Bridgeport Telegram Excerpt and Poem Publication Note
The Bridgeport Telegram, established 1891, notes its morning circulation in Connecticut and lists Associated Press membership and publishing details. A poem titled A Line O Cheer by Sohn Kendrick Bangs appears, reflecting devotional themes and divine inspiration.
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Boston
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Hartford
Chicago
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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Sohn Kendrick Bangs
Breakfast Table Snippets Reflect War Time Curbside Wit
A collage of tongue in cheek lines on patriotism sugar regulations and wartime life. It mocks guesswork curfews and government control while noting telephones profits and the joy of Fourth of July reflections. Ends with playful verse about farms and Paris Green.
Detroit’s Absolutist Mayor Charter Sparks Debate
A Detroit charter grants the mayor sweeping appointment powers with council approval for some posts. Proponents say it eliminates politics. opponents warn of boss control. The Citizens’ League backed the plan as citizens approved it, while critics fear centralized power amid wartime politics and a world struggle to make democracy safe.
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Detroit
Civil Service
Fine Arts
Recreation and Public Welfare
Citizens’ League
Italian Triumph Over Austria After Piave Drive
From Rome reports the June 9 to three week drive left Austria shattered with 23,911 prisoners and 511 officers captured. Italians seized 63 large guns 63 mortars 1 243 machine guns 3 00 rifles planes cartridges and shells. Austrian killed and wounded likely around 160000 with 35000 dead. Piave battle marked Austrians' greatest defeat in the war.
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Austria
Rome
Berlin
of the Piave
Death of Former Mayor John Purroy Mitchel
The nation reflects on the untimely death of former Mayor John Purroy Mitchel of New York while training for aviation in Europe. His defeat by Tammany is blamed on a pro-German clique and machine politics. Mitchel accepted defeat gracefully and offered his services to the cause he believed in, his willingness to sacrifice remembered by millions of Americans. Mrs. Mitchel receives heartfelt sympathy from real Americans.
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John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Europe
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Pick Real Democrats In New York Contention
A letter argues many capable Democrats exist in New York making it hard to justify supporting a man whose past stands sourly against loyal party lines. It cites his record and wartime conduct as reasons to favor numerous other Democrats with unassailable attitudes.
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New York
New Haven Democrats Nominate Strong Sheriff Candidate
Democrats of New Haven county nominate former Congressman Thomas Reilly as sheriff candidate. The text praises his strength, loyalty, and potential to field an effective campaign, suggesting the county will recognize his value.
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New Haven County
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Reilly
New Phaven
Death of Johnny Sterling Ties Stratford to New York
A fragmentary obituary notes Johnny Sterling of New York and Stratford, mentioning his origins in Stratford, his move to New York where he became a notable resident, and references to his influence on small towns and youth. Sister survivors reside in Stratford, with vague allusions to civic initiatives and years.
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New York
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Meteapolis
Sterlin
Organotherapy and its modern medical use
Andrew F Currier discusses organotherapy, noting its ancient roots in Chinese pharmacopoeias and mythic uses among various cultures. He acknowledges some organ extracts like pep sin pancreatin and adrenalin have real effects, but warns that many claims rely on imagination and humbug.
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President Leads In Establishing Standard Church
Hartford report notes Dr. William Horace Day at United Church decried double standard between personal and national behavior. He argued the church must lead nations toward Christian standards, and warned the church's past weak leadership hindered progress. He described the church as universal priesthood and urged duty and right as core civic virtues. Connecticut section: Lt. John R. MacMillan to visit Hartford July 18 to recruit for the Tank Corps. state has supplied over 100 volunteers. Recruit prospects urged to contactMgr Verper for appointments. Tank Corps seeks redblooded, frontline personnel with strong character.
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Hartford
Tank Corps
National Army
John R. MacMillan
Warlford
Connecticut
Leo A. Skorper
Unite States Public Service Reserve
Wior Service Exchange
Connecticut State Council of Defense
MacMillkin Sill
Mgr. Verpers
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Crosby
Trans Corps
Ank Corps
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Local notes fail to render a clear event in Liberec area
Fragmentary text mentions Liberec and street plans with unclear intent. The readable fragments reference Pedh frais and a tree, with stray names like Mike Saba and Weseeidiplae Mire. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the legible material.
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Autro
Mike Saba
Vite Street
Peers
Eit Liberec
Wits
Memories of Grant Washington and a Civil War era life
A reminiscence by Mrs. Casey detailing life around Grant Washington and the Dent family. The piece covers young Grant’s courtship of Julia Dent, his Mexico campaign, West Point connections, and early military promise. It recalls wartime homefront scenes, Lincoln’s assassination era, and social events at the White House including inaugural bells and suffrage debates, ending with cherished relics like a gold-heeled boot and a signed portrait of Woodrow Wilson.
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White House
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Treasury Building
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Alexander II
Sitting Bull
Rest for teachers after school year ends
The Medical Editor urges school teachers to rest a week to ten days after schools close and before summer vacation. Rest in bed a week then several days of lounging aids recovery, prevents burnout, and sustains energy for the next term.
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Miss Schoolmann
Reelection tensions swirl in Watertown GOP caucus
Fragmentary report shows Congressmen Jones and Cilynn or Winsted seek renomination in the Wirth district. Intrigue centers on Sen Titian of Low Vardi and Rep clever of the Tleuse, with President Woasten pressured to back a Senate bid. Party divisions loom ahead of July 13 Wheelorye Roweyyer event.
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Cilynn Or Winsted
Wirth
Titian
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Senate
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