Ship Ashore in Blizzard Florizel Near Cape Race
The Red Cross steamer Florizel bound Halifax and New York with 77 passengers and crew 69 was wrecked near Broad Cove 20 miles north of Cape Race and all on board are believed dead. Bodies washed ashore include Joseph Kean and Robert Snow with Snow a Newfoundland officer bound for the Royal Flying Corps. Passengers included buyers commercial travelers and several women. The ship struck in a blizzard and sank onto rocks as rescuers dispatched from St Johns found no survivors.
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Florizel
Halifax
New York
Cape Race
St. Johns
N. F
Red Cross Line
New
Joseph Kean
Robert Snow
Deng
Snow
New Foundland
Pronto
Royal Flying Corps
Munn
Sir Lidar Bowring
Florida
Major Sullivan
Daily Reports Planned on Food Shipment Delays
Washington reports a plan to supply the railroad administration with daily reports on food shipment car needs and related delays. A new organization will gather demands from food purchasing agencies and route data through regional agents to the administration. Weather forecast for eastern New York and southern New England calls for fair to cloudy conditions with changes in temperature.
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Washington
Fondipments
Railroad Administration
Food Adinistration
Ad Administration
McAdoo
Hoover
Jack Fears
New York
New England
Washington Por Gcs
Lake
Ohio
Predicts Revolution in Germany During Warm Reichstag Debate
Berlin dispatch cites Weser Zeitung reporting a systematic campaign for a general strike in Germany. Dr. Cohn of the Independent Socialists warned in the Reichstag that a revolution would reach Germany as the people seize their rulers fate, provoking cheers and charges of treachery from other deputies.
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Germany
Reichstag
Amsterdam
Berlin
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Cohn
Volkszeitung
Cologne
Ukraine
Russia
Refused to Fight His Relatives
Captain David A. Henkes of the 16th Infantry U S A has been sentenced by a general court martial at Governor's Island to dismissal and 25 years hard labor. The German descent officer, stationed at San Antonio Texas, sought resignation claiming inability to fight relatives and friends. He wrote to the secretary of war urging acceptance of his resignation and cited conflict with his family if he served as an American officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David A. Henkes
16Th Infantry
U.S. A
Governor’s Island
Tenkes
San Antonio
Pexas
Arr
Henkes
Germany
Negro Dies After Wounding. Johnson Held for Murder
Moses Owens died at Bridgeport hospital after a three week illness from a gunshot wound suffered in a Knowlton Street shooting. C. J. Johnson, Owens’s accuser, is held in North Avenue jail in $3,000 bond for murder after a fight over $3 owed. Johnson wounded Owens with a razor and claimed self defense. inquest pending.
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Moses Owens
Snowlen Street
Bridgeport
Coffray
Knowlton Street
Owens
C. J. Johnson
Andress
North Avenue
Johnson
Ure Ey
Eise Johnson
Trisu
Auto Overturns Killings Near Corbins Corner
In New Britain a deadly crash near Corbins Corner West Hertford claimed the life of Arthur Toton 87 of Greenfield Mass and injured Ch Morwiy of Plainville. Toton died at the scene after the automobile skidded into an embankment. Local reports note responders and bystanders attempted aid but Toton succumbed to injuries.
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New Britain
Arthur Toton
Greenfield
Mass
To-Tay
Corbins Corner
West Hertford
Ch Morwiy
Plainville
Charles
Bardo Named New York Slaven and Hartford Manager
George W. Wildin resigns as general manager of New Slaven and Hartford lines and will enter private business. C. L. Bardo, assistant to the president, will assume duties as general manager. Wildin came from Kansas. New York dispatch dated February 24.
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New York
George W. Wildin
New York, New Slaven and Hartford
Edward J. Pearson
Wildin
Kansas
C. L. Bardo
Baptize Yankees with Five Baptize Yankees with Five
Last night and today German bombardment along American lines northwest of Toul intensified. The enemy used more guns, caused three minor wounds, and conducted patrols attempting to breach American wire without success. Night movements occurred behind enemy lines as artillery focused on one American position, prompting heavy American retaliation and eventual quiet. A German patrol was driven back after entering American wire.
