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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
8
A circulating verse extols great days and deeds where men face danger and death with steadfast resolve. The poem speaks of aroused world spirit and the call to each person to work for others, girding armor to serve with courage and honor.
Disjointed excerpts from the Washington Star column note wartime sentiments and social observations. References to Mr Wargardner, rain, orchard work, boxing gloves, scouts, and bérier notes mix with jingoism, gas, and draft age debates. Mentions of naval tensions, Germany, and Uncle Sam frame a home front mosaic.
A national expression honors France for its four year struggle and steadfast friendship. The piece extols France’s generosity simplicity courage and sacrifice from Marne through Verdun to Picardy. It argues American admiration rests on truth not propaganda and links lasting bond to shared liberty and intellect.
A New York Times critique argues about federal versus private railroad ownership after several fatal wrecks. It notes three midwest disasters under government control, but highlights that the New Haven shows government ownership can reduce danger, while private looting on the line has ceased.
The Federal Trade Commission charges packers with excessive profits while their reply claims a small margin. The public recalls past price fixing and embalmmed beef concerns, questioning innocence until official figures prove or disprove the charges. The nation awaits the authorities to clear the air.
A Bridgeport resident voices anger at poison gas and submarine warfare. He cites a relative maimed by gas, vows revenge on the German aggressor, and predicts mustard gas will soon reach the front, prompting strong reactions to battlefield ruthlessness.
The writer notes rising boldness in democratic voices challenging autocracy amid wartime. He argues peaceful progress depends on addressing oppression in Germany and cites Patrick Henry’s defiant stance as a historical parallel. The piece frames a crumbling state of terror as a backdrop for outspoken dissent.
Foreign citizens facing a new ban on exemption from military service are waiving their exemptions at U S draft boards. Passed in Congress as part of the Army Appropriation bill, the measure awaits the President’s signature to become binding. Citizens of neutral nations were active in seeking exemptions, and warnings prompted many registrants to relinquish exemption.
Wali Bohare of Stratford was fined 24 by Judge Jeter in a federal court in Uarttered Waist for declaring Germany as his birthplace on registration documents. The case centered on deliberate misstatements about origin to ease procedures, with the prosecutor seeking 100 dollars but Bebnet received a lighter penalty.
Paris July 14 Lieutenant Marie Geaumont a French ace who flew bombing missions over German cities is killed when his biplane collides with another. He had served as a military pilot since 1912 and held numerous citations. Lieutenant Boskadan of the Paris air defense service dies after a fall while returning from the battle front.
London report states the American steamer Jenner George Jo Ignton aboard Brest bound crew transferred to a warship after extreme heat caused a leak. The escort ship sank the steamer George L Eaton, a 2003 ton vessel, possibly after submarine attack.
Police raided rooms at 809 Main Street and detained George Fieffer, Devore, and Charles Smitt for illegal liquor sales and disturbing the peace. A second report notes a stolen black pony cart valued at missing items from 40d Witoelor Avenue, with the story listing the mare as old and poor and the buggy described.
Connecticut trolley company reports adding 60 new men to local lines after a brief campaign. Advertising in The Telegram and registrations at the United States Employment Bureau yielded most hires. The firm seeks more conductors and motor men with on site training at its school of instruction.
A doctor laments the underuse of local beaches and parks in summer. He urges families to take advantage of free fresh air, sunlight, and open spaces, noting the lifelong health benefits and missed opportunities of neglecting these public spots.
The Tank corps, newly independent since February, attracts diverse recruits from engineers to college graduates. Camp Colt trains crews for substitution and multi‑role tasks as American tanks evolve from early trials to modern armored warfare.
A reader asks why tenant suffering names appear in letters while landlord names are omitted. The writer links rising rents to German origin landlords and claims profits hinder war bond purchases. Confusion about national ties and wartime policy is urged, with calls for accountability from those affecting rent and public welfare.
A fragmented police narrative describes an incident near Water and Wall streets with a man accused of a theft or robbery. The report mentions a witness or victim, questions about a 35 unit amount, and confusion over names and locations in the vicinity.
In a rough summary of city and national political maneuvering, the Not-Partisan League in Nebraska sends a greeting to President Wilson, calling democracy real. Colonel Roosevelt plans to attend the New York Republican convention, insisting his speech precedes the platform report.
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