Wilson to push railroad control bill in Congress
President Wilson outlines a plan to regulate the government operation of railroads to guarantee carriers' compensation based on average operating income of the last three years. He proposes a revolving fund of half a billion dollars and aims for prompt passage with broad support. Meantime Meade McAdoo plans a labor policy board to study brotherhood wage demands and advise on a course.
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McAdoo
Labor Square
Washington
Congress
Sition
Meip
Dappard
Guilty verdict and sentences handed in Hartford case
A jury in the United States District Court found Dennis O'Neill and Kiam Bantl guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Judge Edwin Atmas imposed four months in Hartford County Jail on Bantl and six months on O'Neill in Fairfield County Jail. O'Neill, a clerk, admitted cashing a forged postal money order to pay the proceeds, with Barlyski’s name forged and the money laundered.
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Artford
Ted States District Court
Dennis O'Neill
Kiam Bantl
Edwin &Mas
Hartford County
Banti
Fairfield County
O'Neill
Ohn Barlyski
Barlyski
Hbanti
Dgenort
Barks Oy
Money Oder
Yiski
Larnti
Ning Barlyski
Women urged to avoid war talk in public in Boston
The Massachusetts Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense warns women in Boston to refrain from discussing war publicly. The statement notes strangers listening to casual chats, potentially learning sailing dates or troop movements. Three rules are advised: never discuss war topics outside the home, avoid comments about service members, and do not engage in war talk on the telephone.
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Boston
Dan
Mfassachusetts Womans Committee
Council of National Defense
Toniet
Thor Son
Huns Anger Allies by Attitude at Brest-Litovsk Talks
The stalled Brest Litovsk peace conference between Bolshevik government and Central Powers shows no live news on reconvening or progress. German dominance faces opposition from Russia Bulgaria and Turkey within the delegation as talks pause with little clarity on future concessions or outcomes.
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Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Central Powers
Russia
Dulgaria
Brest Litevyvsk
Victims of a Baby Doll battle recover at hospital
Two victims wounded in the Baby Doll confrontation at the Deystone Club were released from Meridgeport hospital. Physicians said both remain under observation though show signs of recovery. one man, George Hireris of Pharthard, expected to be released soon.
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Alios
Vita
Bette
Return All Queries in 12 Days
Within the next 12 days all city registrants must return filled questionnaires to local division boards. The final mail-out is January 9 with a return deadline of January 17. Draftees from the first draft should already have their questionnaires or contact their local board if not received. White classification cards replace older registration cards, and failure to present shows a draft dodger status and possible arrest. Changes of address must be reported to boards weekly, and those who moved since June 1 are urged to notify promptly. After classification, men 21 to 81 must show their classification cards when seeking jobs to expose dodgers.
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Fuet
Nasstte
MM. Ng
Focal
Theeite
Willl
Liw. Coviat Board
Yvor Femity Tranel
Hope to Open All Schools on Monday
Seven public schools in Bridge park were forced to close due to a damaged water system. Authorities say the pipe break blocked water to boiler rooms, delaying return to classes. Officials plan to assess facilities and restore service as repairs proceed.
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Bridgepark
Meeterdas
Alboap
Tige Sbeffersan
Whittier
Has Flows
Lipwebo
Warmiin
Sheri
Elvetton
Card Ginnarel
Elm City Man Hopes Germany Will Win War
New Haven Jan 4 Von Fo a a man known for pro German remarks submitted to the Sixth division draft board with a note reading Deutsches halten uber alles and declared a wish for Germanys victory He said he would read the proper answers and admitted he might be morally unfit to serve while saying the United States was waging a war but could not blame the German people The draft board referred the matter to federal authorities for action
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New Haven
Washington
United States
Light Rule Enforcement Targets Local Merchants
United States Fuel Administrator Dr. Garfield and New England Fuel Administrator James ai Storrow authorize swift action against merchants who ignore the light restriction. Police Chief John I. Redgate directs intensified checks on Sunday and Thursday nights to cut electric circuits for advertising signs. Patrols must file incident reports up the chain to station captains and city officials.
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United States
Dr. Garfield
New England
James Ai Storrow
Latice
City
John I. Redgate
Tilson Push Plan For Dept Of Munitions
Congressman John Q Tilson of Connecticut champions creating a separate department of munitions and war supplies. He argues a cabinetless department would increase efficiency, production and distribution of weapons and essential goods, avoiding cabinet constraints and expanding wartime effectiveness amid strong Senate and public support.
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GMO
Mlson
Britain
Mongroes
Densa
Ois
Senate Militieeg Qittaies Comeniiitter
Coles
Milk Price Set at 15 Cents per Quart
Hartford Jan 4. Robert Scoville federal food administrator for Connecticut fixed the retail milk price at 15 cents a quart delivered in bottles with an extra charge for handling. Producers receive 4.09 per hundredweight with 3.2% butter fat, rising four cents per extra point. Retailers will pay 14 cents a quart for bottled milk. can buyers pay 15.5 cents. Prices apply to city plants with regional adjustments. a review may revise scales if needed.
