Flu Epidemic Increases Amid Health Warnings
Influenza cases rose to 707 in the city with 167 new reports yesterday. Health Officer Dr. Walter H. Brown urged precautions as cleanliness and sterilization gain emphasis. Sixty teachers and sixty telephone company workers are absent. nurses remain scarce. A special Health Board meeting set aside a contingency fund for emergencies. Hartford reports a 1,110 increase in new cases, Providence sees 274 new infections with two deaths.
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Slawson
Board of Education
Health Board
Board of Health
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Flo
Providence
Escaped Convicts Found Hidden Inside Prison Dugout
OSSINING N Y Feb 8 Two Sing Sing escapees Alfred Mriedlander and Percival McDonough were found in a snow covered dugout at the prison yard’s north end. The six foot by six foot hiding place, dug two weeks prior, was uncovered by Warden Law and thirty keepers with pick axes. The men planned to stay two to three weeks then scale the wall at night.
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Ossining
Alfred Mriedlander
Percival McDonough
Sing Sing
Law
Johnson starts dry drive in Denmark
In Copenhagen on February 3 William Johnson of the American Anti-Saloon League and the Rev. David Oestlund opened a prohibition campaign at a public meeting. The crowd's reception was mixed with stronger hostility and severe heckling toward the speakers. An editorial in the National Tidings characterizes the meeting as not a successful start for American agitation.
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Copenhagen
Willam
Johnson
American Anti- Saloon League
David Oestlund
National Tidends
Kobhenhaven
Clemenceau Warned Against Entering Egypt
In Geneva a nationalist leader Dr Abdul Said urged former French premier Clemenceau not to enter Egypt or to leave quickly or risk danger. He accuses Clemenceau of siding with Britain against humanity and Egyptian liberty and condemns his policy as premier.
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Abdul Said
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France
Egypt
Abdul
M. Clemenceau
Chamber of Commerce Hints At Moving Quarters
Bridgeport's Chamber of Commerce may relocate from the sixth floor of the First Bridgeport National Bank building to ground floor quarters in a central city location if suitable space is found. A three member committee will search for ground floor quarters within the next day or so.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport National Bank
Dbuilding
Coblenz Doughboy Pay Set At 100 Marks To Dollar
Coblenz Feb 3 The exchange rate for American soldiers pay in the occupied territory has been fixed at 100 marks to the dollar, yielding 3000 marks monthly. This is considerably more than any German official in Coblenz. Earlier, soldiers received 18 to 20 marks per dollar.
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Coblenz
Cloture Rule to Limit Debate Now Main Trouble with Treaty
Washington February 3 Senate leaders move to revive the peace treaty amid tangled parliamentary red tape from last November. Cloture, invoked to curb debate, may return with the treaty and Vice President Marshall. A recommitment to the foreign relations committee is favored to lift cloture, with immediate reporting. Some demand modified cloture. others oppose debate without limits. Senator Borah says Grey and Lloyd George letters underscore the one issue whether to enter the League.
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Washington
Senate
Marshall
Foreign Relations Committee
Rules Committee
Borah
Viscount Grey
Lloyd-George
Republican
Idaho
Grey
Lloyd- George
New Schools to Lead Bridgeport Summer Improvements
Mayor Wilson outlined a plan focusing on new grammar schools, sewer extensions, and permanent pavement this coming summer. He flagged potential postponement of recreation gymnasiums and Steeplechase island work. A $425,000 bond issue is proposed to fund the program, with additional $1,250,000 to be sought if the grand list allows.
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Bridgeport
Wilson
Steeplechase Island
Bernard Keating
Board of Relief
Scandinavians to Join the League of Nations
The Scandinavian premier and foreign ministers at a Copenhagen conference decided to accept the invitation to join the League of Nations. The decision, reached without enthusiasm, reflects doubt that the league guarantees much without the United States, yet a belief that small countries cannot pursue independent foreign policy.
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Copenhagen
League of Nations
United States
League
War veteran Hugh Henry dies in Chester Vermont
Hugh Henry former judge of probate for Windsor district died at his Chester home today. Born in 1813 he served as a lieutenant in the 16th Vermont volunteers during the Civil War.
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Chester
Hugh Henry
District of Windsor
Vermont Volunteers
Dutch Courts to Decide Any Demand for Ex-Crown Prince
The Hague Feb 3 AP reports that any demand for surrender of former Crown Prince Frederick William as a war criminal would be handled under the Dutch extradition treaty with Germany and decided by the courts rather than the government.
