Americans Killed and Wounded in Frontline Raid
Two Americans were killed and four wounded in a German raid on a small ammunition post. A fifth soldier is believed captured as front lines endured daily attacks aided by fog and artillery. Italians gain ground against Austrians on the Asiago plain while Paris endures its first German air raid since last year with casualties and material damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiago Plain
Cot del Rosso
France
Belgium
Berlin
Ludwig
Bavaria
Finland
White Guard
Red Guard
Stockholm
Russia
Kiev
Widow Swindler Rumors Circulate Amid Arrest Bond Talk
The Bridgeport case centers on Mrs. Chapman, housed at Lordship Manor, alleged to own large U.S. manufacturing concerns and to run up to 3 000 in dept at major stores. She reportedly fled with cash, diamonds, and cars after charging others and a reputed million inheritance, with Miss Phelan corroborating claims of her wealth and schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bridgeport
Ridgeport
Chapman
Lordshin Manor
J. A. Phelan
William Rich
Miss Teller
Whiting’s
Carry Bunnell
Westport
Margaret Graham
Fairfield Avenue
Turkish Vizier Presides at Peace Meeting
Talaat Pasha presided at the opening plenary of the peace conference in Brest-Litovsk. German FM von Suehimann announced Bavaria would be represented by Count Fredewils-Durnitz under treaty rights, in line with Emperor William and Chancellor Hertling. Bolshevik FM Trotzky noted two Ukrainian delegates joined the Russian delegation with M. Karelin added as state property commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest-Litovsk
Amsterdam
London
Talaat Pasha
Richard von Suehimann
Count Fredewils-Durnitz
Bavaria
William
Count von Hertling
Leon ‘Frotzky
Ukrainian People's Republic
M.karelin
Draft inspection drive and new selective service rules
Report covers division board summons for 400 to 600 draftees to examine in high schools and other venues on Sunday and Monday. It lists 26 Bridgeport men sailing to New London for Fort H. G. Wright as part of the first draft quota, plus a delinquents list turning to police. It also notes new U.S. selective draft regulations from Washington to extend exemptions and medical review, with height and weight standards and medical advisory referrals, and a separate Paris conference misstatement denying Entente aims drafting in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Board of Trade
Newfield
Board No. Six
Engine House
Bridgeport
Fort H. G. Wright
N. Y
New London
Long Island Sound
Felix Shelinsky
Barnum
Wm. G. Muller
Bloomfield Street
Francisco Lopez
Wessels Avenue
Daniel Lane
Bishop Avenue
Cyril H. Goddard
Jacksonville
Fla
M. Stevens
Thos. Fitzgerald
Seaview Avenue
Mina
Mirostuch
Lonon McKay
Jefferson Street
Gwan Lucas
Mills Or
Miles Street
Martin R. Perez
Mathew McShane
Harvey Street
York Street
London
Ont
E. Wash
Sun Wing
Barnum Avenue
Edward Tobin
Connecticut Avenue
Harry Roeg
White Street
Jos. T. Miller
Beaston Avenue
John Kofchar
Bond Street
Conrad Herman, Jr
Webster Avenue
Benj. Cutler
Huntington Road
Philip Weisner
East Avenue
Kusma Chevchick
Andrew Chas
Gallant
Prince Street
Sam Hood
Jack Shigelis
Diderik Antoon Barach
Adolph Fernando
Beardsley Lane
Edward Kelly
Williston Street
Emile Deetmann
John Cleups
Newfield Avenue
Edw. Brachert
City Fee & Coal
Frank Lada
Andrew Pavelko
Grant Street
Krikor Soldjian
Pixtey Place
Dimitri Nabuvnik
Kaitachle Savian
W. 100Th Street
New York
Washington
General Crowder
Medic Advisory Board
Medical Board
Reina
Let & P
Curtiss Aero
iEmerson Phon
Kresger
Marconi
Nam P&p
Wilmsetts
S Steamship
Usle&hells L
Wright Martin
Chalmers
Keystone Tire
Smith Motor
United
Big Ledge
Caledonia
Canada
Arizona
First Nature
Greenmans
Jim ‘Butler
Ixerr Lake
Mason Valley
Nipissing Mines
Insane Officer Hyde Kidnaps Four Men in Greenwich
A Marine lieutenant, Seymour W Hyde of Camp Upton, allegedly abducted four servicemen, forced them into a limousine, and transported them to his Greenwich mansion. He restrained them with a revolver, detained them overnight, and later escaped arrest after police intervened. physicians later declared him insane. The driver, Albert Turner of New York City, was detained and released. Police took Hyde to a hospital for observation, with Major Powers returning him to Camp Upton for confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Wyde
Hyde
Greenwich
Marina
Belss~ner
Beissner
Hyde House
Flore
Albert F. Hanlon
Albert Turner
New York City
Florida
Seymour J. Hyde
Greenwith
Elie
Yaphank
Hyde i S
