Easy But Crisis Not Past
The state and New England coal authorities say the coal crisis is not ended. Carl Siemon, chairman of the local committee, relayed directives from State Administrator Thomas Wassel to educate Port City on soft coal use and to reserve coal for emergencies. Officials warned of a potential storm raising prices, with 2,300 tons of hard coal arriving to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agravid
Carl I. Gemon
Thomas Wassel
Fidgeport
Siemon
Erhsenott
Washington
Robbery on Broad Street Ends With Injuries
Early morning hold up near City Hall left Tennis Ryan badly beaten and robbed of about $20 after two men struck him with a blackjack on Broad Street near State. He lay unconscious in the street until able to reach Police Headquarters and seek medical aid. The victim was taken to the hospital for serious head wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momeno
Sinte Snd
City Trn
Siste
Ryan
Hdseport
Droad Street
Ftoral
State
Broad Street
Fivan
City Hall
Lieutnant Ramegey
Reau
Bren
Price
Gaines
Mmerdines Hospital
Weather Impacts Across New England and Atlantic Coast
A disrupted text notes unsettled conditions across New England and nearby regions. It mentions rising temperatures, a low pressure area, and scattered precipitation with brief snow chances in Papell tern and surrounding areas. Temperatures moderate after a cool start, with winds easing later in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Texas
Wudinawipetan
Keke
Thnse
ALAN
Berkman and Goldman Ordered to Surrender in New York
Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, both anarchists, were ordered by Judge Julius Mayer to surrender to U S Marshal at 11 tomorrow morning after each was sentenced to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine for conspiracy to interfere with the draft law. The sentences followed by the Supreme Court mandate affirming the conviction. Resolutions were said to be prepared by Russian societies urging deportation to Russia instead of prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Berkman
Atlanta
Russia
Berkman
Francis
Julius M. Mayer
Emma Goldman
United States
McCarthy
United States Supreme Court
Planted Witness Testifies in Hennig Case in U S District Court
A New York court heard testimony by Charles Alain 19 who said he was planted in Bliss Warpedo Works to gather treasonous information for the Naval Intelligence Bureau. He described his German mother and American father, his stay in Germany, and his work for the Krupp plant before returning to the United States. He stated he was recruited by F Fitzgerald to aid in the Hennig operation and discussed German military aims and Allied progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pant Flenigg
Charles Alain
Thana
Cluttfield
United States
Deeoklyen
Hess
Insien Fitzgerald
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Plarrigun
Tle
Narrican
Germany
Hig
Krupp
Essen
Navel Inteligenga Turena
Suyve Ceriin
Hennig
F Fituserald
Dives
Germanys
Giermany
Willwelmshaven
Warringan
Bomb Found in Shaving Stick Box Sparks Inquiry
A box labeled shaving stick was found to contain dynamite prompting an official civil commission inquiry. The discovery occurred as inspectors examined suspicious packages, with authorities noting one fragment of metal and a fuse. Further details remain unclear as officials assess risks and next steps.
Greenwich Is Richest Town in the United States
Greenwich records a total gain of 2,882,531 for 1918 compared with 1917, claimed as the largest for a city of its size in the nation. The list highlights large taxpayers including the estate of William D. Rockefeller and Percy Rockefeller of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
United States
Myird
William D
Percy Stuckefeller
New York
Repressive Measures Reported Across Central Powers
Turbulence in Germany, Russia, and Finland continues amid military action and strife among rival factions. Hungary signals a renewed peace push as Diet deliberations proceed. German newspapers fail to deliver neutral updates, hinting that strikes may be waning after a peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Linland
Iussia
Bolshevika
Ter
WW Guard
Red Guard
Mlewniwdile
Hungary
New Haven Road Denies It Is Hoarding Coal
New Haven road denies hoarding coal amid reports of 105000 tons stored near the eastern terminus. Officials say receipts and daily oil requirements support current supply, refuting claims of excess stock and pledging continued monitoring of stock levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Road
Defense League of Women Formally Organized in Bridgeport
Women organized the Defense League of Women in Bridgeport, a semi military unit with 20 members led by Jey wm cantiin. Members pledge obedience to authorities, aid in surveillance, and act as despatch bearers during wartime under the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense League
Defense League of Women
Dridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Melengire
Jey Wm Cantiin
Ilango
Hidios
Connerticut
Pepe
Coal Boat Saved 700 Tons From Sinking at Bridgeport
The tug Tsis crew at Bridgeport, aided by the coal yard workers, used steam pumps to save a barge carrying 700 tons of coal tied at Wheeler and Lawes dock on the Pequonauk River yesterday afternoon. The barge narrowly avoided sinking after the near disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Howes Wharf
Tsis
Bridgeport
Wheeler & Lawes Company
Pequonuack River
