Bridgeport To Receive 50 Carloads Coal For Factories
Relief comes as 50 carloads of soft coal are allotted to Bridgeport from a 200 carload Connecticut allocation. State Administrator Russell said the 200 cars are en route, with Bridgeport to receive 50 cars totaling about 2 000 tons. Delivery aims to ease factory fuel shortages after weeks of bottlenecks on Pennsylvania lines.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Thomas W. Russell
Bartford
Carl F. Siemon
Bridge
Pennsylvania
Raikyoads McAdoo
New York
New Haven
Torrow
Karm Terminal Co Delivers Coal to Locomobile Co
The Moonlight boat delivered about 800 tons of bituminous coal to Locomobile Co yesterday. Karm Terminal Co, holding the fuel contract, supplied the coal while president K W McNeil noted acute fuel shortages and harbor ice risk could threaten shipments if cold persists.
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Locomobile Comppany
Karm Terminal Company
Locomobile Company
K. W. McNeil
Officer jailed for stealing overcoat at Camp Gordon
Washington January 2 Second Lieut Charles W Ferguson Star master corps National army attached to the Star division at Camp Gordon near Atlanta has been dismissed from the service and sentenced to Leavenworth penitentiary for a year for the theft of an overcoat from a fellow officer.
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Washington
Charles W. Ferguson
Starmaster Corps
National Army
Star Division
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Art Leavenworth
Weather Report for Hust New York and South New Fingland
Forecast calls for very cold Thursday and Friday with a weakening disturbance moving southeast. Snow blanketed northern and central regions in the last 24 hours, easing today, while eastern areas stay chilly. Coastal areas may see continued cold with light offshore winds.
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New York
South New Fingland
Nertherin Byuldu
Ubebi
Temucesen
South Varalin
Neydyanin
Southeie
Werner Ahe
OY Ty Sum
Ceee
Ceeese
Arrest Dentists For Practising Without License
Hartford Jan 2 State Police Superintendent Thomas F F Pevell issued 100 warrants to seize unlicensed dental practitioners across Connecticut after a Connecticut Dental Association complaint. William A Lockhart of Hartford led the first arrests. others named include George W Fisher Bridgeport Vincent D Widridge Norwalk George H Gregoire Moosup George B Najame Torrington Harry A Reynolds New Haven H L Loft New Haven W A Fosdick Seymour Co W King Waterbury Mrs Frank L Ryeder Hartford. Police aided by Loreal officers planned hearings in town courts tomorrow.
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Hartford
Thomas FF
Pevell
Connecticut
Connecticut Dente Association
William A. Lockhart
George W. Fisher
Bridgeport
Vincent D. Widridge
Norwiely
West End Angered by Ongoing Robberies in Bridgeport
West End merchants and residents allege a wide scale robbery wave in Bridgeport with hundreds of dollars in cash and goods stolen nightly. They blame police inefficiency as burglars hit multiple sectors, including two saloons on Bostwick Avenue, with repeated break-ins and losses totaling around $843 plus a new cash register.
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West End
Bridgeport
Sigmund Tukutes
Joseph Frinikel
Bostwick Avenue
Osburne
Tel
Local Cold Snap Notches Near Seven Below Zero
A described frigid spell grips the region with temperatures near seven degrees below zero. NE winds bite as pedestrians report biting chill and a wind that makes the air feel harsher than the thermometer suggests.
Deluge in Store at Foster-Besse Company
A four inch water pipe burst in the Foster Besse clothing store at 986 Main Street flooding a four story building. The loss is $10,000, insured with Springfield Tire Insurance. Adjusters will estimate the damage. damaged stock may be taken by the insurer or sold later. The store will be closed until further notice.
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Foster- Besse Company
Main Street
Rockwood
Foster-Besse Company
Springfield Tire Insurance Company
Foster-Besse
A.D. T
J. M. Boweden
A. D.T
Edward Toster
Mr. Bowden
Thought to Be Poor But Left $7,500
John K Bond of 43 Dewey Street is named as the sale beneficiary in the will of Abby Elizabeth Burritt who died December 26 in Bridgeport. The estate totals about 7500 with 8500 in real estate in Bridgeport. The will leaves about 4000 in personal property and 3600 in real estate. Jessie B Bond of Bridgeport is executor instructed to hold the estate for the deceased’s great grandson Ashton F Bond until he reaches 11, at which point the principal is to be paid.
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John K. Bond
Jessie Bond
Dewey Street
Abby Wlizabeth Burritt
Istidgeport
Chirritt
Lebate
Paul L. Miller
Mars
Jessie B. Bond
M. Alice Could
Bridgeport
Dahton F. Bond
Pho
Swiss Fire on German Steamer Outside Limit
Swiss troops on Lake Constance shores yesterday fired on the newly launched German lake steamer Kaiser Wilhelm entering Swiss territorial waters. The vessel was pierced by rifle fire and withdrew rapidly. Lives are reported lost and the incident is seen as Switzerland defending neutrality.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Lake Constance
United States to Rush Troops to Front in Coordinated War Effort
Allied conference in Paris unites nations under a single war effort. The United States will rapidly deploy troops to Europe with perfect coordination in naval, military, finance, food, industry and diplomacy. Major General Maurice notes the likelihood of a strong German offensive and emphasizes continued Allied resilience amid winter weather and bombardments along the British and French fronts.
