Demented Lieutenant Kidnaps Four at Camp Upton Incident
Greenwich police seized Lieutenant Seymour Hyde of Camp Upton after a reported psychiatric breakdown. He allegedly forced Privates Plevis and Atchon into a limousine, threatened them with a knife, and drove off toward New York. Beissner, a candy vendor, said he was detained during the ride. Hyde was placed in a straight jacket, then taken to a Shank, New York, for further custody.
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Greenwich
Seymour iFlyde
U.S. A
Division 7
Camp Upston
Long Island
Aken
Shank
New York
Hyde
Plevis
rAtchon
Camp Upton
Yds
Beissner
Hyde Fn
Meer
All Bake for Sale Must Be Licensed Nationwide
Washington Jan 21 President Wilson proclaimed that all persons firms and associations manufacturing bread must obtain a license by February 4 unless already licensed or consuming less than three barrels of flour per month. Proclamation extends to hotels restaurants and clubs, bringing many small bakers under regulation. Weather report notes variable conditions from New England to the Midwest with snow and rain in parts and generally fair elsewhere.
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Washington
Wilson
German Residents Arrested for Feared Plot Against Leaders
Two German residents in the United States, both lacking citizenship papers, were arrested today amid allegations that one boasted of wishing to cut the heads off President Wilson and the French President. Authorities say he provided information to aid the enemy army. The men face internment tomorrow.
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Greenwich
Jan
Prederick Loiee
Tees
Noreenwick
Lotec Fas
Wilson
King Pres Amt
France
Haye
Tate
New draft rules redefine physical exams and marriage impact
Washington March 31 news from Provost Marshal General Crowder announces changes in draft physical examination rules including weight height and other conditions and partial service for men not rejected Local boards are told to reject foot or teeth defects only when clear and to accept most cases with temporary or remach defects Marriage questions cause concern as boards seek guidance Baker guidance to settle policy Married men may be placed in Class 1 only when genuine marriage is proven as valid, not merely announced in wartime. Examinations for registrants are planned with notices sent to units for Sundays and Mondays and boards prepare for the first draft under new procedures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tan
General Crowder
Gratt
Charles J2. Hughes
New York
Marrief
Blas Ds
Starriages
Bridgeport
Baker
Elise
Joxaniinieinas
Petyel
Etros
Physiciais
Mel Avi
Believe Man With Gun Linked To Burglaries
A man named Gares, 24, and companion Martins, 62, of Tyana and Doster avenues, were arrested in connection with burglaries. Police held Gares on suspicion after a gun was found and another man was jailed for investigation. both were later released on $500 bail.
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Tiave Bern
Sewertl Aurelarios
Visis City
Mfartis
Gares
Doster
Tynan
Mase
Gortiene Cuppas
Wharlier Plcee
Police
Uap
Ay Breordy
Peree
Eye Pylbea
Celia Binith
Pleo
Panpas
Bridgeport Urges State Fuel Aid For Coal Shortage
State Fuel Administrator Russell censures Siemon for overstepping authority as Bridgeport mobilizes to secure coal. Local efforts backed by manufacturers and merchants promise relief for factories and homes. Hard coal barges from New Jersey head toward Bridgeport amid urgent pleas to Washington officials.
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Russell
Siemen
Thomas W. Russell
Bridgeport
Washington
Carl I. Simon
AL Densi
New Jersey
Fell
Siemon
New England
Jon Sosiemon
Manet
Tarhise
Fragmentary Notice of Property Listings on City Street
OCR fragment lists street names and ages with several proper names such as Vibe boon ben and Danbury. It appears to be a damaged public notices page listing properties or residents, with scattered addresses and ages like 2k pelos and 45, along with street wiring. The readable fragments hint at property or census style entries rather than a coherent story.
Kiev Surrenders to Bolsheviks in Petrograd Report
London Jan 24 report from Petrograd says Kiev the capital of the Kiev government has surrendered after Bolshevik forces invested the city. Kiev sits on the Dnieper and in 1902 housed about 250000 people as Russian nobility sought safety with the Bolsheviks.
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London
Petrograd
Kiev
Dnieper
Boston extends coal embargo to February six for theaters
The Boston fuel administration extended the 48 hour coal embargo to February six affecting offices factories and stores and now theaters as managers faced potential shutdowns. Despite restrictions stock fell by 7000 tons as rail and water deliveries slowed prompting a three day extension until safety margins improve. Weather conditions threaten a new coal shortage as production this month slid to 16,006,000 tons about one third of normal with snow and ice slowing deliveries.
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Boston
Boston Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Washington
National Ceat Association
Argue over Five Cents Ends in Fatal Street Stabbing
John Carr sixty six of the Grand hotel State street lies in critical condition at St Vincent hospital after a stabbing by John Jones thirty three also of the same address. The men argued over a five cent debt Carr owed Jones and both drew a knife. Jones was arrested on assault with intent to kill. Carr suffered a severed artery and head wounds and may die at any time. Local police transported Jones to headquarters. Medical staff described Carr’s condition as critical.
