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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1918

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Add Ten to Tuscania Survivors

Washington Feb 11 Only ten names were added to the roll of survivors of the liner Tuscania by despatches to the War department today and tonight. The list of American soldiers on board the liner who have not been reported rescued now stands at 340 though about 200 of these and probably more are safe. The War Department was deciphering names received by cable in garbled form and a considerable addition may be announced tomorrow. Eleven new names have been reported since six but one, John M Shortell De Soto Mo, appeared on a previously cabled saved list. Survivors previously listed as unreported were announced as follows: William F Evans New York City Second Lieutenant Charles Scott Patterson 1804 S Union Avenue Los Angeles Calif Privates Walter Jexander Marshall Mo Gustave Beyer Utica Minn Robert Z ee Hickey Denton Texas Oscar Spebuck Soper Okla Clifford D Continued on Page Six.

Washington War Department Cable M. Shortell de Soto Mea William F. Evans New York Charles Scott Patterson S. Union Avenue Los Angeles Cal Walter Jexander Marshall, Mo Gustave Beyer Utica Minn Robert Z.ee Hickey Denton Texas Oscar Spebuck Soper Okla Clifford D

God Help Albion Now吀 Hun Exclaims

Open prophecy that Hindenburg would lead a great western offensive to crush Allied armies was aired by Major Von Olberg in Berlin. He claimed 1918 would be the year of decisive action with a western thrust, while a weather forecast followed noting mild East New York, partly cloudy South New England, and likely rain or snow in several regions.

New York Hindenburg von Osberg Berlin von Olberg Flanders Venetia Major von Clerg East Prussia Albion War Press Office Hinfenburg New England East Gulf States Saskatchewan Lake Region Ohio Valley Ohio Middle Atlantic

Huns Pack Stuttgart with War Prisoners to Black Air Raids

German authorities crowd Stuttgart with prisoners of war to deter air raids on London and Entente cities. Cologne Gazette reports hundreds of officers housed in new quarters to share civilian dangers. Karlsruhe also filled with officers and soldiers. Five Americans from ships sunk by Moewe held at Karlsruhe camp witnessed air raids.

New York Stuttgart Germany London Cologne Karlsruhe Moewe

Germany Only Bar to Peace

President Wilson addressed Congress to reject German and Austrian peace terms and to reaffirm that the United States will continue the war until Germany accepts justice. He noted Count Hertling offered German terms and a League of Nations, while Count Deerin spoke more moderating yet incomplete for Austria.

Washington Wilson Congress Germany United States Count von Hertling League of Nations Count Deerin Austria

Czar Easy to Arrest Captor Reveals Details

At a New York dinner, A Bublikoff recounts the arrest of Emperor Nicholas II during the 1917 revolution. He describes entering the emperor’s quarters, the feeble state of the tsar, and the moment of capture, noting the emotional scene and the empress’s letter about their children. The account connects to the broader collapse of the Romanoffs and the chaotic political shift in Russia.

New York A. Bublikoff Provisional Russian Duma Nicholas M. Buoblikof M. Ibublikof Nicholas Tronanatt Russia Paine Epakern Ptye Brogibet Halk Borssizay Aterionnu Semeonvoffsky Wilson Rose

Democrats for Suffrage Endorsement by National Committee

The executive committee of the National Democratic Committee voted five to two to endorse the federal woman suffrage amendment after a referendum among 48 state committee members. Among the 48, 28 voted for, 14 against, and six not recorded.

Washington National Democratic Committee National Committee

May Keep Coal Ban on East Boston

Boston area coal policy debates surface as James J. Storrow New England fuel administrator opposes extending Monday coal holidays beyond New England states urging neighboring coal regions to help keep factories and plants running if coal supply chains stay strained. Railroads Boston and Maine and Maine Central press for coal reserves while Hoover urges quick passage of the food control bill to aid agriculture.

Boston James J. Storrow New England Toight Marty Garfickl Natione Garfield Storrow Pennsylvania Mrr

Aldermen Endorse Plaza Plan Amid Opposing Voices

Aldermen approve extending Middle and John streets to form a plaza bounded by Wall Water State and Middle streets despite near unanimous opposition from property owners. Speakers warn of delivery traffic impact and business damage, urging careful site choice and cost considerations before final action.