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United States
Paris
E. M. House
Europe
Maurice
British War Office
Frenty
Prenech
St. Quentin
Vosges Mountains
Tlhe
Piiave
Piave
Treviso
Bissino
Mestre
Patrolman Burns Tackles Five Negroes At White Front Restaurant
In Water Street turmoil, Patrolman Burns charged into Acestides Angelopolos’s White Front, wrestling with two of five attacking suspects. He subdued John Robinson after a scalp wound and split his nightstick, while Kent Neville and another assailant were detained as reserves arrived. The owners reported the gang demanded cash receipts then wrecked the eatery.
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Water Street
Burns
White Front
Acestides Angelopolos
Kent Neville
Broad ‘Street
John Robinson
Robinson
Pasuth
Neville
Jobingson
I. C. Pasuth
Nesto
Patral-man
Haug
Pattolniinus Tgutus
State Prisoners Give Liberally to Red Cross
Wethersfield Connecticut prison prisoners donated to the Red Cross drive with 268 of 618 inmates paying their dollar memberships. The prison board noted additional contributions to allied causes including 228 for the Italian war relief and 105 for Jewish relief funds.
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Red Cross
Vhartford
Conn
Wethersfield
Tatlin Infinites
Jewish Intates
Peace prospects between Russia and Germany in doubt
Petrograd reports a remote chance for an accord with the Central Powers as Bolshevik foreign minister Trotsky and associates resist what they view as Germany pressures. German terms claim Lithuania Latvia Courland and Livonia already pledged, while Berlin threatens occupation of further points to force Russia’s acceptance.
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Petrograd
Jun
Prussia
Germany
Ean Trotsky
Grest Litovsk
Jalus
Council of Compmiss
Ceemaiugy
Volland
Withania
Courland
Livonit
Thonia
Vol
Thloftiman
PEAY
Higa
Ldbau
Russia
Ukraine
Three Boys Die in Ice Battle on Lake Erie Near Kellys Island
Toledo, Jan 2. Three boys perished and one man was frozen after a New Year’s Day trek from Marblehead to Kelly’s Island. George Priest 22 led the group. a coast guard rescue brought him ashore dazed. The missing boys’ bodies may have been swept farther by ice floes as guards continued search efforts.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lake Erie
Marblehead
Kelly’s Island
George Priest
Marblehead Coast Guard
Jce
Kruko
Kelly's Island
Coast Guards
Government urged to sell all sugar to consumers national
Washington January 2 Government purchase and sale of all sugar used in the United States and the control of foods in public eating places were urged by Food Administrator Hoover before a Senate sugar inquiry committee. He said Congress should enact such powers. conservation results were disappointing due to noncooperation, though housewives generally followed recommendations.
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Washington
United States
Hoover
Senate
Food Administration
Congress
Reed
Gas Heat Death Plugged In Room Tragedy Delia Finan
Delia Finan of 263 Charles Street is found dead in her room after turning on a gas heater and stove. Family forced entry, gas escape, Dr Pascal Garlick and medical examiner call it accidental asphyxiation. Finan reportedly forgot to turn off the valve, allowing gas to fill the room before she collapsed into an arm chair.
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Steve
Delia Finan
Charles Street
Abs. Finan
Bimerrenuy Hospital
Graclek
Ted
Winnie
2500 Dead in Guatemala Earthquake Reports
San Salvador reports at least 2500 deaths from the Guatemala quake. Many residents travel overland to Guatemala to search for friends as telegraph links between San Salvador and Guatemala remain interrupted.
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San Salvador
Salvador
Guatemala
Norwalk to Sell Coal to People
Norwalk moves to aid households in need of coal as local officials plan emergency distribution. Mayor Donovan to coordinate with State Fuel Administrator Russell, amid only about 700 tons total in Norwalk yards and shortages at two yards. A barge with 400 tons bound for Westport was tied up after a storm. Raymond Brothers firm declines sales to locals.
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Norwalk
Tan
Fuel Administration
Jeremiah Donovan
Thomas W. Russell
Franklin A. Smith
Rvil
Norvalk
L. IT
Gault
Westport
New Haven Road Takes Off Limited Trains
A sharp disruption in passenger service was announced by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad to conserve fuel and speed freight. The Bay State and Maine Express trains between Boston and New York will be curtailed, effective January 5.
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Hoston
New York
New Haven
Thertford
Bay State
Boston
State of Maine
Oxpress
Maine
New Hampshire
Glad to Get Men Dismissed in Bridgeport Labor Relief
Bridgeport news reports relief after the dismissal of two thousand five hundred employees at the Remington Arms plant. Manufacturers and the M anufacturers' Association coordinated to place idle workers in other city plants. Large government contracts at Liberty Ordnance and Bullard Engineering promise continued employment, while outside firms are alerted to recruit locally. A conference among Bridgeport manufacturers vows to absorb discharged workers to prevent city handouts. Continued on Page 1.
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Bridgeport
Remington
Mafacturers’ Association
Remington Arms Company
Liber’ Ordnance Company
Bridgeport Projectile Company
Bullard Engineeringpany
Black Rock
Fuel Administration
City Schools Reopen Plans Amid Pipe Freeze Chaos
Bridgeport public schools faced closures due to frozen water pipes delaying openings at Elias Howe Wheeler Whittier and Junior High. Over 2,000 pupils faced extended winter vacation as 14 buildings struggled to reach safe temperatures. Repairs and thawing expected to finish by morning. most schools to resume normal sessions.
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Bridgeport
Allus Nils
Samuel J. Slawson
Elias Howe
Wheeler
Whittier
Jeniors
Barnum
Summerfield
Tas Whittier
Staples
Elias Howe Ie
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Mteoa
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