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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1918
Page
9
A five inch ice coating blankets Bridgeport harbor and the Sound. Only the City of Brockton entered yesterday after breaking through the ice. coal bound for Bridgeport remains ice bound. Workers suffer frostbite while shoreside crews retreat to shelter as vessels between New York and Sound ports struggle to pass.
Beginning Wednesday an extra crew of clerks will join the Internal Revenue Office staff to begin gathering income tax and excess profits returns. Unmarried Bridgeport residents earning over 1,000 and married individuals earning over 2,000 must file between now and March 1. Penalties include a fine up to 1,000 and up to five years’ imprisonment for willful violations. The notice outlines tax rates by status and income brackets, with a final filing deadline of March 1, 1918 for individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Payments are due by June 15, 1918, after notification by June 1.
A homeowner highlights essential emergency tools including a solder kit, electric soldering irons, Stilson wrenches, and related gear. The piece emphasizes readiness when pipes freeze and a plumber is not immediately available, offering practical tips for at home fixes.
In Bristol on December 31 Mrs. Michael Novek was knocked down and robbed by two men as she walked home. They took $20 and left no clues. The article notes delays as boats arrive hours late due to heavy ice, with several steamers having engine troubles amid the difficulties.
General Pershing reported a list of U S deaths and injuries from late December, naming Private Henry J. Griffin wounded in an air raid and detailing numerous service members who died from pneumonia meningitis measles and other causes. The report includes hometowns and family contacts for several cases.
Washington December 31 President Wilson and Secretary Baker oppose creating a ministry of munitions citing extra legislation and British model failures. War Industries Board and Council of National Defense face criticism while reorganization of the ordnance and quartermaster departments, under Gen Wheeler and Gen Goethal, accelerates operations and aims to have army logistics fully equipped by February.
Washington December 31 Railroads Director General McAdoo dissolves the railroads war board at its own suggestion and names Hale Holden to direct the nationwide organization. A temporary advisory cabinet is formed with Holden John Skelton Williams Harry Winters Edward Chambers and Walker D Hines. Priority orders east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio are suspended to push freight movement.
Workers at Ameri can Tube and Stamping company attempted to thaw frozen pipes in the chipping shed with a gasoline torch. The torch exploded, setting the woodwork ablaze and destroying the shed with about 300 dollars in machinery damaged.
Washington reports State Department officials believe Berlin seeks to mask Brest Litovsk peace talks by circulating the claim that the Kaiser has empowered Chancellor von Hertling to make peace and that Pan German elements control the process.
Benjamin Mapsikoski of 1030 Pembroke Street was arrested by detectives and Patrolman Ryan on charges of stealing drawings valued at 7 dollars from Bridgeport Brass. Investigators say he also stole tools and machine work from the same company and he will be arraigned in city court this forenoon. The report notes broad international tensions and German peace terms context.
Indianapolis district court denied the petition of Michigan City mayor Martin T. Krueger seeking an injunction to keep mayor-elect Fred C. Miller, a German alien enemy, from taking office January 7. Judge A B Anderson suggested Krueger could refuse surrender, prompting court action. Krueger, in office four years, was born in Germany and naturalized 35 years ago. Miller had expressed intent to pursue citizenship but had not completed the process. CLOTHING No telling how far its no dress matter will go. Some will now wish to be clothed with ballot.
An old styled drug store ad invites readers to send for a Foley & Co trial by enclosing name and address to Foley 2835 Sheffield Chicago Illinois. It promises Foley Honey and Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney pains, Foley Cath Tablets for cleansing and relief of constipation biliousness and sluggish bowels.
Nicholas Camille of Trumbull road appeared before city court yesterday as Judge I A Bartlett raised his bail from 550 to 500 dollars. He faces charges of attempting to defraud Bridgeport Public Market by altering sale slip figures. Judge Bartlett made no disposition of the case. Also noted is a reference to Native soldiers in Africa enduring harsh lashings under Teutonic orders.
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