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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1918

Page

2

Ostend and Douai Fall as British Break Through

British troops entered Ostend and Bonni while reports say Lille fell to the Fifth Army. Allied lines push past Le Cateau as American and British forces cross the Selis river and seize crucial positions. German rear guards sustain heavy losses as Ostend and Zeebrugge bases are evacuated.

Douai London Bonni Haute Dele Canal War Office Lille Lille Seotor Associated Press Flanders Ostend Alvators Toceca@Armes LE Cateau Selis

Germany three classes in Munsey's Magazine

From a revolutionary view Germany is split into three classes the leaders and elite the mass of the people and a small revolutionary minority in the Reichstag. The third class protests are crushed by a police state while the second class despises the extremists and seeks favor with the first class. Demands for democracy suggest change after the war.

Reichstag Gearminy Wass Munsey

Aim to Prepare To Accept Terms (Continued from Page 1)

Reports from Rome and notes on Vienna indicate the dual empire faces decisive political moves toward liberal government structures. Polish, Czech, and Slovak actors push independence or autonomy while allied powers seek constitutional reforms to end empires’ military rule.

Washington At- Nurs Atti Fomgury State Department Rome Isks Stanek Stanek Deckired Wity Prague Ana Vienna Eva Vanes

Jury Frees Doll Of All Charges In Riot Case

The jury cleared the accused of all charges after Thomas thanked Attorney Wittens for a brilliant defense. State arguments by Carl Poster Nisha ts and Judge Reed's instruction preceded the verdict. No further charges were pursued despite rumors of conspiracy against Thomas and Hawking.

Thomas Wittens Tr. Gowls Tideo Carl Nisha Ts Argumant Reed Thomas and Hawking Jebaney Whomais Ieystone Clus Moe Palce Nice Charles Winters Albert Smith Jamies Pickett Midawird Cierny James H. Graves Angela Dlon- Belo Jon Verdiet Lallok Nustion Prent Mundoes Peibate Attournes Lewik Lyneurs Teeeedl Homas

Liberty Loan drive expands as Dillon touts club gifts

The article details Bridgeport leaders raising funds for the Liberty Loan. It notes Mose’s membership push, Dillon's matching offers, and $53,000 added to the fund from luncheon subscriptions. Scouts paraded, selling bands totaling nearly $89,000, aimed to reach $100,000. The piece references local officials and court remarks amid war fund efforts.

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Cry for Nurses Now Most Acute in Bridgeport

The city faces a nursing shortage amid a flu outbreak. Local women offered help, visiting patients and caring for families, while Red Cross nurses urged broader volunteer support. Doctors warned whiskey worsens cases and urged public health measures. The medical meeting backed continued theatre and school operations with precautions.

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Million Dollar Liberty Club Forms In City Rise

A local Liberty Loan club declares progress toward a million, with Mrs. Diuvtey Morris and Harvey Hhuabhelb ba leading as teachers and officials boasting the group’s top status. New members join from firms like Bussiek Co and Beardsley, with plans to push to a million and a half.

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Reykjavik Bread Plant Uses Gas Waste Heat

Municipal report notes Reykjavik council began bread baking using waste heat from gas works. Three pound loaves baked in batches of three within three hours, claiming coal savings. Sections on health, Spanish influenza cases surge with 2 975 total. seven hospitalizations, no deaths. Inspectors monitor ventilation, theatres, trams, factories. new temporary inspectors to boost oversight during the epidemic.

Commerce Reports Agerton Copenhagen Reykjavik Leg Jond Vito ‘Whusle Beat American Jews New York Terald Department of Health Bridgeport Sprake

U S Prisoners Work in Mines Continues

American prisoners face harsh treatment in German camps. They are used in mines and on railways, paid about a quarter to three quarters of a cent daily for heavy work, with rationed bread and water. Some are confined and starved for refusals, while others endure poor clothing, bedding, and no fats or milk. Escape is difficult as camps lie near the intert, and relief is sought to modify wartime steel production orders to avert curtailment.

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