18 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
1
A lively Connecticut Four Minute Men gathering drew about 400 delegates as William H. Inger, national director, urged forming a national perpetual forum to promote welfare and thought. Motor squads ferried visitors between venues near the Stratfield hotel with a noon reception and luncheon at the hostelry.
Fragmented obituary note reports Wartee killed in action as he left, with unclear continuation on page 17. Despite garbled OCR, the piece hints at a tribute and possible details about his final act or service. The text references Meade and notes related sentiments.
Bridgeport plans a war memorial building honoring soldiers and sailors. A luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce discussed design and style, with a 125 member committee to be appointed and Walter B. Lashar named chair.
German made hats colored in red white and blue arrived at the Mata et store of the SS Nresee cane pany on Monday and were sent back to Frankel & Sons in New York. Kresge Co manager S. Daylur refused the shipment and asked for American goods. Vayler burned thousands of German made articles before the war rather than sell them.
Kiernan a longtime local athlete and recent Janeport returnee from overseas surprised his family at home by appearing from the door and recounting wartime experiences. He was honorably discharged yesterday after serving in the infantry and preparing for trenches overseas. He has lived in Na Soulnd and was active in city sports, sharing tales of French civilians and wartime hardship.
A jobless man confessed to stealing a diamond ring after a visit to a bathroom at Adans Hone Avenue. Police say he was a roomer and had come from Brooklyn a week earlier seeking work. Local authorities reported the arrest following a root hearing in the city this morning.
Applicants for permits seek median access at the Wilsted or Porphyrint office in Marrsville Ave nue. In two weeks, many apply for pastes and many more have enquired about prices and executors. Local officials reported steady interest with 90 percent of applicants from surrounding areas seeking aid.
Private Joseph James Davis of 118 Arch Street received the French War Cross for bravery in the Bellain Woods. Davis served over two years, fought at Chateau Thierry, St Mihiel, and Argonne, and is hospitalized at U S General Hospital No 1 Mount Vernon New York after wounds from October 11 in the Argonne. He joined the service more than two years ago and later served in the Third Army munition train after initial service in the 11th Infantry.
Robert Denzel Jr a private from 383 Park Avenue was reported wounded and later arrived at Camp Merritt New Jersey aboard the Leviathan. He had landed in France August 8 fought at St Mihiel and the Argonne and was previously misreported missing in action October 4. The father received notice from the Adjutant General before his son walked in last night. He will depart Camp Merritt soon to rejoin his unit.
Citizens recognize American heroes wounded on battlefields, with public displays and city ceremonies. The article describes wreaths, plaques, and residents paying tribute amid poignant scenes of respect and gratitude.
Washington reports knotty problems facing the peace conference as Russia's fate and who represents the Russian people loom large. Wilson and allied leaders seek a definite policy, with Omsk and other regimes’ legitimacy debated amid uncertainty over who speaks for Russia.
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