Bridgeport Telegram notes and poetry snippet
The Bridgeport Telegram, an 1891 established Connecticut daily, presents a poetry verse by John Kendrick Bangs in a column line “A LINE O' CHEER” and carries standard newspaper notices, subscriptions, and advertising details for the era, including the Post Publishing Co at 49 Gannon Street and Associated Press affiliation.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Connecticut
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Post Publishing CO
Gannon Street
Esseascens
Julius ‘Mathews
Beacon Street
Doston, Mars
Madison Avenue
New York
Hartford
Chicago
Rain and War Reflections From Early 20th Century Talk
A fragmented column blends wartime notes and daily life with rambling reflections on rain, bread, wages, prohibition, coal, farmers, and public sentiment. It references John Barley, German goods, influenza, and the hope of soldiers returning, ending with a World War I era verse about Grace Hazard Conkling in the Century.
War bonds of giving and joy unite the homefront
The piece portrays a festive wartime drive where crowds cheerfully add to collections, praising unity in supporting soldiers. It links generosity to bringing troops home and stresses that every gift aids the war effort, urging continued contributions for a cleaner, happier nation.
Peace Envoys and the Wilson Peace Plan
Editorial argues President Wilson will appoint peace commissioners in line with longstanding precedent. It notes Senate limits, predicts Col. E. M. House and ex President Taft as likely envoys, and suggests future members will be nonpartisan professionals shaping a historic peace settlement.
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Senate
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E. M. House
Tait
Mr. Taft
League
League of Nations
Mr. Wilson
Soldiers at Home Dying of Disease Deserve Honor Too
A wartime reflection honors soldiers who die from disease in camp hospitals, equating their sacrifice with those who perish on battlefields. It urges readers to remember home front heroes who served bravely, endured drills, and gave their lives without crossing the sea or hearing battlefield thunder.
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Germany and the warning of impending reckoning
The piece portrays German fear of reciprocal punishment by France and the Allies, arguing Germans view their enemies as decadent and greedy. It praises American restraint toward German masses while blaming German rulers for crimes, and notes Democratic leaders credit a wheat price veto for recent political upheaval beyond the president’s appeal.
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France
Jas
Germany
Democratic Party
Abdicated Victory Faith Sermon at United Church
Dr William Horace Day preached on abdication of Kaiserism framing the war as a clash of Christ versus Caesar. He warned against postwar megalo Caesarism and urged heroic vigilance to keep America’s soul pure. The service included victory hymns and the United War Work collection totaling 2018.50 dollars.
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Wiliam Horace Day
United Church
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Christ
Caesar
William of
Hohenzollern
America
Ginund
United War Work Campaign
Stranded Schooner Louise Richard Rescued Near Stone Horse
The three masted schooner Louise Richard grounded Friday on Stone Horse Shoal near Chatham Massachusetts and was pulled off with the help of Monomoy Point coast guard crew. She remains at anchor awaiting favorable wind, apparently unharmed, bearing lumber from Portland to Boston. Annette Richard Adams of California is named first woman United States district attorney.
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Mass
Louise MW. Richard
Stone Horse
Stone Horse Lightship
High Ude
Thea Voast
Monomoy Point Station
Ars
Annette Hichard Adams
California
United States
Wilson Skips Britain Day Ceremony in New York
President Wilson will not attend Britain's Day celebration in New York on December 5 as he must stay in Washington to handle rapidly maturing matters and to remain true to the common cause. He notes his interest in honoring Britain's sea and land forces but says his duty requires his presence in the capital.
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Wilson
Britain
New York
Alton B. Parker
Ney
Great Britain
Great Britain and Ireland
Prisoner Recaptured After Jump From Moving Train
Boston reports William t Miller, 18, who leaped from a moving train into the Thames River at New London while en route to Boston for trial on alleged union theft, has been rearrested on Fifth Avenue New York. He was unharmed, though initially feared drowned.
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Williamt
Miller
Thames River
New London
Fifth Avenue
New York
French Officials Give Thanks to Clemenceau
The entire cabinet and state officials gathered at the ministry of war to honor Prime Minister Clemenceau for his patriotism and tireless work in securing France's victory. An artistic souvenir booklet commemorating the one year old ministry was presented, featuring Daumier's Don Quixote and Sancho Panza illustrations.
