intravasa
Store & Sills
Greenh Ferry St
Jersey
Joseph Minik
Mum
Cadillac
Fountain
Say Wanted
Saleslad Bros
Water St
F. A. Jr
Church St
Meriden
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