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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1918

Page

2

American Offense in St Mihiel Gains Heavy Foe Losses

Paris dispatch reports about 12,600 German prisoners taken as American forces advance in the St Mihiel salient. Allied air raids target Metz and surrounding railways while British and French push to outflank at Cambrai and St Quentin. The frontline shifts shorten to about twenty miles, with villages captured and rail lines left intact for Entente use.

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Commissioners Grant 11 Building Permits

Eleven building permits were approved by the Building Commissioners yesterday afternoon with total estimated expenditure around 7,8380 dollars for new buildings additions and alterations. The list includes projects for New York New Haven Hartford railroad Pro gressive Building company Armstrong Manufacturing Bertha Block Sarah Riley L Violant Feeney Tool company O Christensen Bridgeport Brass W A Macfarlane Connecticut Breweries Frank Ts Chak and others.

Round House Henry Street New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Salem Street Progressive Building Company Knowlton Street Armstrong Manufacturing Company Colado Avenue Bertha Block Drew Place Sarah Rile Funt Broadway Avenue L. Violant Central Avenue Feeney Tool Company Garlie Beacon S Hvight Avenues O. Christensen Root Crescent Avenue Bridgeport Brass Com. Pany Park Avenue W. A. Macfarlane

Aviator and Passenger Killed In California Crash

Lieutenant Amos Whittle of Oak Park Illinois and Private Alan Anderson of Detroit Michigan died when the airplane they were in crashed into the ocean near Coronado California. Anderson was married with a wife in Detroit. Whittle was a 2nd student aviator at Rockwell Field aviation school.

Kelled San Divsgo Calif Accon L Tieutenant Amos le. Whittie Oak Park Ill Rockwell Fieild Aviaion School Alan Ih Anderson Detroit Mich Whittle Anderson Coronada

Man Gravely Hurt After Crushing On Catherine Street

John Giovanni of 24 Catherine Street was crushed by a fallen object on Thursday afternoon and is unconscious with a fractured skull and internal injuries. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in grave condition with little hope for recovery.

John Giovanni Catherine Street Dames Street St. Vincent's Hopit Tle

Pined for Insanes Willian Rowland Mill Norman charged

A 42 year old woman was fined 20 dollars and court costs in City Court yesterday for selling War Stamps on Main Street. The incident occurred Tuesday night and involved Rowland Mill Norman, alias Elret, who faced the charges in connection with the same case.

Willian Rowland Mill Norman Elret Main Street

More Captains Appointed for Slovak Drive

A large volunteer drive opens Monday with captains named from Bridgeport to lead two divisions. One division will recruit the general public, the other the Czechno Slovak community, with headquarters at Stratfield and Stallett Street. A mass meeting at Bridge Work Armory will honor the Slovak legion that fought Bolsheviks and Germans, police invited, campaign aiming to exceed quota.

Vie Stratfield Willaye Bakel Hall

Anti Bolsheviks Hold Petrograd Report

Despatches received by English newspapers through Helsingfors say Petrograd has been taken by anti-revolutionists. The report, dated Sept. 18, notes Petrograd's capture by anti-Bolshevik forces amid ongoing unrest.

Petrograd Javas Helsingfors

Funds for War Prisoners Sent Through Red Cross

The War Department authorizes sending money to German prisoners of war via the American Red Cross. Postmasters are instructed to direct senders to reimburse prisoners through the American Red Cross at Washington. Payments intended for Allied or enemy country prisoners should use regular forms and be payable to the Red Cross which will forward funds to the prisoner.

Red Cross United States Wishil Agton Tralee Bonyvch Washington Americius Great Britain Irance Italy Germany American Red Cross Washingon

Connecticut Draft Registration Falls Well Short of Estimates

Sept 13 Major John Buckley reports Connecticut registered 17 407 men with local boards yesterday. Officials note the statewide total is well below state estimates by about 40 000, due to assumed error margins. The aggregate registration cards available to boards now exceed 860 990 in jurisdiction.

Tartforded John Buckley Connecticut

Striking Bridgeport Machinists Split Over Wilson Plan

Bridgeport strikers vote on President Wilson's reply amid union conflict. Machinists warn 30-40 thousand would lose full time work if plants stay idle. War Labor Board stance complicates return to work. Union leaders accuse opponents of militancy while calling for outside government work.

