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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1918

Page

2

Armistice Terms Seen Narrowing for Germany

Allied and American officers expect harsh German surrender terms modeled on Austria's. Evacuation of Alsace Lorraine, occupation of fortresses, and demobilization under Marshal Foch are likely. Germany to lose fleet bases and vast war machinery, with peace talks framed as next steps after surrender.

Germany Wilson New Jersey Versailles Washington Cger United States Gerany Ite Washngton Berins Wington Diaz Berlin State Department Geremany Algace-Lorraine France Belgium Marshal Foch Paris America

American Submarines Before Deutschland Arrival

An article notes eighteen awinihs before the Deutschland arrived, twenty U.S. submarines built largely at Bethlehem, sailed from Canadian ports through the Atlantic to the sea. The crews faced enemy vessels and danger, with secrecy surrounding their deployments and praise for the German use of submarines.

Ameries Lethlehens Ae Alediler- Tsoneai Sege of Marine New York Sun

Italian Victory Ends Austrian War Effort Sees Surrender Loom

A diplomatic and battlefield dispatch from Washington and Berlin reports Italy's triumph over Austria-Hungary, with Mussolini era claims of decisive victory. The ambassador Macchi di Cellere says the Italian victory cripples Austria, hastening peace, while Berlin notes renewed fighting on the front and Hindenburg callers urging unity. The Pola harbor action is praised as extraordinary in defense and naval strikes.

Washington Apis County Macchi di Cellere Associated Press Acfield Europe Nelda Austria Largbor Pola Berlin Via London Sayat Neain le Quesnoy Tandrecios Meuse Dieutet Forest

Presidents of the United States snapshot clues and curios

A fragmented survey lists U S presidents noting Adams first in the White House in 1809 and Cleveland's unique White House marriage. It mentions beard and mustache trends, tallest and shortest presidents, and Virginia or Ohio birth ties. The text briefly hints at election patterns and a stray anecdote about hospitality and a baby.

John Adams White House Harrison Washington Trenton Lincoln Grant van Buren Madison Volk Cleveland Taft Virginia Ohio Adams Jefferson Madeon Roosevelt Monroe Cach Kdison Jackson Ciant Mckinflex Wilson Leveled Lioogevelt eUoen Messintey

Berlin Protests U S Air Raids Across Continents

Berlin denounces U S air raids and cites a German note urging restraint. The note asserts German forces target only military objects and calls for reciprocal limits from all belligerents. It claims Allied raids have harmed civilian areas and occupied regions, questioning whether the U S will respond.

Garbage to Hogs In US Food Admin Says Cities Feed Waste

A fragment from the Lowell Courier-Citizen notes that 382 cities with about 30.6 million people are feeding garbage to pigs or reclaiming it as fertilizer. It reports private collecting bans in some areas, municipal and private systems, and a shift away from incineration toward feeding. The piece warns many cities still do not conserve food waste despite growing need for food, land, and fertilizer.

Lowell United States Food Administration

Ambition Pills Promise Quick Health Boost Fail-Safe Refund

Advertises Wendell's Ambition Pills from Hindle Pharmacy and Jes offering a money back guarantee if results are not seen. Claims to restore vigor, energy, and vitality, with two days to noticeable improvement and full effect in a week. Mentions nerves, blood, and general well being. Includes dubious endorsements and authorized guarantors.

Hindle Pharmacy Harligan Wendell

Kaiser War Body Given to Minister

Amsterdam report states on November 4 that Emperor William's military cabinet has been placed under the minister of war. Berlin made the official announcement, signaling a restructuring of imperial command amid the ongoing war.

Kaiser Amsterdam Berlin William Ukraine United States Key Vossischs Zeitung

Lake Family Makes Early Aerial Trip From Montauk

In 1915 Lake Sr. and Mr. Lake undertake an ambitious flight from Montauk to New London aboard a Liberty Motor powered flying boat. Ensign Backus repairs a control wire, rough air pockets test the crew, and Mr. Lake ultimately pilots over the sound before returning. The Lake patents on a flying machine, praised by experts, are expanding with supplementary patents.

Naval Air Base Montauk To. CL Mr. Lake Hampton Ands Insign C. BR. Backus Ensign Backus Block Island Liberty Backus New London Hampton Roads Lake, Sr Merce D. Blonde

Claims G O P Is Sure To Carry Bay State

Boston November 4 George A Bacon chairman of the Republican state committee issued a statement predicting a complete victory for Republicans in tomorrow's election in Massachusetts He said indications show every Republican will go to the polls and Massachusetts will re elect Senator Weeks Calvin Coolidge as governor Channing Cox as lieutenant governor Cabot Johnson of Lynn will replace Phelan Lew W R Langeler will replace Olney in the 14th district The state will be more Republican after the vote

Boston George A. Bacon Republican State Committee Massachusetts Tie Morrow Weeks Calvin Coolidge Channing Jr. Cox Leutenant Washington Cabot Johnson Lynn Phelan Lews VT R. Langelier Olney

German Austrian State Council backs Vienna armistice peace stance

The German Austrian State Council, per a Vienna despatch, adopted a resolution acknowledging Italy's armistice and pledging continued loyalty to the German empire. It states peace negotiations will proceed in close accord with Germany and views South Tyrol as inseparable from the German Austrian state.

Germany Amsterdam

Serious Burns Leave Fairfield Child In Hospital

Lillian Scofield of Long Island avenue Fairfield remains hospitalized at St. Vincent's in serious condition after a lantern accident at her home Saturday night. Doctors say recovery is unlikely as she suffered severe burns and received medical care thirteen hours after the incident.

Lillian Scofield Long Island Avenue Fairfield St. Vincent's Hospital

British And Americans Make Big Captures On Front

British and American forces report major gains on multiple fronts. British entry into Oisy and capture of Landrecies widen the advance toward the Sambre Oise canal. American air victories include 30 German planes downed and three balloons destroyed. French troops also advance about two miles, while Americans seize wooded heights south of Beaumont near the Meuse, closing on Carignan and Sedan as the push continues.

Nortilwar Verden Associated Press Montmedy Paris Sambre-Oise War Office Sedan Beau-mont Meuse Carigdan Mexieres-Metz

Scoville Fines Four Grocers and Continuance Granted

Scoville fines four grocers for the board next week. A continuance was granted in the case of Sam Joe Rosa of 582 Pembroke Street. Jie denied guilt though evidence suggested otherwise. Morris Managie, 20 agent of the Secret Service division of the U S Treasury, investigated cases in the city amid witness threats to jurors. D Fairchild Wheeler, administrator sat with Scoville’s testimony and helped pass judgment on cases.

Sam JoeRosa Pembroke Street Jie Morris Managie Secret Service Division United States Treasury Department D. Fairchild Wheeler Scovills

South Germany Open to Allies and Czech Troop Aid

A Prague dispatch to the Local Anzeiger reports Czech national committees vow large aid and disarm German Austrian and Hungarian troops in Bohemia and Moravia as Czechs occupy several German towns. Archduke Joseph and his son in Budapest oath to submit to the Hungarian National Council and aid its decrees.

Peeehl Se Lees Czech National Committees Wits Bohemia Moravia Prague Lokal Anweiger Berlin Amestisadam Archduke Joseph of Austria Archduke Joseph Frank Budapest National Council of Hungary

G O P Hopes to Win with Cash

The Republicans aim to carry both the Senate and the House. They claim to need 8 Senate gains to equal the Democratic vote, predicting at least 7. They say five House gains will equal the Democratic vote and anticipate at least 26 House gains.

Senate House

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