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John Carre
Grand Hotel
State Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
John Jones
Carr
Jones
Care
Br. Frank II
Gayles
Hold Ships of Spain in Ports
Washington reports quick retaliatory measures as the United States and allies respond to Spain blocking shipments to France. Spanish ships in American ports are held pending clearance while the War Trade Board says cases are decided individually. Officials attribute the trouble to a German-leaning Spanish government and a stalled Spanish railroad system. Representatives of Spanish lines in the port say no Washington orders to stop sailings have been received and one ship’s departure was delayed due to loading and passenger arrangements.
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Washington
United States
Spain
France
War Trade Board
U. 5
General Pershing
Trade Board
Germany
Morocco
Switzerland
Atlantic
Witness from Bridgeport Graft Case Returns to New York
Mor ris Greenberg of 696 Newfield avenue travels to New York with Lieutenant Detective John T Barton to testify against New York traffic officers accused of soliciting bribes. Greenberg previously prompted the arrest of three New York plainclothes men in Bridgeport after they attempted to abduct him for transport to the city.
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New York
Morris Greenberg
Newfield Avenue
John Ts. Barton
Ridgepark
Greenberg
Bridgeport
Barton
Trotzky Transmits Anarchist Threats to American Ambassador
Petrograd reports to the American ambassador a letter from the Petrograd anarchists urging Leon Trotsky to press the U S embassy for the release of Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and Thomas J Mooney. The ministry encloses a resolution threatening demonstrations against the embassy. This marks the third such threat to Ambassador Francis in a month. Goldman and Berkman are jailed for conspiracy to defeat the conscription law and Mooney for complicity in San Francisco bomb outrages.
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Francis
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
United States
Mooney
California
San Francisco
Ford to Build Suc Fighters
Washington reports new submarine fighters of a powerful type soon to be produced in large numbers. Secretary Daniels told the House Naval committee that contracts for several scores have been placed with Ford Motor Co of Detroit. The ships are described as a hybrid between a destroyer and a submarine chaser, about 200 feet long, with engines built elsewhere and assembled at sea.
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Washington
United States
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Ford Motor Company of
Detroit
Seaboard
Ford
Henry Ward
Ford Company
David W. Taylor
Huns Arrest Belgians on Trivial Charges
The Hague report states German arrests in Belgium with 42 prominent figures seized in Brussels including Paul Lambert of Chauny and Edouard Laguerre. Burgomaster of Alest jailed for concealed arms. 90 Ghent notables held as hostages. Liege sees a Dutchman condemned to death with his wife to 12 years. two manufacturers sent to hard labor.
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Hague
Les Nouvelles
Belgium
Brussels
Paul Lambert
Chauny
Edouard Laguerre
Alest
Ghent
Liege
Weaul Ussen
War department approves 15 cavalry regiments for national army
Washington Jan 31 The War department has approved General Pershing’s recommendation to form 15 cavalry regiments for the national army. Today’s disclosure comes with the appointment of commanders for seven regiments. Organization of the remaining eight regiments is temporarily postponed.
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Washington
War Department
General Pershing
National Army
Alleged Bridgeport Heiress Vanishes After Bunco Scams
Mrs. Charles I. Chapman of Lordship Manor, claiming a $7 million heiress status and ownership of manufacturing concerns, vanished after running up thousands in store charges. Bridgeport detectives hunt for her as a mysterious phone call to The Telegram hints at a forthcoming story.
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Bridgeport
Charles I. Chapman
Lordship Manor
United States
Mrs. Chapman
Man in Uniform as Stool of Hun Spies
Agents of the Justice Department have relocated a highly wanted German born naturalized American to Chicago after a confession. The prisoner, drafted from a western state, wore U.S. Army uniform until recently and has been in a county jail for over three weeks. His information could lead to arrests of other dangerous German agents in the northwest.
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National Army
United States
Jheeal
Hamburg in State of Siege Escalating German strike spreads nationwide
Strikes that began in Berlin threaten reprisals as leaders are jailed and officials refuse to meet strikers. Hamburg reportedly under siege with martial law and military orders to curb demonstrations. In Berlin, Kiel, Rhine towns, and Westphalia, workers halt labor. socialists are arrested for stirring unrest amid wartime policy and reform tensions.
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German Empire
Berlin
Owin
Herr
von Stein
Ier
Hamburg
Amsterdam
Whreleas Press
Bers Lin
Germany
Kiel
Rhine
Bavaria
Bridgeport Police Board Sets Aside Six Patrolman Apps
The Bridgeport Police Board tabled six regular patrolman applications and four special officer applications at a semimonthly meeting. Deserter reward requests by Patro lmen Finn and Arnolsky were approved for future collection.
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Bridgeport Police Department
Board of Fpolles
Police
Finn and
Arnolsky
Camp Devens
Joseph P. MacGargyle
Henry Keenan
Michael Yansky
Paul Schultz
Willliam Fault
Louis Wargo
W. J. Atkins
Bridgeport Trust Company
Clifford E. Bright
Burleson
Marvin
William Heath
Coms Taloners
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Trotzky
Huns
Buncoed
Charles T. Chapman
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