Bridgeport Telegram Historic Connecticut Daily Paper
The Bridgeport Telegram established in 1801 marks its place as Connecticut s largest morning newspaper with AP affiliation and broad advertising reach. The paper outlines subscription rates, foreign advertising offices, and printing details, noting audit bureau membership and AP rights for news dispatches.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Connecticut
Associated Press
THE
Post Publishing CO
Cannon Street
Utice
Moe
Tomo
Isnnes
Station Bathowse Special Agency
Beacon Street
Toston
Mass
Madison Avenue
Kewport
Hartford Building
Chicago
L Telephone Lumber
Audit Bureau of Circulation
A LINE O CHEER MOULDING VERSE
A fragmentary verse references Fats and a bruising encounter, then shifts to a consoling thought that amid harsh treatment a “mighty precious jewel” emerges. The line hints at resilience and recovery through hardship.
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Fats
Breakfast Table musings on weather and war notes
Fragmented column humor and editorial jabs mix weather chatter with wartime and political asides. The piece references rain aiding milk delivery, Liberty bonds, figures on public life, and light poetry about married life, weaving satire with contemporary events and home front concerns.
Breakdown of Bigotry and World Unity in War Time
A wartime editorial asserts bigotry fades as nations unite against a common foe. It cites Julius Rosenwald, Cardinal Mercier, John R. Mott, and Herbert Hoover as examples of diverse leaders in a shared war effort. It extols courage of Negroes and Orientals, praises Japan, and argues trial compels mutual protection and fraternal solidarity across religions and races.
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England
France
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Cardinal Mercier
John R. Mott
Herbert Hoover
Belgium
Japan
Russia
East Meets West in War Europe Pincers Form
The piece argues a looming joint pressure from east and west in World War I. It notes Japan advancing on Bolsheviks in Siberia and Allied troops in Archangel, predicting a three pronged pincers strategy. It contrasts autocratic Germany with democracies poised to seize the initiative as the war drags on.
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East
West
Germany
Siberia
Archangel
Russia
Foch
Marne
British Plans for Irish Home Rule After War
The article notes Britain moving toward defining action for Irish self rule with a draft measure likely forthcoming. It argues Ireland should receive home rule, citing postwar plans for a British confederation in which Ireland would participate alongside other elements.
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Irekand
Britain
India
Ireland
Useful Tanks as Allied War Engine in Drive
The article lauds the British tank as an efficient war engine saving lives. It notes tanks used in the drive advanced six miles in one section with only sixteen casualties. It claims Allies will deploy a larger number of tanks, foreseeing extreme, unprecedented conditions for the enemy.
Haven in Germany Rumor Ties Lenine and Trotsky to Refuge
A report claims Lenine and Trotsky may seek asylum in Germany if Russia becomes uncomfortable for them. The piece branding them traitors argues Germany could offer a safe haven, reflecting wartime tensions and hostility toward perceived traitors and refugees.
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Lenine
Trotsky
Germany
Russia
President Wilson targets Vardaman in Mississippi race
The president condemns Senator Vardaman as an opponent of a vigorous war, urging Mississippi Democrats to defeat him in the upcoming primaries. Goldfagle is named to run for Congress in New York's twelfth district, seen as a fusion bid to oust a Socialist incumbent Londen.
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Wilson
Vardiaman
Mississippi
United States
Tie
Vardaman
Mississippp
Yammy
Vloiry MM. Goldfagde
Congress
New York
Goklfagle
Mexer Londen Socialist
Veteran officer challenges Czecho-Slovaks at meeting
Lieutenant Toseah Horvath of the 14th Czechoslovak regiment provoked strong reaction at a Sokal hall gathering. Speakers including Gasper Panik and Stephen Johardt addressed an audience in Czech Slovak, urging allegiance whether to the U S, Kaiser, or defense of liberty, amid wartime tensions.
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United States
Toseah Horvath
14Th Cxechoslovak Regiment
Sokal Hall
Evéna
Ftev
Gasper Panik
Tex
TR J Narlaysky
Stephen Johardt
Amigos Wels
Americans Have Enough Experience Says Journal
Paris. Debates say Americans did not adjust one fit now to give on the housefields project oct their vote amid the treat then feat alongside the Drigh and Vin rene armies. The Americans now deserve more experience to your separation and to the pack which hires intend to play in the wider.
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Paris
Dricigh
Vin Rene
Bridgeport Enlisted Men in Officers Camp
Two Bridgeport youths win selection for Camp Tee opening officers training. Private Iod wirrdl W. Anderson of the 2d company, theartornani COrps, and Sergeant t Hyarry S. Osterhind of the DWash waMiony are named among candidates. The piece discusses officer training, power gauge issues, and car brake tests at Bridgeport division.
