Seven Year Old Girl Injured In Auto Accident
A seven year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bager, was struck by a limousine driven by Carl C Dalgaard while crossing Seaview Avenue near her home. She suffered injuries to her body and one foot badly injured. Medical aid brought promptly. witnesses say she was conscious and the accident was considered a near tragedy. The driver cooperated fully and rendered assistance.
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Ian, Baker
Ly Bager
Seaview
Newfields
Carl C. Dalgaard
Lake Torpedo Company
Run
Stratford Avenue
Reed
Aranki
Stiri
Allem
Coal orders reshape industries for war economy
Government plan classifies industries by necessity to ration coal. Central board will allocate fuel to operators and consumers, with embargoes between classes to steer production toward war needs. Some nonessential firms may convert to munition outputs, while cooperation with voluntary reductions aims to prevent discrimination and keep main industries running.
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Rail Administration
Rentral Board
Three US Soldiers Found in German Camp
Washington February 20 Three American soldiers missing after a February 1 skirmish were found today in a German prisoner camp. Corporal Jas Mulhall of Jersey City New Jersey Edwin H Haines of Woodward Ohio and Frank E McDougal of Canoryville Pa were identified among the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
Ican
Jas' Mulhall
Jersey City
N. J
Edwin H.haines
Woodward
Ohio
Frank EF
McDougal
Canaryville
Col McRoberts and Sen Watson to Speak at Dinner
Colonel Samuel McRoberts head of the procurement division of the ordnance department in Washington will address the Manufacturers association at their 16th annual dinner to be held Tuesday night in the Stratfield hotel. Senator James B Watson of Indiana will also speak at the affair.
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Samuel McRoberts
Ordnance Department
Washington, D. C
Manufacturers’ Association
Stratfield Hotel
McRoberts
National City Bank of New York
The
Armour Company
James B. Watson
Indiana
Congress
United States
Senate
Interstat Commerce Committe
Rail interests debate longer work day and women workers
Union leaders clash over the eight hour day noting efficiency differences and worker retention. The Interstate Commerce Commission probes shop wages and congestion while railroads report weather and engine repair capacity. Women employees are highlighted in motive power and clerical roles as wartime hiring expands.
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Mr. Tollerton
McBain
McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tollerton
Rock Island
New York Central
Hock Island
Chicago
C. H. Conklin
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
War news and unrest across Europe report
Hostilities unpopular in Germany and Austria Hungary as Russia remains entangled in civil strife. Pogroms against Jews alleged in several towns. In the Middle East British forces push 15 miles east of Jerusalem and two miles deep into territory. Fronts in France Belgium and Italy see only bombardments. German Independent Socialists plan a demonstrative munitions strike starting March 1.
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Lublin
Rashkoff
Tiraspol
Palestine
Jerusalem
France
Belgium
Italy
Battie Lines
North Sea
London
Empire
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Teachers Here Not Affected By Salary Standstill In State
The piece reports on teacher salaries, noting current rates of 75 dollars for women and 100 dollars for men under a regular annual schedule. It quotes H. C. Morrison of the Connecticut State Board of Education urging higher pay to attract qualified teachers, comparing teaching wages with various business salaries.
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Board of Education
H. C. Morrison
Connecticut State Board of Education
Persoma
Morrison
Increase Coal Allotment To Half Ton Orders In Bridgeport
Bridgeport's fuel office reports no coal arrived yesterday but three barges on Tuesday allow Local Factor Administrator Carl I Siemon to plan a raise from one quarter to one half ton per family. The change won’t start before Monday as rationing continues under the fuel committee. Fewer than 200 applicants sought orders yesterday.
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Bridgeport
Fuct
Carl I. Siemon
Sleaun
Fet
Left Wife and Three to Starve
A man pled guilty to neglect of child after his wife left for Hartford and he cared for the child. Judge Kellogg sentenced him to four months in jail, totaling six with two months already served. The State’s Attorney said Elsie Smith bore some guilt but the case against her was not pressed because she was a woman.
