Cars at Standstill as St Louis Strike Hits
St Louis street railway traffic nearly halted after motormen and conductors walked out late Saturday night causing a sharp stoppage in service in the city.
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St. Louis
Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1918
Page
4
Bulgarian Premier Arrives at Brest-Litovsk Peace Talks
Premier Radosalvoff of Bulgaria arrives at Brest-Litovsk for the continuation of the peace conference, according to Vienna despatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Radosalvoff
Bulgaria
Brest-Litovsk
Vienna
War Holds Up Order, Mother Gives Up Children
Balint Korik won a divorce petition in Superior Court with an order granting him custody of his two children, Mary and Lewis, who are in Hungary with their mother. He testified to years of migration and money sent for support. the court noted questions about enforcing the order abroad but granted it pending future action.
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Salint Ioriek
William Malthie
Anstep
Mary
Lewis
Trimgury
Cseres Korik
Maltbie
Thungary
Balint Korik
Elangary
Passaic
N. J
Ohio
America
New Brunswick
Hungary
Nazareno Angeletti
Francesca Pianelli Angeletti
Columbus Place
January enlistment drives Bridgeport to lead state
During January Bridgeport led Connecticut with the highest number of army enlistments, topping Hartford. A total of 76 applications were filed in Bridgeport, with 66 accepted. Vermen were rejected at the local station and in New Haven. Four Bridgeport men joined the National Army, and statewide CT volunteers since April reach 5,700 as Connecticut ranks 17th among 68 recruiting districts.
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Janary
Bridgeport
United States Army
Hartfard
New Haven
National Army
Connecticut
United States
Trumbull Auto Bus Takes Children to Church
An automobile bus operated from the center on Sunday at nine o'clock to St. Patrick's Church in Bridgeport for children's mass. The service will continue weekly at that time. Also noted, Miss Harriet Phiunh missed school due to illness and Mr and Mrs Benjamin Birks hosted the Evening Whist club Thursday evening.
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Trumbull
St. Patrick's Church
Bridgeport
Thomas HW. Cone
New
Harriet Phiunh
Benjamin Birks
Man Finds Wife Living Elsewhere After Pursuit
A man pursuing his wife discovers she is living with another man. She refuses to return, stating she would rather stay with the man she is now with.
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Pennsylvania
State Is Better in Coal Than Neighboring States
A Connecticut Fuel Committee report notes border towns like Pawtucket and Westerly share a single community split by the state line. Massachusetts limits business hours to 9 am to 6 pm with lights banned except Saturdays. theatres end by 10 pm. Public transit cuts stops, cars run cooler, and night trolley runs shift to 11:15 pm. Theater sessions begin earlier to end before dark.
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Nemitedt
Hartford
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Fuel Committee
Inecticut State Council
Dolicense
Westerly
Pawentuck
Stonington
Connecticut
Paweatuck
State Line
Theatre Initinees
Keep Income Tax Office Open to Late in Evening
The federal income tax office in the post office building will stay open until 9 PM to accommodate taxpayers unable to visit during the day. Many have filed and paid, and authorities expect most locals to complete returns before March. Money orders and certified checks are accepted, with some paying cash. About 25 Bridgeport residents reported incomes over 500000, suggesting Bridgeport may be among the wealthiest cities if final returns confirm it.
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Federal Income Tax
Post Onice
Post Office
Bridgeport
Believer and Santa Letter Seen at Louisville Office
A boy writes to Santa Claus and leaves the letter where it is visible while offices and factories halt operations for the holiday period. Governor Holcomb had proposed longer business hour restrictions through March, but a government order for ten holiday Mondays eased the impact.
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Santa Claus
Louisville Courier-Journal
Holcomb
Jubilee’s Partner Chair CLXXNIL Tam Story of a Day
A first person fragment recalls a sleepy Friday with no school and a parade of odd thoughts. The narrator imagines laws banning cows, condenses milk, and a humorous exchange with Palmer about a scar, ending with a vague smile.
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Riday
Bam
Westriday
Felix
Mileses
Palmer
Dimples and a bruised ego in a schoolyard tale
A noisy, defensive student recalls being mocked as Dimples, and a tense confrontation with a classmate who recited a speech. The narrator resolves not to grin again, insisting no one call him dimples and recounting the chaotic day at school and a trip to Hoover’s father’s old house afterward.
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Ente
Palmer
Youniss
Aggie
Tripe
Teether
Hoover
Tough Times on a Farmfront Adventure
A child recounts a rambling day traveling through woods to a hilltop house, building a fire in a rusty stove, planning a meal with Banty and T, and returning home to milking cows. The narrator recalls being teased as Dimpets and disobeying bedtime, while a tough uncle boastfully compares himself to a beefsteak.
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Topper
Hopper
Adwinndo
Banty
Annabell Lac
Unkel
Peraon
Amnahbell Gee
12600 Agents to Enlist Shipbuilders in Two Weeks
Washington reports the department of labor will deploy over 12 000 agents nationwide for the next two weeks to enroll 260 000 men skilled in shipbuilding trades. About 2000 agents are union appointees aiding in building the industrial army for a final push to victory.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Christian Scientist Named as Chaplain of Navy
Secretary Daniels appointed Richard J. Davis of Boston a Christian Scientist as a navy chaplain. He is the first Christian Scientist named in the navy chaplain corps with two prior appointments in the past.
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Navy
New York
Met
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Richard J. Davis
Boston
Albert I. Gilmore
Christian Science Comittee
Crm
Read Policy Cuts Discounts and Sets One Daily Delivery
The Read policy ends discounts after careful consideration to ensure fairness. Delivery will occur once daily with East side cars at nine in the morning and West side cars at one in the afternoon. Customers with cars can pick up small packages, and the House of Read remains committed to serving patrons as in the past.
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House of Read
Read
War Bond and Thrift Stamp Sale Promoted on Main Floor
The booth with flags and colors on the main floor urges buying thrift stamps and war stamps as often as affordable. Aimed at supporting France and honoring heritage, the message calls for participation and obedience to requests from those who understand the need.
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France
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