Suffrage Set Back and a Bold Connecticut Plea
A editorial berates five U.S. senators including Brandegee and Me for opposing woman suffrage, calling posters about suffrage “cruel” while arguing the wartime role of women in munitions proves suffrage is essential. It singles out Senator Wadsworth of New York, noting New York women already enjoy equal suffrage and predicting a response from New York women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandegee
Connecticut
Washington
Wadsworth
New York
Planting spring seeds of love across the seasons
A reflective poem traces planting in spring and May weeds, expecting growth from seeds sown in June and summer toil. It envisions a rare autumn bloom yielding joy for the heart through winter, linking patient labor to future emotional harvest.
Music Militant Uses War Time Tax Debate On Arts
A wartime article argues music sustains morale and supports troops, noting government taxes on concerts and instruments provoke debate. It cites Damrosch and military bands boosting spirits, aiding recovery, and calls for national support of music as cultural force in war.
Breakfast Table Ponders War News And October
A fragmented column blends quips on October, draft numbers, munitions work, and gas prices with references to the Kaiser, Hindenburg, and World War I figures. It mixes satirical snippets about politics, propaganda, and public life with a long tribute to a loved one, ending with a nostalgic vow of companionship.
Saloon Elimination Movement Gathers Steam
Opinion pieces note many men oppose saloons despite not being prohibitionists. A jury candidate said he is a moderate drinker yet condemns the saloon and would back its wipeout. Reports from New York cite approval of closing twenty five hundred saloons on September 50 amid rising sentiment against liquor.
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New York
Tomorrow's Primaries and Caucuses for State Nominations
The Republican party schedules primaries and caucuses across the state tomorrow to nominate General Assembly candidates. Representatives in small towns are largely chosen by direct primaries while Senators are nominated in conventions. Citizens should attend their caucuses and vote, as neglecting participation forfeits any complaint on election day.
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General Assembly
After Turkey and now they are after Turkey
The text suggests a global push against Turkey, comparing it to the fate of the American Thanksgiving turkey. It implies widespread willingness, including Bulgaria, to cede parts of Serbia and Roumania to gain a larger slice of Turkey, with a tone of grim humor about the geopolitical situation.
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Turkey
New England
Bulgaria
Serbia
Roumania
Steady Attrition in War Parcels Allied Gains
Since July 18 the counter offensive altered the war. On the western front prisoners total about 250,000 with killed and wounded at least twice that figure. Large guns captured exceed 3,000 and machine guns about 20,000. Turks about 50,000 and Bulgarians 40,000 captured, with attendant losses. Never before in great wars in so short a time has such a change been recorded.
Damascus Falls and the Rise of a New Order
Fragment paragraph praising British advances over Damascus and other ancient cities. Claims these lands pass from lurks to a people described as builders of civilization, whose touch is order and whose creed is established law. Appeals to entrust renovation to these mighty men and their free governments.
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Damascus
Bagdad
Jerusalem
Nazareth
Prince Renounces Throne For Love In Roumania Tale
A crown prince defies royal duty to marry a plain girl. He refuses his royal father’s order to leave her, insisting a wife in hand is worth a crown in future days. The romantic story centers on loyalty and the value of shared happiness over royal prestige.
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Ifere
Roumania
The Gathering Storm on Germany’s Imminent Punishment
In a stark warning tone the piece depicts Germany as blind to looming catastrophe, likening the coming punishment to historical destructions. The author asserts only Germans fail to grasp the severity of the storm gathering against them and their ally.
Unholy Alliance Defeats Suffrage Vote Split
South and New England conservatives unite to block an amendment. The article notes 22 Southern senators oppose. 12 Northern Republicans support, blocking passage. Republican delegates to local conventions meet Saturday night to influence candidates for senators in districts 21, 22, 23, city sheriffs, justices, education board, and probate delegates.
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South
New Lueland
Middle States
CHA
Sergeant Barker Returns Home Wounded After Front Service
Sergeant John M. Barker, 40, of Fairfield, previously listed as severely wounded, arrives home on a 69 day furlough after seven major battles in France. He served with Company Sk. 102d Infantry, was gassed at Leicheprey, fought at the Marne, and saw years of regular army duty including time in the Philippines.
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Sovecuut
John M. Barker
Fairfield
Tinfintey
Mul Plain Road
Joseph Barker
Bridgeport
France
Hues
Leicheprey
Marne
Barker
Dnis
Dainipines
Unidentified man killed by express train near Riverside
Greenwich, Oct. 2 Special: The unidentified man, about 45, was struck by express train No 4 east of Riverside station Monday morning. Blood on a wheel led the crew to the dead man as he lay unrecognized. He was found with papers suggesting Derby camp work but identity remained unknown. Medical Examiner Clarke investigated. no money found. Body interred in town cemetery.
