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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1918

Page

6

Connecticut Will Fight Any Peace With Kultur

Connecticut State Council of Defense adopts a resolution opposing any peace with Germany or its vassals unless Germany is unconditionally surrendering. It demands complete military victory, reparations, and no peace by negotiation until central powers are defeated, asserting no armistice while German forces remain. The resolution, drawn by Justice George W. Wheeler, was passed unanimously and telegraphed to the President, cabinet, and Congress.

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Connecticut Chamber of Commerce backs unconditional surrender stance

President Edward E. Jones telegraphed President Wilson and Connecticut's two senators, endorsing a resolution from the State Council of Defense against any peace talks with Germany unless the Allies achieve unconditional surrender. The message reflects a hardline wartime position from the local business group.

Edward E. Jones Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Aodt Wilson United States Connecticut Wnrikers States Chamber of Commerce State Council of Defense Germany Touton

Close Newtown election yields mixed license result

Voters in Newtown go to the polls amid a tight race with Republicans claiming key town offices and a narrow yes vote on the license issue. Reports note wins for assessor and selectman, a near balance on the license question, and a scheduled annual town meeting with officials presenting the year’s budget and duties.

Neavlown Lepublicana Herbis Wheels Board of Relief Richard Selectman WIT Jechmian Newton Chirdis Usd Chomas Hind Seeheetmoan John J. Nore Shrop Jodney Shep Amdov Carmody Sixtean Lewns Sixtean Femde Wallace Mitchell Tawth School Charles CG Mor Oscar Witnesehler Connecticut Power and Ihshit Company Jake Hill Walter H. Kiernan

Bridgeport Builders Fear Ban Stalls Housing Projects

Builders and homeowners in Bridgeport report widespread delays as the War Industries Board order slows non war related construction. A meeting of Bridgeport builders urged Washington to guarantee completion of essential housing work, warning that private projects risk halting without authority backing.

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Bent May Run Against Miller For Democrats

Bent and Miller contest the probate judge race. Miller seeks renomination on the Republican ticket while Bent runs with the Democrats. The probate convention at Stratfield meets at noon to renominate Miller. Bent is a longtime politician with the Buckingham Bent firm, viewed as the Democratic nominee prospect.

Bent May Miller Judea Miller Bent Judge Miller

May Nominate Johnson For Education Board

Republicans converge at conventions to select candidates for November 4 elections. Potentially nominate Johnson for the Board of Education, with debate over Nathaniel W. Bishop. Town Chairman Robinson cautions aldermanic primaries for October 1, districts to caucus beforehand.

Board of Education Pew Belihood Ir. J. Murray Johnson Nathaniel W. Bishop Robinson

Obituary items and notes from a city newspaper

Obituary notices for Mary Agnes Morrissey and several others recount brief illnesses and funerals. Details include names, relations, addresses, church services, and interments. Additional notes mention Mormon population counts in Western states and a theater quote about profitability.

Contested Case Note From Fragmented Report

An incomplete OCR fragment references a case related to Ti Wwataut and Woboubues with a Delertive rank Heullrook eliibiesl and mute. The readable words point to a legal or investigative note but lack clear actions or outcomes. Entities are uncertain due to garbled text.

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Bowling Ad From Universe Draughting Pen Company

A fragmented OCR note mentions a bowling payment of 456 dollars from Universe Draughting Pen company located on Cha fron street. The case continues until October 12 with actions in City court noted as ongoing yesterday.

Universe Draughting Pen Company Cha Fron Street Erragis Morins

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