Plattsburg
Camp Union
Major Powers
Camp Upton
Yaphank Camp
Camp Upton Base Hospital
Greenwich House
At & A.m
Ford to Build Such Fighters
The navy plans extensive enlargement of training stations as Secretary Daniels seeks a large increase in enlisted personnel. Pelham Bay New York and Norfolk Virginia stations will expand, with about 5 000 men at Pelham Bay and 16 000 at Norfolk. Great Lakes will not see growth. The service aims to supply crews for naval construction and merchant ships under supervision, with the total under instruction rising from 96 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fion
Daniels
Navy
Department
Pelham Bay
N.Y
Norfolk
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Camp
Hig
Theatres of Boston Are Cut Off Continues
Officials admit a critical rail movement crisis affects the east as preferential orders favor ships and public institutions. A 16 million loss in January production due to car shortages hits West Virginia fields hardest, delaying mine output and load car delivery amid harsh weather. Fuel Admin Garfield orders uniform interpretations and car reallocations to ease the coal shortage, with zone plans and representatives to be set for rapid distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entis
Fuel Administration
National Coal Association
West Virginia
New England
Tangica
Garfield
Indiana
Ohio
Danville
Illinois
The
Asd
Rebuked but Gets Results for Bridgeport Coal Needs
Harry Walker, chairman of Bridgeport’s local coal dealers committee, travels to Washington to press for relief with new facts on coal supply and population growth. Washington exempts Curtis & Co. and Heppenstal Forge from enforcement, boosting Bridgeport’s war production. One barge and 19 train cars of coal arrive, with distribution to factories via the fuel committee and Warner Brothers plant today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walker
Coal Dealers’ Committee
Washington
Fuel Administration
Walker
Bridgeport
Russell
Siemon
Garfield
Curtis & Co
Heppenstal Forge Co
Curtis
Shipping Board
Forge Company
Oper
Fuel Committee
Warner Brothers
Obituary notices for Hoffmans and Van Barber families
Funeral services were held for Bessie Hoffman at her son's home on Garnum Avenue with burial in Aduth Israel cemetery. Ann Lockwood, a funeral at her daughter’s home on Fairfield Avenue, interred at Mountain Grove cemetery. Miss Lizzie Van Barber’s funeral was at her parents’ home with a requiem Mass at St James church, followed by burial in St Michael’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bioffran
Bessie Hoffman
Michael Hoffman
Garnum Avenue
Aduth Israel Cemetery
Ann M. Tackwood
Ann M. Lockwood
Estella B Wicks
Wairfield Avenue
Mountain Grove
Tilaie van Barber
Lizzie van Barber
Myr
Louis
van Barber
Jackson Avenue
Stratford
St. James’ Church
M. TJ. O'Connor
Tuco Grinrvad
Francis Devitt
Oudan
Jom Campbell
Frantis Thompson
George Curtie
Urial
iSt. Michael's
Ingateaseh in sipping London report on ship losses
An official summary issued tonight shows British convoy losses increasing with the destruction of naval vessels totaling more than 7,606 tons and six ships of lesser tonnage. The report highlights wartime damage and emphasizes the growing danger to maritime forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingateaseh
Sipping
London
Dorothy Breyer dies in city at 18 days old
Dorothy Rogerson Breyer daughter of Charles C and Dora M Breyer of 174 Sixth Street dies aged 18 days. Funeral in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breyer
Onan
Dorothy Rogerson Breyer
Charles C
Dora M. Breyer
Sixth St
Eveninggris
Hopeful Signs Bring Buoyancy to Stock List
New York stock action shows strength at open with midday rally led by rails and high priced issues. Wilson’s western farmers message and railroad committee signals lift sentiment as United States Steel, General Motors, and General Electric post notable gains. bonds uneven with Liberty issues weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weill
Wilson
Western Farmers’ Conference
Senate
Railroad Committee
U. S
General Motors
General Electric
Texas Company
United States Steel
Liberty
Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted
