Wilson Offers Limited Diplomacy in German Question
The piece weighs the impact of President Wilsons notes to Germany and the reaction of British French leaders and American Republicans. It argues the diplomacy opened the German people to see their government clearly, while praising Wilson as a premier statesman offering peace once Germans free themselves from their rulers.
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Germany
Aly
Wilson
Prince Max
Britain
France
Austria
Mary Jane heads to Washington for war work opportunities
In Washington the United States Employment Service calls for more Mary Janes to take stenography, typing, and clerical posts. Housing bureaus promise 2000 housing units in apartment-hotel style halls with meals, rooming options, night entertainment, and evening classes at George Washington University and other institutions.
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Washington
Mary Jane
Maury June
Mary June
Middle West
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
Mary Janes
Housing Bureau
Union Station
Capitol
Billy Sunday
Capital
Uncle Sam
Rls
George Washington University
Congressional
A Line of Cheer by John Kendrick Bangs
Poem about a soldier and loved one separated by the sea. The speaker feels distant yet spiritually united with the boy across the sea. They meet in dreams in a communion of heart and mind despite the vast distance and tide.
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BY John Kendrick Bangs
MY Soldier Boy
Breakfast Table: War, prices, and civic duty mix in chatter
A fragmented column blends wartime talk with daily life notes. It laments rising prices for breakfast items and tobacco, questions the seven cent fare, urges support for war bonds, and critiques profiteering while praising Boy Scouts and civic clubs. The piece reflects public sentiment on shortages, patriotism, and social norms during wartime.
Driving in Earnest Liberty Bond Campaign Rallies Support
A rallying call urges the public to back a vast Liberty Bond drive, despite influenza, war news, and German peace talk. It warns the loan must succeed, urging Americans to meet bond salesmen halfway and join the six billion subscription effort.
The Camphor Bag and Public Health Practices
The piece questions carrying camphor bags near the collar as a preventive for disease favoring cleanliness, avoidance of crowds, and strong health, noting camphor offers little real protection and should not replace proven hygiene measures. It warns against overreliance on such remedies and urges strict adherence to public health rules.
Military policem and peace advisers in Berlin
Reports from Berlin say military men act as strong advisers for peace. They acknowledge Germany’s grave condition and note soldiers can fight long, but wise leaders urge peace now. The divide among warriors risks prolonging suffering for the people and the Kultur regime.
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Berlin
Germany
Kultur
Plaza Necessities Highlight Road Boosts and Bond Need
The piece notes that Phiza improvements and Joh street extension meet real public needs. Government grants powers to issue bonds, aiding wartime munition work in Bridgeport. Voters and officials see patriotic value in these projects despite mixed views on a proposed constitutional convention and a biennial election reform.
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Joh Street
Uridgeport
Devon Women Plan Visiting Nurse for Town
Devon at the October meeting of the Tuesday Afternoon club elected three officers and reported $205 raised for war relief with $20 to the Devon Red Cross and the Milford chapter. A visiting nurse for Milford was discussed. a $25 subscription was started and a nurse engaged. A harvest supper at Devon Union church is planned with Lu's orchestra.
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Devon
Manley J. Cheney
Green Street
Devor
George Rk
Secor
Clinton W. Bliss
Benson F. Snyder
Bliss
Ladies’ Aid Society
Devon Union Church
Pki
Mel
Thenry Webb Adairiacan
Pet Caldwin
Nuusutaek Avenue
Atos
Wihreeler
Berwyn
Erie
Assistant U. S. Attorney Dead at Hartford
John P. Begsey of Hartford, assistant United States district attorney of Connecticut, died at Hartford yesterday. He was a leading expert on alienage and espionage, directed draft raids in Bridgeport, and oversaw cases under the espionage act since its inception. He was 26, born in New Britain, educated at Trinity College and Harvard Law, and served in the state attorney's office since 1917.
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John P. Begsey
Hartford
United States District Attorney
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Armory
Port James IL
McGovern
New Britain
Trinitwecallege
Harvard Law School
State’s Attorney's Office
House to Grant 6 345 755 000 To Army Today
Washington Oct. 16 Immediate consideration was given by the House to the military deficiency bill carrying 6 345 755 000 for the enlarged war program in the coming nine months. Chairman Sherley said the measure would pass tomorrow and that no money deemed necessary to carry on the war would be denied. The committee trimmed requests by 3 540 375 985 while approving 3 858 349 776 in contract authorizations.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Sherley
Betng
Neville Island
War Department
Married at Midnight Died Next Morning in Lima
Representative Jacob F. Merker died here this morning of Spanish influenza shortly after his marriage at midnight to his private secretary. The event followed a ceremony held late last night at LOULS JO LOULS.
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Louls
Jacob FE. Merker
Desjailias Given One Year Probation for Cruelty
In City Court yesterday morning, Desjailias was placed on probation for one year after being charged with cruelty to animals. The defendant, described as Desiavilias from East Main Street, reportedly returned home under the influence of liquor and struck at a window, causing a family to be injured by a fall from a six story window.
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Wlorin
East Main Street
Aerignesd
Aninmivls
Desiavilias
Lpuor
Eleain Tewse
Vanine
Brother and Sister Opposed in Probate
In Lena Gender estate matter Samuel Bender and Mrs G Pearlman clash in Probate Court. Samuel seeks administration with sister Mrs Pearlman contesting from California. Hearing set for Friday at 10am before Probate Judge Paul L Miller. The estate reportedly consists of personal property only and the daughter seeks appointment.
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Niniher
Lena Gender
Bender
Samuel
David Bender
G. Pearlman
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Samuel Bender
Pearlman
California
E ©. Hall
Attorne
Cas
Paul L. Miller
Wholesalers Sue Rival For Damage To Truck
Samuel Steinberg of Norwalk sued Roedner in Common Pleas for 300 dollars over a September 24 1917 truck collision in Norwalk. The plaintiffs claim their truck was damaged requiring 120 dollars in repairs and loss of use, caused by Roedner’s chauffeur. The case was filed yesterday and is returnable at the November term.
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Samue
Samuel Steinberg
Norwalk
Roedner
Commo. Pleas
Beardsley woods suicide ties estate of William Gublik
The estate of William Gublik is handled after his suicide by hanging on October 9 in Beardsley woods. Administrators have been asked to manage the affairs, with his wife and children in Hungary and alien enemy property custody in New York notified.
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William Gublik
Beardsley Woods
Hungary
Garyan
New York
SOME GIRL News Column Praises 18YearOld Nurse Volunteer
An 18 year old high school graduate volunteers at Hillside to help influenza patients amid nurse shortages. She joins the staff in a white gown and cap, washing dishes and assisting in care. Her patriotism and character are highlighted, noting her two brothers serving in France.
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Hillside
France
New York Faces Record Ballot as Women Vote for First Time
The upcoming November election in New York state will feature 2387 offices and 130 women candidates. The ballot marks the first general election allowing women voters. Democrats nominate six women and Republicans nominate one. Connecticut gains notice that U S military personnel in country can vote with camps set to register and cast ballots.
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New York State
Connecticut
General Army
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