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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1918

Page

2

Wilson Addresses Nation On War Aims And Peace

President Wilson speaks to a large audience with military guards present, discussing war aims, the need to settle core issues without compromise, and the demand for a League of Nations. He outlines principles for a permanent peace, rejects peace by bargain, and stresses accountability and collective security.

Vbanges Mys Jands Beest-Litovski Bucharest Opor Ous Germany League of Nations

Newtown Quota in Fourth Liberty Loan Reached

Newtown's fourth Liberty Loan quota reached 92,300 on opening day amid wartime drive. Acton of the Newtown bank led the effort as the drive began, with the committee meeting at town hall to plan a program for October 6 honoring war workers and local groups. A Saturday Farmers Dairy company meeting is set for 1 pm at the town hall.

Newtown Liberty Brett & Surprise Acton Newtown Bank Town Hall Farmers Dairy Company

Sailor Show Seats Reserved, Call by Noon

A public notice urges customers to reserve seats for the Sailor's show benefiting the Navy Relief fund. Telephone reservations will not be held after noon. Sailors will stay at the Stratfield Hotel Sunday night and depart Monday morning from Pelham Bay by the Motor Squad.

Fickels Navy Relief Sunnday Stratfield Hotel Pelham Bay Motor Squad Corp

Suffrage Vote Not Expected Before Monday

WARLEMOGLON September 27. Majority Leader Martin said no vote on the suffrage resolution will occur before Monday even if supporters try to keep the Senate in session. Opponents led by Martin failed to adjourn until Monday and motion by Senator Shafrath of Colorado to adjourn was taken up until tomorrow.

Warlemoglon Leager Martin Senate Martin Shafrath Colorado Wilrth Poole Germaany Germany Lewis

Stray Gun Shot Wounds Lad on Evening Stroll

A 13 year old boy Thomas Gate of 1S East Tston Street was treated at the emergency hospital after a stray gunshot caused a painful wound to his right thigh while walking in Beach's woods last evening. The injury prompted medical care and follow up with his family physician.

Thomas Gate Tston Street Ismergancy Hospital Beach's Woods Farry II

Milford Doctor Becomes Regimental Surgeon in War Front

Milford, Sent. 27. Dr Carleton Wifleady of Milford is now a regimental surgeon after serving at a field hospital near the Belgian front. He spent two months in a hospital within 1000 feet of front line trenches caring for wounded. A second field hospital housed him before transfer. Heads narrowly escaped a bomb plot as a German shell killed two officers and wounded two others. An Allied airplane was shot down nearby, its two occupants killed.

Milford Sielgium Feld Carleton W.ifleady Ehuns Dr. Heads Felow

Bulgaria May Take Turks Two (Continued from Page One)

Troops push through Balkan mountains toward Tiderade across the Danube as Austria faces pressure on multiple fronts. Entente forces advance from Rheims Verdun Cambrai fronts with heavy prisoner and artillery gains while President Wilson renews resolve to end German autocracy and secure peace through justice.

Serbia Tiderade Danube Hungary Passhyygr Austria Balkans Bulgaria Piave William Charles Germany Marshal Trocl Wilson United States New York America Peara

Soldier Knowlton Reported Killed in August Then Alive

London dispatch reports a father, Mr Knowlton, receiving a letter from his son Guy Knowlton dated September 7 describing him alive in a replacement camp. The War Department had listed his death as August 14 after he was wounded.

London Ry T. Renewlty Oof Cor- Hera Cavi Krowlten Patie Lyteerstuttg Finnen War Department Mr. Knowlton Guy Knowlton

Campaign for capable Congress urged by Orth

Charles D. Orth prominent New York commission merchant and chairman of the National Security League congressional committee campaigns nationwide for election of able men to Congress this fall. He appeals to citizens to take responsibility for the nation’s chief lawmaking body amid the crisis. He urges Americans to move beyond empty rhetoric to elect patriots who can provide capable guidance and stewardship.

Charees D. Orth New York Charles D. Orth New York Commission National Security League Congressional Committee League Congress Orth Citi George

Close Hospitals During Epidemic Continue Iron Pare One

Denistown reports 29 new influenza cases to the Health department, some mild and delayed. One death from bronchial pneumonia associated with influenza occurred Wednesday at Bridgeport Hospital. Peter Brickstock, 82, an orderly, had been ill for days. doctors hope to determine if the strain is Spanish type or not.

Bids Opened for Canal Zone and Treasury Dept Articles

New calls for bids issued for articles to be made for the Tinnama canal zone Field Medical Supply Depot General Engineering depot and General Supply commission of the Treasury department. Specifications received at the War Industries office Replon No. 2 in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Previously all bid requirements came from Loe Navy department.

