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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
8
Fragmentary verse ponders shaping human character like clay or brick. Speaker contemplates being molded by others plans to become a “first class brick.” The piece uses metaphor to reflect potential and transformation through external influence.
The piece argues higher gold prices push production but worsen inflation. It likens abundant money to cheap gold, warning that raising gold's price would raise coin content and living costs. Cites Russia’s inflation as cautionary, warns against gold-driven expansion and credit inflation.
A breezy collage of humorous quips about August heat, summer fun, and war era jokes. The piece lampoons fashion, drafts, and public mood, noting summer rituals, shortages, and patriotic humor from readers and newspapers alike.
A critical profile of Lord Lansdowne portraying him as a leading British junker who questions Britain's war aims. The piece links his stance to a broader fear among landed elites of postwar democracy, arguing his views reflect a minority clinging to inherited privilege amid rising democratic sentiment.
The piece highlights vast U S wartime food mobilization, urging public sacrifice to feed four million meals daily for American troops in Europe. It praises citizen support in abstaining from sugar and wheat, stresses morale from square meals, and notes political campaigning behind the scenes with local figures and primary talk.
Moscow advices report the Second Soviet congress has placed state power in a triumvirate of Lenin Trotsky and Zinovieff. They are granted unlimited authority to win the Soviet Republic’s fight against its enemies. Kerensky leaders were under observation and have vanished, reportedly fled abroad.
Gleason Join Cowney and Michael Chawney, all of New York City, are held at police headquarters and to be arraigned in City Court this morning on drunkenness and interfering with an officer charges. Patrolman Batnel Daley arrested them after a scuffle on the Union Street dock at the foot of Union Street. Police say the New York group admitted drinking too freely.
Fragmentary text references a case involving Georee Washburn, penalties, dates, and authorities. The readable names include Georee Washburn and Reming, with vague mentions of legal actions and threats. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Mrs. Herman, occupant of a six family dwelling at 67 Lexington Avenue, faced Health Commissioners over failing to install first floor lavatories and ensure ventilation as ordered. Authorities noted her income relies on rents and that paying for new toilets would be difficult. She claimed stepchildren refuse involvement and that she cannot fund repairs, risking the property and morals of tenants. The commission promised to consider the matter and advise.
Remington Arms officials report rapid payroll growth with employment offices at the plant busily taking on new workers every day. The plant speeds production daily as Addlings receive hundreds of hours added weekly to payroll through faster staffing.
A perplexing, largely unreadable passage blends phrases about thinking, duty, praise, and country. It mentions people and places obliquely, with many distorted terms, offering little clear facts or events to anchor a summary.
T J Blewett of Charles Street blasted tenants at 56 to 94 Main Street owned by Max Bucehier for neglect and pests saying broken fences, burning rubbish, and foul odors make the neighborhood undesirable. He urged action, citing fire department calls, while Chick Sanitary Inspector Dunbar noted yards were inspected and storekeepers warned.
Police located Wile Mane Burnham, whose Army uniform was found at Lamp Mortar Rock, resulting in mystery over his actions. Burnham reportedly discarded the uniform for civilian wear and is expected to be picked up as he has no draft registration card.
A fragmented notice discusses canning for home use and community needs. It mentions supporting food preservation, saving time and energy, and encourages readers to prepare supplies. References to guidance from departments and a periodical newsletter are included.
Four lavatories in the cellar of 386 Gregory Street owned by Thomas Legin are to be moved upstairs two per floor. The Health Board discussed installing the facilities since March 1917. Thomas Levin argued space would be lost and tenants complain. Plumbing Inspector Owens to reexamine feasible upstairs layout with minimal tenant disruption.
Freddie Thompson an 11 year old boy and his dog saved Grace Cy McGraw from drowning in the Willimantic river after a rowboat capsized with Mrs Fannie A Rose aboard The boy and dog pulled McGraw to shore but Rose remained submerged and died A person involved claims Rose caused the craft to upset during rocking
Morris Saloway of 25 Roserdita Street and James Gabriel of 383 Hallett Street failed to appear before the Thenith Board of Inspectors meeting last night. A police officer will be dispatched to locate them to explain ongoing sanitary violations and required alterations.
In Boelacui August 15 a 14 year old named Ton As Tratrels drowned while swimming the Shetucket River. He crossed upstream, returned exhausted, and sank. Crenier rescued him but the boy did not reach shore. the body was recovered.
Real estate conveyances list transfers of parcels and buildings on Pine Street and adjacent avenues. Names include Marcus Hirsch Adolph Czela Matvick Daly and wife, Thormae Street, North Washington, Nowe Avenue, and other streets with various grantors grantees. The messy OCR preserves multiple parcels including north and southerly borders and building rights.
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