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France
A. P
Toul
Aek Fir Vicar
Range for Sale Ad Draws Fifty Inquirers
A classified advertisement for a Glenwood range drew about fifty inquiries after appearing in The Pole and Post. The seller reported selling the item already and noted satisfaction with the terms and speed of disposition. The snippet reflects early 20th century local classifieds urging quick sale of wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Poleegrany
Post
Hocton Avenue
Ooffice
Owain
Duovirgg
Oded
Employers to Attack Work Stint
Washington Feb 24 five representatives each of capital and labor will meet on a government call to set a basis for wartime relations. Capital will press ending the work stint, labor will likely concede it for other concessions. The talks, led by the National Industrial Conference Board and Secretary Wilson, aim to curb strikes and lay groundwork for a national labor program.
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Washington
National Industrial Conference Board
Employers
Thes’. F. of L
Wilson
Loyall A. Osborne
New York
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Charles I. Brooker
Ansonia
Uconn
American Brass Company
W. H. van Dervoort
East Moline
Root and van Dervoort Eingineeering Company
T. A. Laree
Delaware & Hudson
C. Edwin Michael
Roanoke
Virginia
Frank J
Indianapolis
Tinsted Ming
Williem J. Hutchenan
Brotherhood of Carpenters
J. A. Franklin
Kansas City
Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Victor Olander
Chicago
Setumen's Union
T. A. Rickert
Mhicaglo
United Garment Workers
Numader
Norwalk Police Shakeup Prompts Mayor and Council Clash
Norwalk faces a heated conflict over police department changes led by Mayor Jeremiah Donovan and Councilman Moore. The push aims to revitalize the force with new appointees while critics fear executive overreach and politicized policing. Whispers say a broader municipal restructuring is looming as factions jockey for control.
Swoboda Held by Swiss as German Officer Identified
Tanymond Swoboda, who claimed American citizenship, was re arrested in Switzerland and brought to prison. He is said to have been identified as a German officer. Since the war began, more than 10 Austrians and Germans have been arrested in Switzerland for espionage. Swoboda was earlier arrested in 1915 for alleged arson at a French diner Pouraine after posing as an American passport holder.
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Tanymond Swoboda
Spigot
Vee
Switzerland
Swoboda
Fis
Sanevican Dubassy
Paris
Rene
France
Swizerland
Cock Fight Scene in Port Chester Robbery Shocks Crowd
Greenwich Feb 24 James Tugmeyer of Port Chester was fatally wounded and another man shot in the arm when six robbers halted a chicken fight gathering at the Purdy Lyons barn in Weav er street. The auto mobiles were disabled before the assault. About 50 gamblers had gathered for the event advertised locally.
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Greenwich
Purdy Lyons’ Place
Weaver Street
Arrest Four in Raid on Alleged Gambling House
Secon precinct officers raided a suspected gambling house at 00 Flakett street last Saturday afternoon, arresting proprietor Michael Sedlake 12 and three others, Alexander Mazlaeskey 20, Aleck Xeve, and Simtel Makerovich 24. Chords and money used for gambling were seized as evidence. The four suspects are held for arraignment.
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Flakett Strat
Secon Procinct
Michael Sedlake
Precinced
Alesander Mazlaeskey
Arctic Street
Aleck fXeve
Wink Add Tielen
Aml Simtel Makerovich
Elen Street
Polies Nendeuaresters
Youths Arrested After Wild Ride on Freight Train
Reported incident aboard a freight train from Throokton New York to Bridgeport ends with two youths, John Quigtosy and Frank Dhianes, in custody. Authorities describe a dangerous spree as investigators review the menacing actions and potential charges.
