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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1918

Page

2

Berlin Peace Plea Falls On Stony Ground

The German chancellor Prince Maximilian of Baden outlines a new government program in a Reichstag address. He promises domestic reform, constitutional changes, and a general peace approach based on equal rights, Belgium’s independence, and cooperation with the Reichstag and labor leaders to rally broad support for wartime policies and future peace settlements.

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Draft Examinations Reveal Teeth a Key Battlefront

In a 1918 draft examination at High School 103 men aged 19 to 96 were tested with 66 found fit for general service and 19 deferred or rejected. The principal defect identified was dental health while 3 were rejected for vision. One hundred three examined scholars faced medical advisory review. 2 women qualified for a specific service, and the rest await fate as military needs shift.

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The Butter Proof For The Nut Butter Product

An archaic ad style blurb touts a new Nut Butter called Sweex Nut, claiming it resembles dairy in taste and appearance. It advertises origin from a pasteurized milk base and notes retailing at a specific local store with a distinctive yellow front sign.

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Suspect Your Kidneys And Take Stitch In Time

An old patient testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Fills as a home remedy for back pain kidney trouble and fatigue. It cites Mrs Mary Weller of 235 Park St recounting relief after using Doan's kidneys pills from September 22 1914 claiming backache and other kidney symptoms eased.

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Sousa's Big Band Comes Tomorrow and Aftermath

Reported from multiple plants shows production progress while enforcement agents tighten draft quotas. Autonomy volunteers face forced relocation as notaries push for higher subscriptions. an honor roll highlights top performers with notable gains.

Attorney Cullinan Appointed Industrial Advisor for War Industries

Attorney Viana M. Cullinan of 118 thinwoed price has been appointed as industrial advisor to the District Hyatt Bourd & of Connee- Het. This appointment follows an amendment to the selective service law passed by Congress on April 1, 1918, providing for appointments. Three advisers were appointed in this state. The advisers, not members of their boards, will advise on which industries are industri ally vital and deserving of priority in materials, jobs, and deferments. They will aid the draft and labor departments in determining labor needs and help employers pursue deferred classifications for workers in essential industries.

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Explosions Ended at Gillespie Plant Morgan NJ

Explosions and fire raged for 42 hours at the WA Gillespie shell loading plant in Morgan New Jersey. Military authorities cut the estimated total killed and injured. five bodies identified. The plant worker Hickerson was among the dead and another employee missing as records burned in the blaze.

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Murder and Suicide At Brooklyn Medical Office

Dr Thompson is killed and patient Saloway dies from stab wounds after a dispute over medical bills. The incident occurred at a local doctor’s office with both men dying from chest and abdominal stab wounds. Thompson’s career included service as United States minister to Hayti and later health work in New York City before moving to Bridgeport. He is survived by his wife and two sons in the U.S. Army. The suspect Saloway, a Clinton Avenue resident, died at the scene.

Salowayo Saloway Thompson Saloway Ed M. Garlick St. Vincent's Hospital De.hampson Dhriudegh Satoway Garlick Clinton Avenue Lewis &. Richards Brooklyn Yale College Paris France Tie Unite States Hayli United States New York Department of Health New York City Bridgeport Main Street

Kaiser Aims Peace Move Against U. S. 4th Liberty Loan

Washington report notes German peace proposals likely to influence the Fourth Liberty Loan. Officials think the move will backfire, with Americans expected to oversubscribe the loan to show resolve that peace must come only with victory.

Kaiser U. S

Allied Armies Push Toward Germany From Front Lines

Allied forces pressed toward Germany as Brooklyn and Montbrehain fell into British hands and Auben ebuuloux Foils fell to capture. French and American units advanced from Rheims to the Argonne, crossing the Aisne canal and pursuing the enemy along the Suippe and Arnos rivers while Serbians entered Vranje after violent fighting.

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Influenza Takes Four Lives Here

The city reports four deaths from influenza with doctors detailing response plans. Dr. Brown favors keeping schools open under strong medical supervision and ensuring children stay in class. Doctors Haskell and Monahan attend patients at HiNside hospital, freeing Dr. Brown for broader city cases as extra nurses are deployed to care for the ill.

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