Tinnama Canal Zone Field Medical General Engineering Depot General Supply Commission Treasury Department Replon No. 2 War Industries Chamber of Commeres Loe Navy

Police seek missing man Wil lim Ennis after home turnout

Police search for Wil lim Ennis who left 853 Nichols Street early yesterday. He was injured weeks ago at the UMC plant and was due for an N ray photograph yesterday morning but failed to appear, prompting relatives and officers to declare him missing.

Srering Polies Willim Ennis Nichols Street Strmino Aad Poliem Plysiettia Noffier, v Nas

Motorcycle Accident Injures Youth at City Intersection

A youth on a motorcycle was struck at Clarence and Iowa streets yesterday afternoon sustaining serious abrasions. Dr. Joseph I. Keegan of Emergency Hospital treated him and he was transferred to Bridgeport Hospital for several days of observation.

Worsuth Clarence Iossuth Joseph I. Keegan Bridgeport, Hospital

Redeem Pledges To Czecho-Slavs Urges Ambrose

Anthony Ambrose urges those who pledged to the Czecho-Slovak War Fund to redeem promptly so the committee can close its work and forward Bridgeport s contribution to Washington. He notes about 50 000 in cash of the 80 080 raised is already on hand and asks cash and checks be sent to Rev. G J Panik at 7a Church Street directed to the Czecho-Slovak War Fund.

Russia Romania League of Nations League United States Han Shweta Svar Anthony Ambrose Washington Bridgeport G. J. Panik Church Street

Banks Subscribe For 3,000,000 Bond Drive Gains Momentum

The campaign to raise three million through bond subscriptions continues with 38 men already on board. Bridgeport savings banks offer a four percent down payment option, undercutting the government plan. A 69 member French military band, veterans of the war, will perform in the city from noon to two on October 18, drawing crowds and energizing supporters.

Brent Bridgeport Savings Banks Bridgeport Livings Wll

Grinnell Arrests Wife Attack Case Reported

Edward Grinnell of 154 Lexington Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly brutalizing his wife in their home while intoxicated. He was taken into custody by Patronian Stowe and jailed at Patrol headquar ters on charges of drunkenness resistance and assault.

Edward Grinnell Lexington Avenue Ihe Patronian Stowe Uper

May Now Slaughter Hens In New England Markets

The food administration ended its ban on selling hens or puffets for slaughter on April 26. Poultrymen are advised to keep healthy hens for future profit, while older hens and non maturing stock may be marketed. Professors note Washington's sympathy with producers and optimism amid stable New England markets. Eggs and chicks prices are expected to improve as production rises and grain plantings expand regionally.

Food Administration Toradraum Pritcy Department Massachusetts Agricultural College Washington Finglands New York Canhern New England Exchange

Five New Influenza Cases at Hillside Home

Five cases of influenza were reported to health authorities at Hillside Home. Three Naugatuck steamer employees were transported by city ambulance to Hillside Home where most patients are cared for. Two additional cases under local physicians were sent to the hospital.

Hillside Home Cficer

Truck Catches Fire From Broken Gas Tube

A large Michael Hoff man coal truck was badly damaged at 4 20 yesterday afternoon near Kossuth and Burroughs streets by a broken gas line tube. Flames rose from beneath the vehicle and fire crews from No 1 and No 2 chemical engines fought the blaze for about a half hour before it was extinguished.

Michael Hoffman Kossuth Street Burroughs Street

Lloyd George Confers On Malinoff Offer

London dispatch reports British leaders including Arthur Balfour and Andrew Bonar Law in conference with David Lloyd George over a Bulgarian armistice proposal. Tay Doherty of 439 Newfoundland Avenue suffered a heart attack near Main and Cannon and was treated en route to St Vincent's Hospital.

London Montrest Arthur J. Balfour Andrew Bonar Law Pivid Lloyd-George Hospifata Tay Doherty Newfinla Avenue Main and Cannon Street Gavlas St. Vincent's Hospital

Villa Returns to Attache After Night Retreat in Vifta

In Vifta Texas Praneisen Villa recaptured Turnez area yesterday morning after forces of General Annie drove them out Sunday night. Villa attacked Amaro's troops with over 1,000 men aided by mountain reinforcements, according to messages from Turnez and nearby. The report ties into broader coverage on U S and England history discussions by McClaughlin and Moore, noting proposals for an agreed history of the English speaking world and how American history should reflect shared Anglo-American ties since 1815. The London Correspondent commentary emphasizes cross-border understanding and parallel development.

EG Vaso Texas Praneisen Villa Chiluahua Annie Turnez Villa Amaro U. 8 England Andrew ©. McClaughlin University of Chicago Charles Moore United States Great Britain McLaughlin Ongland America Canada London

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