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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
12
The speaker reflects on life’s constant turmoil and the futility of effort, likening a person to a candle that is snuffed out. Despite the mystery of existence, there is faith in immortality, and when the moment arrives for the speaker to depart, they embrace going on.
The Secretary of the Navy asks Congress for 600 million dollars to fund a second three year naval construction program mirroring the 1916 initiative. The plan expands battleship production, counters submarine threats, and supports merchant shipping, troop transport, and global sea power as part of wartime and postwar aims.
Washington reports Hog Island shipyard costs total about 63.9 million dollars with only one ship delivered and keel laid. The Emergency Fleet Corporation and American International Corporation face rising expenses and potential government takeover decisions as hearings continue. Charles Piez testified expenditures reached around 58 million to date with subcontractors performing most work.
A collage of social commentary and satire from a late era page. It touches on flu fears, Red Cross drives, weather, milk price rises, women’s work, Bolshevism, President Wilson, Congress, and wartime public opinion. The piece weaves humor with sharp political jabs at figures like Kaiser Wilhelm and Count von Bernstorff.
The Bridgeport Telegram along with the Evening Post and Sunday Post has new controlling interests led by Edward Flicker formerly of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Russell Whitman publisher of the New York Commercial. The editors plan vigor and originality, promising continuity with old ideas and modern updates for Bridgeport readers.
A Bridgeport toys plan aims to employ crippled soldiers to build education promoting toys that teach children to construct devices and imagine a revived American merchant marine. The campaign frames toys as national propaganda to nurture sea power and US industrial pride.
A Philadelphia based American Jewish congress plans to present nine delegates at the Versailles peace council to press for guaranteed religious freedom and language rights for Jews in all countries. The note warns Poland and others harbor pogroms and urges the conference to enforce minority rights, praising President Wilson as a friend.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Republican tactics and Speaker race. Mentions a candidate seeking support and backing from a delegation. History mentions uncertain alliances and potential impact on the bid.
The Senate approved amendments to the war revenue bill clearing the way to end the zone second class postage system by July 1 and replace it with a one cent per pound rate within 146 miles and a half cent per yard elsewhere. Congress also backed new casualty, fire, marine and other insurance rates based on premium receipts, while discussions continued on tax plans and inheritance provisions.
Mrs Katzoff learns her brother was wounded in action as reports say his right arm is paralyzed and he is in a hospital. Private Alpor was drafted April 36 and serves in Company PD 3hath bolantra. Other details are unclear due to garbled text.
Spain's premier Count Romanones travels from Madrid to Paris for a conference with President Wilson and Allied representatives. He is joined by Robert AM Scotten and officials Palacio Espinosa. Amalio Jimeno will act as premier in his absence, expected to last five to six days.
NEA dispatch reports the estate of George Ehret, a wealthy New York brewer, seized by A Mitchell Palmer last May while Ehret was in Germany, has been restored to him by Attorney General Gregory. The return followed Ehret’s unopposed application, with Palmer aide Frances Grovan saying the seizure reflected laws affecting citizens abroad.
Harvard Universitys School of Engineering will resume operations in January as announced by Fogee Viewee secretary of the university corporation. The statement confirms a planned return to classes and ongoing research activities after a period of pause.
New York December 13 A resolution wishing President Wilson success in plans for a League of Nations was adopted by fifty representatives of seven peace groups at a luncheon led by Samuel P. Dutton The message urged the United States and other nations to form a league ensuring justice and lasting peace Morgenthau Baldwin and others spoke on idealism and postwar relations with Germany
Paris December 19 The American peace commission met with American newspaper correspondents for the first time. Open sessions were debated with secrecy, and President Wilson’s stance on openness remained guiding. Work will continue privately until the next academic year begins in September.
A fragmentary column notes that Senator Sheridan predicts future Speaker talk and Republican fortunes. It mentions First District Republicans planning a banquet and references leaders such as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and other wartime era political figures. The text hints at party leadership contests and Reconstruction revenue tasks shaping GOP influence.
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