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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1918

Page

2

Wilsons basis on terms of allies continued war council

Reports from Washington indicate Wilson has been shaping terms for the Allies but officials doubt any proposals reflect War council deliberations. Cavalier notes mention potential armistice features and demands for German reparations, with emphasis on Belgian populations and Rhine territories. Austrian and Bolshevik maneuvers are cited as influencing negotiations amid uneasy diplomacy. In Basel, Czech leadership seeks a public administration with Bohemian officials staying provisional.

Washington War Council Belgium Rhine Counyy Germany Basel Switzerland Bohemia Czech Committee Prague Count von Coudenhove

Rockefeller will accept indirect boxing fund for troops drive

New York October 30 John D Rockefeller Jr chairman of the United War Work campaign committee said indirect money from nationwide boxing carnivals organized by James W Coffey will be accepted to raise 100000 for troops welfare. The committee adopted a rule that money raised at sporting events held on Sundays would be refused and protests from ministers over boxing as brutal were noted. Boxing promoters plan carnivals in major cities to boost the fund.

New York John D. Rockefeller, S Jr United If Work James W. Coft‘k Ing Rockefeller Russia Derrari Mirbach Miehhorn Tenino Torreon Cavs Ramssia France Ava Politt Edit Eeanoniv Camile Pesmoulins Vetrance Terray Warening Curt Ita Consu- Vladonsk Demoursta Lend Jihen Switzerland Lowlabor Dies Piriti Peoof Leninists Mit Dora Saplin Lentye Na Dereespont Basid Watt Fater

Bicycle Injury In Washington Avenue Collision

Nathan Calson aged 39 of 344 Cedar Street Hes in St. Vincent's Hospital with bruises about the body and head after being struck by an automobile truck on Washington Avenue while riding home from work. Doctors report the condition not serious.

Nathan Calson Cedar Street St. Vincent's Hospital Ternoon Washington Avenue

Twelfth District Smoker Tonight at Newfield Avenue

Mayor Difford B Wilson and City Clerk J A H Robinson will host a Twelfth district smoker at Rouse Hall Newfield avenue opposite Engine House No 8 prominent Republicans Senator John Y Catiwell will speak music and refreshments promised Al Twelfth district voters urged to attend.

Difford B. Wilson J. A. H. Robinson William '. Ashcroft John Y. Catiwell Rouse Hall Newfield Avenue Engine House Twelfth District

Feeble Old People Wind is What You Need

Vintage patent medicine teaser touts Vinel as a tonic to restore strength vitality and vigor for the feeble elderly and nervous, with testimonials from Malone New York Winchester Virginia and other places. It claims ninety percent satisfaction for sixteen years and promotes iron manganese and glycerophosphates as key ingredients. The ad targets old people and overworked individuals seeking a quick strength boost.

Malone N.Y S.B. Wells Winchester Yama Farmer Jennie Chapman Lulous Vinel

Acid-Stomach Claims and Warns of Health Dangers

A garbled health scare text argues that an acid stomach weakens teeth and causes indigestion, weight loss, and fatigue. It promotes a dubious cure labeled MAVTUEST 2 tablets, claiming they restore vitality and strength, with references to various dubious brands and personal testimonials.

Sailors Rescued After 26 Days Adrift In Open Boat

Eleven crew members arrived in New York after being rescued by a U S Navy vessel from the Norwegian steamer Finder sunk by a German sub on October 18. The mate and ten others were saved after 26 days adrift with limited provisions and exposure. fate of captain and seven crew members unknown.

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Germans Prepare Further Retreat Near Kalch Sherghat

Reported from the front as German forces fall back after heavy fighting five miles north of Kalch Sherghat. British cavalry cut off 1,900 prisoners while Turks attacked from the east bank to halt the road retreat. Western Tigris flank advances trap Turkish positions three miles south of Whuleh Sherghat.

