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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

6

Southport Alarmed Over Infantile Paralysis Case

Southport residents reacted with alarm after Health Officer Dr George E Thieleke reported a case of infantile paralysis involving six year old Anthony Colacurcle of the Holland Hill district. The child was treated by Dr Joseph B Deery and moved to St Vincent's Hospital after showing double pneumonia symptoms. isolation followed at the local hospital as authorities noted nearly 100 coughing cases in town.

Southport George E. Thieleke Anthony Colacurcle Holland Hill Joseph B. Deery St. Vincent's Hospital H. J. Whwood James H. Brown John Hughes Harbor Read Brown Miss Perry J. Walter Perry Pequot Avenue Gwendolyn Perry Southport Fire Department Sarah Fatt May Gleason Katherine Russell Catherine O'Dwyer Frances Gleason Agnes Claire Edith Bronson Samuel S. Jennings Wing Centre Street Liethqunst Brooklyn Red Cross Wakemen Memorial Building Main Street Southport Civic Association Howard Langdon Taylor Darton Ohio William Taylor Osborn Place Taylor 807Th Aero Squadron McCook Field John H. Perry South Carolina Louis Larsen Spruce Street Evelyn Fost John Street Miss Post New York New Haven William VanKirk Harbor Road Canada Vankirk Aviation Corps J. R. Blamey F. Elmer Craven Philadelphia New Fochelle Edward Adams Willow Street Gordon W. Links New York City Joseph Salvador Garafalo Post Road Bridgeport Hospital

Hays as Pacifier and Partisan Talk in the Republican Scene

The piece frames Mr. Will H. Hays as the new Republican National Committee chair pushing pacification and broad access while hinting at a campaign to win Congress, arguing America should unite under Americanism rather than party lines. It notes Hoosier politicking, a short platform, and war support as priorities, with editorial tones from the New York Herald and exchanges.

Will H. Hays Hays Congress Hoosier Mids Republican Organization New York Herald

Suffield School Closed by Scarlet Fever

Suffield school shuttered as scarlet fever spreads among students. Truman Horten and other pupils sent to hospital in nearby towns for observation. About 200 pupils remain under medical watch as officials track the illness and enforce quarantine measures.

Suffield School Suffield Mar M.tordotin T Stoner Tedth Saffields Schorsd Opeiveath Hoya Wilks Gare Truman Horten New Flaven Thes Beeen Bfardtford William Fu. Caldwell Suiheld

Jubilee's Partner Chapter CCNX Dog Falls Ill

The narrator recalls a cold morning with Jubilee, then finds him sick with a hot nose and a neck lump. He cares for Jubilee through the day, milks the cows, toils with worry, and prays for the dog’s recovery, fearing loss and seeking support from family.

Jubilee Hoim Niles Youniss Maggie Katia France Thomas Aristides Youmiss Katie Sweetie Nibs Poenuts Sweetis Peenuts Ant Gawd Nancy Tere Sam Fod

Socialists Furnish Bonds of 15000 Each

Bonds of 15000 each were filed with federal authorities today by Seymour Slednan attorney for the Socialists for J Lewis Engdahh dewin St Jean Lieker Adolphe Gergen and Willena Je Krause. Indicted on charges of violating the espionage act, the case involves Victor I Berger director of a Milwaukee dealer. The document notes a long search for Berger in Milwaukee.

Seymour Sled Nan J. Lewis Engdahh Dewin

Baker Will Get Facts on Army for President

Washington reports say Secretary Baker and his party have been watched as they move toward the navy department. Officials expect his talks with General Pershing may yield military impressions, while discussions in France could influence Allied strategy and Wilson’s handling of the war effort.

Washington Sal Baker Navy Department War Department AL Marker Wilson Parge Wington Pershing France United States

German Papers Nervous over the Far East

Swiss dispatch reports German editorials warning that Japan may intensify actions in Eastern Asia. Munchener Wachrichten notes Germany must accept reality of Japan’s moves and fears new efforts. Straikfurter Allgemeine argues Asia policy hinges on Russia or England, while Deutsche Zeitung predicts a German peace will solve all issues if Berlin asserts control.

Washington Siber Switzerland Munchener Wachrichten Cormiiny Entente Japan Straikfurter Acilunge Eastern Asia Germany Eastern Asia Far East Russia England Deutsche Inses Zeitung

Meaning of name December and Moscow founding note

The article explains December's name deriving from Latin decem meaning ten and traces calendar changes from Romulus to twelve months and Commodus attempts to rename it Amazonius. It also notes Moscow's founding on the Kremlin site by Yuri Dolgoruki in 1147 and the growth of Los Angeles into a major US city.

Num F Pampilius Commodus Commodius Amazonius Moscow Kremlin Yuri Dolgoruki Kiev Moskow Dolgornki Los Angeles Cal United States

Area size comparison of major cities in population

The text compares area sizes, noting 337 square miles surpassing New York City's 314 Chicago's 10 and Philadelphia's 129, highlighting a leading population trend among these cities.

York City Chicago Philadelphia

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