Bridgeport Standard Telegram notices and masthead
Bridgeport Standard Telegram features its masthead with subscription rates and foreign advertising reps across major cities. The notice lists offices in Boston New York Hartford Chicago and telephone connections for all departments within the paper. It notes Associated Press membership and republication rights for local news.
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Ju- Hus Mathews
Beacon Street
Boston
Mass
Madison Avenue
New York
Hartford Building
Chicago
Audit Bureau of
Associated Press
Fea
Iocal
A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
A patriotic verse marking Independence Day as a universal celebration of freedom. The speaker praises liberty won for all and the sun of blessings born from tyranny’s fall. The lines emphasize collective human freedom beyond personal joy.
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John Kendrick
Glea
Earth
Breakfast Table Panes Prohibition Parody and Parade Forecast
A pasted collage of humorous asides and social notes references a Fourth of July parade and celebrations. It mocks prohibition stories, weather, prices, and various public remarks while mentioning a parade of soldiers and a forecast of final returns.
Socialist Squabbles Show Left Wing Hypocrisy in New York
The piece mocks a split within New York socialists, noting a faction called the Left Wing led by Hastinan and Reed, who publish their own paper after failing to gain space in the New York Call. It argues human nature and bolshevism clash with strict egalitarian ideals and cites Lenin and Trotsky adjusting to attract skilled workers.
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New York
Max Hastinan
Reed
New York Call
Liberator
Lenine
Trotsky
Famous numbers in American history and their slogans
The piece traces how figures like 76, 5440, 61, 329, 14, 2.75 and 1 11 44 have played roles in political campaigns and public life, noting that numbers recur as indicators and slogans across eras. It underscores the belief that numbers often steer public sentiment and history.
Connecticut's War Contribution Outpaced Nation
Connecticut supplied about 50,000 soldiers to U S armies in the current report, plus additional forces to navy and other branches. The total, though strong for the state’s population, does not reach Civil War levels when CT was smaller. some southern states larger than CT sent only slightly more.
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Connecticut
United States
South
Rival Republican Feud Ends in Philadelphia Death Tragedy
In 1917 Philadelphia's Fifth Ward watched rival factions clash as Carey and Ike Deutsch led competing groups. A gunfight at Carey headquarters wounded Officer Eppley fatally. Deutsch later died near his home after chasing a dog, in a hospital room with ties to Eppley’s ambulance and staff, a remarkable coincidence that linked the two deaths across hours.
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Philadelphia
Fifth Ward
McNichol-Penrose
Carey
Vare
Ike Deutsch
Deutsch Gang
New York
Eppley
Deutsch
Eppica
War brides and the sea linking minds across nations
An editorial sighs over arriving war brides from England and France and their impact on American cities. It argues the marriages bind peoples beyond governments, widening horizons for children and fostering cosmopolitan understanding, while preserving love of country and mutual respect among nations.
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Oneland
France
America
Belgium After The War Promises Rise For Belgium
Belgium faces postwar recovery with full farming and industry revival. Dr. Jules Duesberg describes a nation rebuilding amid unemployment, debt relief measures, and rapid railway improvements while aiming to rejoin international trade and foster stable governance.
Lloyd George Defends Peace Terms and Warns Against Future Wars
In a Commons address Premier Lloyd George outlined the peace conference aims to deter future conflicts and discussed two bills on ratifying terms and Anglo French aid. He defended territorial restorations in Alsace Lorraine and Posen and urged holding primary war planners accountable to prevent repeats. He stressed that a strong League of Nations requires backing by powerful nations and noted nerves over France as British and American forces depart.
