Bridgeport Telegram Adopts Oldest Morning Journal Tone
The Bridgeport Telegram, established in 1891, describes itself as the largest morning paper in Connecticut with independence in politics. The Post Publishing Co publishes from 49 Cannon Street and lists Associated Press membership and subscription rates, along with advertising representatives and circulation notes.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Associated Press
THE
Post Publishing CO
Cannon Street
Juline Mathews
Seacon Street Run
Mass
Madison Avenue
New York
Bartford Building
Chicago
Nowber
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Bewa
A LINE O' CHEER Remembrance of Seasons and Light
A lyrical meditation on the shifting calendar between summer and fall. The poem praises golden light, the countryside, and memories of hope and love tied to the changing seasons and their gentle moods.
Breakfast Table Parody Reflects War Time Rationing Mood
Fragmented wartime column riffs on gas use, Red Cross dues, tax talk on cemeteries, and draft plans. Mentions Bernhardt writing, Watched Rhine reality, Juxtapositions of humor with Liberty loans, Nogales battle, Rankin defeat, and sugar rations with improvised recipes.
Thanksgiving Prayer for Hearts of Light and Victory
A brief devotional note praising divine guidance for hearts of light and youthful might advancing toward victory, invoking the standards of the free and the bearing of real souls in purpose and mission.
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Free
Gasless Sundays and the Nation's Road to War Time Reform
A historical piece argues for gasless Sundays to conserve fuel for overseas use and reduce traffic deaths. It envisions benefits for families and churches, notes impacts on taxi and trolley services, and praises walking as a healthier transit option amid wartime fuel shortages.
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McAdoo
Tide Turns as Allies Seen Winning in France
The article proclaims the tide of battle in France favoring the Allies and depicts German morale collapsing. It cites Berlin voices urging perseverance, notes American mobilization and Clemenceau’s stance, and argues the war should continue until the critique of kultur is erased.
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France
Hunland
Kamerad
Kultur
Germany
Clemenceau
Rankin's Political Rise Branded By Public Trial
A critical portrait of Jeannette Rankin of Montana, the first woman in Congress, noting her career arc from Chautauqua speaker to House member. The piece argues she was harmed by applause and shifting alliances with groups like the Non-Partisan League and IWW, suggesting her defeat offers a cautionary path for future female politicians.
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Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Miss Rankin
Chen
League
America
Congress
Rockies
New Draft Day and Knights of Columbus Benefit
President Wilson designates September 12 for new registration under the army bill. Bridgeport supporters emphasize enlistment and contribution as the war continues. Knights of Columbus rally at Newfield Park draws thousands, with police aid and funds mainly aiding soldiers and the Y M C A.
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Wilson Ames
Bridgeport
Rejected at Camp Vincenzzo Loses Cash and Cards
Vincenzzo of 1110 East Main street returned from Camp Greenleaf to Caruse Ga where he was drafted. He reported theft of $280 savings and his draft registration cards plus a Remington Arms pass. Police say friends may know more as detectives pursue the missing money and items.
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Camp Greenleaf
Caruse
Vincenzzo
East Main Street
Vincenczo
Remington Arms Company
Dureau
Qir-Eers
Vincenzo
Arraignment Planned for Two After Street Fight
Pail Coyne of 143 William Street and Thomas Hennessey of East Avenue are charged with breach of peace and will be arraigned in City Court tomorrow morning. They were arrested Saturday night around 10 after engaging in a street battle.
Birth Certificates Not Ordered by Provost Marshal
New York draft boards say they received no order to require birth certificates for 18 to 45 year olds. Officials believe boards misunderstood Provost Marshal Crowder, who urged birth certificates only when age is in doubt to fix age. Local boards complete lists of general service men to Camp Devens on September 4, with John Szabo of 118 King Street added to the delegation.
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New York State
Toen
New York
Crowder
Camp Devens
Board No. 2
John Szabo
King Street
Embezzlement charge against Joseph Warren
Joseph Warren of 424 East Nain Street was arrested Saturday night by detectives Curry and Beriels on embezzlement claims. He allegedly visited a customer's home, collected a bill, and delivered goods. Warren will be arraigned by City Court this morning.
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Joseph Warren
East Nain Street
En's
Curry and
Berriels
Mental Age, Education, and the Delay of Development
The piece discusses mental age versus calendar age, noting many people show limited mental development despite age. It suggests factors like bad heredity, environment, and illness contribute to retardation, and that early school departure often stems from halted learning. It urges mental analysis to identify and remove causes to enable normal development.
Shippan Point Property Foreclosure Suit Reported
Therese M. Meade of Stamford has filed a foreclosure suit in Superior Court against Jane E B McMullen and Atlantic Realty ro oming over the Shippan Point property. The complaint states the Realty owed $4,000 in July 1914 and mortgaged the property, later conveying it to McMullen, with $3,000 still due and possession held by McMullen, seeking court action to foreclose.
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Shippan Point
Stamford
Therese MM. Meade
Jane EB. McMullen
Attiantic Realty Romping
Jane McMullen
Jane Meltuden
Recreation drives for soldiers face heavy funding needs
Washington reports Raymond Fosdick leads a drive to raise 1.35 billion dollars for M C A YWCA War Camp Community Service and American Library Association recreation for American troops in France. trench life is harsh and monotonous. billets and leave areas offer relief but demand more funding and new facilities ahead of a larger future troop presence.
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Washington
Raymond Fosdick
France
Yw.i. A
War Camp Community Service
American Library Associaton
American Library Association
Mgr. Frosdick
Paris
Savoy
Ohrs
Salvation Army
Delonsity Hospitals
Mena
Barna
Europe
Billet Oy
Congress
Commission On Training
Gossip on Prohibition Ratification and Political Shifts
Attorney General Lewis opposes Governor Whitman on ratifying the federal prohibition amendment without voter input. The Massachusetts constitutional convention has completed its session and sent 22 amendments to the people, including initiative and referendum and biennial elections. Pat Harrison, a young Mississippi politician, is noted for a possible early Senate entry after eight years in the House.
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Lewis
Whitman
Goveror
New York
Pat ¥ Harrison
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
National House of Representatives
Senate
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Marine Corps
Kingumong
Caunon
Briegenort Telegram Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
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