Democratic State Ticket and War Hero Devine
An editorial honors Joseph J. Devine, a wounded World War I veteran awarded the Croix de Guerre, and argues gratitude should extend to veterans. It notes Devine’s run for Judge of Probate on the Democratic ticket and recalls promises to support soldiers who returned from battle. The piece also lists Democratic statewide offices and celebrates civic duty and remembrance.
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Bridgeport urges vote for Joseph J. Devine for Judge of Probate
The Times emphasizes gratitude to soldiers and urges Bridgeport and Probate District residents to elect Second Lieut. Joseph J. Devine, Battery C, 147th Field Artillery, as Judge of Probate. It underscores his WWI service near Chateau Thierry on June 25 1918 under fire, his injuries, and the duty to honor pledges to veterans through civil promotion and patriotic obligation.
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Cape May fisherman finds 1709 coin in catch
An Atlantic coastal tale from Cape May N J reports a nine pound weak fish containing a Spanish coin dated 1709. The item follows other quirky notes from the era including pie pricing disputes in Massachusetts and sewer charges debated by Boston restaurateurs. Meanwhile New York sewer fees and a king’s death risk from a pet monkey ripple through headlines.
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Women Voters A Wonder Show at City Hall Observation
As women vote for the first time in the City Hall they fill the elevator with a mix of fashion and fatigue. They come from all classes, from grandmothers to office workers, pledging solemnly as they take the oath. The scene shows intelligent, engaged voters ready to choose candidates who best serve the state and nation. Arrests and obituaries intersperse the page, including Adolph Franz and the Steinmetz and Parise notices, plus probate filings in Bridgeport.
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