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Heartford
Robert Scoville
Connecticut
Seoville
Boston
New York
Russians Pay Employees Bonus in Meriden Shop
In Meriden on January 4 the Russian commission at the New Lingland Westinghouse plant distributed bonuses totaling 7000 dollars among 90 workers, 12 1 2 percent of earnings for length of service. About 20 Native Americans and the rest Russians benefited. Production on the Russian government rifle contract halted with 500 workers laid off as the plant shifts to Brownings and dies for the Colt machine guns. no immediate plans for the front are noted.
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Timpleyes Ol
Colf
Five Arms
Mike
Browning
Colt
Andrew Eaykin
Peter Tarasoly
Can
Man Dies in Hospital After Car Collision
Water Marello, 83, of Jarno Avenue, remained unconscious in Bridgeport Hospital days after a car struck him on Parnunr Avenue early in the morning. Motorman William Gilbert of PLEA street and conductor Thomas Walsh of Railroad Street were held on $1,000 bonds by police as investigators probe the incident.
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Water Marello
Jarno Avenue
Shay
Bridgeport
Tia Marello
Thonis Walsh
Staliroad Street
Bridgeport Telegram Appeals to Fuel Administrator for Relief
The Bridgeport Telegram sent a telegram to Dr H A Garfield Fuel Administrator in Washington D C appealing for immediate relief. Bridgeport Connecticut a community crucial to wartime production warns that fuel shortages will cause intense suffering and halt munitions manufacture needed to win the war.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport
Garfield
H. A. Garfield
Washington, D. C
Connecticut
Cold Weather Tragedy Strikes Bridgeport Tenement Fire Injures Woman
Persistent cold and northwest winds cause a four tenement blaze after thawing pipes burst. One man prostrated and 20 people were imperiled as Mrs Hyler collapsed outside a shoe store on Ising Street. Dr Pasuti treated her for chills at Emergency Hospital. condition not serious. Fire officials report plumbers caused the blaze in Bridgeport yesterday afternoon.
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Jack Frost
Bridgeport
Rome
Ising Street
Strut
Sinter Shoa
Alain Street
Emersene Hospital
B.C. Pasuth
Plyler
Uvter
Pasuti
Theaters to Pay 10000 War Taxes in November
City theaters face war tax charges totaling about 10000 for November. Reports indicate admissions hikes pushed tax liabilities higher, with venues including Wat Tasos Gl and several others listed. Government guidance urges prompt remittance, while some operators expect total regional collections to surpass 10000, reflecting increased ticket prices and state duties.
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Vaelo
Publica Sud
Dayvie
Polina Plaga
Moevine Probliures
Saints
Polis
West
Sod Padiien
Byuriuin
Bassie Site
Ironpire
Maies
Park
Scenic
Seutoland
Wreck Kills Six Injures Sixteen at Val Station
Montreal report says six people died and sixteen were injured in a train collision at Val Station on the Canadian Datvifielway forigat.
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Montreal
Arval
Move to Standardize Paid Wages Sparks Investigation Proposal
Washington January 4 Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution urging a Senate labor committee inquiry into standardizing wages on government work amid alleged labor demoralization from high pay. The plan seeks a commission of industry and cultural representatives to study the issue for about six months with possible legislation and an $800000 appropriation for the inquiry. Lovett assigns blame to the rail tariff and priority system for delays and disruptions in road lines and freight terms as cited in the discussion.
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Utah
Lovett
Washington
King
Senate Labor Committee
Faye
Benatores
Commiercial
Robert Ss. Lovett
Develt
NCS
Hartford Saloons Reduce Hours to Save Coal
Hartford area saloons cut hours to conserve coal, shifting to earlier openings and later closings with voluntary reductions. The move affects daily service, with some establishments opening at noon and closing around midnight except Saturdays, reflecting a broader energy conservation effort.
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Hartford
Bridgeport Coal Shortage Threatens City Factories
Bridgeport faces a severe coal shortage as 50 carloads of soft coal were expected but未 arrived, threatening half the city’s industries and likely shutdowns Monday. Officials report no information on coal car locations, while a local committee works with Mayor Beal to ration any coal brought in and await government relief.
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Bridgeport
Industri F
Thomas W. Whitseell
Sridge
Clifford
Wayer
Tocal
Helief
Lindvenert
Siemon
The
United Administration
Park City Fuel Head Urges Immediate Action
Park City officials faced a fuel shortage crisis as discussions intensified this afternoon. Proven solutions and immediate orders were demanded by local leaders to stabilize supply, with emphasis on securing gas and oil provisions amid mounting public concern.
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