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Hague
Associated Press
Holland
Frederick William
Germany
Newberry aides offered big political job, witness testifies
Grand Rapids Michigan February 3 1919 first evidence in the election conspiracy trial against Senator Newberry and 122 co defendants came as J G Hayden Detroit News Washington correspondent and James F Sweinhart New York bureau chief testified about the Newberry publicity campaign Hayden said Frederick Cody and Truman UH offered him a campaign job in Washington and New York a Sunday conference with Newberry was arranged he declined the $500 monthly offer noting political jobs hurt reporters after returning to their profession He also recounted a statement by James N Helme a primary rival implying he was manipulated by the Newberry campaigned to block Ford votes in the Democratic primary
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry
J. G. Hayden
Washington
Detroit News
James F. Sweinhart
New York
James N. Helme
United States
Michigan
Helme
James C. Martin
Newbery Camppaient Committee
Ford
Murfin
Henry Ford
Felme
Samuel O'Dell
Hayeden
Thodland
Frederick Cody
Truman UH
Navy
Cody
Artin W. Littleton
Detroit
Hayden
Newbery
Daniels Defends Navy Awards Policy Before Senate Panel
Secretary Daniels testified before a Senate sub committee on the war decorations controversy. He reaffirmed his reasons for altering some decoration recommendations, defended his handling of the medal list, and challenged Admiral Sims on claims the navy did little fighting. Daniels urged no disparity between sea and shore service and noted personal differences with Admiral Wilson influenced omissions from the commendations list. The hearing adjourned to Friday for further study of his statement.
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Washington
Daniels
William S. Sims
Senate
Sims
Hale
Mr. Daniels
Naval
Gumns
Wilson
Admiral Simsone
Vladivostok Falls to Social Revolutionists in Russia
Vladivostok, base of American Expeditionary forces in Siberia, is reportedly captured by Social Revolutionists. Gen Graves cites a telegram noting orderly crowds, no civilian molestation except for crimes, and civil courts instead of military tribunals. Allies patrol streets to prevent chaos.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Rugata
War Department
Siberia
Vladivostole
Russia
Pacific Ocean
Graves
Baker
Pubic
General Graves
Siberian
Cnvil
Rise in veteran rehab compensation hotly debated
Washington February 3. A bill introduced by Rep Darrow Republican Pennsylvania would raise monthly compensation for disabled soldiers in vocational rehabilitation to 100 dollars for single men and 120 dollars for married men from the current 80 and 100 dollars.
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Washington
Darrow
Republican
Pennsylvania
Socialist Assemblyman Solomon Spat On Flag Allegation
Ellen B. Chivers, a Brooklyn stenographer, testified in Albany that Charles Solomon, a New York assembly member, spat on the American flag during wartime. The testimony came as prosecutors prosecuted Solomon and four Socialist colleagues suspended for disloyalty, prompting applause from spectators in the chamber.
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Ellen B. Chivers
New York Assembly Chamber
Sweet
Albany
N. Y
Charles Solomon
A 1 Assembly
Brooklyn
Solomon
Thadde C. Sweet
No Clothing Price Reductions Expected This Year
Washington Feb 3 Men s clothing will not be reduced in prices before 1921 according to a justice department announcement after a conference with clothing manufacturers and Heyward Mac Flagg special assistant to Attorney General Palmer There is likelihood of an advance in clothing costs next fall as Sidney Hil tman of the United Garment Workers said another wage increase will be sought and added to prices
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Washington
Department of Justice
Heyward
Flagg
Palmer
Sidney Hiltman
United Garment Workers
Prohibition Raids Seize Whisky In Hartford Bridgeport Saloon
Revenue agents from Collector James Walsh raided nine Hartford area saloons in Bridgeport last night arresting four proprietors on prohibition charges. Bonds set at $2000 each for O Reilly Odofsky Fioto and Seres as agents seized whisky and wines hidden in teapots and burlap bags during the sweep. Hearings arranged before United States Commissioner Lavery within a week with local police cooperating to complete the raid.
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West End
United States
James J. Walsh
Hartford
Bridgeport
Timothy J. O'Reilly
Norman Street
Frank Odofsky
Pine Street
Tohn Fioto
Bostwick Avenue
Steve Seres
Railroad Avenue
Hughh J. Lavery
John Fioto
Nolee
Walsh
Derby
Fairfield Residents Demand Probe of United Illuminating Service
In Fairfield residents complain of poor quality from United Illuminating with frequent outages and voltage fluctuations. A town meeting is urged to investigate as lights fail for long periods, sometimes after damage to poles or lines.
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United Illuminating
Fairfield
United Illuminating Company
Mina
Witness recalls 1917 Brooklyn platform scene and flag insult
A blonde witness testified about a 1917 incident on Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue in Brooklyn where soldiers asked to borrow Solomon’s platform for volunteers. She described Solomon’s reaction to the request and a later event with a band and the Star Spangled Banner. The defense questioned the accuracy and timing, while police testimony covered a separate disturbance where Solomon allegedly taunted officers. The hearing, before a judiciary committee, explored whether Solomon’s acts warranted police action and how witnesses recalled events from years earlier.
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Sixth’ Avenue
Brooklyn
Solomon
New York
Perso
Gthen
Ju Ciary Committee
Salmon
Qu Ll
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