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John P. Kellogg
Homer
Cummings
Smith
Robert G. de Forest
Elsie Smith
Hartford
Fridgeport
Kelloge
Etta Marshall
Michael Brady
Bailey
Jack Joewis
Samueal Isaacs
Commings
Lewis
Isaacs
California
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Sho
Aiud
Min
Arance
Kellogg
Wethersfeld
New York
John Suhay
State
Charles Bassler
John Burns
Frederick Lawrence
John Hedberg
John Stadter
Frank O'Conner
Charles Smith
Edward Allen
Reformatory
Teachers and pay spark debate over wages and principles
A speaker criticizes low wages and poor prospects for teachers, arguing that contentment with minimal pay is a disqualifying trait for the teaching profession. He frames the issue as a matter of principle affecting future standards in education.
Schramm Suspect of Two Murders in Bridgeport
Schramm, implicated in two killings, faces further cross examination after confessing to murdering a priest. He recounted wanderings from Gary to Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Bridgeport, working various jobs and stating he did “everything” in cities. Police tie him to an Italian ally. West notes and Gary officers expected.
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Schramm
Cronan
Behram
Illinois
Aia
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Dakota
Gary
Ind
West
Patterson Avenue
Chicago
Big Joe
Gary Fine
Burthburgh
One Killed, Many Hurt in Cartridge Case Explosion
Washington reports one Navy man killed, two seriously and five slightly hurt from a cartridge case explosion aboard the armored cruiser Montana. The dead include Boat Swain Mate Charles W. Pauly of Chicago. Several others, including Marines and sailors from multiple states, were injured. The navy gave few details and commented on casualty rates in this war versus prior conflicts.
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Washington
Montana
Navy Department
Charles W. Pauly
West
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Charles E. Pyle
Lamar
Colo
John H. Atterson
Salmons
H. T. Leroy
Constant Sufferer Finds Relief
A Elmira New York man credits Foley Kidney Pills with lifting him from bed after three months of kidney trouble and back pain. He reports rapid improvement and recommends the remedy for backache and rheumatic pains. Hindle's drug store carries the product.
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F. Raynolds
Herrick St
Elmira
N.Y
Foley
Hindle
New Corn Remedy Promises Quick Removal by Freezone
An advertisement touts freezone ether for corn relief. A Cincinnati man claims a quarter ounce costs little, dries instantly, shrivels the corn, and lets the root be lifted with fingers. It warns against infection from improper at home corn removal.
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Cincinnati
Dont Let Your Hair Grow Gray
An advertisement pledges Q-BAN Hair Color Restorer as a non dye gentle tonic that revives natural color gradually without staining the scalp or affecting washing or waving. It claims to erase dandruff and is guaranteed harmless, with Stoney-Back guarantee and price 7 50.
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PRICD
Rich Fears Slaver Has Taken Girl
Patrols and citywide notices issued after a girl believed kidnapped by a slaver failed to return from an early school departure. Described as about five feet three inches, 100 pounds, wearing a dark green coat, brown and black hat, brown skirt, brown stockings, and tan shoes. Authorities warn the public and urge vigilance.
Something New in Town From the Land of the Long Leaf Pine
North Carolina druggists promote Vick's VapoRub as a new lung remedy. The ad touts a 30 days trial with no charge, highlighting uses for chest colds bronchitis tonsillitis and incipient pneumonia and notes regional coupons in Bridgeport suburbs.
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Ping Barrens
North Carolina
Vick
Bridgeport
Stratford
Fairfield Southport
Riker's
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for aging ailments and urinary issues. It claims quick relief for stiff joints back pain rheumatism and many bladder kidney liver and stomach disorders with a money back guarantee if not helped.
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Haarlem Oi
Haarlem
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Sen. Watson
Com
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R. R
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Irvice
Mark Harvis
Buffalo N. Y
Canada
Harris
Mississippi
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Fiat
Asi
C. W. King
Slasest
Baat
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