Kalch Sherghat Tigris Whuleh Sherghat Juvigny Soissons U. S

War Front Dispatches From Europe and Gallipoli Peninsula

War office and London reports describe local operations south of Guise with trench captures and advances toward the Guise Heric la Vieville road. Turkish forces concentrate at Bulair near Gallipoli while Britons report limited activity on the Western Front amid artillery and counterattacks. Local reports note Turkish evacuation of Tabriz and Serbian cavalry breakthroughs in the Balkans as Ferocious combat rages across Aisne, Lys, and Schelde fronts.

Taris War Office Guise Herie la Vieville Bunogne Henry St. Fergeaux London Haig Berlin Bemlin Nisy Aton Oise Canal Nizy le Comte Aisne von Eberhardt von Below Harpy Vousiers Servbin Dasuathe Paris Vno Eushorne Semendria Sinty

Undefined OCR fragment summary

Fragmented OCR text with numerous garbled phrases. Contains possible references to noncommissioned officers, training, and personnel but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear subjects to summarize reliably. No identifiable person or organization facts to extract.

State Military Tax Apportionment Figures For 1918

The 1918 state military tax totals 1 750 000 with the sanitary tax at 807 747 08. Commissioner W H Corbin apportions shares to towns, Hartford receiving the largest municipal share due to higher local spending. Fairfield County allocations are listed, showing Bridgeport, Norwalk, Shelton and others with varying amounts, while the basis is local tax effort rather than property value. The article also includes a stretch of Russia and world events amid a double funeral in Bridgeport.

W. H. Corbin Bridgeport Hartford fFairfield County Fairfield County Bethel Brookfield Teatofield Greenwich Monroe Now Newto Norwics Sa Hideofield Shelton Sherman AO

Hoppe Defeats Slosson at Hub Exhibition Bout

Boston on October 30 Will Hoppe world billiard champion defeated former champion George Slosson in an exhibition match for Red Cross relief. Hoppe scored 800 points to Slosson’s 27 with 800 at 18 4 balk line.

Boston Willie Hoppe George Slosson Red Cross Hoppe

Man and Woman Held on Solicitation and Breach of Peace

Helen Golstein of 812 State Street arrested late last night charged with soliciting and breach of peace. Companion Herbert J. Wilson of 303 Main Street detained charged with breach of peace. Taken into custody by Patrolman Weller on Broad Street and to be arraigned in City Court this morning.

Helen Golstein State Street Herbert J. Wilson Main Street Patrolmar Weller Broad Street Hey

Use Canthrax to Make Easy Home Shampoo

A vintage ad promotes Canthrax for a quick inexpensive shampoo. Dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water to create a full cup of liquid shampoo that covers the scalp and hair, dissolving dirt and dandruff. Rinse and dry for a fluffy, lustrous finish.

Red Cross Drivers Ready at Greenwich Camp King

Greenwich reports 270 members of the Red Cross Automotive and Mechanical section stationed at Camp King Sound Beach awaiting orders. Recruits go to the Atlantic Division New York for papers, then to Camp King for testing before Chicago training. Oversea duty in France as track and ambulance drivers under Major H. P. Harding.

Greenwich American Red Cross Cam Iking Sound Beach Ure Fist Gt Atlantic Bureau of Personnel Fourth Avenue New York Camp King Chicago France H. P. Harding King Frederick King The Red Cross

Bridgeport Fire Prevention Campaign Plans Sweeping

Bridgeport will stage a sweeping fire prevention drive starting November 4 with Chief Johnson of the wire department Captain John T. Tague and other officers. William V. Dee and his Four Minute Men will help publicize the danger of fire in theatres, churches, and other venues with speeches by Fire Underwriters members and the fire marshal. The campaign aims to show how fire losses can be reduced through careful supervision and precautions. The national fire loss last year totaled 208,725,040 dollars, with careless acts accounting for over half.

Bridgeport Saturdaay Johnson Wire Department John T. Tague William V. Dee Pibtic Ridgeport Fire Underwriters' Association United States Aap Ag Bi Atlee

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