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Camp Devens
Avert
Mss
Bridgeport
Camp Tee Wednesley
Iodwirrdl W. Anderson
Theartornani Corps
T Hyarry S. Osterhind
Dwash waMiony
Pigkol
Ile
Lion
Molloy Leaves to Enter Officers' Training Camp
Molloy departs for officers training camp after winning support in local sports circles. The prominent figure, a member of a regional team and held in esteem by the community, aims to continue public service with the National banks background noted among family ties and prior posts.
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Molloy
Former German Consul Interned After Arrest in World War I Era
A former German consul at Besten is interned in a wartime sweep. The detention follows his arrest during the summer, with inspectors noting charges under wartime regulations. The case reflects broader actions against German officials and suspected agents in the era.
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Besten
HELD FOR DISTURBANCE FOLLOWING NELLIE COLLINS
An arrest report details a man accused of stalking Nellie Collins along Se Carne Street and causing a disturbance. He was apprehended by police and later jailed at headquarters, charged with related offenses.
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Nellie Colins
Slaios
Wirskington Aventa
Ooteloek Astoniahl
Trolmeen
Low
Poheadaarters
Castor Oil Drives War Effort in Castor Bean Initiative
The castor oil plant Ricinus Communis, long obscure, is revived as a critical wartime lubricant. Under government contracts and private encouragement, 190000 acres were planted in the United States, amid imports from Britain and later shipments to France. Castor oil is vital for rotary aviation motors, with millions of gallons secured and production expanding to support aero engines and munitions in the Allied war effort.
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Department of Stricultura
Auditornia
Delage
United States
Gy Benrid
W. Tride Board
George Quintward Horwitz
Philadelphia
Soevnda
Brent
Castor OU Productions Board
Baker
Guba
Taiti
Santo Domingo
Fixie
Hnoush
Adelaide
Mombai
England
France
Ad Srouk
Sevyn Tee
Liese
America
Africa
Inds
Caius
Jiim
Increase Salaries of Engineers to Retain Services
City Engineer James A. McElroy won approval to raise pay for two engineers to 3000 and 2500 dollars to keep skilled staff amid wartime wage pressures. The measure, adopted by the Board of Aldermen, followed a request for extra funds at the recent Board of Apportionment meeting. Also approved was a license fee reform for master plumbers allowing renewal at 5 dollars, renewing licenses expiring June 1.
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Goard of Aldermen
James A. McElroy
Board of Apportionment
McElroy
English Sculptor Charged With Espionage Violation
Boston August 12 English sculptor and painter Robert Percy Baker faced a federal hearing on charges of violating the espionage act. Testimony from Mrs I L Boyer and Mrs Elizabeth Grinnell said Baker questioned Germany’s guilt and discussed draft avoidance, with Baker noting his sympathy for art over brutalization. Hearing recessed to September 3. Baker released on $1000 bond after arrest on Saturday.
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Boston
Rober Percy Haker
Back Thay
I. 2
Boyer
Red Cross
Paris
Elizabeth Grinnell
Baker
Germany
Grinnell
Jinnell
Thiat
Manantine
Sturday
Chamber of Commerce to Discuss War Taxation
The committee on nationarte ries of the Chamber of Commerce will meet this noon at the University eli and discuss the receren dia oo Wn taxation. If action is taken, the report will be forwarded to the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington for transmission to the Senate committee. Members of the Arbleepert-Chamber Commerce committee are WW Barton, t ep White, Norraingn Leeds and Hi¢hrd W. Cogswell.
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Germany
Ines
East
Chamber of Conmverva
University
Eli
United States Chantelor
Comuleres
Washington
Senate
Arbleepert — Chamber Commerce
WW. Barton
Tep White
Norraingn Leeds
W. Cogswell
Five Austrian Airplanes Shot Down Reported by Rome
Rome reports describe air combat with five Austrian airplanes downed. The dispatch notes patrol actions along the front near Northcottal Dol Resso and Borat Sundar as forces claim to have repelled enemy troops. In Addin partisans evacuated a bridge area while firefights continued along the river reference points. An unrelated accident mentions Steve Nveyfy, a boy injured by a fall while playing and treated at a hospital.
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Northcottal
Enem
Addin
Eres
Steve Nveyfy
Bostchel
Ind
Chivins
Political gossip hints Whitman and Smith nominees
Live chatter in New York centers on Whitman as Republican governor nominee and Smith as Democratic nominee. Betting odds are even. Governor Adge of New Jersey pledges a nonpartisan Senate run if nominated, drawing opposition from Representative Gray who also enters the fray as a candidate.
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Whitman
Aw York
Smith
New York
Walter J. Adge
New Jersey
Ieammannes
Edward W. Gray
Sovelnots
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