English Bishop Delights Crowd At Bridgeport Luncheon
English Bishop Charles Gore of Oxford spoke at a Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Straith Street hotel. He urged cordial ties between Britain and the United States and urged a postwar order uniting nations to keep the peace. He praised American effort, discussed labor questions, housing, and the need to prevent class divisions, and expressed hope that England would be more welcomed into international fellowship after the war.
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England
France
Charles Clare
Oxford
Bridgeport
Straithiit
Ians- Hsh
Gere
William Hornathe
Mmge
Wyiserite
Det
Germany
Eaking
Nake Lengland
Nerica
Bishop Gore
Thec Sabes
Chen
Ee Nishour
Ireed Widnes
Eles
Magland
Wheaties
Feuer
Pogland
Ife
Wrench
Tontayette
America
Europe
Wnio
Jénsland
Labor Party of
Labor
Gere Shen
Orient
Beilin
Soltr
Idaglisiiman
Frederick TH. Lynch
New York
Great Britain
Wien
Corman
Tary Aid Crortatiuns
War Glamour and Allied Resolve Amid Global Strife
The piece recounts wartime rhetoric urging unity between Britain and America, condemning unending arms races, and proposing international arbitration and an international police force. Speakers stress that civilians endure wartime burdens, emphasize allied cooperation, and warn against premature victory complacency while urging continued resistance against Germany.
Monster Guns in Use by Yankees
Army testing details describe a heavily armored gun car with 1,000 square feet of plate and a convertible pit foundation. The vehicle mounts a large gun able to fire at high angles and at longer ranges, with mobility achieved by shifting the gun mount along tracks, enabling rapid position changes and broader target engagement.
Mrs CoverdaleAid to ExceedQurota Campaign Report
Mrs Coverdale provided aid to exceed quota and announced visit by Marri Cavemhiule of Mairteld to Riverside. New York notices discuss relief work and fatigue seen among participants. Medical board contemplates policy changes and potential hospital actions. Campaign closes next Wednesday.
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New York
Weilehy
al Wis
Marerpot
Aehrucial Poney Toon
Mare Coverdale
Astra Gassheer
Wwe
Tafiemary
Hincks Backed by Mrs. Christine Strickfus Prohibitionists
By Webster Hincks backed by Mrs. Christine Strickfus is reported in this item noting her support amid Prohibitionist activity. The piece records the death of her son and her illness from double pneumonia, details family aftermath and pending funeral plans.
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Webster
Hincks
Christine Strickfus
Allies Capture 11 000 Germans in Flanders
Allied forces report capturing about 11 000 German troops in Flanders amid heavy fighting. British and American units push along the front, with advances near Valenciennes and along the Serre and Oise valleys as French, Italian and Austro-Hungarian fronts show heavy activity.
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MeVital
Monte Tonmbe
Monte Cyanpa
Ceneral Pizsan
Plugue
Asings
Adige
Anak
Tiave
Montello
Adriatic
Italy
Pdvanne
Niles
Monte Prassoni
Tiave Atlao
Hitlie Ornie
Tipo Pinye
Venelia
Thaly
Imust
Valenciennes
Sambre Canal
Ine
Valenciennes Jouesnoy- Hlipsen
Maio
Virlanelonnes
le Quesneay
van Leilieshoy
Momma
Datncrectes
Denne
Manali
Malia Urey
Ip Cutting
Chiamond
Isellate Vale
Eyelonnes
Heavyfighe
Chetragas Fayees
Opeay
Serre
Creny
Siigserpi
Montiers
Oise
Yervins
Regan
Wrecked Aeroplane Carried By Motor Truck Through Town
A large motor truck carried the wreckage of a Curtis aeroplane through the town this morning. The plane, one of those that flew in the states for the Fourth Liberty Loan drive, was damaged when it struck a road obstacle near Wes Bridgewine, Massachusetts. Officials accompanying the machine noted it will be repaired if possible or salvaged for parts for other machines.
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Curtis
Tong
Wes
Bridgewine
Mass
Teakles
District Republican smoker hosts midtown rally on Central Avenue
Members of the Twelfth District Republican club and friends gathered in clap rooms on Central Avenue for a political rally. Speakers included William T. Ashcvelt candidate for aldemman Maybe and Lieutenant Governor, Clifford B. Wilson, John Wy, Caldworth candidate for senator from the 240 Senatorial district, and City Clerk W. A. Roh nson. Lighted meals were served during the evening.
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Twelfth District
Republican Club
Central Avenue
William T. Ashcvelt
Aldemman
Lifford B. Wilson
John Wy
Caldworth
Piet
WT. A. H. Rohnson
Lumen
Mistakes in Drainage Move Water From Soil Effectively
A specialist guide explains that single deep tile drains along a road are less effective than two shallower drains on both sides when soil is uniform. Subsoil variations demand shallower drains to avoid poor performance, with examples from Berlin and Mesopotamia reports noting army movements and evacuations.
Patterson Machine Strikes James France
James France of Sea Howard avenue sustained injuries to the body and shoulders when he was struck by an automobile driven by G I Patterson of Sy Cannot street at the corner of Hancock seven and Slate streets last evening.
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Janes France
Sea Howard Avenue
G. I. Ttterson
Sy Cannot Street
Hancocksavente
Slate Street
Faults to list for better work and life
A manager advises a job seeker to study and cure personal faults by listing them and correcting each one. He compares diagnosis to medicine and urges immediate self-improvement. The piece ends with a humorous note about a husband valuing his wife after cooking his own meals.
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Sand
Aer
Amad
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