Bridgeport Telegram Publication Details and Circulation
The Bridgeport Telegram, established in 1891, is an independent paper of record carried by the Post Publishing Co. It notes Associated Press affiliation, standard subscription rates, and advertising offices in Hartford Chicago New York.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Associated Press
the Post Publishing CO
Cannon
Aeg Cartier
Forest Advertising
Juotige Aee Eee
New York
Hlartferd
Chicago
Audit Bureau of Circulation
A LINE OF CHEER IN NATURES DAILY GIFTS
A poetic note extols nature as a steady giver of light dawn showers and clear skies. The verse praises soft rains cleansing the air breezes singing music and daily gifts that refresh the soul in twenty four hours.
Breakfast Table Reflections on War and Everyday Life
A collage of wartime quips and observations from the Washington Star. Cartoonish lines joke about flour shortages Sour, Hindenburg, and Kaiser in a playful look at daily life. Notes on Emancipation Day, Red Cross pledges, and social mores mingle with satirical takes on Hoover, Cuba, Japan, and consumer habits.
Britain’s August 4 War Day Remembered
A historical commemorative piece marks August 4 as Britain’s line in the sand for Belgium’s neutrality and the fight against Germany. It recalls the scrapped paper pledge and the ensuing war costs, noting Britain’s courage, democracy’s strength, and a toll of half a million lives with two million maimed.
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Britain
Germany
Belgium
Despoiler
Propaganda Cost and German Efforts in America
The piece argues fifty million dollars spent by Germany on American propaganda was wasted as no German effort matched the American spirit. It criticizes Wilhelm II for relying on insiders and phony experts, noting Gerard’s failed interpretive attempts and the futile trust in figures like Viereck and von Papen. It contrasts with Allied costs in defending democracy.
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United States
Kaiser
America
Whilhelm
Wilhelm
Gerard
David
George Sylvester Viereck
von Papen
Dernburg
Bernstorff
New York
Jena
Civilization
France
Britain
Italy
Tell That to the Marines Poster Stirring War Art
James Montgomery Flagg, famed American artist, painted a six by eight canvas copy of his new poster at the New York Public Library showing a youth tearing his coat for battle as a newspaper headline reads Germans Kill Women and Children. The piece, urging action, drew crowds and helped recruit Marines while speakers urged the crowd to channel wrath into physical force.
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James Montgomery Flagg
America
Marie Corps
Flagg
New York Public Library
Marine Corps
Evans chosen as national Democratic committeeman in SC
John Gary Evans former South Carolina governor is named by the State Democratic committee to replace the late Senator Benjamin R Tillman as national committeeman. Mayor Hale Thompson a Republican hopeful for senator in Illinois denounces the administration and Congress over conscription of wealth. Suffragists say two votes win passage of the Susan B Anthony amendment before the congressional recess and pledge efforts continue.
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John Gary Evans
South Carolina
State
Democratic Committee
National Democratic
Benjamin R. Tillman
Hale Thompson
Illinois
Congress
Susan B. Anthony
Senate
Girl's Body Found By Fishermen in Housatonic River
NEWTOWN August 4 Special Fishermen found the body of Leopoldine Heckter age 12 who drowned in the Housatonic river while wading with cousins last Wednesday. She had recently come from Hoboken to visit her uncle in Southbury. The autopsy was performed by Dr. Barnes of Sandy Hook. The community seeks support for a child welfare association formed in town. The body of Mary Kendett, also a drowning victim, had not been recovered by late today. authorities expect a ten day period before natural rise.
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Newtown
Leopoldine Heckter
Housatonic
Mary Kluchett
Hoboken
Michae Richett
Kettlestown Road
Southbury
Kluchett
Barnes
Sandy Hook
Newtown Inn
George Warren
Renal
Michael Kilbridge
Louise Gibson
Mary Kendett
Canadian Veteran Speaks At Rally At Beardsley Park
John A. Yeomans of the Canadian War Lecture bureau spoke at Beardsley Park urging Bridgeport workers to contribute to the war effort. Private Leslie Burgess recounted Ypres, noting Canadian prisoners and a claim that Canada sent nearly half a million men with few losses. The event closed with a flag lowering as police stood at attention.
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John A. Yeomans
Canadian War Lecture Bureau
Uniited States Shipping Board
Beardsley Park
Mr. Yeomans
Bridgeport
Workers of Canada
Leslie Burgess
Princess Patricia Regiment
Ypres
Canada
Tie
Judge Wheeler
Wilson
Prof. Bruel
Schiff Donates 25000 to Hebrew University
New York August 4 announcement by the Zionist Organization of America states Jacob H Schiff donated 25000 to the Hebrew University. The gift comes via 6060 shares of the Jewish Colonial Trust, the Zionist instrument for Palestine development, with the university's cornerstone laid on the Mount of Olives.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Hebrew University
Mount of Olives
Palestine
Zionist Organization of America
Jewish Colonial Trust
Zioniest Organization For the Development of
Finishing Touches To Canning Plant Scheduled Today
The dehydrating plant on City Hall green, erected in record time, will have plumbing and heating installed today under Williams F P Kirk Co at actual War bureau cost. Painting follows. dehydrator and steamer parts have arrived and a supervisor will assist with erection and training. Mishap delayed progress when a scaffold collapsed, injuring 15 carpenters lightly, but all labor was volunteer. Committees led by Justice George W Wheeler oversee food and decorating work with volunteers from Marsh Brothers and local club members.
