09 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
1
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson led a 2500 strong crowd at Poli's theatre in Bridgeport for a patriotic Four Minute Man speech on The Man of the Hour The Shipbuilder. A protester believed pro German disrupted briefly before being seized. the campaign message continued.
Police in Bridgeport give German aliens one more day to register before action. Only 14 of 413 cards returned. total registered 400. 18 sirens unaccounted. officials plan to investigate and deter possible internment or transfer to Justice after Saturday night if registrations are not completed.
A cautious weather summary notes South New England may see snow turning to rain Saturday with warmer Sunday. East New York expected snow Saturday with rising temperatures and probable rain Sunday. A cyclonic disturbance moves from Colorado toward the middle Mississippi valley, weakening in intensity. Regions including Ohio, middle Mississippi alley, and middle Rocky areas may have rain, with temperatures rising across the southeast and mid Atlantic. Winds shift from gusty Atlantic to gentler southeast, as the forecast covers Sunday through the weekend.
In the county court house today a pistol duel left physician Willkin Sherton dead and attorney J. Wilbin Micks fatally wounded after both men were felled by shots. The physician's son Geddings Hertom rushed in and fired twice, killing the physician minutes later. A possible link to a divorce and alimony suit by the physician against his wife is noted, with attorney Wicks involved.
Weather and transport gains prompt partial end of heat less Monday program. Garfield suspends the plan in eight southern states including North and South Carolina Tennessee Florida Alabama Louisiana after reports show cooler temps ease coal shortage. Exemptions apply to ILGWU workers and clothing plants. outlook remains cautiously hopeful for broader relief.
Corpral Trosece BR Lauper of the Ninth Aero squadron aboard the El-fated Tuscania is alive and well, listed among survivors per telegram to William Loper of Triumphul. The message says other members were fired and no Bridgeport members remain. A sister inquires about rescues and awaits word on Lieutenant Charles A Sperry.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions War Savings Stamps, fund raising for the war effort, stockholders and prices, with garbled names and phrases. It references Tibet and Palestine era wording, unclear event dates or places, and scattered fragments about government offerings and refunds.
At the court martial of Bolo Pasha on treason charges, witnesses describe his 1916 visit to the United States and meeting with Hearst affiliates in New York. Madame Buzener and others recount social contacts with Verdier, Payenstedt, and Hearst press ties. The proceedings note Hearst’s media influence and Bolo Pasha's alleged ties to the American press as the case continues.
E D Eldridge manager of the Shubert theatre New Haven appeared before US Commissioner William A Wright and posted a $1000 bond to answer a conspiracy to evade the federal fuel order. The complaint alleges the theatre stayed open past the closing time with local administrator’s permission on Monday night. Hearing set for February 18. A musical comedy runs this week. Monday night show ran past midnight. other nights start at 7:30 and end at 10:30 except Tuesday.
Mayor Wilson urges Budget cut to 203500 for ash collection in Bridgeport next year due to labor market instability. Board to vote after February 2. health department also seeks 103400 for a new position. City officials discuss salaries and a new public welfare facility slated for completion by August.
A Norwalk fire claimed the life of Amelia Petry known as 1 ites anywhere when trapped by flames. The coroner will conduct an inquest on Monday to determine the cause as investigators list property loss at £50000 and note signs of arson or accident. The victim’s burial arrangements were not detailed.
An Atlantic Port report says a German spy was identified among 40 first and second cabin passengers of the Dutch liner Nieuw Amsterdam. Federal agents detained and examined the group earlier in the day.
The Associated Press describes heavy American artillery fire on German positions in France. A German battery was struck, causing a large ammunition explosion and ground shaking. Dawn patrols and American infantry barrages tested enemy lines while no man’s land patrols avoided interference.
State highway inspectors in Bridgeport spent days observing motorists at night for violations of vehicle laws. Officers targeted jitney drivers and those passing streetcars without pedestrians’ rights in mind. One jitney driver, Joseph J. Larales, was arrested for driving without lights late last night. Officers continued patrolling sections of the city, planning to summons other violators.
Mrs. Edina Mossback, 76, of 627 Hallett Street, died at Bridgeport Hospital after an oil lamp she was lighting exploded. The burns were severe as flames spread and blankets ignited during efforts to douse the fire. She had no one home when the accident occurred and was transported by ambulance after being found unconscious.
Plans outline a new school at Warren Street and South Avenue to relieve congestion in Triport. Superintendent J Slawson and the board committee study the project for presentation in a few weeks. The South Avenue building would be 20 classrooms, with prospects for future additions, and routines shifting to Prospect and Lyon areas.
The Warner Bros plant in Broadsteeer will distribute coal to families and individuals. About 75 to 200 tons are available for sale today at 50 cents per 100 pounds, with each applicant limited to 201 pounds. The fuel committee office will be closed. the plant is the sole point of purchase. Secretary William T. Sheehan said the office at Road Street will be open today from 8:80 to 9:?80, same hours Monday.
New YorkPel. 4 The Roosevelt bulletin shows marked improvement in Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's condition after 24 hours. Doctors say the outlook is very encouraging with normal temperature and no new complications. A prior operation at Oyster Bay and another at Roosevelt Hospital are noted, with no definite plan for further surgery at this time.
Principal Lore announced that the planned student walkout failed to gain momentum and all classes will proceed as scheduled. A damaged line mentions a registration card and a police report about a personal property incident at headquarters.
Washington reports revised British admiralty figures showing 160 missing from the Tuscania sinking, 14 percent American soldiers. War department counts reach 310 missing, 113 being American. Survivors, including two trainees sent to a military camp in England, await equipment and repairs. The Navy Department notes inconsistent losses between sources, with early estimates of around 210 missing.
William E. Baker Jr. committed suicide last night by shooting himself with a double barreled gun after a period of despondency over health. His wife found him on the bedroom floor with wounds, and Dr. Savanel A. Chivrick, medical examiner, ruled the death a self-inflicted act.
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