Grocery owner denies owning big sugar stock
Sugar arrived Saturday and was taken to a storehouse at 178 Wood Avenue owned by B Zallinger who says he only acts as a trucking agent for wholesalers. Telegraph reporters alleged he possessed about 500 barrels, which he denied, insisting the sugar was to be shipped to retail grocers today. He claimed hoarding claims are untrue and that Bridgeport has ample supply.
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Wood Avenue
Telegram
B. Zallinger
Zallinger
Bridgeport
Three Vessels Ashore Along Vineyard Sound in Fog
Vessels Northwind Lake Crystal and Fairpela ran aground in heavy fog at Vineyard Sound. Coast guard tried to pull off Northwind, tonnage loss feared. Lake Crystal and Fairpela anchored near Tarpaulin Cove and Pasqund with uncertain danger. All ships coal laden bound from Norfolk to Boston as northerly wind increased.
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Mass
Shipping Board
Northwind
Lake Crystal
Fairpela
Vineyard Sound
Uni
Nortk
Boston
Coast Guard
Casmnet
Pasquend
Crystal
Fairfield
Rather Be Dog and Bay at Moon Then Stay in Senate
FHICKOTLY Miss. Dec. 14. Senator John Sharp Williams Mississippi Democrat declared he would not seek re election to the Senate in a letter made public today. I am disgusted with the whole political situation especially with the treatment of international affairs as if they were questions of party politics he wrote and I would rather be a dog and bay at the moon than to spend one day in the United States Senate after the expiration of my term.
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Fhickotly
Miss
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Senate
United States Senate
Aldermen Aim For Busy Bridgeport Meeting Tonight
Bridgeport Common Council members meet tonight to vote on nonpartisan elections, amending building line rules, expanding Fire Prevention bureau staffing, and limiting jitney routes. The meeting also considers home rule charter changes as Alderman Edward J. McManus chairs in Mayor Wilson’s absence.
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Bridgeport
Stratford
Fire Department
Edward J. McManus
Wilson
Man Arrested After Knife Attack in Domestic Quarrel
Andrew Merle of 159 Sterling street was arrested last night after a patrolman heard a woman’s screams and found him severely cutting his wife’s wrist during a family quarrel. He is charged with assault and held on a $100 bond.
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Andrew Merle
Sterling Street
Radical group hailed for valor in attack on Kemmell Hill
Chaplain Kelley, wearing battle honors, denounces conscientious objectors and traitors in a fiery speech to 2,500 at Poli's theatre. He links outsiders' ideas to danger to American ideals and urges revoking citizenship for radicals. Knights of Columbus drive highlighted. continuation noted on page 6.
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Frrance
Knights of Columbus
Bridgepore
Father Kelley
Pell
Ife
iCaseys
New Route around Plaza Used One Man Cars on Main Street
A Connecticut company inaugurated twelve one man trolley cars on the North Main street line running between Wentworth Street and the plaza, with a three minute headway. The service runs with double track cars from Bethany Chapel to Seaside Park, providing twenty six cars each hour in each direction. Twenty eight more one man cars are expected after January first to extend rapid service to other lines. The new route begins at State and Main streets, uses a pay as you enter system southbound and a single fare eastbound, eliminating delays at the city center.
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State Streets
Main Street
Vurip
Lange
Connectcut
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Wentworth Street
Bethany Chapel
Seaside Park
1 Wan
Jin
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Main
Eara Minh
Oon
Riree AL
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Water
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Golden Ill
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Broteavert
Die Streio
Movie Producer and Company Rescued After Overboard Incident
Motion picture producer David W. Griffin and 86 aboard the yacht Grey Duck faced heavy seas as four passengers were swept overboard. The craft nearly capsized. the pilot was injured while others took turns at the wheel. They reached Nassau, Bahama Islands, with all aboard safe. Mayor Will Reed and his daughter Marion were among those aboard. The ship’s name confusion arose between Grey Duck and Rosandra, though customs still lists it as the Grey Duck.
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David W. Grifiti
Motion Peture
Nassau
Baluane Islands
Mian
Herakd Iron
Brd Bee
Eso
Boar
Will J. Reet
Jaapdordate
Marion
Griffith Parcs
Customs and Immigration
Fighting Chaplain to Address Bridgeport Pupils Today
Francis A. Kelley known as the fighting chaplain of the 27th division and national chaplain of the American Legion will speak to Bridgeport High School pupils in the Wish School auditorium at 10 o'clock this morning. He plans to recount front line experiences and touch on current political topics while noting the community’s wartime sacrifices. the visit follows a day spent in related engagements and a luncheon with local clergy.
