Death sentence urged in Bolo Pasha treason trial
Paris Feb 12 The French court completed evidence and witness speeches in the Bolo Pasha treason case and other investigations with tomorrow set for prosecutor arguments asking the death penalty. Expert M Doyen defended his report against charges raised by the defendant’s brother, asserting his factual basis amid cautious tone.
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Paris
Bolo Pasha
Bolo
M. Doyen
Monsignor
Doyen
Marely
Ana
Mays
Ms Poyen
Housatonic Yard activity accelerates shipbuilding progress
At the Housatonic Shipbuilding Corporation yards in Stratford work on the Emergency Fleet ships advances quickly with three keels laid and six ships under construction. Six ways completed, keel laying expected on the remaining three within about 16 days as officials safeguard against enemy damage amid weather and supply movements. Weather forecasts anticipate rain and cold in South New England and general fair conditions elsewhere with a developing cyclone over the St Lawrence valley.
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Housaonic Shipbuilding Corporation
Stratford
Ousatonic
Leet Corporation
Housatonic
South New
New York
St. Lawrence Valley
Florida
Pacificoast
Canadian
Waritime
New England
Theshington
Norfolk Eastport
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Judge Landis Frees Haywood on Reduced Bail
Chicago, Feb. 12. William D. Haywood, I W W international secretary treasurer, freed on bonds of 15 000 after Judge Landis cut bail from 25 000 amid protests from the district attorney and a federal official. Haywood and 165 fellow I W W members faced a federal grand jury indictment on conspiracy and sedition. Nebeker called him a martyr while Vandever urged release as a relief of tension among supporters.
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Chicago
William D. Haywood
Landis
Cline
Frank K. Nebeker
United States
Atorney
Nebeker
Haywood
George F. Vandever
Bill Haywood
Charge U S Breaks 16 Hour Law
Timothy Shea acting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Enginemen and Helpers cites 128 violations of the 16 hour law between Jan 1 and 24, urging government action as railroads under government operation face unsafe conditions and potential disasters. He compares 128 violations to 89 in all of 1917 and questions who would be prosecuted as operations shifted to the government.
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Washington
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States
Hue
Lane
Shea
McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Last Narragansett tribe member dies from burns
Alonza Sekater aged 86, said to be the last surviving Narragansett tribe member, died in Willimantic after sustaining burns from a kitchen oil fire. He started a fire, left a can on the stove, oil exploded, and he suffered severe burns before dying at St Joseph's Hospital.
Nothing Further to Say at This Time Judge Wheeler Declares
Judge Wheeler declined to make a statement saying there is nothing new in the situation. State Fuel Administrator Russell has received a protest from the war bureau against Bridgeport’s coal line and a letter from local coal dealers supporting the Focus fuel committee. Local Administrator Siemon said they would proceed with work as usual overcoming obstacles.
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Supreme Court
George W. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Dindge Wheeler
Russell
War Bureau
Isridgeport
Focus Fuel Committee
Siemon
Seventeen Recruits Enlist Day One of Ship Drive
Seventeen young men enlisted on the first day of a Bridgeport drive to recruit for the American merchant marine. Special Enrolling Agent F P Hindle of Hindle Pharmacy collected the applications, while 20 minors were rejected for lacking parental written consent. Names to be forwarded to the national head.
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New American Merchant Marine
Bridgeport
WV. F P. Hindle
Hindle Pharmacy
Ilidie
Police Face Anxiety Over New Appointments
Police commissioners prepare to verify appointments and retirements this week as rumors swirl about five new officers and the fate of the department’s four patrolmen. Members await word on who will be named lieutenant and who will fill the newly created posts.
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Vommeon Council
Escape Jail For Munitions Theft Trio
Winsted hearers heard Hall and Harold O. Prentiss plead guilty in superior court to stealing Representative Mudley L Vaill's automobile last November. They escaped a year’s term by bail and patriotic savings, as counsel claimed they now work at the Marlin-Borwell munitions plant in New Maine. Judge Webb suspended sentence for good behavior.
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Winsted
Harri
Hall
Harold O. Prentiss
Mudley L
Drive Out Dishonest Milk Men In Bridgeport
Farmers Dairy Company president I C Coburn reports that by removing smaller dealers since last October it curbed tampering. He cites 28 000 quarts daily with annual sales over 900 000 and predicts growth toward a million. Investment exceeds 960 000 with 44 to 4 dealers in city. (Continued on page 16)
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Bridgeport
Farmers’ Dairy Company
I. C. Coburn
Gridgeport
Barmers’ Dairy
T Aldrob
Annual Report
Coburn
Susan
Dead Youth Found On Street With Missing Front Teeth
A badly damaged, unknown male corpse was found at the corner of Middle Street and Unairfield Avenue yesterday afternoon around 4:30. Police and medical staff could not determine cause of death. the body is at the morgue awaiting identification. notes describe a 14 year old, about 5 feet 7 inches, brown hair, blue eyes, smooth shave, torn clothing, no identifying marks except a slip with a restaurant address.