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Bridgeport
New York
New
Ifaven
Throokton
N.Y
John Quigtosy
Sivcomoentiony Ayanie
Frank Dhianes
Prooktyn
Frantier Lita
Tisv Menes
Flames Trap Boarders In Seaview Lodging House Fire
Fifteen boarders at 471 Seaview Avenue fled to windows as flames from an overheated furnace swept through the cellar and walls. Firemen pulled occupants to safety with ladders and roofs, one person leaping from a second story window and landing unharmed. Damage tallies about 1,000 to the structure, with belongings lost around 200, while the building’s value is estimated at 7,600. The blaze began around 11:36 yesterday after alarm box 518 was raised at Newfield and Seaview avenues. The boarding house is owned by G. G. Berien and occupied on the first floor by Mrs. Charles James. continuation indicated on Page Four.
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Seaview Avenue
Newfield
Seaview Avenues
G. G. Berien
Charlies James
Carloads Coal Avert Plant Crisis at Remington
Ten carloads about 500 tons were delivered yesterday to Remington siding, averting the immediate shutdown risk for Remington and UAC plants due to fuel shortages. Officials and fuel administrators in Bridgeport say shipments will be rushed to these plants and further disruption is unlikely, with ongoing efforts to secure steady coal supplies and maintain regular deliveries.
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Mi Giandl
Bridgeport
Mintis
Mitter Wether
Cuel
Bridgeport Draft Examinations Reported For Class One
Physical examinations for Bridgeport registrants of Class 1 of the selective draft were held yesterday in the new High school. Local draft boards called 1,555 men. 1,267 appeared and about 600 were accepted for general military service. Few absolute rejections. many cases sent to Medical Advisory Board for final adjustment. Examinations began about 8:30 a.m. and ran to 4 p.m. with boards in separate rooms. Some boards may continue next Sunday. Board One examined 265 with 240 appearing.
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Bridgeport
Medical Advisory Board
Moxyning
To Honor Pastor Forty Years in Service Here
Members of Peoples Presbyterian church plan a reception for Rev. H. A. Davenport to mark his 40 years as pastor. Speakers include Rev. Everett of Wenshirp, president of the pastors association. Rev. Henry C. Woodruff of Black Rock. and Rev. George M. Siron of First M. E. church. Event directed by Charles H. Emery with committees on arrangements and refreshments.
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Peoples Presbyterian Church
H. A. Davenport
Everett
Wenshirp M. Is
Henry CG. Woodruff
Black Rock
Charles H. Emery
Emery
Institutors
Celebritien
Ry Cy Mallett
Walter L. Harrington
Tina
George Fi.mery
Ja. W. Marshall
Mila Kane Smith
Richard J. Wrakoon, Jr
Liceills
War Savings Stamps Appeal In Disjointed Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment mentions War Savings Stamps in a garbled plea with unclear names or organizations and no coherent dates or actions. The readable portion references support for the war effort and a fragmented request for assistance.
German Armies Push East as Brest-Litovsk TalksOpen
Russia agrees to Germany’s terms through Lenine and Trotzky, with delegation to Brest-Litovsk to finalize peace. German forces advance over five hundred miles from Gulf of Finland to Volhynia, capturing towns, taking prisoners, and nearing Revel as snowbound roads slow moves to secure a Baltic port for potential operations.
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Russia
Nikolai Lenine
Leomy Trotzky
Germany
Brest-Lito
Finland
Bla Sea
Finlandi
Gulf of’ Finland
Volhynia
Reval
Ilussia
Finnish Gulf
City to Pay 1 200 000 in Plaza Plan
City faces damages and lease losses totaling about 1 206 000 in a plaza project with 300 000 to 400 000 deductions for adjoining-property benefits. The board notes 13 to 17 lessees will gain added compensation, with pro rata damages undecided and a hearing scheduled with aldermen.
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Planas
Board of Appraisal
Board of Apprisal
Plaga Wi
Nave
Board of Aldermen
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Newfoundland
Oauly Almanay
Bardo
N. H
Yankees
U. S
Norwall
Jeremiah Donovan
Cormsitwat Willian
J. Alcore
Norwalk
Anin
Jere
Mogre
Blacegats
Tives
staQeus
Rus
H. A. Jdavenpory
W. S. S. War Savings
Teutons
Bresast. Litovsk
Presa
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