A Line O' Cheer
A poem praising November with affection for its harvest days and crisp air. The speaker loves November for its invigorating effect and its nickname Noy which rhymes with Love, suggesting a playful appreciation of the season.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
8
Whimsical wartime musings at the breakfast table
A flurry of editorial quips and political jabs spans war chatter and public sentiment. References include Wilson, Foch, Kaiser, Prince Max, and Spain influenza, interwoven with poetic lines and nostalgia for calmer days.
Election Tomorrow Shapes Postwar Policy Debate
Tomorrow marks election day with a historic decision beyond choosing candidates. The issue centers on whether Wilson administration postwar plans and leadership will be carried forward, influencing peace policies, reconstruction, and allied support. The editorial urges Bridgeport voters to support the Democratic ticket to back Wilson’s postwar program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wilson’ Administration
Woodrow Wilson
Wilsom
Germany
Bridgeport
Independent View on Wilson War Ends and Senate
The piece argues for continued Democratic control to complete President Wilsons program for world peace. It cites McKinley 1898 precedent, quotes George Foster Peabody and Colonel Roosevelt, and condemns Republican leaders as anti administration. It frames the 4 League of Nations and world federation as essential despite political division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McKinley
George Foster Peabody
America
Congress
Peabody
Roosevelt
Uus
League of Nations
United States
Congressman Lonergan for Connecticut First District Reelection
Reports agree Augustine Lonergan will win reelection to Congress from Connecticut's first district. A talented lawyer and active committee member, he authored mail access for service members and pushed one cent rail travel for soldiers and nurses. If reelected, he aims for Ways and Means to further district and state interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine Lonergan
Connecticut
Lonergan
Congress
The Waning Plague In Our City
Reports filed with the health department show influenza waning in the city. The piece urges continued precautions and notes that better health conditions are returning, praising guardians of health for lessons learned during the plague and encouraging ongoing observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Revolution in the Air Seeples in Europe
The notice surveys widespread upheaval across Europe with Austria breaking into many nations and kings losing power. It notes Bulgaria declaring a republic and Turkey pursuing democratic reforms, while Germany faces possible dissolution of older states such as Bavaria from pressures stemming from Versailles discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Bavaria
Versailles
Voter to weigh rebuke of party machine in city
Livery voters have a chance to aid a sharp rebuke to a local party machine blamed for hampering President Wilson. The article urges an independent citizen to vote tomorrow to endorse Wilson administration and condemn selfish, unvulpic roititions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Red Cross Opens Way for Student Nurses to Enroll
The national Red Cross Nursing Service allows provisional enrollment for war relief. Eligible include graduates from noncredited schools with committee recs and foreign graduates presenting diplomas. Provisional nurses receive pay and a badge and may gain permanent status after service. Local committees in Bridgeport coordinate with Atlantic division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Nursin Service
Hel Cross Nursing Service
Bridgeport
Wilfred Kramann
Ed Cross Nurses Committee
Florence M. Johnson
Nursing Service
Atlantic Division
Norwalk
Police and Fire Laddies Lead City Parade
Police and Fire departments received strong cheers as they marched through main streets on Saturday opening the Fire Prevention week. Mayor Wilson and city officials watched from the reviewing stand as motorized equipment replaced horse drawn apparatus for the first time in the history of the reviews. After the parade, officers gathered at the police building to welcome newly appointed Police Commissioner William Ta Primrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Fire Department
Police Department
Fairfield Avene
Board of Police Commissioners
William Ta. Primrose
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Main
State
Park Avenue
Airfield Avenue
Americans With Tanks Wipe Out Enemy Battery
A wartime dispatch describes American armored units advancing on a fortified position. Tanks and supporting infantry overwhelmed the enemy battery, capturing prisoners and driving them toward safety. The report notes coordinated actions by tank crews and infantry to secure the objective and press the offensive.
