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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1918

Page

17

Bridgeport Faces Coal Shortage Amid Distribution Talks

Bridgeport struggles with a severe coal shortage as shipments lag and storage dwindles. A plan to pool all coal under the United States Fuel Administration was endorsed to prevent hoarding, with executives from the Manufacturers’ Association and city officials to meet and form an emergency distribution scheme to keep factories and homes supplied.

Connecticut Bridgeport Siemon Whitestone Port Chester Jst Ecouk Iaist Ni Noeuneell Tdea Manufacturers’ Association Special Fuel Advisory Committee Uel C. P. Bilton Manufacturers’ Association Hema United States Fuel Administration Carl Lars New York Eridgeport Fuel Constharation Maurailaehapers’ Association Niles Bistumimetts Ds Prectieniv Becauss Crouchy and Plassman McCafferey Railroad Company American Tube and Stamping Company W. Appland Arbor Sound Bridgeport Talquor Dealers’ Association Herbert Baldwin EH. L. Sullivan John Renehey Metho of Conservation

Russia to Take Up War Again Plan to ration England

War news notes the British food controller planning a rationing scheme to curb food usage in England. Reports describe continued Austro-German raids on Italian open areas and bombardment of hospital targets, with casualties including eight patients killed.

Russia

Peace Talks and War News Stir Petrograd Debates

In Petrograd discussions the Central Powers peace terms are challenged as a neutral site is proposed for negotiations. Bolsheviks fear renewed hostilities and support forming a small army as German positions harden. Coal shipments face weather delays and rerouting to aid New England and Western states, with rail and port congestion complicating movements.

Petrograd Hussian Penen Seil Civenlar Eile Ther New England West Virginia Ohio Michigan Kentucky Mike Weston and Maine The Fuel Administration Boston New Texel New York New Jersey New Yorks Tee Fudson New York City Ciera

Secret Service Bot Confusion Across Tiered Conversation

A garbled OCR style message references the Secret Service and bot interactions. It mentions Sarpy, discussions, and unclear references to privacy, understanding, and duties. The fragmentary text lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable entities beyond broad security and conversational themes.

Railroads Rally Fails to Hold Gains Across Market

New York stocks surged then largely erased gains as heavy selling emerged after multiple railroad reports. New York Central posted a $6.689 million deficit while other rails rose briefly before declines widened. Trading volume reached 1,965,000 shares with bonds steady and exchanges noting a busy, unsettled session.

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Grain Market Still Uncertain Amid Small Trade

The grain market shows uncertainty with a small volume of business and a firm undertone. Western roads report liberal supply but snows yield another drop in comparators. cash corn remains in demand though activity declines. Export buyers moved about 2 million bushels for shipment while fifteen day purchases were noted. hogs saw good demand on a price drop, turning firm as trading steadied.

Cotton Market Quotations Reported by Private Wire

New York cotton quotations reported by T Tl Wilson and Co show highs lows and closes on a private wire. The record lists taguary and bais figures with the chart noted as 2182 and mentions market activity in warm tones without clear dates or broader context.

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Recent Patents Issued to State's Inventor

Connecticut patents issued December 1 14 list from the office of A. M. Wooster Solicitor at 1215 Main St Bridgeport. Names include Edward J. Jullard Jr William N. Stevens John J Scully Richard Liebon Joseph Merriam Mills and others with items such as phonograph components air spring automatic devices and malleable iron fittings.

Connecticut A. M. Wooster Main St Bridgeport Cann Anderson Bridgepor Idward J Ijullard, Jr William N. Stevens Indio Rd Cieary PD. Platt John J Scully Richard Liebon John J. Crain Waterbury Hk HH Pilkington I Joseph Merriam Meride Mlisha H. Cooper Bristol Charlies A. Johnson Cantonville Ticop New Gondyent’s Metalic Rubber Sho Co Naugaduck Pipe Fittiniese

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