Fragmentary Morning Connecticut News Totals
A damaged Bridgeport Telegram fragment presents scattered wires from the Associated Press and local offices. It shows advertising and subscription details, with partial service notes and a reference to audit bureau disclosures.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Connecticut
Associated Press
the Post Publishing CO
Cannon Street
Grare
Vaudweesnee
Vivek
Oy Cartler
4 Line of Cheer The Hit Melody
A fragmentary literary verse reflects wartime gloom and resilience. The speaker notes gratitude amid horrors and a world of sympathy and soul, with a call for right to hold against brutish might and harsh distant thunders.
September musings on weather and wartime life
Fragmented room‑wide column recalls autumn mornings and old weather lore while weaving in World War I era sentiment. Bits mention World Series, gas shortages, rationing jokes, and American troops on the Rhine, ending with a reflective poem urging fair weather for all.
Allies drive forward in northern France threaten German line
The dispatches recount Lens and Lille as Allied thrusts sharpened by British, Canadian, and Australian forces. They note a possible retreat of German troops toward the Meuse as the Allies push beyond the Wotan line toward the Belgian frontier. Americans and French also press south of Soissons, threatening a broader collapse of German defenses and sparking German terror.
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Lens
Lille
Agin
Breish
Meuse
France
Belgium
Soissons
Cambrai
Douai
Marne Salient
Germany
Theman
Friendless Germany warns of inevitable defeat says Vorwarts
A Berlin Socialists diary argues Germany lacks allied support and relies on force. It contends Belgium France England and Italy showed resilience with friends aiding them while Germany is friendless and perilous. The piece condemns German bullying and urges stubborn will to win.
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Germany
Vorwarts
Berlin
Belgium
France
England
America
Bismarck
Army fliers thrill crowd with aerial display over Bridgeport
On Labor Day Bridgeport witnessed two government fliers in a dazzling stunt show from Hazelhurst. Thousands watched as the "darning needle" planes looped and dived, illustrating progress in air work and wartime use of aviation. Parish realignments in Bridgeport reshaped St. Mary's area as church authorities redraw districts to match shifting Catholic populations. The old parish regains sections, ensuring continued active service to the community and the church.
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Bridgeport
Hazelhurst
Connecticut
St. Mary's
Mother of St. Charles
the Holy Rosary
the Blessed Sacrament
St. James
Stratford
St. Mary’s
Victory First Then Peace Proclaimed Across Nation
The piece declares unity around victory followed by peace. It argues the country will endure only lawfulness and demands severe punishment for criminals who violate decency, proposing execution or life imprisonment as fitting penalties. It frames the approach as a standard set by a lawful government.
Star Ball Player Delights Bridgeport Fans On Cannon Street
The Post Publishing Company presents the Star Ball Player reproducing every play of the world series for Bridgeport residents. Though Chicago is far away, fans can enjoy the action locally and stay engaged with the season’s drama.
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Bridgeport
Cannon Street
Chicago
Post Publishing Company
Truckmen Meet Tonight To Set Uniform Hauling Prices
Bridgeport truckmen meet at the Chamber of Commerce to arrange a city to city price schedule for freight hauling and discuss return loads amid wartime rail congestion. Changes in draft exemptions for police and firemen may affect classing. local boards decide cases individually.
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Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Frirst Lavidgeport National Bank
General Crowder
New York City
Fhe
Fire Department
Crowder
New Year
Dvate Offieila Aay
Polica
Injury at Fairview and Maith Streets Leaves Man Hospitalized
Harry Dutton of Fairview Avenue was struck by a Public Service vehicle Monday night at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Maith Street. He suffered a lacerated scalp and possible skull fracture and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital by ambulance.
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Jlitney
Harry Dutton
Fairview Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Iairview Ave
Nue
Maith Street
Hle
Lin
Rally Round the Flag free book to Marines readers
Rally Round the Flag offers a free illustrated book about the United States Marine Corps. It promises romance and duty, detailing Marines serving on land, sea, home, and abroad. Readers are urged to request a copy by sending a two cent stamp and a name and address.
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Sen
Marine Corps
Sopia
Registrars to Be Taught System On Friday Night
Registrars to assist in registering men ages 18 to 45 next week. They will be instructed and sworn in as registrars Friday night at Bridgeport High School auditorium. All registrars should attend Friday night, even without notification.
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Bridgeport High School
Camp Devens
Bridgeport
Camp Upton
Upton
Division One Sends Ten to Camp Devens
Ten selectives will leave the city through Draft Board 1 for Camp Devens Massachusetts at 9 48 for general military service Names include Albert Lavoie John Tl Chlin William Nodan George B he Marler Gerald Driscoll Harry Lord Carl Gebhard and Thomas J Moran From 42 registrants will depart for Camp Wooten for limited service One registrant will be sent from Division 4 for training at Park Strorum before assignment to depot work Question Hares now under review to determine which man may qualify for office work.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Albert Lavoie
Main Street
John ‘Tl. Chlin
Noble Avenue
William Nodan
Satnable
Jackson Avenue
Williamsport
George B.he
and Marler
State Street
Clar T. Pellissey
Broad Street
Ierald Driscoll
West Tiberty Street
Harry ©. Lord
Princeton Street
Carl Mr. Gebhard
Wallfield Avenue
Tiromas
Employee Loses Finger in Box Press Accident
Janes Albert, 20, a laborer at the compressed paper box plant, had the index finger of his right hand amputated after it was caught in a press. He was carried to emergency hospital by Dr. Matthew Vo and later admitted to St. Vincent's hospital for treatment.
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Janes Albert
Pamyr
Matthew Vo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Canteens Feed Troops At Busy Railroad Stations
A Sept 4 troop train halted at a station and soldiers, hot and hungry, found relief as Red Cross canteens provided sandwiches, fruit, doughnuts, lemonade, and cigarettes. Volunteers stocked kitchens in boxcars, offered baths, writing materials, and candy, and organized swift service to ease travel stress for thousands of troops.
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America
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Expo
Amer
Lynchburg
Lanehburg
Arua
Countey
Alleghanies
Jit Tam
Canteam Committee
Geo
Emra
Wealin
Newfield Methodist Church to Host Sunday Service
The article notes services at Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church with speakers linked to the William A. Sunday Association of New York. A large chorus will sing during the gathering, emphasizing pietism and prayers for boys, aiming to inspire a higher Christian life.
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Vangea
Newfield
Live Political Gossip On War Vote And Senate Turnover
The piece notes Democratic senators Stone Lance and Vardaman voted against Germany declaration, with Stone and Lane dead and Vardaman defeated for renomination. It lists Republican Gronna Norris La Follette and Gronna still active, Norris renominated, and details deaths and primary outcomes among senators. Jeannette Rankin plans to run again after a primary loss, with Thomas J. Walsh seen as likely winner.
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Stone
Missouri
Lance
Oregon
Vardaman
Mississippi
Gronna
Congress
Republican Publicity Association
United States
Montana
Jeannette Rankin
Thomas J. Walsh
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Mi Brother
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York
Bridgeport Telestany Information Pares
Wrederie W. Uoekin
Wireeter
Maushinston
Don
WE Marine Book
TIS Pepe
Bina
Weeting
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