Embargo Cuts Bridgeport Coal to Factories for Four Days
Bridgeport fuel officials report every yard empty of soft coal and under 1000 tons of hard coal for distribution. Local Fuel Administrator Carl F. Siemon discusses with FE B. Noyes of Washington the embargo on all coal to factories until Wednesday and a four day shutdown for all factories to conserve fuel for homes over Lincoln's birthday.
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Bridgeport
Carl F. Siemon
FE. B. Noyes
Fuel Administration
Washington
Noyes
Lincoln
Fearful wife reports missing husband in Brooklyn home
Mrs George told police her painter husband, 48, disappeared from their 12 State Street home on January 11 after leaving for work. She fears foul play and has made private inquiries to locate him, describing no reason for his departure and noting his attire and physical description. The report includes weather and forecast details from the South New England region.
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State Street
Red George
Mra. George
Mrs. George
George
Painter
Jack Felt
Urges drastic treatment of enemy agents by Congress
A New York State Chamber of Commerce report adopted at a meeting here today calls for severe measures against enemy agents. It argues existing statutes and prosecutors lack power, and requests centralized secret service and coordinated action to punish spies and protect government property with new congressional action.
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Congress
Executive Committee
Chamber of Commerce
State of New York
Secret Service
Ani
Must Have More Ships to Win War Must Have More Ships to Win War
Chicago February 7. Wai bridge Colby of New York told the Troquois club today that German submarines destroyed as much ocean going tonnage in a single month as the United States produced in a year before the war. He urged building more ships as the weapon to combat the submarine menace, calling it the evil weapon wielded by devil's crew. He noted destroyer patrols have checked submarine ranges but predicted continued loss unless production and launches increase.
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Chicago
United States
Troquois Club
Waibridge Colby
New York
United States Shipping Board
America
Eneland
Local Draftees for Devens Get Eight Days More
Camp Devens announces eight additional days for New England draftees to report, extending the original arrival window. Maj. Gen. Harry K. Hoites departs for France. officers plan to welcome troops back. Visitors allowed for inducted men if not disruptive to camp duties.
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Camp Devens
Bel
Camp Bayest
Zengland States
Bridgenport
Magor Wainwright
Sty
M. Ns. Stewatt
Harry K. Hoitees
Bo Hiy
Sam
GOP to Obstruct New Bills in War Machinery Debate
Washington Del, Republican leaders call a conference to oppose President Wilson’s war machinery reorganization bill. The meeting aims to coordinate Senate opposition, with 20 signees on the call, and may consider action on the administration’s plan for a War Finance Corporation.
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Washington
Del
Wilson
House
Representative Glass
Virginia
Senate
United States
Gallinger
Republican Conference
War Finance Corporation
Scretary
Alea Omer
Stors
Fitel
Oath Amd Iinittons
Court to Hear Suit Over Corset Purchases and Gowns
A Superior court session before Judge William M. Malibie considers a case against Panquin Limited of London Bugtind for recovery of about $600 on corsets gowns and lingerie bought by the defendant. The suit lists numerous specific items including a white evening gown and pink velvet dress with dates of partial payments August 28 October 13 and 17 with the final payment on November 17.
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Marices
Willian M. Malibie
Panguin, Limited
Tondon
Bugtind
Jace
Corisa
Jet
Dave Quffotraya
Maine
Germans Lose Heavily In Half Dozen Forays
Paris reports heavy exchanges on the western front with raids on the Aisne Verdun fronts. German forays were repulsed leading to casualties as Entente forces renewed bombardments of rail targets. Italian front activity continued with air battles. 56 enemy planes were shot down on February 26.
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Western Front
Ruvacks
Irenetes
Paris
Ste.tive Cannouides
Aisne
Verdun
Alsree
Kome
Ghd Tostiie
Entent Aimnen
Trent Dan
Viary
Pebenary
Escmry
Bridgeport Police Plan Cuts 15 Officers for Year
The bridgeport board of apportionment tentatively agreed to add 35 patrolmen to the police force next year instead of the 50 requested by the police commissioners. They noted 21 vacancies and upcoming retirements, with a majority urging 24 new officers, while a vote will follow after initial recommendations. President John C. Stanley led the discussion.
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Board of Apportionment
Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners
Loard
Othe Mven
Boars
Johm C. Stanley
Board of Police Commis
Liner Aurania Torpedoed by U Boat in Atlantic
The Cunard liner Aurania, 4000 tons, was torpedoed by a German submarine within the last 48 hours. It was damaged but not sunk and is reportedly making for port with government vessels aiding. Aurania, sister to Andania, measures 440 feet by 65 feet, with cabin and steerage accommodations.
