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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
10
A noted poem fragment contrasts heart and head in a moral struggle. It argues true sympathy guides action, while reason alone is strict, showing the heart’s guidance yields fewer regrets and the right hand should heed inner feeling.
A fragmentary column blends humor and current events with World War I echoes. It notes betting on a $1,000 wager, mentions Lorraine reports, Marshal Foch, and American troops in Germany, plus social bits about hunting, tea for Christmas, and the crowd at the armory. The piece ranges from light chat to wartime morale and public life.
The article argues Germany will not accept lenient peace while Allied forces press at the Marne and Piave. It condemns Austria’s role, notes Wilson’s firm stance, and warns of unconditional surrender terms for the Central Powers. It links the Austro German peace drive to strategic moves around St Mihiel, urging united Allied response.
Fairfield votes change to elect a Finance Board modeled after Bridgeport’s Apportionment system at the coming town meeting on Monday in October. Republicans nominate six candidates Oliver G. Jennings John C. Lobdell Frank E. Morgan Charles E F Jennings Simon C. Bradley Jonathan Godfrey. The group, viewed as businesslike, would staff payrolls worth about $500 000 annually. Democrats offer no candidates. one name in the slate is listed as a Democrat, others are independent.
A strong call urges women to enter occupations not previously common for them as men serve in war. Britain and France have mobilized women through volunteering, with 6,000,000 women in work and 2,700,000 in mechanical and munition tasks. If America matched this, 13,000,000 would be at work. currently under 3,000,000.
A vivid 1918 style metaphor predicts Uncle Sam as a mighty batsman facing Metz. The piece urges confidence that once set, the ally power will clear the sacks and send the allies home shouting, likening the outcome to a game winning homer against the Kaiser.
The piece notes Czech progress in Siberia signaling potential for restoring order in Russia, while U S political tides shift as Alfred E. Smith gains White House support from Lansinig and McAdoo. It cites Republican party unity as a barrier to Smith and recalls Rankin's defeat by enfranchised women for senator, criticizing her war stance and I W W ties.
Secret documents from Russia released by the United States reveal German efforts to destabilize Bolshevik Russia. Reports detail German intelligence plans, double dealing with Ukraine, assassination plots against leaders, and coordination with Trotsky and Joffe to secure German aims.
Captain Jeremiah Murphy, son of City Colonel Murphy, took charge of Corporals Bernard Yedvib and Harry Getts of Company F, 118th Supply Train, arraigned in City Court for breach of peace and drunkenness after an automobile accident at State and Main streets. Getts drove the vehicle when it collided with a car owned by T. J. McNamara.
A government wide shift to a 100 percent war basis demands all able workers join war production. Federal Employment Service monopolizes recruiting, replacing private labor agents and coercing firms to seek workers through federal channels to avoid fuel and material cuts. The article details labor turnover abuses, the rise of branch offices, and the roles of the Training and Dilution Service and Immigration Bureau in keeping war plants staffed.
Trumbull Democrats nominate a full ticket at a Monday town hall caucus. Assessor George French and others are listed for selectmen board of relief auditor taxes collector and other town offices. Also noted are Mrs Lemuel Patchen recovering and cards from Charles A. She Herd now in Chicago.
Ste Siemon of 3 Auby street says a Domenico loon bartender struck him with a head wound and blood streaming down his scalp after being urged to leave. He was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr. Harry H. Weiss. Seefan was arrested by Sgt Bu and Patrolman Smallwood, charged with assault. FOX DISCHARGED. George L. Fox of 345 Warren street, left in custody after a car crash in Easton, discharged from Bridport hospital, later to face theft charges at City Court. Initial reports suggested internal injuries.
Robert Goff of 149 Asylum Street was arrested yesterday after noon by Detective John Burns for theft of copy valued at 89 from Ashcro Manufacturing. Goff jailed for wife beating Theodor Demas of 614 Lafayette Street was arraigned in jail court for Monday night beating his wife and sentenced to days in County jail with a $1 fine and costs.
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