New York January 31 outlines a mixed market with no discrimination between peace and war shares and widespread gains of 2 to 4 points. Washington acknowledges disorder in central Europe while home developments remain constructive. railroads and labor policy are viewed positively as investors reduce stock holdings. The Adamson law and a 15 percent interstate rate adjustment influence carriers, with Reading stock collateral and Baltimore and Ohio loan discussions noted. Comptroller Williams warns money profiteers and urges protection for honest investors, highlighting war profits and future peace-time recovery. Savage Arms earnings rise, Ohio Cities Gas resumes operations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Marietta, and auto stocks including General Motors and Goodrich show strength amid earnings reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Watson and Co
Corner Main
John Meinstreets
Bridgeport
Com
New York Stock Exchange
As& Re Co
At&t
AT & S&f
Ball & Ohio
Bklyn RT
Can Pac
Cen Leath Co
Chimm &Stp
Chi RI & Pac
Cri&p Pt
Chile
Chino T
Col
F&i Ae
Crucible
Si del Hudson
Dis Securities
Erie
Goodrich Co
Greene Can
Kan
L & Nash
Puebigh
Maxwell
Midvale
Missouri
Miami
Mo Kk & T i
Nevada
Nat Enamel
Nor & West
Nor Pac
Pitts Coal
Peoples Gas
HSS
Pennsylvania
Sinclair
Bloss S
AL South Pac
South Ry
Studn
Texas Paw
Texas Oil Ae
Cig
United
Alco
Spyeler
Wah
West Mary Lely
Witlys
U.S
Liberty Bas
Liberty Ds
New York
Washington
Europe
Department of Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canadian Pacific
Reading
Ohio
Minor Cereals Advance Due To Substitution
The corn market showed little feature with a half cent advance likely from cash strength and tight primary receipts. Substitution for wheat flour boosted rye and other minor cereals, as rail and government demand push corn, rye, barley and rice flours forward. war needs drive economies while price mood turns cautious on profit taking and official guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Wilson
Torpedo Boat Men Hold Good Smoker at Bohemian Hall
Red Allen and Harvey Keley headlined the Lake Torpedo Boat company smoker at Bohemian Hall Hallett street with top boxing performances. Contests featured Joe Ventrone, William Harris, Frankie Wilson, Mickey Maguirre, Young Hoppe, and Jack Hamilton. Notables in attendance included Lake Torpedo Boat staff and officials. referee Sailor Grande. announcer John Mallin. and timer Harry Hathway. Also covered were stock reports on International Nickel and United Fruit, noting earnings and dividend implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Allen
Harvey Keley
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bohemian Hall
Hallett Street
Red
Harvey
Joe Ventrone
William Harris
Silver Beach
Frankie Wilson
Bridgeport
Mickey Maguirre
Philip Brill
The
Emil Schemetzler
E. J. Gallagher
James TE. Malone
James F. Corrigan
WH. N. Clark
Inseph Velrone
John Heene
R. H. Jones
Sailor Grande
Chicago
John Mallin
Harry Hathway
Fraternal Loyal Orange Lodge event in Kyota alt
Fraternal Loyal Orange lodge held its first end at home last night with about two hundred attendees. Supreme Deputy Grands Master A I Armstrong spoke on Protestantism. George Warring presided, with songs by Charles Pence Samuel Alle and Mrs W Thompson among performers. James Griffin accompanied on piano. A Forbes drew a painting. Refreshment committee listed. Corinthian Lodge F and A M to hold special communication at 7:30 pm Tuesday February 5 in Masonic temple for Master Mason degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyal Orange Loise
Loyal Orange Lodge
Kyota Alt
A. I. Armstrong
Camp Devena
George
Warring
Charles Pence
Samuel Alle
W. Thompson
Henjasmin ¥. Stewart
Thomas Millers
Anderson Robertson
James Griffin
Forbes
George Warring
Robert Broadbridge
James Lyons
Robert Lyons
Corinthian Lodge
A. M
Masonic Temple
Soldier Arrested for Seven Day Leave Overstay
Constant Stosyi, a member of the ordnance department, was arrested last night for overstaying his leave by about seven days and will be turned over to United States military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant Stosyi
United States Army
Ordnance Department
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paris
Yocow
Peking
Yorhow
Atratesiv
Hankow
Hoise of Commons
Andrew Tbanar Law
Exchequer
Ford
Boston
Money Profiteers
Williams
Day
Savage Arms
Ohio Cities
Trig
Cleveland
Columbus
Marietta
Servier
Io Sonovich
Goodrich
I. L. Watson and Co
International Nickel
United Truit
United Fruit
Pakhead
Atlantic, Tie and West Indies
Mertary
T.L. Watson &Co
Private
Bankera Corner
Main and John Streets
James Staples & CO
Bridgeport, Conn
AM. Wooster
Ummer
Main St
the City National Bank United States Depository
Wall Street
Connecticut National Bank
Main
Wall Streets
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