Food shortage looms as Hoover warns 60 days
Washington February 21 eastern United States faces a food shortage likely to extend for sixty days. Food Administrator Hoover calls the situation the most critical in the nation’s history and blames railroad congestion for delays hindering relief and allied aid. McAdoo pledges full transit aid as farmers urged to move grain, cereal exports to allies expected 5 million bushels short by February end.
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Washington
United
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
McAdoo
Oover
Toover
Two men named in murder case to face grand jury
William Baby Doll Thomas and Jake Texas Hawkins will not be tried at the current criminal court session. State's Attorney Omer Cummings expects the two to be presented to the grand jury at the present sitting. A May trial in Superior Criminal Court in this city is anticipated after the grand jury action. The men have awaited grand jury action since December 16 after a Keystone club raid following an inquest by Coroner John J. Phelan. Witnesses and others may be held for possible violence in the case.
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Thomas
Jake
Texas Hawkins
Moris Panelli
Omer
Cummings
Superior Criminal Court
Hawkins
Lme
Golden Hill Street
Drop Spy Charge as Key Witness Found Dead
In Fayetteville Texas on February 21 seven of eleven locals held under the espionage act had charges dismissed after United States Commissioner A E B Jackson learned chief government witness Joseph Vexelka was found dead in a barn with a severed head nearby. Two other witnesses have suffered accidents since the arrests as three defendants Meitzen Curtz and Zdrail faced formal hearing with bonds raised to 10000 each following charges tied to the Germania club sighting a German song.
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Houston
Texas
Tayetteville
United States
A. E B. Jackson
Joseph Vexelka
Charles Meitzen
Wil Curtz
Joseph “Zdrail
U. S
Green
Theff
Germania Club
Fayetteville
Lose First Fight on R.R. Bill in Senate
Washington February 21 champions of government ownership suffered a decisive Senate defeat as an amendment by Senator Johnson would have kept government control over railroads until Congress ordered otherwise. The measure was killed 61 to 1, signaling a continuation of postwar rail policy battles.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
South Dakota
Police Take Two as Fences for Local Thieves
Police arrest Arthur Washburn and Garnet Gormley in Stratford and Detainment sent to Attleboro for alleged theft of silverware from a major jewelry factory in Attleboro Massachusetts. Authorities say the men acted as fences and investigators continue examining recovered goods and connections.
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Attleboro
Mass
Arthur Washburn
Duke Washburn
Temple Street
Stratford
Garnet Gormley
Germet Beau
Dooley
Gingrass
Flannigan
Bay State
Bridgeport
Massachusetts
T Ure
Take Out My Ad for Rent A Flat Complaint
A reader requests removal of a rental advertisement from the Telegram Post. The ad claimed a 5 room flat with electric rent but the writer complains about excessive inquiries and asks the notice be taken down. The piece notes frustration with the ad in the local paper and mentions the paper's circulation and impact.
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RAL T
Wiis
Time and a Half Plan Opposed by Railroad Exec
I F Potter assistant to the general manager of the Minneapolis Saint Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railway argued against a time and a half overtime plan. He called it unfair and impracticable noting overtime is necessary for delays and that wages should reflect time worked. He favored arbitration instead and cited that labor costs rise with overtime only when delays occur.
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Washington
Railroad
I. F. Potter
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault
Potter
U S May Help Threatened Trolley Lines
Washington Feb 21 With President Wilson's approval the federal railroad administration moves to assist street railway light heat and power firms facing rising operating costs. McAdoo and the president publish correspondence urging local authorities to act and keep utilities running efficiently for the war effort. Public utilities are deemed essential and fares may rise where needed.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Raillroads
Natime
Plots to Burn Mills Tied to I W W Confession
San Francisco February 26 alleged I W W plots to burn grain and farm buildings along the Pacific coast were disclosed in a 10 day confession by Peite Hagerman alias Charities Aisenbach. He said he helped plan actions and set fire to a timber mill in Lassen county last September and planned more incendiarism before arrest at Susanville, Calif performing a return trip. Officials said Hagerman admitted German money backed the plots and that he favored Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1916.
