President seeks war cabinet and munitions director bill
Washington reports President Wilson introduced a bill granting blanket authority to reorganize all federal departments and agencies for the war period. Senator Overman introduced it after Secretary Baker urged such legislation. The proposal envisions a war industries board chairman with powers akin to a munitions director, with action referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Washington
Baker
Senate
America
Wilson
Overman
Military
Judiciary
War Industries Board
Start Crusade on White Slavers Arrest in Bridgeport
William Nerriccio of New York City was arrested last evening by Bergt Verilli of the state police and booked on living on the illicit earnings of women. He was caught in a Water Street restaurant after weeks of pursuit as authorities vow to clean up Bridgeport and arrest more men of this type. Nerriccio allegedly profited from two women kept in his employ and will be arraigned in city court this forenoon. Weather: southern New England to see snow or rain Thursday with rising temperatures, Friday partly cloudy.
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William Nerriccio
New York City
Verilli
Water Street
Bridgeport
Nerruccio
Lersi
New Jingland
New York
Atlantic Coast
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Tennessee
East Gulf States
New England
Upper Lake Region
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Middle Atlantic States
Athant
Patriotism Defended by Chamber Leader Allan Walker
Allan Walker of the United States Chamber of Commerce defended American business patriotism in a Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Stratfield hotel. Speaking on The American War Machine, he argued against claims of profiteering and touted business loyalty during wartime.
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Allan Walker
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
Walker
Chamber
Half substitutes required with white flour sale plan announced
New Connecticut regulation requires equal amounts of wheat substitutes with each purchase of white flour, effective immediately. The 70 percent wheat substitute limit is revoked, shifting to a 40-80 basis. Potatoes added as permissible substitutes, four pounds of potatoes replace one pound of wheat flour, with 10 pounds of flour needing 40 pounds of potatoes if no other substitutes are used. Local wholesalers estimate a weekly 64,000 pound wheat flour saving, amid scarce supplies and weather impacts.
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J. Fairchild Wheeler
Eet
Bridgeport
State
Simian
Robert M. Scoville
Connecticut
Feo
Food Administration
War talk and threats amid recruiting drive by Captain Dugmore
Captain A. Radelyne Dugmore of the Jine's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry warned that workers who quit on government contracts should be shot and declared the war far from over. He spoke to a Gauguin Club audience about front line experiences in Belgium and France, German atrocities, and the need to boost British recruitment. He praised American expeditionary forces and claimed German spies influence in the US. He outlined Germany's 40 year prep for world domination and described diplomats as spies.
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A. Radelyne Dugraore
Jine
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Gauguin Club
Dugmore
Belgium
France
Armina
Yorkshire
Somme
Duegmore
Franese
United States
Canada
South America
England
Daniels Sees U S Winning Against U Boats
Secretary Daniels said the United States and allies were winning the anti submarine fight with ups and downs but overall progress. He described results as pendulum like with shorter swings as operations improve and noted better debarkation port conditions in France despite initial congestion.
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Washington
Secretars Daniels
United States
Arrest of Barber for False Oath on Questionnaire
Ixolo Pitesa a barber at 28 Fairfield Avenue was arrested by Deputy Marshal Gallagher on charges he wilfully lied on a questionnaire. He allegedly claimed to support his wife since their marriage on August 4, 1917, but did not. Held on 600 dollar bond following complaint by Charles Kang of the U S Department of Justice. formerly resided at Mall Street Providence RI. wife living on Liernon Street Providence RI.
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Ixolo Pitesa
Fairfield Avenue
Gallagher
Pitesa
Pilosi
Charles 4
Kang
United States Department of Jutice
Oromerly
Malls Street
Providence
Pilosa
ARREST OF OFFICER FOR DISCLOSING SAILING DATE
Washington, Reh. A young army officer who confided ship name and sailing date to a relative is under arrest pending an inquiry into whether superiors instructed him on secrecy. The War Department announced the arrest to drum up publicity and deter leaks about troop movements.
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Washington, Reh
Star Boarder Murder Charge Shadows Westfield Killing
Antonio Verregno of Westfield was arrested in Bridgeport by Massachusetts State Detectives and local police for the murder of Mr Raphael Cannerota and the stabbing of his wife. The crime occurred in January 1917 when Cannerota was shot and stabbed 21 times. Verregno was held without bail at police headquarters awaiting further proceedings.
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Raphael Connetota
Westfield
Antonio Terregno
Massachusetts
Thomas Jr. Bligh
Joseph J. Manning
Bridgeport
Gerrity
Simon
Geeala
Vorregno
Lol Flakett
Westfeld
Terrezno
Crimials
Verregna
Bligh
Blackjacked and Robbed on Street Near Housatonic and Congress
Charles Hiddleberg was assaulted with a blackjack by two highwaymen on Housatonic avenue near Congress street. He lost $47 in cash and suffered a probable skull fracture, taken to hospital for treatment as police investigate the homegrown crime last night.