Col Roosevelt Relapse After Brief Illness

The bulletin from Roosevelt Hospital reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt not as well with a slight setback overnight. Doctors expect a more restful night and note his condition is not materially changed from yesterday.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Hospital Joosevelt Phy

Unload and Haul Own Coal at Warner Fuel Station

Special Investigators report a large turnout at the Warner Bros plant on Kiroad street where coal was distributed in 100 pound lots. Over 400 applicants were served with a two hundred pounds per person limit. The drive continued with similar hours planned for today.

Warner Ta Iraves Fuel Committee Kiroad Street Warner Bros Witty Coats Warner, Bros

Authorize New School at 320000 in Prospect district

The Board of Education met at the high school library and approved a new Prospect Myrtle avenue school building with about 32 rooms costing 320000. It aims to relieve congestion at Prospect street and other city schools while allocating relief to high need districts and districts listed.

Board of Education Prospect Street Myrtle Avenue Prospect Slawson Prospect and Jefferson Wheeler and Columbus Waltersville fcKinley Sheridan Aliss Martha Bryant School John Sullivan Elecetrict Mabel B. Pothody Danvers Mass

Syndicalists Start Riots in Copenhagen

Serious syndicalist riots erupted in Copenhagen as a large crowd attacked the exchange building this afternoon. Police cleared the crowd after stones were thrown, injuring several people and damaging property.

King May Be G. O. P. Chairman

St. Louis Mo Feb 11 It was predicted tonight that in the interests of harmony in the Republican ranks both Will WT Flags Indiana and John I Adams Iowa would withdraw their candidacies for chairman of the Republican National committee leaving the field open for decision at the formal meeting of the committee tomorrow wing of the

St. Louis Indiana John ‘I. Adams Iowa

Push R R Bill Through to Dodge Opposition

Washington, Dec. 11. The administration pressed to move the railroad bill with minimal delay as it relates to its importance and financial problems. Chairman Smith of the Interstate Commerce Committee opened debate as the measure began before the Senate with many intending to discuss it. Leader expectation is a final vote before month’s end. Due to President Wilson’s capitol visit and other business, the House did not take up the bill today. Chairman Sims aims for an agreement tomorrow to begin further consideration likely Thursday.

Washington Smith Interstate Commerce Senate Treshtont Whisoi Capitol Sims

Justice Wheeler Accuses Bridgeport Fuel Committee

Local Judge George W. Wheeler head of Bridgeport War bureau accuses the fuel committee of neglecting duties causing long coal lines. He says the committee is failing to provide for residents while seeking $15,000 for the war bureau with $37,404 for salaries. Carl F. Siemon calls Wheeler’s charges unjust meddling and criticizes the judge for seeking funds to cover one third of the work the committee performs for nothing.

Carl F. Siemon Supreme Court George W. Wheeler Bridgeport War Bureau Bridgeport Wheeler Siemon Dividgeport War Bureau Robin Alain Street Duke Wheeler Tly Has JT Russell Rhussell Sieman Judy

Peace or Overrun Forces Romanian Crisis Deepens

Bolshevik ceasefire shifts urge Russia to withdraw from front lines from the Baltic to Lithuania. Romania faces possible separate peace as Central Powers press for negotiations. Ukraine and Central Powers move to formalize economic ties for foodstuffs. Italian fronts see limited patrols and bombardments as war drags on.

Teutonis Roumania Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey Bulgaria Baltic Sea Litumanian Uns L’ood Ukraine Austria Italy

Officers of Torpedoed Ship Return

Captain William Johnson and five officers arrive in Atlantic port with 20 crew members from the Actaeon torpedoed off Spain last Thanksgiving night. Thirty-five crewmen remained in Spain awaiting return. four died from hunger and cold during the ordeal.

Atlantic William Johnson Actaeonig Spain Unite States Johnson Camarinas John Murphy Teet Arthur Bordies Baltimore Bout Bardaley Actaeon Bordley Alli Formation Bordler Adamsturm Colan

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Tuscania U. S Czar Democrats For Suffrage Hoover Hoever Out Agriculture Committee Common Council Wall Water State Middle Street Middle John Streets Coupell Plasa John John Street James A. Mitr Wheeler Brothers Nathaniel Wheeler Mr. Marr D. M. Read Company Main Street Henry I. Shannon Je. Lalley Lalley Company Lie Robert HW. Gould Charles HE. Buckinghire Col. Roosevelt Copenhagen Florea King G. O.P Hays Adams R. R. Bill Kaiser
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