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Fragmented headline about gospel group and goat satire

A garbled OCR style note references a gospel theme and allegorical figures including a goat. It mentions names and a setting that imply a church or artistic piece, but the text is unclear and lacks concrete events or dates. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.

Kane Attaches Car Driver's Case Postponed

Tohn Belas, who claims his hone as Dogon, was taken into custody after a collision damaged by David J. Nave of 888 Catherine Street. Belas’ case continued until Tuesday morning after waiving alien rights in City court. Kane’s automobile war at bugiers by Isane gurly yesterday, buyer of the machine held $100 for appearance. Police headquarters. no settlement yet with Kane before final disposition.

Tohn Belas Dogon Billy David J. Nave Catherine Street Tueshay Helas Bugiers Isane Gurly Ab Jaid Telas Fidgeport Cients

Dominion strike called off after brief railroad workers walkout

The Sept strike by Dominion Express employees ended as workers agreed to return to work under revised conditions. General manager He. Ale Bennett announced the resolution tonight, following discussions that secured recognition of the Brotherhood of Railroad Employees and wage adjustments.

Dominion Ale Bennett Brotherhood of Railroad

Enrollment of 20,000 New York students in student training corps

Between 11,000 and 26,000 youths in New York universities and colleges will join the student training corps at the opening of the academic year. It is expected to represent about one tenth of the national enrollment.

NRO Nouchs Albany N. W Eempire Stuedentes WN Senate

Cure for Rheumatism Found After Fifty Years Says Ad

An aging reader asserts a new remedy ends rheumatism after half a century of suffering. The testimonial claims relief from sleepless nights and joint pain and promotes a so called natural blood-based treatment. Readers are urged to request a free copy of the apparent guide from a Dallas Street address.

Pheamatian Doane Agate Arjona Elange

Cincinnati Police on Strike as Home Guards Out

Cincinnati faces a citywide disruption with only 43 policemen on duty between 8 and 7. The shortage follows a police strike amid labor unrest and a Home Guard presence under Colonel Hao De Dinke, reducing routine patrolling and drawing crowds in the streets.

Cincinnati Clincinnam Wien Porco Tomm Lisme Hao de Dinke Cevk de Pam

New York University to Add Russian Language In Cadet Program

In a report received by the War Department, Dean Charles J. Snow of the School of Applied Science stated NYU intends to include Russian language study in its curriculum for male students and army training, preparing for possible deployment of Americans to Passht.

New York Universitouiied War S Department Deny Charles JT. Snow School of Amlicrt Science

Five-master schooner crash sinks Lottie G off Booth Bay

In thick weather a five-masted schooner collided with and sank the fishing schooner Lottie G off Booth Bay Harbor Moc Sept. One crewman of 17 aboard the Lottie G was drowned. The rest were saved by a drifted seine boat towed by the five-master and reached land late today.

Booth Bay Warbor Moc Lottie G. Marelutnt Gilaurester Mass

Do you believe in the good effects of castigation in raising children

A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century Baltimore publication presents a dialog about parenting beliefs. A speaker rejects modern childrearing theories and favors old fashioned discipline. The dubious OCR yields limited context and may reflect a broader debate on upbringing.

Tk Teak Ashi Nath Tolomeam Clearwater Treet Wallasrell Relten Baltimore Americ

Washington push on border gains in swift gains

Washington reports rapid American advance after two days of fighting to break the enemy salient at the border. Prisoners numbered about 12,000, with estimates of up to four enemy divisions involved. German lines shifted back toward Mets as patrols probe the new front while victory is deemed costly and strategically significant.

Thar Tohiehl Iit hJarm Frerman Mets Silient Amnemy Ibwis

Lloyd George Stricken by Influenza Forcings Cancellations

September 13 report from Manchester says Prime Minister David Lloyd George is ill with influenza. His Lancashire engagements are cancelled and a medical visit noted. It is doubtful he can travel to London on Monday.

Manchisster Mier David Lloyd-George Lancashire London

Gas victim George Poles in hospital after work incident

George Poles, 59, of 14 Ban Street, was overcome while at work in a tenement and moved to St Vincent's hospital. He is reported resting comfortably this morning after the incident near 20 Wuailroad Avenue yesterday.

George Poles Ban Street Wuailroad Avenue St. Vincent’s Hospital Earl

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