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Emma Geldman
Alexander Berkman
Poli
Laneis A. Nelley
27Th
American Legion
Ies
Francis A. Kelley
National Chaplainn
Bridgeport High School
Wish School
Congress Starts Drive Today For Its Xmas Recess
Congress begins a two week Christmas recess amid a brewing clash on the Cummins railroad bill and German treaty matters. Senate night sessions push to pass rail and anti strike provisions while House acts on sugar relief and foreign financing bills. Committees prepare to wrap pending business as tensions rise over coal strike papers and media panel shortages.
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Lendens
McVary
House
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Aub
H. A. Garfield
Tillis Island
House Immigration Communities
Caminetti
House Post Office Committee
Anthony
Republican
Kansas
Tomorow
Lowden
Ilinois
Melkelvie
Nebraska
Federal Trade Commission
Watson
Indiana
Senate Interstate Commerce
Egyptians boycott English mission seeks pourparlers
A Mey pti maths delegation member issued a three point message opposing the peace conference mission. He claims the nation will not accept a protectorate, prefers domestic settlement, and opposes holding a plebiscite under martial law. The remarks signal nationwide tension over foreign mediation.
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Valro
Lonroei- Smithor
Mey Pti
Lea
Circulation Department Post Publishes CQ Fails to Receive
Circulation department reports failure to receive publication CQ in recent cycle. No further details provided about cause or affected editions.
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Post Publishing
Clemenceau Injured But Works On Return To Paris
Paris dispatches report Premier Clemenceau sustained a slight injury from a fall on a destroyer during a channel crossing. He walked from the train with difficulty then resumed his ministerial duties in Paris. He praised the cordial reception in London and concluded allied talks with Lloyd George and others, with decisions to be issued in a follow up note.
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Paris
Clemenceaus Retun
Longon
Hughie
Ile
Ministry of War
Tuffer
Bru
London
Lloyd- George
Germany yields on peace protocol in new Allied note
Berlin reports Germany responds to Entente demand by renewing push for ratification of the peace treaty at the earliest date. Berlin notes willingness to concede reparations for sinking German ships but objects to 400 600 ton shipping demands. The note blames Entente delays and states that American absence from commissions will not change Germanys stance on first ratification.
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Berlin
Parns
Germany
Two Masked Robbers Nabbed Near Niantic
Two masked robbers were captured today after a train holdup near Niaville. They were arrested by two town police, identified as Gaet and Civhle, both 22, and held in Newloonden pending court. The arrests followed a string of railway robberies over the past month.
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Nisville
Abe
Newloonden
Ba Niauti
Nerik Tuniehi
Dh 1
Mae Mabou
Anthony
George Petty
Dhe Cormdienur
United States Urged to Lead in All Peace Efforts
Fragmentary report notes calls from a council of premiers urging strong American leadership in global peace talks. It references treaties, future governance of territories, and the need for United States approval of key arrangements. A diplomat from the allied bloc is present to discuss pending questions and official stance.
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United States
Vew
Mallles
Covares
Former German Ship Ablaze at New York Anchorage
Fire aboard the former German cruiser Princ Wilhelm, renamed De Kalb, anchored in the Hudson River near Spuyten Duyvil. A skeleton crew of about 800 was on board as fire units and a police tug fought the blaze. Nearby transports aided in reconnaissance and firefighting efforts amid reports of smoke and flames.
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Naval
Aiee
de Kalb
Spuyten Duyvil Bridge
Prince Bitel
Frederick
Jindson River
Trestdunis
Spuylen Duyvil
de Kab
Tle
Pollice
Graf Waldergee
Fr Merly
Pring Mitel Friedrich
Newport News
D Annunzio to Turn Fiame Over to Gov t
Gabriele d Annunzio to hand over control of the city of Bivane to regular troops under General Caviglia, a former minister of war, as part of a government transfer. The move consolidates military authority and signals a shift in local command.
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D’annunzio
Fiame
Gov't
Doc
Gabriele PD Annunzio
Bivane
Caviglia
Steel leaders vote to continue national steel strike
Dec 14. Conference of twenty four steel unions voted to continue the nationwide steel workers strike. Leaders of the affiliated unions agreed to press the walkout, signaling an unresolved dispute over wages and conditions.
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Wash Ngeos
Steel Workers
Fou
The Golden Calf Stockings Selling for $250 Per Pair
In New York, December 4 four patrol wagon loads of women shoplifters were arraigned in the Women’s Court as the Christmas shopping rush swelled. Store detectives testified that stockings sold at prices from 100 to 200 dollars a pair, tied to pilfering schemes and value loss.
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New York
Oa Wenkut
Beine
No Compromise White House Stance on Treaty
President Wilson declared no promise or concession would be made on the peace treaty and blamed Senate Republicans for delay. The White House asserted there is no foundation to a compromise while Republicans press for Lodge reservations and Knox measures amid hopes from London talks for action.
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Bec
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Senate
Lodge of
Borah
Idaho
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of & Hitchcock
Germany
League of Nation
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Moat
Nebraska Sem
Hitchcock
London
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Ocrat
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Beat
Huen
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