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Natn
Middle Street
Unairfield Avenue
Mendicat Examiner Jr
AE Gartick
Moreue
Ralf
Ain Oits
Middle Feet
Withornes
Bridgeport
New Shipbuilders to Get Certificates of Fitness
State shipyard volunteers on the Public Service Reserve. Teo A. Norper, federal director for this state, carries on enrollment in Connecticut in cooperation with the Connecticut State authorities to certify new shipbuilders.
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States
Public Service Reserve
Teo A. Norper
Connecticut
Tuscania Death Toll Rises as New Bodies Found
The Tuscania disaster claims at least 159 American dead with 145 bodies buried along the Scottish coast and one more recovered. War department reports 800 still unaccounted, with 113 soldiers lost and 187 unreported believed safe. Surviving soldiers named include John Weaper and Virgil J Roberts. latest reports note two bodies washed ashore in Scotland bringing recovered total to 168.
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Scotch Seaport
Associated Press
Tuscania
Puneral
Hoad
Fore
Washington
Tasernia
War Department
Department
Halifas
Ireland
Tod Asrivate
John Weaper
Mairvas
Okla
Virgil J. Roberts
Il Rong
Levers
Ben Farmin Simpy Bey Dati
Cutie Avenue
London
Reappointing Barnett As Marine Chief Ends Term Soon
Secretary Jantels announced that Major Barnett, commander of the Marine Corps, will be reappointed as his term nears expiration in Washington. The move confirms continuity in naval leadership pending formal approval.
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Washington
Major Barnett
Marine Corps
Twjantels
Fire Hits Vassar College Main Building
A blaze at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie New York caused about 360000 in damages in the east wing of the main building. The fire started around nine o'clock and menaced the structure for hours, with damage confined to the dining room assembly hall kitchens and servants quarters. no students were injured.
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Poughkeepsie
Vassar College
New York Freight Service Restored After Bridgeport Disruption
The New England Steamship Company will resume Bridgeport to New York freight service tonight after the freight steamer City of Taunton leaves dry dock. General Freight Agent H. M. Jiedderley announced the line will operate as usual, reversing yesterday’s outage.
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Taunton
Maine
Bridgeport
New York
New England Steamship Company
City of
Bridgeport New York
H. M. Jiedderley
Indict Mrs Monohan for Third Husband Death
New Haven Conn a grand jury today indicted Annie F Monohan on first degree murder for causing the death of her third husband John Monohan. She previously faced an investigation into the death of a niece and the circumstances of her second husband’s demise were reviewed. Her second and third husbands were linked to related allegations.
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New Haven
Conteb
Annie F. Monohan
Superior Court
John Monohan
Brothe
More Coal Arrives to Help City
Seven barges of coal reached Bridgeport late last night, including two anthracite barges delivering about 3,500 tons. Officials expect the fuel shortage to ease as cold days continue, with local Fuel Administrator Carl I. Siemon stating danger may be reduced and the fuel committee closing all day to accommodate the heavy demand.
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Bridgeport
Carl I. Siemon
William J. Sheehan
Fuel Committee
Black man burned after forced confession and lynching
Jin McAlherron, a Black man, killed two white men in Springs Venn. He was brought by a posse after a clash near McMinnville. A mob of about 1,000 met the train and, despite pleas for law, he was chained to a tree, tortured with red hot irons to obtain a confession, then burned after admitting to a second Black person’s guilt.
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Still Springs
Venn
Jin. McAlherron
Hart
McMin- Ville
Mellherrom
British and German War Front Reports March Offensive Said Planned
A German prisoner claims the March time frame for an offensive on the British front amid heavy German troop movements and artillery training. Trench raids and aerial scouting continue as both sides drill for large attacks. King George and Prime Minister Lloyd George echo President Wilson that no peace basis exists with the Teutonic allies and demand a warlike pursuit until basic peace principles are recognized.
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France
Associated Press
King
George
David
Theya- George
House of Lords
House of Commons
Wilson
Congress
King George
AD. Lloyd George
Count Venter
Hertling
Count Czernin
Bryant Named Civilian Production Manager for Ordnance
Bryant, president and treasurer of Bryant Electric Co. of Bridgeport, was appointed civilian production manager for the Ordnance Corps of the U S Army. He will oversee all ordnance production from factories in Connecticut and western Massachusetts, with offices in New Britain. Reporting to Colonel Tripp in Washington, he will supervise munitions output across Bridgeport New Haven Hartford and other cities, while continuing some factory duties. He described the role as a new approach and will be responsible to Washington.
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Waldon. Bryant
Bryant Electric Company
Bridgeport
Ordnance Corps
United States Army
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ordnice Department
Tripp
Washington
Bryant
New Braven. Air
New Haven
Hartford
Army
Trippet Washington
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U.S
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Farmers Dairy
Conlintryd
Harolimoni
Edward ™. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
United
Council of Defense
Council
Vassar
Monohan
Ordnance
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