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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

12

Coal Worries Persist in Waslitetot Era Alarm

The article urges readers to prepare for winter by stocking coal, improving heating efficiency, and reducing waste. It cites Director Van TW Manning on coal conservation, explains heat loss from open grates, uninsulated pipes, and leaky doors, and notes a national shortage of millions of tons while demands rise.

Bourge Aason van TW. Manning Baren of Asines Reefully Eal Urena Aines Durer Pittsburgh United States Java Oman Ukis Rosy Couhdins Nieiins Borden Erebien Wor Fie Lott Wis Jy Creek

Baker to visit France amid war talk and diplomacy

Reports indicate Secretary Baker will travel to Paris and London for military and diplomatic briefings with General Pershing. The visit aims to coordinate Allied strategy, convey Wilson’s views, and reassure leaders in diplomacy, while Washington awaits official confirmation of his arrival.

Tornier Cleveland Fondo Wilson Regiow Paris London Baker Pershing France Wakser Wrehington Pershin Rt Wba

A Line O' Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs

Poem urging self reflection before criticizing others. The speaker cautions against blaming others for faults while neglecting one’s own, encouraging inner reform and restraint to gain personal growth.

John Kendrick

Fragmented World War Era Musings At Breakfast Table

In a noisy collection of editorial snippets a breakfast table chat meanders through era commentary. The piece jokes about talkative women, Swiss famine aid, Kaiser arrogance, thrift stamps, and various international quips, ending with scattered observations on daily life and public sentiment.

Fragmentary chaos as readers report oddities in scribbled notes

A garbled OCR fragment presents a jumbled cascade of phrases and names. It references places and people in a disjointed stream, with no clear narrative or verifiable event to anchor a coherent news item.

German language menace stirs American fears of cultural loss

A Washington outlook warns that German propaganda aims to replace English with German across the Americas, threatening native language and national memory. It cites Alsace Lorraine and Poland as examples, arguing language policy could enslave peoples and erode liberty at home and abroad.

Milliygman Beleimat Alsace-Lorraine France Americas America Kileut Ina Alsace-Lorraing Hulu Lorraine Poland Europe

Tornadoes and Chickens Stun Towns in Strange Day

Fragmentary report recalls a Sunday tornado that devastated homes and farm life, killing chickens and scattering debris. Witnesses describe chaotic scenes as winds tore through communities, leaving residents to cope with loss and damaged livelihoods.

Fragmented OCR Clue Highlights Local Mystery

The readable fragments hint at a local puzzle or instruction set linked to a place and person names. Some lines reference streets and a project or task with dates, but many words are garbled. The readable bits suggest a coded message or misOCR of a historical notice.

Jewish Welfare League Prepares for Activities

A Jewish Welfare League meeting led by President Klein drafted a constitution and by laws in Bridgeport. Committees were named to finalize rules for Sunding’s gathering where delegates from Jewish groups will discuss plans and start league activities in State Street rooms.

Jewish Welfare and Activities League Henry Aareenstein Pirst Bridgeport Puryrosa League Faceh 13 Young Women's Eyebrow Association State Streck Klein Jacob TH. Klein Henry Grestein Charles FH. Shaniro Kate Nelson Harry Quint Ida Thuth Wainer

Italian Military Attache to Speak at Red Cross Rally

General Guglidinotti, Italian military attache Count Macchi de Cellere, will address a war rally at the armory Saturday night at 7 o clock to aid the Italian Red Cross. He will speak in English and Italian and describe front line experiences from Italy. A reception and dinner at Stratfield hotel will follow, with invitations extended to the Chamber of Commerce city officials Judge Wheeler and the war board by the rally committee led by Ver michella Gramigna Patrucelli Altieri Ninnzi Cocozza and D Elio.

Generak Guglidinotti Count Macchi de Cellere Ital Red Cross Talia Asi Italy Stratfield Hotel Ned Cr Cpr John Vermichella John Gramigna Mario Patrucelli Pastiale Altieri Luigi Ninnzi Luigi Cocozza Paolo D'Elio Willian Soda Chamber of Commerce Wheeler War Board

Coal Situation Is Not Alarming Says W P Kirk

The reorganized fuel committee will carry on its work monthly and ensure Tridgepark receives all coal due. Acting chairman William Brjsirk affirmed cooperation from Administrator Fussell Houssell, saying there is no cause for alarm as the committee met at the county courthouse and appoints Pray as chairman in his absence.

Tridgepark Willian Br Jsirk Waoek Fussell Tarlie Sieion Houssell Pray Wiliam Brisivk Ab Yesterdas William Shophan Siemen Maragement Vomimiliee

Pepper Talks on Judgment and World Understanding

A fragmentary speech discusses judgment at a meeting, reflecting on how people view others and the desire to share hospitality. It mentions anxiety about replacing personal connections with digital hosts and notes varying estimates of worth and value in society. The text mentions people like Guidner and others in a stream of partly garbled ideas.

Rheny Nike Sun Guidner Tian

Athletic heart risks from training and disease cautions

Dr Currier explains how vigorous exercise raises heart rate and blood flow, potentially enlarging the heart. He warns that repeated severe strains can injure valves or cause lasting damage, especially in those with weak muscles or nervous systems, and notes risks of fainting, breathlessness, and serious outcomes from excessive training.

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Police Lieutenants Must Not Leave Station

Report details several police lieutenants being restricted to their posts as aviation draft boards assign 20 mechanics and volunteers for induction. Drafts impact Bridgeport boards with volunteers reporting roles and schedules to depart for Texas while desk duties shift among lieutenants to ensure coverage.

Nationals Army Bridgeport Wellyfield Tex Leso Jenes Kelly Fick Tucsisiou No Tose Piisoenu No Texas Jeff Fort Slocum Voichareg Albert Snyder Cayote Atl Port Stein Wien Pesta Llio Pest Super Ghent Mieso Mom

Fragmented OCR text about a port and maritime figures

The readable fragments mention New York port activity and a special effort at sea. Dateless garbled names and phrases refer to maritime operations, a potential international association, and ongoing port duties. The passage remains unclear but centers on sea work and port-related tasks.

New York Crete Oeeetiang Rene Fasaen

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