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Prener Clemenceau
Ministry of War
France
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Daumier
Don Quixote
Sancho Panga
German Election Hinted for January Convention
A Berlin dispatch says the German government expects to hold a national convention election in January. The report, dated November 17, notes the planned vote as part of political reform efforts.
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Berlin
Missing Boys Spark Enticer Case Police Seek Suspect
Police investigate four youths missing within days amid fear of a man luring boys with promises of distant jobs. Salvator Anzini aged 126 from Madison Avenue is named as a presumed victim. others include Hugh McDonald 16 Avon Street Dave Leibsher 16 Avon Street and Stanley Walnowicz 10 Willard Street as officers circulate descriptions.
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Salvator Anzini
Madison Avenue
A. McDonald
Main Street
Hugh
David Leibsher
Avon Street
Dave
Stanley Walnowicz
Willard Street
Food Administrators To Discuss Saving Food
HARPFORD Nov. 17 Robert Scoville federal food administrator for Connecticut called a meeting of local food administrators from 18 towns to be held in the state capitol next Tuesday at 11 30 am The principal speaker will be Frederick C Walcott Yale 1891 Scoville asked town administrators to invite home economics workers and others interested in food conservation to attend the meeting noting that conservation remains imperative as more people seek to divide America s not too plentiful stores of food The record march of events in the past week has altered the program of the Food Administration
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Robert Scoville
Connecticut
Frederick C. Walcott
Yale
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Mr. Scoville
Food Administration
America
Ship Caspedia Sinking Off Cape Race Reported In Distress
A radio from the British steamer Caspedia of the Federal line says she is sinking off Cape Race with unknown injuries. The distress came amid a hurricane that swept the coast in the last 24 hours.
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Federal Line
Cape Race
Brazil’s War Role and Allied Ties in World War I
Brazil declares war in support of Allies though never sent troops. Aware of shipping limits, Brazil ferries food, rubber, and metals to England, France, and the U.S. while its navy operates with Britain. Public sentiment favors France, disapproves of Germany, and seeks profit and prestige through postwar trade and a broader agricultural and industrial base.
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Republic of Brazil
Germany
Brazil
France
Latin America
League of Nations
Hirazil
Atlantic
Republic
England
United States
Tron
Death Penalty Debate prompts church on Victory Day
In a sermon, Alexander Alison Jr argues for the death penalty for German leaders and urges lawful justice. Victory Day observances at First Presbyterian note Allied sacrifice, while the pastor calls for restraint and patient justice to win German esteem.
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America
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Satan
New York
Kaiser
Lcal
Alison
God of Justice
Bridgeport Hopeful on Postwar Industry Outlook
The Hartford Times notes Bridgeport’s reply to “What will Bridgeport do when the war is over?” asserting most factories were pre 1914 and already geared to war work but will return to peacetime tasks. It praises New England spirit, ingenuity, and Bridgeport’s dramatic growth from 2,890 in 1830 to about 133,000 by 1918, highlighting regional pride and mutual congratulations with Hartford.
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New England
Bridgeport
Bridgenart
Hartford
British Decorate Yankees for Bravery
Archangel dispatch reports decoration of American servicemen for bravery includes names Leise Milford Ohio Leise Sergeant and corporals Shaughtess Detroit and other privates including Garrett Kilnamazoo Michigan Muir Hopkins Muir Kentucky Wasner Detroit and Flinman Kinneal Michigan. Decorations were announced with ceremony details not fully shown.
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Leise
Milford
Yden
Athens
Ohio
W. Shaughtess
Detroit
C. E. Garrett
Kilnamazoo
Michael
Hopkins
Muir
J. P. Wasner
Cg.flinman
Kinneal
Mich
Live Political Gossip Winds Through 1920 Field Notes
The report notes Senator Weeks of Massachusetts ran 26,000 votes behind his ticket while his Democratic rival Walsh ran 10,000 ahead of his ticket, a discrepancy not yet explained. It also highlights Governor Whitin of New York’s defeat for a third term, removing any rival favorite son from the Empire state to contest with Colonel Roosevelt for the 1920 Presidential nomination in part of the state.
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Massachusetts
Walsh
Whitin
New York
Empire State
Roosevelt
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