11 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
A cryptic archaic voice contemplates sovereignty and the self. It hints at guiding destinies within a realm formed by thought and will, claiming strength lies in how one names and holds an empire of mind.
A fragmented editorial page fragment discusses water, conservation, and political tensions. It references public discourse about the Kaiser, civic order, and legal action versus court remedies, noting violent rhetoric and concerns about public safety. It highlights editorials, criticism, and admonitions about responsible word choice and lawful behavior.
A dense fragment argues Work or Fight as a national creed, attacking parasitic classes and calling for industrial unity in wartime. It laments a decline from past traditions, condemns luxury and delay, and frames the war as a moral test shaping industry, labor roles, and civic duty.
In a New York mayoralty contest the article surveys candidates including William J. Bennett and William Randolph Hearst. It discusses Mitchell’s defeat, party tactics, and the potential impact on governor races, noting Bennett’s controversial stance and the broader Republican dynamics shaping the election.
The passage presents a garbled wartime reminiscence with scattered phrases about beer near beer and professional prize fighters. It lacks coherent narrative anchors, names, dates, or clear actions, rendering a fragmented snapshot rather than a complete report.
Fragmented OCR note outlines candidates for Congress in Connecticut race. Mentions Hartford district and second district choices, with references to names, party aims, and anticipated contests among young voters.
Fragmented OCR reading shows a discussion of conservation and safety measures, with references to prevention of visible hazards and public health guidance. The text mentions temperatures, thermometers, and protective actions, tying into civic duties and general safety obligations. Names, dates, and clear events are not coherent in the readable segments.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a beleaguered statement by a hero admitting desertion linked to a Campa Slot incident. The garbled text references locations in Alabama and Texas and names unclear figures, with faint mentions of a site and protective crates.
Norwalk residents discuss ordinances after council debate. Mayor Dera and Corporation Counsel Quinta weigh if moneyed individuals could be jailed under proposed rules, with Donovan and council members weighing enforcement and legality amid controversial implications. An accident on West Avenueinjures a boy, while investigations and local police consider moving suspects to New York in the wider case.
Howard Eliott named head of Northern Pacific amid a flurry of activity and regional notices. The announcement highlights leadership change and local reactions as the organization transitions to new governance.
The town honors Corporal Jamies Whipple, Wilton’s first fallen WWI hero, enlisting in the Marines over a year ago and dying on the Western Front. His family, including Reed Whipple, receives condolences as flags stand at half mast and a cemetery procession marks his burial. Other local notes mention arrivals, departures, and community events amid the somber news.
Ham and Terry proceed to fix new housing sites funded by a government loan. The Bridgenart Housing Company, with an executive committee appointed by the chamber of commerce and President, collaborates with Ham manager of the housing firm and A T Terry to supervise engineering work. Purchases for remaining properties are expected this week.
Operative medicine is depicted as a shift from fear and fatal outcomes to precise procedures. The article notes improvements in anesthesia, asepsis, and technique, emphasizing patient comfort, reliability, and the role of surgical progress in modern public health.
A lengthy, garbled report discusses food shortages in France, censorship of bread supplies, and ministerial controls amid wartime rationing. It notes increased prices, calls for conservation, and ministerial orders on meatless days and distribution, with comparisons to Allied and English practices and public protests surrounding the policy.
Strideport Beys may be in line on the Piave front as combat units gather in a Dutch port. Reports describe troop drifts, training, and movements toward Italy withrefugee and supply concerns. authorities note forthcoming reorganization and conditioning for continued action.
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