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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
12
A brief poem notes ugliness seen by the speaker yet finds beauty nearby. It asserts flowers amid weeds and green earth under cloudy skies, with laughter in tears and a moment of moral gold amid crime taint. The piece contrasts gloom with enduring character.
The essay notes a shift from pleasure seeking to wartime duty as travel by train and boat declines, hotels face scarcity, and prices rise. It argues Americans must sacrifice leisure, with fewer pleasure cars and coastwise trips, while movies and Liberty Loan campaigns educate and unite in the push for a swift victory, valuing lives saved.
The piece surveys how cavalry shaped battles from the Marne to trench warfare, noting German and Allied uses, names like Bernhardt and von Bernhardt, and scenes such as the cavalry actions at Vilna, Bagdad, and Jerusalem, while praising their defensive and reconnaissance value. It traces horsemen from Turk origins to Hussars and Cossacks, and highlights dramatic feats and the evolving tactical emphasis on mounted forces.
A Boston Transcript style column surveys wartime topics and politics with humor. It riffs on coal shortages, war stamps, soda taxes, railroads, and the Kaiser, while wryly noting references to prohibitionists and German prospects. The piece closes with a poetic aside about knitting memories and personal effort.
President Wilson spoke before Congress delivering a pivotal definition of peace and liberty, while telegrams and wireless devices instantly spread the message to newspapers worldwide. The piece argues instantaneous communication unites public thought, reduces misunderstandings, and curbs warlords by correcting errors before next reports.
Andrew Bradley of New Haven died leaving a sizable fortune. He directs that heirs enjoy life from the estate before its residue benefits public causes. The state plans to use life gains for charitable and industrial ends, with the balance going to the Institute for the Blind and then state highways.
Governors decide to shut the Brooklawn Country Clubhouse for three months. They argue the facility is social, not essential, and could be closed without serious loss though outdoor activities like golf and tennis remain healthful. The move may set an example for others to follow.
Washington reports insight into German strategy for the coming months. Hoose may partly answer Allies proposals from Wilson and George, followed by a French statement. Expect maneuvering as spring and summer operations push to the limit. If no decisive victory by fall, Germany may seek earnest peace talks. The pace of U S preparation could influence the outcome.
The passage argues that full public publication of a forty page Russian document is a test of Bolsheviks. It contends Trotsky and Lening will allow or deny publication to prove sincerity or manipulation, asserting that censorship would confirm distrust and reveal them as tools of others.
Secretary of War Baler told the Senate that the U S Army has grown astonishingly in months. He claimed 9,524 officers and 202,510 men, with 128,650 enlisted as part of rapid expansion. He praised the army’s effectiveness while noting political opponents may misjudge the achievement.
New York January court action censured Dr Hubbard by Supreme Court Justice Delehanty over his efforts to annul the marriage to Mrs Murphy. The case traces Hubbard's prior separations and alleged schemes, including entanglements with Murphy and Brewer Murphy, as witnesses recount the doctor’s pursuit of divorce while claiming a legal union to the widow.
A fragmented report lists officers elected for Uberssey President and vice president, recording secretary, and other posts. Names appear garbled with several errors, and references to a meeting of the Breast Tales and a lodge brotherhood in the United States are noted without clear details.
A New York Times report describes a clash at Aeolia Tall where a Red Cross booth was torn down during a Christian Science gathering. Scientists removed posters and forbade solicitation, prompting reflection on human nature amid wartime tensions.
New York January 10 Court Justice Towan Brooklyn Supreme Court awarded eight thousand dollars to a five year old boy for the loss of his left foot in an accident tied to the Brooklyn Transit Company. The case arose from the companys injury agreement with John Robingan, the boys counsel, and the incident is tied to ongoing compensation proceedings.
A dated health column outlines milestones in infant development by month, noting recognition of voices, sleep patterns, responsive smiles, and motor advances. It includes Q and A on remedies, cautions about infections, speech development, and care tips such as avoiding soaking hands in water and seeking a doctor for medical issues.
Fragmentary 1916 style political gossip describes Republican splits among ex presidents Fart and wrest, contrasting Taft with Roosevelt over Wilson’s war plans. Mentions McAdoo as a potential Democratic nominee and Latimer Kellene’s waning influence in Wisconsin. Notes Wisconsin Defense Council’s pro war resolutions and the Madison campus loyalty mass meeting.
Fragmented text resembling a letter or column draft with scattered phrases about identity, persuasion, and personal possession. The readable portions reference George Matthew and Betsy, notes on self, and mentions of York and a governor, but the overall content is garbled and noncohesive.
A man leaped from the Manhattan Bridge onto the south approach near E Bramsway and Market Street. He carried $39 in coins and a bank book showing a deposit of over $800 in the name of Francesca Matti from the Bank of wont Lurata. Police found names and a card tied to a Girard hospital, with the man identified as Glendon and believed to be about forty, wearing a New York Yankees jacket. authorities note the incident as a possible patriotic hooverism call.
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