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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
1
Petrograd reports German and Austrian foreign ministers Von Kuehlmann and Czernin will meet Bolshevik minister Trotzky at Brest Litovsk to start general European peace negotiations. Trotzky asks Allied embassies to join or declare desire for peace as informal talks yield no firm decision.
Washington notes that the state department has not sent instructions to Ambassador Francis regarding Leon Trotzky's invitation to peace talks. It is believed Francis will merely observe developments and report back, with no authority to engage in negotiations.
Washington December 18 Charles Pies of Chicago was appointed general manager of the emergency jet corporation, succeeding Read Admiral Harris who resigned. A general reorganization will follow with Rear Admiral Bowles to have an important place and James Heyworth and Cheries Day given new production and construction roles. Harris resigned after insisting on moving offices to Philadelphia.
Kansas City December 18 Miners in three districts covering Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma have notified W L A Johnson general commissioner for the southwest interstate coal operators association of their willingness to forego the usual Christmas holiday and continue work to meet national and government war demands. They will continue work except on Christmas day.
New York December 18 believed to be slain by Tong men George D Gee a Chinese federal investigator of opium law violations was stabbed to death in his home His body was found by his American wife with no clues left for investigators
The weather forecast for Connecticut calls for cloudy skies with continued cold conditions tonight and into Wednesday with no warm up expected. North winds reduce temperatures to near freezing and light patches of mist may form overnight.
Col E M House, back from Europe and the allied war conference, met with President Wilson at the White House to deliver a personal account of the talks and their implications.
William "Baby Doll" Thomas colored, linked to a pistol clash at his Bridgeport resort, pled guilty to selling liquor without a license in Hartford. Judge Edwin B. Thomas imposed six months in Bridgeport jail, with the district attorney urging minimum time to await state charges and potential pardon considerations. The report also notes denials by the American embassy in Tokyo about Japanese troops landing at Vladivostok.
State's Attorney Homer Cummings and Prosecutor A. L. DeLaney pledge to use full power to prevent bond forfeiture and ensure Thomas is brought to Criminal Superior Court. They warn other charges may follow and urge decisive action to prevent a repeat, as political backers react with controversy and talk of a whitewash.
Coroner Phelan will hear fifty more witnesses as part of the Baby Doll Thomas target practice investigation. He has already questioned many cabaret patrons, mostly white, on the upper floor. He expects lower floor witnesses to give a fuller account and will inspect the Water Street door to assess how shots were fired. The schedule is unsettled due to stenographer availability.
An explosion rocked the California governor's mansion in Sacramento at midnight, wrecking the rear of the building and wounding no one except through shock. Authorities suspect pro German involvement after a months long sighting of a prowler near the mansion. Governor Stephens had just given patriotic wartime addresses in southern California.
The Bankers' Trust Co of New York announced securities totaling 105000 will yield 7000 yearly. The Red Cross Chapter in Connecticut will receive 500 monthly during the war to support the Christmas Membership drive. Selection of award judges will be by Charles A. Sabin with three Connecticut citizens. The donor remains anonymous. Bridgeport Red Cross head W Roscoe Bassick praised the effort. Award to be made at drive’s end.
David Peckham, 14 years a reclusive hunter and fisherman at Eastern Point near the Connecticut River mouth, is believed drowned after not returning from Say Brook Point at 6 PM Saturday. His duck boat was found bottom up at New Beach.
Maurice Pannelli died at St Vincent's hospital after a Sunday riot at the Baby Doll club. Coroner John J. Phelan holds Baby Doll Thomas and Texas without bail for murder. Police dispute blame, while Pannelli's shooter remains unidentified. Doll and Texas face ongoing charges and bail status.
Ambrose Allen testifies in a $5,000 damage suit against W F D Groninger in Civil Superior Court. Allen said he bought land near Pequonnock river at Stella street to supply a charcoal plant but could not secure river property and lost money from a $1,000 deposit on a $15,000 tract after contract disputes.
Five men reported to the First Division Local Board seeking service and were sent to Fort Wright along with a 25 man quota. Chairman Ellie N Sperry consulted Adjutant General Cole who granted permission. The five named were Harry Keele George N Ducas Charles W Lannon Fremont Ryder and George N Greene entrained at 12 40.
Riotous scenes outside the Stratfield Hotel in Bridgeport as a coal distribution crowd surged at dawn. Four officers restored order after a chaotic scramble for the doors, with about 250 people remaining in line. Carl F. Siemon claimed coal was plentiful though reports of ten lot dolements were erroneous. Police and officials investigated disruptions and urged calm as deliveries and shipments were questioned.
The tax commissioner Arthur Connor adds three clerks to staff during the rush season. Named are Robert Seeley, William E. Seeley who is treasurer of a Republican town committee, Waters formerly in Public Works, and Ida Clough.
Henry J. Waters, assistant city auditor, was taken to Bridgeport Hospital today for a serious operation. He has struggled with ill health for about a year, with friends noting a decline in his condition in recent months.
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