The Bridgeport Telegram History and Motto
Bridgeport Telegram tracing its establishment in 1891 as Connecticut’s largest morning paper with independent politics. It lists Associated Press affiliation, Post Publishing Co. address in Connecticut, subscriptions, foreign and display advertising contacts, and a short poem promoting brotherhood and kindness.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Connecticut
Associated Press
THE
Post Publishing CO
Cannon Street
Vore Sancetene
Julian Sithene
Beacon Street
Mass
Madison Avenue
New York
Irtford
Chicago
Jephona
Exchange
Audit Bureau of Tes
Breakfast Table Musings From A Wartime Daily Page
A collage of satirical quips and social commentary touches politics, economy, and daily life. References to Mexico, the South, Portland and public sentiment blend with wartime morale, liquor humor, and calls to finance war efforts. Notable lines touch Germany, liberty bonds, and home economy while lampooning leaders and society.
Representation Triumphs of American Government
In praise of the American system speakers argue representative government works across the nation, limiting central power. They contrast with German autocracy, call the Overman bill a step toward empowering the presidency, and express trust in Wilson and the durable, people rooted U S framework.
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Berlin
United States
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Europe
United States of America
Potsdam
House
War's By-Products Education of Illiterates Spreads Debate
The piece argues war boosts literacy by prompting bills to educate adult illiterates, noting about 3.7 million illiterate adults and 700,000 illiterate draft-age men. It claims literacy is essential for democracy and urges government effort to inform citizens through expanded schooling and reading of war materials. The author envisions a postwar nation approaching near 100 percent literacy and efficiency.
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United States
South
North
J Fast
America
Frere
Congress
Prohibition Gains in Michigan and New Hampshire Move Toward Federal Law
Prohibition advances as Michigan and New Hampshire move to enforce dry laws. The trend, seen as strengthening the push for federal prohibition through constitutional amendments or legislative action, hints at broader momentum. Louisiana, Maryland, Kentucky, Massachusetts show movement, with New York close calls noted.
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Michigan
New Hampshire
Bouisiana
Maryland
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New York
Louisiana
American Expeditionary Force emphasized in official addressing
Authorities call for writing the word American in full on service letters. To avoid misdirection, use the phrase American Expeditionary Force in the address, or American EE only if abbreviation is required. The policy aims to preserve clarity across weekly mail handling for service members.
Peace Drive Efforts Expand Across Allied Governments
Fragmented OCR text notes ongoing peace drive and Allied governments pursuing multiple forms to avert conflict. Mentions Berlin tension, religious rhetoric, and broad coordination without clear details or outcomes. Key entities are unclear due to garbled source.
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Oslo
Berlin
Americans Lead World as Builders of Ships
Washington May 1 1917 official figures show the United States now heads global shipbuilding with about 300000 tons in April while Britain completed 180100 deadweight tons. The nation concentrates on merchant vessel production to supply France, aiming to restore prewar naval strength, with 130 yards inland coastal and Great Lakes quays driving output to back Allied needs.
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Washington
Hogland
Auerea
United
Willih
France
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Wehroley
United States
Vrtitl Chipphires
Oniayitinya
Amenios
Baden
iNew Pump Engine Arrives Demonstration Planned
A discussion at last evening’s meeting covered remodeling for house No 6 and replacing horses with new pump engines. Commissions noted engines arriving, with one rebisen paying engine expected. demonstration to begin when representatives arrive.
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Notitie
Detinit
Awas
Provident
T.conard Promiser
Tagine Horse
Trade tensions and shipyard exports raise cost concerns
A garbled scribble reports on ship trades and exports involving the United States and Southern ports. It mentions a factory buyer seeking to ship articles to Ireland and Argentina via Europe, with references to vessels, trade experts, and stalled conversions. The piece hints at revived activity but notes uncertainty in delivery routes and prices.
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Dad
United States
Orien
Rornes Atros
Ireland
Covered With Mud and Glory by Georges Lafond
Sergeant Major in the Territorial Hussars of the French Army serves as intelligence officer in the Machine Gun Section of the French Colonial Army. The narrative references a muddy, glory laden service period with details about duties and postings.
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Georges Lafond
Territorial Hussars
French Colonial Army
Siege Echoes of a Village Attack and Sacred Resolve
A German trench siege unfolds on a hill near a village as troops fortify positions with benches and chapel railings. The bombardment intensifies, a priestly moment of music and faith interweaves with gunfire, and reinforcements arrive as defenders repel the assault with a final charge amid fires and ruin.
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Werbes
Renienalee
Ptiny
Wuther Muse
Pen
Orelack
Pottam
Ie Hill
Villa Aweo
Commarvier
Ani
Corsain
Sequin Howes
Wwe
Greenwich Auto Thief Gets Six Months Term
Greenwich, May 1. Edward Harrington convicted of assault on Carl Gustavson in Greenwich. Six month jail sentence imposed amid police belief of solving a high robbery in the Hound Hill area. Two men seized cars, battered Gustavson, and fled toward Long Island City accompanied by four others. Victims and suspects connected by a case involving a staged car transfer and an assault on the road near Mount Hill. No appeal noted.
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Gieswich
Edward Harrington
Hartford
Asgaule
Carl Gurtuveon
Hound Hill
Harrington
Long
Gustavson
Tfiftin Avenue
York
Poister
Tay Chanfeurs
Greenwich
Mound Hill
Cystavgen
Custa
New Jersey Adopts Floating Labor Hiring Plan
New Jersey moves to hire laborers through a state bureau for a limited period of work. Workers will be positioned in towns for short terms before moving to new sites, with tracking by municipal employment offices. The policy, led by state officials and labor representatives, aims to regulate wages and placement while preventing unregistered hiring.
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Jersey
Aneth Iberinning Laly
Wador Rem
Lomig Loavis
Jareey
Misszonce of
Warren Wing
Strate
Ma Voth
Explosives Found Under Fort Bulowers Tower
An official found explosive materials under a tower at Fort Bulgh Passage near Paso, Texas, May 1. The discovery included a stick of dynamite and copper wire with a detonator near the base, reported by a local officer involved in nearby railway maintenance work.
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Tex
Wort Tliss
Wisconsin Rivalries and Suffrage Talk Roil In State Politics
A chaotic, garbled report outlines Wisconsin political maneuvering around a proposed loyalty pledge and school policy. The piece notes suffrage advocates marching to the governor’s office and mentions Democratic nominees and a faction aiming to influence the governor race.
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