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City Hall
Williams F P. Kirk Company
War Bureau
Food Committee
Bureau
Marsh Brothers
George W. Wheeler
D. F. Wheeler
Albert
Savery
Fidward
von Wettberg
Wilion T. Hinks
Samuel C. Shaw
BK. F. von Wettberg
A. E. Lavery
W. T. Hincks
Americans Break Records Moving Troops in Europe
In London the Weekly Despatch reports American officers directing rail transport of troops to the front are setting new records. For example on July 19 a single train of 220 coaches moved 10,000 men in six hours, with 25,000 entrained from one town in under five hours. The rapid redeployments moved troops to rest camps and behind the lines within days.
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London
Europe
Debarkation
Raid in Woods Nets Six Detained in Crackdown
Fourth precinct officers raided Beach's woods and arrested six men accused of illegal craps. About 40 others fled before police arrived as two youths, age 14, were taken to the station but not held. Named detainees include John Lungia, Anthony Ruger, Anselmo Masners, and Augusto Grandia. Evidence seized includes dice and cash for City Court arraignment.
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Fourth Precinct
Beach's
John Lungia
Lexington Avenue
Anthony Ruger
George Street
Anselmo Masners
Augusto Grandia
Hurd
Grossman
Bodgers
Nyquist
Start Two Apartments on Fairfield Avenue
Architect Levi Hayne will file plans with the Building Commissioner for the immediate erection of two commodious apartment houses on the northeast corner of Fairfield and Howard avenues for Hyman Frank of 496 Boston avenue. The plans show accommodations for 24 families. Ground for the structures will be broken today. Frank already has apartment houses on Stratford Barnum and Wairfield avenues housing over 100 families. Insulted Matron. Hawkworth arrested for breach of peace after insult to matron at Washington Park comfort station.
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Levi Hayne
Building Commissionera
Fairfield and
Howard Avenues
Hyman Frank
Boston Avenue
Frank
Stratford
Barnum and
Wairfield Avenues
Arrest in $1.50 robbery at 40 Cleveland avenue
Alleged thief robbed Louis Alranouz of clothing valued at $1.50 from 40 Cleveland avenue. Ham Co inmate from 91 Hallett street was arrested yesterday at noon by Patrolman Simpson and jailed at the Second Precinct station.
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Louis Alranouz
Cleveland Avenue
Ham Cohen
Hallett Street
Simpson
Second Precinct
Fire Engine Case In Superior Court Brings Out Laughs
In Savin Rock and Orange, Engine Co. No. 4 and Engine Co. No. 1 clashed in a Superior court hearing over possession of a fire engine. The courtroom filled with supporters as lawyers traded points in a lighthearted duel. The injunction restraining interference remained under consideration as Judge Keeler urged briefs and a decision was reserved.
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Superior Court
Engine Co. No. 4
Savin Rock and Engine Co. No. 1
Orange
Savin Rock
Savin Rock Company
West Haven
George F. Beers
Charles J. Martin
the Rock
Garel
First
John L. Sharman
Travers
Firs Department
Engino
Keeler
Italians Inflict Heavy Losses in Surprise Attacks
War office bulletin reports Italian 29th detachment seized hill 173 near Dosso Alto after June 15 foothold, with heavy enemy casualties and large capture. French detachment success near Zocchi east of Asiago. British at Garga cause losses and take prisoners. Albania activity limited to small-fire bursts near Betat.
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Rome
War Office
Nago
Dosse Alto
Zocchi
Asiago
Garga
Tasson
Alano
Albania
Betat
Alleged Jitney Traffic Violator Is Arrested
Police continue the crackdown on jitney drivers who ignore traffic laws. Patrolman Lupenski arrested Wolf Brodsky of 193 Broad Street on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue yesterday afternoon. Brodsky was taken to headquarters and released on his own recognizance until this morning and will be arraigned in City Court.
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Lupenski
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Wolf Brodsky
Broad Street
Brodsky
Tradec
Captain Loses Wardrobe On Barge He Commands
Captain W S Keeler reported to police that a suitcase with most of his wardrobe was stolen from the barge T S Sanford while he was away last Saturday afternoon. Police are investigating the theft.
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Lose
W. S&s. Keeler
T. &. Sanford
Gastritis Sculpts City Rescue of Harry Wilder
Harry Wilder of 297 Hanover Street was found on the street suffering from acute gastritis and was taken to Hillside Home by Dr Matthew Foley of the Emergency Hospital. The incident details his rescue and immediate care.
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Harry Wilder
Hanover Street
Hillside
Matthew Foley
Keeping fit for war and anaemia care from Army talks
Medical guidance stresses rest fresh air and simple food for anaemia while cautioning against overreliance on medicines. Iron and other aids may help but emphasis remains on diet, sleep and activity plus cautious use of blood transfusion in severe cases. It also warns about focal infections like tooth and tonsil issues and the need to maintain natural immunity through exercise sleep and proper clothing.
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Washington
New Credit Branch Opens at NYU Commerce School
The National Association of Credit Men launches a national university of credit education. It will operate within New York University School of Commerce Accounts and Finance this fall. Degrees in commercial studies will be conferred after completing the authorized course.
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New York
Aus
National University of Credit Education
National Association of Credit Men
School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance
New York University
Joseph S&s. Johnson
National University
Coleges
Police Bar Reporters At Bridgeport Inspectors Session
Unofficial reports say the executive session inspection of the Bridgeport police held Saturday afternoon in the rear yard of the Police and Charities Building on Fairfield Avenue was not a success. Reporters were barred from witnessing while about a hundred civilians were admitted during the proceedings.
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Bridgeport
Police and Charities
Fairfield Avenue
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Housatonic River
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Record Building
Woods
Wilfred Hawkworth
East Main Street
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Comfort Station
Washington Park
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Chicago University
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N. Y. U. Commerce School
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