Air Service Calls For Skilled Recruits In Aviation Push
The aviation corps seeks 10 900 qualified men including airplane mechanics, cabinet makers, chauffeurs, radio operators, clerks, and stenographers. Recruits will undergo strict tests at camps likely Kel Hol or Mineola, with failing candidates sent to combat roles and successful ones trained for airplane crews. The push aims to rapidly increase American air power, assembling Hendley Page planes in England and preparing pilots for battle across the channel.
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Kel- Hol
Mineola
United States
Weed
Iensland
America
Channel
Aviation Corps
A Suggestion The Landsman Pities Those At Sea
The piece quotes verse and commentary on weather and fate, noting voices from New York City and Mayor Hylan amid wartime press debates. It references The Bridgeport Telegram, editorials, and remarks by Joan Kendrick Bangs, with a broader critique of media influence and public trust.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport Telegram Press
Job
Yorke
Ebyvlan W Ho
Witio
Hylan
Connecticut Darkeneth
Paldes Jiglin
Associateit Press
Iy the Post Publishing CO
Cannon Street
Oy Carriery
Fylan
National Association of
Rees
Ates Caine
New York Times
George Creel
Committee On
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Creel
Alr. Creel
Joan Kendrick Bangs
Fragmented Breakfast Table Musings Reflect War and Labor Day Jibes
A stream of satirical quips from a wartime “Breakfast Table” column blends labor day humor with references to German peace talks and battlefield signals. The chatter touches on prices, fashion, weather talk, and public morale, delivering a mosaic of era-tinged witticisms.
Peace and Berlin Victory Dictated in Berlin Says Lodge
Senator Lodge argues that lasting peace must be dictated by a victorious allied army on the other side of the Rhine. He warns against mercy to the vanquished and says peace will endure only if Germany is defeated and restrained, with Berlin as the peace battlefield. He emphasizes that Allied forces and Russia hold the keys to preventing future conquest and warns against allowing Germany to rebuild.
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Peace
Berlin
Lodge
Senate
Rhine
Germany
Foch
Haig
Mangin
United States
Belgium
Russia
A. S. Ambrose
Stanton Park
Pax
Budapest
Frelohies
America
Maghnnd
Hindenburg Line Gains Drive British Push in Frontline
Dispatch describes renewed British efforts at the Hindenburg line near Arras and Bapaume with French pincers on the Aisne Oise axis. It notes Tommies fighting fiercely, Marshal Fochs strategy, and political moves as Governor McCall exits the Senate race context.
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Hindenburg
Tommy Atkins
Slindenburg
Arras
Bapaume
Aisne
Oise
Marshal Tach
Phen
Jesus
Shore resorts feud over mail delays and new cleanup
Residents and cottage owners at nearby shore resorts face mail delays due to improper addressing and unnumbered cottages. Laurel Beach Association plans a meeting to elect a board and set assessments. Local guards start training, while residents plan vacations, charity drives, and social events amid the busy season.
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Washington
Milford Beach
Taurel Beach Association
Laurel Beach Association
Livivel Beach Lande Company
Traurel Henshead
Paris
Wil
Holcomb
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Helen Shermith Cues
New Yor City
Margaret Key
Chicago
Taurel Beach
Stephen I. Cranmidgeport
Jason Ivebihd
Baidgeport
Kirky Nen
Tre
Migek
Chineon
Chile
Volunteers in Draft to Avenge a Friend's Death
A man from Tridgeport seeks transfer from Class 8 to Class 1 on the federal draft board to join in avenging his best friend Joseph Feldman killed in action in France. Irving Demian, of 769 Luindley Street, mourns as letters home reveal resolve to substitute for his deceased friend, while family support plans are discussed amid furlough and town social notices.
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Irving Demian
Luindley Streat
Tridgeport
Bryant Riledrie Company
Demian
Joseph Feldman
Fifth Street
New York
Benjamin Psevupit
Temian
Eighti Company
New York Coast Artillers
Tiernal Sassal Club
Enth Street
Chen
Deminar
Camp Spartanburg
South Carolina
Holbrook Cottage
Margaret
Mnma Sloans
Lillian Mitchalk
Zoe Prenlis
Florence Baker
Artford
Halbrook Cottage
William Lynch
Oscar Shuster
Wiaterbury
Laurel Peach
Mes. Cvy
First Avenue
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Eidgepart
Judd
Jackson Cottage
Wildemore
HH Feishiel
Tiehth Avenue
Buay
Teast Orange
Desveh
Uiex
Te Bhemere Tobe
A. Th Darron
Nannatiels
Hia Meri
Tie
Mort
Ervoup
Githy
Milfard
Mies
Thea Askin
Mhaaboth Bith
Natalie Pord
Misa Snee Simvonson
Firemen Rescue Runaway Horse From Creek Scene
A horse owned by Joseph W. Smith fell into a creek near Davenport Street. No injuries were reported after Fire Department Engine Company No. 3 hauled the animal to dry ground with a rope and he was reattached to its wagon. A large crowd watched the rescue, mostly children.
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No. 3 Engine Company
Joseph W. Smith
St Marks Place
Alex Street
Davenport Street
le Hose
No. S
Ecene
Fire in town dump triggers still alarm
A dump fire on tiramt street sparked a still alarm at 2 17 as No 4 hose company responded. Town volunteers extinguished the rubbish blaze while a patriotic gathering at Yellow Tail Park heardVinvent S Whitney preside and discuss wartime resolve.
Live Political Gossip Sparks N Y Primary Speculation
The piece discusses betting odds in New York for Whitman and Smith across party nominations, noting Roosevelt’s stance in the Republican factional fight. It records Roosevelt’s endorsement shift toward Lewis for lieutenant governor, signaling his sympathy to the Lewis camp amid the Whitman Smith contest.
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New York
Whitman
Republi
Siith
Smith
Roosevelt
Republican Party
New York State
Old Guard
Lewis
Lewi
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