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Belgium
Unc
Dr. Duesberg
Brussels
Lelge
Belgira
Versailles
Switzerland
Mullind
Germany
Lloyd George
France
London
Lloyd- George
House of Commons
Welles
Willis Hohengzolern
Tloyd-George
Alsace-Lorraine
Rohleswig-Holstein
Poland
Alsace-Lorraing
Europe
Ofen
Jonor
United States
England
League of the Premier
League of Nations
Court orders spanking as juvenile deterrent in New Haven
Judge Samuel Young sentences eight trespass youths to fines then suspends them and orders parents to spank each child with a probation officer overseeing the paddle in an adjoining room. The episode followed by a veterans gathering at Grace M E church with a charity show and hosted guests at 458 Glinton Avenue plus Mrs. S A Gifford and Electa Gifford of Long Island.
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Stampord
Samuel Young
New Haven
Grace M. BE. Church
A. Martin
Glinton Avenue
8. A. Gifford
Marguerite
Herschel Giffard
Electa
Long Isle
Rest Beneath My Tree in Walt Mason Style
A fragmented poem excerpt celebrates rest after labor. The speaker describes a sunset scene with a tree, a frugal meal, and the luxury of quiet leisure after toil. The mood is reflective and tranquil, contrasting busy work with peaceful retreat.
Demobilize Army By September 30th
War Department orders aim to reduce army to about 240000 by September 30 and demobilize to peacetime strength of roughly 180000 officers and men by September 20. Announcement signals plans to withdraw most of American expeditionary forces within weeks.
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Wasrington
War Department
Sean
Murder of American in Tampico oil fields sparks protests
Leroy Moye, an American citizen employed by the Mexican Gulf Oil Company, was killed by Mexicans in the Tampico oil fields last Tuesday night. The state department dispatched urgent representations to Mexico City via Acting Secretary Phillips to secure apprehension and punishment of the killers and protection for Americans in the Tampico district.
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Washington
Leroy Moye
Mexican Gulf of Company
Tampico
State Department
Phillips Immediatel
Mexico City
Newark Trolleymen Back Down After Pay Rise Accord
Newark July 3 The 4,400 platform men of Public Service lines reach agreement after meetings with leaders. They accept ten hours pay for nine hours work, effective rate fifty cents an hour instead of forty-five, averting a strike.
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Newark
N. J
Public Service Corporation
Iseals
Trans-Atlantic flight abandoned by Kerr
Vice Admiral Mark Kerr announced the abandonment of the proposed trans Atlantic flight in a Handley Page bombing aircraft. He will fly to Atlantic City this afternoon if weather permits.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Jaly
Mark Kerr
Atlantc City
German Assembly to Decide Treaty Ratification Saturday
The German national assembly will tackle the peace treaty with the Allies on Saturday with leaders expecting a majority in favor of ratification, according to a Weimar dispatch to Politiken.
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Weimar
Copenhagen
National Assembly
Germany
The
Politiken
City approves building permits totaling 29420 dollars
The board of Commissioners granted thirteen permits worth 29420 dollars last night including garages and one and two family houses. Permits listed cover Myrtle avenue State and Broad streets Connecticut avenue Sash street Ridgefield avenue Pershing avenue Ruth street Manhattan avenue Cannon street Queen street and other properties.
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Board of Commisss
Myrtle Avenue
Mary Monaghan
Henhiei Bros
Connecticut Avenue
R. Parsons
Sash
Cannon Street
L. F. & B.S. Schweidtle
John Street
C. & Hutte
Queen Street
A. M
Eulah Stowe Chapter Serves Veterans With Strawberr y Shortcake Supper
The Eulah Stowe Chapter of the Women of the World entertained veterans and National 3rd service members at their rooms on 181 Stace Street with a strawber ry shortcake supper last night. More than ten people attended, and the event included community singing and several selections. Ice cream was donated by local dealers for the occasion.
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Eulah Stowe
National 3Rd and
Service
Stace Street
Psta
Concerts at Sunset Park by Artillery and Wheeler Bands
Large crowds attend evening concert by the Coast Artillery band at SerSide Park starting 7 p m. A second act by Wheeler and W band plays at Sex Side Park from 2 to 4 p m. Recreation board notes strong turnout for dance events amid good weather.
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Serside Park
Woast Artilery
Wheeler and W
Sexside Park
Ed Pi
Coas Artillery Band
Recreation Board
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