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Greenwich
Struk
Riverside
New Haven
Herby
Derby
Clarke
Saloon Altercation Leaves Patron Injured by Bartender
In a 1014 Tare street saloon a patron offended the bartender who swung a club striking the man on the scalp. Initial reports suggested brain injury but Brideport Hospital later confirmed a scalp fracture. The assailant used a stick during the confrontation. no arrests were made.
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Bocuse
Ftsulaon
Hiam Platt
Platt
Brideepart Hospital
Mate
Dimpfla Case Seen as Only Theft Charge Yet
Following federal inquiry into Samuel Dimpfla of 759 Howard avenue, German-born U.S. citizen, authorities report no explosives found in his possession and suggest a theft charge may be filed. The episode prompts tighter factory supervision and cautions over government material kept as souvenirs. The Department of Justice cites that most shells and ordnance are government property and, due to widespread pilferage, recommends prosecution. Dimpfla, once Brooklyn resident, is now under review for three counts.
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Samuel Dimpfla
Howard Avenua
Counrt
Bridgeport
Burns and Bassiel Company
Dimpsin
Faw
Remington Arms and Ammunition Company
Department of Justice
Charles P. Lane
Tands
Brooklyn
Law Abicine
Germany
United States
Driver Downed by Horse in Washington Bridge Accident
Shriel, a wagon driver, was knocked down when a horse lunged forward near the East Washington bridge. The wagon wheels ran over him, causing scalp contusions, three left ribs fractures, and cuts. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital and treated by Dr. B J Coyle.
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Wigan
Shridt
Lindley Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Shrict
Tsast Washington Bridge
Shriel
B. J. Coyle
City Fire Loss for September Under $6000
The September fire loss totaled about 4660 with 38 alarms to the department per Chief Johnson. Of these 38 alarms 13 were bell alarms and 25 were still. One false alarm occurred. All city apparatus answered at least two calls, Chemical No. 1 handling the most. Engines 5 and 11 each logged two alarms and the fleet traveled over 148 miles answering all calls. Aged Woman T Ad Greenwich Mrs Frances Bailey Perk, mother of the late Alfred A Cowles and grandmother of Russell A Cowles, died at her home in Pell Haven Greenwich Monday morning aged years. Funeral private. Myre Pook was born near Syracuse NY. Survived by grandson Frederick IT Cowles. Funeral took place at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Johnson
Greenwich
Frances Bailey Perk
Alfred A. Cow
Ansonia Clock Company
Russell A. Cowlas
New York
Ansonia
Pell Haven
Russell A. Cowles
Frederick IT. Cowles
Myre
Pook
Syracuse
N.Y
Woodlawn
Judge warns on drinking as non support case arraigns Clark
Judge Willer in City court yesterday warned that one drink or any liquor on the breath will bring six months in jail. Harvey Clark of 28 Railroad Court was arraigned on non support and assault charges against his wife. Clark admitted drinking but said the alcohol came while on duty as a truck man. He was referred to the probation officer to secure factory work.
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Willer
Harvey Clark
No. 28
Railroad Court
Clark
Coffee Scalded Child Dies at Greenwich Hospital
Georg Wozera aged one year and eight months died at Greenwich hospital after a pot of steaming coffee toppled from a table when his mother Mrs Frank Durza of Dumplin pond, frightened by threats from two men, overturned the cloth and spilled the coffee. Two suspects Harry Giscoveck and Roman Jackowitz were held but the case was nolled on cost payments. Both men faced breach of the peace charges.
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Greenwich
Georg Wozera
Greenwich Hospital
Frank Durza
Dumplin Pond
Harry Giscoveck
Roman Jackowitz
Sterest
James E. Frtee
Henry R. White
Call More Yeewomen For Black Rock Base
Young Bridgeport women skilled in shorthand and typewriting are invited to enroll in the Naval Reserve as landsmen yeoman (female) at Black Rock base in Budzeport for immediate duty. Applicants aged 13 to 35 may apply now. those under 21 need parental consent. Pay is 50 base monthly plus 38 subsistence, plus a $100 uniform allowance at enrollment.
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Bridgeport
Naval Reserve Force
Budzeport
Black Rock Naval Base
Private Henry Hinkson Wounded on August Twentieth
Private William Hinkson a gunner of Battery Fy 56th Artillery, veteran of the Mexican campaign, was wounded on August 20 per telegraph from Miss Lida Wile Harms at 109 Cherry Street. Private E Hinkson, previously a Salts Textile Company fireman, joined the Coast Artillery car unit in the Connecticut National Guard and is confined to base hospital TL of the American Expeditionary Force, per a September 1 letter.
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William Hinkson
Lida Wile Harms
Herry Street
E Hinkson
Salts Textile Company
South Company
Coast Artillery Car
Connecticut National
Republican State Convention Delayed Amid Flu in Vermont
The Vermont Republican State convention is postponed two weeks due to Spanish influenza. While awaiting the rescheduled dates, committee members spend time promoting Liberty bonds. The platform builders push planks praising soldiers and sailors without naming the commander in chief.
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Vermont
Army
Navy
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