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San Francisco
Industrial Workers of the World
Patson
Pacific Coast
Peite Hagerman
Charities Aisenbach
Fire Prevention Bureau of the Pacific
Hagerman
Susanville
Cot
Lassen
Unitei
Germany
Dishonesty Hint Stirs Trolleymen in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport trolley union official faulted Manager Joseph Goodwin’s Chamber of Commerce claim that 25 percent of conductors are dishonest. He argued wage pressure drives dishonesty and endorsed cooperative corrective action, noting many honest and loyal workers and recent dismissals of wrongdoing. The union plans further study and possible action next week. Washington’s Birthday observance prompts the Public Library closure except for the reading room from 2 p.m. to a closing time.
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Bridgeport
Trolleymen’s Union
Joseph S. Goodwin
Chamber of Commerce
Goodwin
Goodwine
Mr. Goodwin
Public Library
Washington
Urge Baker to Reveal Air Status
The Aero Club of America executive committee urged Secretary Baker by telegram to disclose the American aviation program. They asked for details on steps to secure Congressional appropriations and orders for airplanes and motors. The report notes publication of a wage request for 12,000 aviators and cites ongoing government actions.
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New York
Aero Club of America
France
Baker
Congress
War Department
Bridgeport Pickpocket Grabs $1115 Roll Nets $265
Ernest Pivcalik arrives in Bridgeport with 1115 in five ten and twenty dollar bills. A colored woman allegedly grabs part of the cash and he claims 440 was recovered on the street leaving 500 in hand and 200 missing. Police doubt the tale and search for the wallet and suspect.
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Bridgeport
Ernest Pivcalik
Eighth Street
Derby
Tivcalik
Pirealik
Police
Virealik
McCarthy
Daler
Nak
Bridge Collapse Kills Four on Hog Island Spur
Four workmen died in Philadelphia when a 200 foot trestle section collapsed under four dirt cars on the Pennsylvania Railroad Hog Island shipyard spur. The accident happened on the new line crossing Philadelphia and Reading Railways Chester branch in the southwest part of the city.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Government Shipbuilding
Hog Island
The
Woman Burns In Fire At Home Near Clinton Avenue
Mrs. Delia Daily, 25, of 83 Clinton Avenue, was severely burned when her clothing caught fire while lighting a stove. Neighbors aided, a woolen coat smothered the flames, she was taken to St. Vincent's in critical condition and not expected to live.
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Delia Daily
Clinton Avenue
Neghbors
Loy B.C. Pasuth
St. Vincent's
War Savings Stamps Appeal Cast as Duty
A wartime plea urges immediate purchase of War Savings Stamps to support the war effort. The call questions delaying support and condemns waiting for further suffering of brothers, urging readers to buy now everywhere.
Gets 7 to 12 Years as Slayer Gets 7 to 12 Years as Slayer
Eugene Gaugnon, 59, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Shel ton case involving the killing of William Broad Normandin. Judge John P. Kellogg sentenced him to seven to twelve years in state prison after considering age and lack of support.
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Eugene Gangnon
Shelton
Remington
William Broad Normandin
Eugene Gaugnon
Superior Criminal Court
John P. Kellogg
Kellogg
Man Wanted for Holdup Caught in New York
Edward J. Lynch a 24 year old actor of 1432 Main Street was arrested in New York after a Christmas Eve holdup at the Oriental cafe on Fairfield Avenue. He is held on $5,000 bond for robbery and will be arraigned in Bridgeport City Court.
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Fairfield Avenue
Edward J. Lynch
New York
Bridgeport
Washburn
Lynch
Big City
German invasion of Russia advances amid claimed vast booty
A Berlin report describes the German crescent advancing toward Russia with Minsk captured and a large haul at Rovo including 1353 guns 120 machine guns 4000 to 5000 motor cars and trains with grain and war materiel. Bolshevik leaders reportedly narrow surrender support by one vote and may order guerrilla resistance if the invasion continues.
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Russia
Lealin
Esthenia
Gulf of Finland
Rovno
Teutons
Minsk
Berlin
Star
Deati
Rovo
Petrov
Bridgeport To Enforce Frost Line Water Pipe Rule
Bridgeport authorities tighten rules to prevent frozen service pipes by requiring installation at least four and a half feet below ground and with curb cock. Plumbers must leave trenches open for inspection. pipes not below frost line risk freezing, leaks, waste, and reduced fire water pressure.
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Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Corporation
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