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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
1
The city faces severe coal shortages as zero weather, police delays, and government inaction curb daily shipments. Family heads appeal to the Fuel Committee after days of lull. about 21,000 tons lie in harbor while only 5,000 tons remain for Bridgeport consumption. Several dealers halted deliveries as conditions worsen.
Washington reports the inquiry into war articles and army uniforms touches the Millbrook Mill Co. Samuel Kep ler and Emmanuel Kaplan linked to board roles and potential conflicts as Gen. Sharpe faces examination. The hearing discusses sorting contracts and bids from Boston wool dealers in April.
Petrograd dispatch reports persistent rumors of King Ferdinand's abdication in favor of Crown Prince Charles as Romania endures crisis after armistice talks. Bolshevik and German propaganda are cited, with the royal family having fled Bucharest for Jassy after two thirds of Romanian territory fell to enemies.
Bondholders led by Frank Miller seek receivership to foreclose on the Stratford based H. H. Smith Silver Co alleging solvency and intent to take over the business. Smith testifies that bond committee members pressured assignment of receivables to secure bank loans amid potential government action on non essentials.
American Ambassador Frances reports that B R Stevens manager of the National City branch bank in Petrograd and his assistant Mr Link were arrested during the Bolshevik seizure of the bank and later released. Dispatches add no new details beyond yesterday's cables on the seizure. The two were marched through the streets to the bank before release.
In France the fourth day of heavy snow halted virtually all training and battlefield preparations for the American expeditionary force. Snowstorm traffic delays choked roads and slowed operations, with plans to resume training tomorrow unless new falls intensify.
The newspaper informs readers that starting with the new year the paper will be issued daily under the new title The Pidgeport Times and Evening Farmer.
A J L Snead, fuel administration distributor, told the Senate investigating committee there is no relief soon for the coal shortage. He blamed overbidding by the well off, dealer noncooperation, and inadequate distribution. He warned of government control and labor mobilization to meet demand.
Washington reports that railroad executives have rejected the demand for a 40 percent pay increase. They shift responsibility to the government and warn that public operation could lead to government ownership, noting potential cost to the public and stockholders.
Fire at Union Depot Elevator Co. in Detroit was stopped before reaching the grain bins. About 750000 bushels of wheat corn and oats were saved. Loss estimated at 25000. Officials say blaze of suspicious origin. Seven fire companies and a fire boat fought the flames.
Paul Hennig a German foreman in a Brooklyn torpedo factory was jailed without bail on treason charges. He supervised assembly of gyroscopes that control torpedoes and some gyroscopes were found maliciously mutilated rendering torpedoes useless. The district attorney warned such acts could render weapons worthless or dangerous to their users.
London reports three British torpedo boats sunk off the Dutch coast on December 22 amid fog. Admiralty confirms 13 officers and 180 men killed. mine theory dismissed. Also notes French bombings of Mazieres les Metz and Thionville and German targets near Vouziers and Rethel. A zeppelin and accompanying seaplane reportedly wrecked in the North Sea with the craft in flames.
Thirteen men who failed to return draft questionnaires learned police were seeking them and voluntarily reported to district draft officials. Most claimed nonreceipt of forms or lack of knowledge of requirements but agreed to comply after instructions. Local boards may extend response time. no arrests yet and penalties for technical violations are being overlooked.
San Jose Costa Rica December 29 The American consulate the International club the principal department store and all other buildings but two on the public square were destroyed by fire today Most papers in the consulate were lost No loss of life The damage is estimated at 1 660 060 mostly insured
Bridgeport endures a seven year cold spell as temperatures plummet to 10 degrees below zero in New England area. Fuel shortages worsen suffering while trains and roads face delays and frost-choked exhausts. Weather official notes a 37 degree fall between yesterday afternoon and this morning.
In El Paso on December 29 Captain Wylie J. White artillery unit Lieutenant St. Clair deputy provost marshal and Howard Mebus city detective were seriously wounded in a three handed pistol fight at Whites home near Fort Bliss. Police say the incident followed a raid on illegal liquor sellers near the army post with several policemen and soldiers present.
Dissatisfaction in district 1 prompts John C. Stanley to resist signing as Police Commissioners president but likely quit in months. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson favors Stanley's resignation. A caucus was to decide, but John T. King’s absence delayed actions. Rumors tie EB. Lyddy’s ouster to Attorney Robert G. DeForest’s possible elevation. Staff changes ripple across Fire, Apportionment, and other boards.
Washington reports Director General McAdoo gathered advisers and executive officials to coordinate railroad operations for a national war effort. He conferred with John Barton of the Shipping Board and planned to use Interstate Commerce Commission channels to implement orders. A cold wave and local freight efforts hint at slow congestion relief for at least a week.
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