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Housatonic Avenue
Streu
Charles Hiddleberg
Atte Street
Wes
Wits
Ltiddlteberg
Will
Vincent's Hospital
Riddieberg
Housatonic
Congress Street
Skidddeberg
Mergency
Ww. Gaylos
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Two Holidays Shut Bridgesport Plants Down
Bridgeport to suspend operations next week for Lincoln's birthday as factories and stores close under Garfield order. The Local Fuel Administrator Carl I. Siemon says closures run Saturday to Wednesday with theatres also sidelined Tuesday. A prior misunderstanding with Teast Side Con prompted yard closure but was resolved in an afternoon conference.
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Bridgeport
Lincoln
Carl I. Siemon
Garfield
Stemon
Teast Side Con Company
Fuel Committee
Concern’s Yard
Fuel Administration
Muel
Siemon
William F. Sheehan
Threatened with Sinking by Hans Ship Is Safe An Atlantic Tort
The Holland American line steamship Nieuw Amsterdam arrived from Rotterdam after delay with many passengers aboard including 30 Americans. Despatches from Holland reported Germany would not guarantee safe crossing of the Atlantic and warned passengers to avoid the voyage, akin to warnings issued before the Cunard Lusitania tragedy.
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Holland American Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Folland
Germany
Atlante
Rapugers
Aad
Cunard One
Enlisted Men Now Eligible for West Point Appointments
The War Department announced eligibility for West Point appointments has been extended to include privates in the national army alongside regular army and national guard personnel. The annual cap remains 108 men from the three military source commands, with divisional camp commanders directing selection based on records and aptitude for army careers.
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Washington
West Point
Regular Army
National Guard
National Army
War Department
Rents Two Flats After Ad Appears Twice
A fragment from a Telegraph and Messenger classified ad notes a man rents two flats for two days after a small ad appears twice. The ad prompts inquiries about applicants and rent details but is destined to be stopped.
Bolsheviks Expose Vast Food Hoards in Petrograd
Bolshevik authorities in Petrograd report uncovering nearly 100000 pounds of butter, 950 carloads of meat, 150000 gallons of kerosene, and large quantities of meat, potatoes, peas, and soap amid shortages. One speculator held 8000 pairs of children's shoes. Prices temporarily fall but transport failures spark expectant rises. M Nevski, minister of communications, threatens resignation unless armed guards protect teams against soldiers.
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New York
I Petrograd
Petrograd
M. Nevski
Mayor Seeks Bigger Lighting for Widened Streets
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson urged higher lighting appropriations and new comfort stations tied to the widening of Wall and Water streets and the extension of Middle and John streets. At last night’s board hearing, he pressed the lamps committee and park board budgets, noting Water Street needs along widened sections and expressing confidence the project will be completed in a few months.
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Wall
Water Streets
Middle
John Streets
Clifford B. Wilson
Board of Apportionment
Lamps Committee
Park Board
Wien Water Street
Carnation
Water Street
Draft Boards Set Small Feb 28 White Quota for Bridgeport
Bridgeport draft boards will send only ten white registrants to Camp Devens on February 28, the final installment of the first draft. Negro registrants will not be sent to camp. Boards Nos. 2 and 4 can provide five white men for the final quota, other boards have filled or have no eligible white registrants. Medical advisory board will decide on who is held for special duty as new physical standards arrive. no action pending official regulations.
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Bridgeport
Cain Devens
Thay
Unil 4
Macy Ffor
Bunra
Boar
Bridgeport Thruft
Feveal Draft Boards
Pheoff
Tuscania Sinks with 2179 U S Troops. 1912 Survivors Landed
Washington reports the British steamship Tuscania torpedoed and sunk in the war zone with 2179 American soldiers aboard. As of now 1912 survivors have been landed at Buncranna and Larne, Ireland, with no names released. The ship carried units from Michigan and Wisconsin and three aero squadrons among those aboard. Official notices caution that more details and names may follow.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Aero Squadrons
Washington
United States
Buncranna
Larne
Ireland
War Department
Tuscania
France
Noo
Tuscania torpedoed on voyage to France in World War I
The British liner Tuscania, operated by Anchor Line and later Cunard, was torpedoed while carrying troops from an American port to France. Built in Glasgow in 1914, the vessel seated 350 first class passengers and 2,500 total, with luxurious fittings now disrupted as survivors were landed at Buncrana on Lough Swilly, Ireland.
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Glasgow
Anchor Line
Hiner
British Admiralty
Tuscania
Cunard Line
Chiari Company
France
Wit Baker
Uscaniia
Rance
Lina Sycamore
Buncrana
Lough Swilly
Ireland
War Savings Stamps Aim At Thrift And War Effort
The War Savings movement seeks two billion dollars for the war and, more importantly, to instill thrift among citizens. It urges virtually every inhabitant to buy War Savings stamps today to support government finances and cultivate responsible saving habits.
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S. S. Tuscania
U.S
War Cabinet
Daniels
U. S
Barber
Take
Boarder
Siemens
Hans
West Point Borth
Wien
Wagner
Archie
The
20Th Engineers
Lotth
Lotth Military Police
158Th Aero Squadron
Acre
Camp McArthur
Texas
107Th Engineers
Michigan Engineers
107Th
Wisconsin Infantry
W. S. S. War Savings
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