Weather Advisory Warns of Severe Cold and Travel Hazards
A severe cold wave grips the region causing frost and wind chill. Officials forecast warmer weather soon improving the weight of roads and transportation. Local manufacturers and engineers are urged to take precautions as utilities and water services resume normal after the cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtrd
Falene Isbin Brant
Local Men Sentenced in Aver Mass Court Case
Six local men were sentenced after a court proceeding in Aver, Massachusetts. The defendants, including Charles Deatte and Pdea PiedlanmSbepbeem, faced penalties for crimes linked to a long investigation by a state medical inspector and local authorities. One participant died, and the remaining individuals were ordered to pay fines and serve terms as dictated by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Cirome McSadmann
Charles le Deatte
Pdea Piedlanm
Bt Iielowk
Dot de Pretfer
Vridgepart
Dreberh al Cl Beeen
Bretaferd
Stefsmes
Wife of Day Wed Secretly Divorced in Court
A 1913 New Haven court session granted a divorce petition filed by a wife from her husband after a three year affair. The couple had pledged to live with her sister as the husband remained employed away from home while she supported a child through factory work. The court also referenced a separate divorce granted to Elavel Certynade Diwan Woengel from Harry I. Wengel, noting their marriage history and later separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Securely Daarrosdt
Mary Tallien
Eis Jodee
William
Toutsiit
AL Bassett
Atuso
Ida
Rensinine
Vais City
Fey
Forivestioht
Tie
Han
Aaeby
Spritadield
Rawat
Derset
Redding
Leniel
Train wreck at Pottavie claims three lives
Three trainmen were killed and five injured when a freight train rammed into another near Lower St. Clair, Pottavie, Pa, early today. One man is reported fatally hurt as wreckage and confusion followed the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottavie
Here
Lower St. Clair
Senate panel backs bill to draft skilled workers
Washington February 1 The Senate military committee approved an administration bill authorizing the President to call skilled experts in industry or agriculture into military service regardless of draft classification. The measure would allow drafting registered mechanics artisans and laborers nationwide to meet emergency needs, with action expected on another youth registration bill tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Senate
Chamberlain
Baker
Frorest
Crowder
Mraker
Bucndvand
Draws Knife in Fight Police Escape Injury
Patrolman Sherwood arrested 49 year old Maryphy Sixstrom of Water street after Sixstrom attacked with a jackknife on Main street while resisting arrest. Both men were taken to police headquarters. Sixstrom charged with breach of the peace and assault on an officer. Murphy charged with drunkenness and will appear in city court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatrolman Sherwood
Aerest Shines Murphy
Waterstreet
Uw Omiin
Vietor
Tixstrom
Ste Metel
Shores Wood
Patrolovar
Sherwoor
Maryphy
Ron
Mem
Pollen Heathpiartees
Sixstrom Wees
Ain
Opie
Allcrystiny Seu
Aden
Chapman Widow in Brooklyn in Lost Fortunes Case
Captain Edward O Cronan of the Brooklyn Police says Mrs Charles Chapman, once of Lordship Manor, allegedly mulched hundreds of thousands from Bridgeport residents. No formal complaint lodged, no arrest yet. Cronan cites Brooklyn sightings and a driver secretary William Ritch as linked to the alleged scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O. Cronan
Police
Charles
Chapman
Lordship Manor
Bridgeport
Cronin
Brooklyn
Asale
William Ritch
Park Avenue
New York
Gridport
Viridgeport Detective Bureau
William Titel
Ars
Arrest of "The Boob" Writer Ends FBI Probe in Topeka
Federal authorities announce the end of the investigation into a series of threatening postcards and provocations attributed to A. Wesson, a tailor, who admitted writing the notes. The case linked to letters threatening government officials and circulating around Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iansas City
Fen
Topeka
Ran
Ubertes A. Wesson
Foderal
Tobertson
Abe Way
Trohertson
Tedord
Ems
War Savines Stamps Promote Duty And Safe Investment
The notice extols War Savings Stamps as the highest duty for citizens and a safe investment amid war, urging service while stressing patriotic sacrifice and prudent financial planning.
Garfield to Decide on Tuesday
Washington reports a final decision on suspending the Monday closing order has not yet been reached after a prolonged Garfield McAdoo conference. A Tuesday meeting will weigh Monday closing results and railroad embargo effects with President Wilson consulted while officials push for continued preferential coal transport and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garfield
McAdoo
Wilson
Rnlroud Embourgoes
Fuel Administration
Ituibargo
Dollar Day Set for February 5 in Bridgeport Stores
Bridgeport mercantile houses join Shoe Telegram-Post for a semi annual dollar day. Merchants promise larger bargains and extra staff to handle crowds. Vendors will offer combinations and goods priced at one dollar, with aim to attract more shoppers to local stores next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Yoyal Nuda
Alremiy
Othe Mercantile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tate
Obbers
Foreman
Canhy
Pemedane
New Toavem
Danny Bel
Con Gareab
Weral
Day
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!