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York
Cunard Linge Aurion
Ceri
United States
Cunard Line
Aurania
Andania
Hakinus
Newcastle
Pyne
Used Automobiles For Sale Ad Prompts Low Disposal Costs
A classified notice from Courts Garage on UC State Street advertises selling used cars with minimal disposal expense. It touts Ford models with tires, speedometer, clock and extra parts, urging quick sales at low price. Over 30 cars available, some hours old, for fast turnover and good returns.
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Courthlund Carnac
UC State Street
FORD
Etra
Sara
Eucacenina
Drt
Tanel Garage
St Quytere
Becvssidy
Arene Hinkou
Uig
Saths- Tate
Singh Havestiment
Bo ThaSe
Volos
Peddlers Clash Over Bridgeport Coal Licenses
Bridgeport coal peddlers barred from licenses by police protest a winter licensing plan. They allege fuel committee favoritism in selecting 25 dealers and forcing others out after $180 bonds were posted, while officials defend the move to control coal peddling during a fuel famine.
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Bridgeport
Fuel Committee
Carl F. Siemon
George T. Lox
Police Department
Lieut
Jfex
Fuel Committees
Close Schools to Obey Order of State Fuel Head
Bridgeport public schools will likely close next week to conserve coal per State Fuel Administrator Thomas W. Russell instruction. Local officials hesitated but supported the plan, noting Lincoln’s birthday and teachers convention holidays would reduce impact. officials argued the shutdown could save coal for deeper needs. The Tuscania voyage reports reach New York from London, detailing crew losses and casualties.
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Bridgeport
Thomas W. Russell
Slevens
Chord of Education
Havens
Samuel J. Slawson
West Administration
Lincoln
Bodies wash ashore from ship with no marks
In an Irish port on February 7 forty four victims of the Pascuninih PT disaster were found on rocks fifteen miles from the wreck. All were American, their bodies mutilated beyond recognition. None wore identifying marks, so there is no way to identify them and they will be buried in a common grave.
Physicians Hopeful for T. R. Roosevelt Condition
New York medical bulletin reports former President Theodore Roosevelt showing improvement after an acute inflammation of the internal ear. Doctors Dr Martin and Dr Duet found symptoms subsiding and say progress is hopeful but cannot confirm if further operations are needed until tomorrow.
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New York
Tech
Theodore Roosevelt
Martin
Duet
Roosevelt
Phy Ians
Gorham Bacon
Derek Whitmn
Man Found Dead After Gas Fire In Armchair
William Sheeley 874 State Street roamer was found dead in his room yesterday forenoon. Medical Examiner Dr. Samuel M. Garlick ruled death gas asphyxiation by his own action after the gas jet was found on full force. Neighbors said Sheeley had been present for about two days and did not respond to alarm clock checks.
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William Sheeley
State Street
Samuel M. Garlick
Garlick
Sheeley
Sheelesy
Artichair
113 Americans Unaccounted For After Tuscania Sinking
Washington officials weigh unofficial counts of 113 missing Americans after the German submarine torpedoed the British liner Tuscania. A British destroyer reportedly pursued the raider and depth-charged, with survivors and officers recalling the explosive finale as the enemy submarine was described as “done.”
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Washington
Tuscania
Loss of life in Tuscania sinking tops 210 total aboard
Washington reports 210 missing from the 2,397 aboard the liner Tuscania after a submarine torpedoed off the Irish coast. Officials say 2,156 U.S. troops, 241 crew and passengers on board, with 141 survivors. No full name list released as reports focus on overall casualty figures and discrepancies in transmission.
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Washington
War Department
Menebers
Earlinst
Tish
Seoetch
United States
Landen
Ensgi
U Boats Fear Yankee Devices and Tuscania Losses
Washington reports detail on the Tuscania attack and growing survivor totals. U boat tactics and American detection gear are highlighted as officials cite isolation of the incident. Navy and Army aim to sharpen convoy defense and ant Submarine measures amid reports of immigrant troop movements and Olympic liner rumors.
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Washington
Tuscania
America
Amon Army
Navy
Marine Menaxes
Europe
War Department
Itjaeas
War Savings Stamps Urge Nationwide Thrift Drive
The War Savings movement seeks two billion dollars to fund wartime needs while stressing thrift. The aim is to enlist most citizens as stockholders in the government by buying War Savings stamps today.
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