America to Rebuild Turkey Says Mission Leader
Boston November 3 Rev James J Barton foreign secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions declares that Washington and Lord Bryce favor the United States taking a major role in reorganizing Turkey Bulgaria and the Balkan peninsula He says the US has closest ties to Turkey due to missionary work and should lead the effort to reshape the Near East rather than European powers. Morgenthau warns Armenia independence is essential to avoid blame for the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James J. Barton
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
State Department
Inshington
Lord Bryce
Amb Doy Fron
Lanfini
European Committee On
United States
Turkey
Bulgaria
Balkan Peninsula
Lewis
America
Near East
Armenia
Morgenthau
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Armerica
Miss Nerthrep Visits Marsity in Newtown
Mrs Gallgehoe of Bethel hosts visitors and guests from several towns over a weekend. Local residents Anita, Miss Ge, and Lauren attend events and discuss proposed improvements, with mentions of numerous names and places in the Bethel and Hyie regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manel Nerthrep
Marsity
Gallgehoe Af
Bethel
Sugar Street
Bauenfite Narthry
Anita Af Biideeaorr
Alien dl
Northrup
Phila Nichales
Friaeweis Iy
Police Raid Nets 17 On Gambling Charges
Police raided a gambling operation late Saturday night at 684 Stain Street, arresting 17 people including the alleged proprietor and others. Sergent Anton Hlorb led the detail. evidence of gambling activity was found at the scene. Habe Sehruder faces charges. proprietor and several others were released on bail for City Court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Hlorb
Stain Street
Habe Sehruder
Miss Hough Accepts Seventh Grade Teaching Post
In South Norwalk the New Concord School appoints Miss Hough as seventh grade teacher. The community expresses regret at her departure from the Mantels firms school and wishes her success in the new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alissathneh
Othe Mantels
Serioul Vat Sigionl
New Concord School
South
Norwalk
Miss Hough
Mel
Avervank
How the Crop Was Gathered
Washington reports on the 1918 crop mobilization led by Dr EB Wilcox detailing city volunteers who helped farmers harvest. It highlights urban workers from doctors and professors to society women, plus organized efforts in Missouri Kansas and New Mexico to save crops and boost farm cooperation with scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nilion
EB. V. Wilcox
Department of Agriculture
Mary
Kentucky
State Agricultural College
Mountain Park
New Mexico
To Wal
Woman's Land Army
Las Crucas
Paso
Texas
Missouri
Penpla
Penpla. Accordingly A Focal Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Finn
Portance
Jxansad
Kansas
Kansas City
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Portland
Ore
Brewer
Nabor
Breaks Windows In Home Of Wife Who Had Left Him
Charles Sigmund of 102 State Street was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly smashing 19 large windows in his estranged wife’s home at 484 Catherine Street. Motorcycle Policeman Egan and Doorman Gharieg Beamer took him into custody. Joshua Meltzer, owner of the property, will press charges of breach of peace. Sigmund will be arraigned in City Court this morning. Police say the couple had been living apart for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sigmund
State Street
Catherine Street
Egan
Gqharieg Beamer
Joshua Meltzer
Fairfield Avenue
Sigmund
McCall Endorses State Ticket in Election Statement
Boston reports Governor Samuel W. McCall issued an election statement endorsing the state ticket and expressing loyalty to the Republican line. He urged support for Senator John W. Weeks and national candidates while criticizing the denunciation of the President over diplomatic actions and Senate rights in treaty talks. The governor framed the party’s history as a guide to postwar policymaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Samuel W. McCall
George A. Bacon
Republican State Committee
John W. Weeks
Senate
Republican Party
Swinging through New England Danisz Finds Democratic Pulse
Secretary of the Navy Daniels reports strong Democratic spirit across Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts and New Hampshire during a swing. Spellacy predicts Hartford and Traftford counties will swing large. Local leaders debate victory margins with Robinson forecasting a 2400 Republican majority and Lavery predicting 1600 to 2000 for Democrats.
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Daniels
New England
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Stratfield Hotel
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Traftford County
Wairfield County
Thesdis
Robinson
Republicans
Cty
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