Government to take over telephone lines for spy control
Washington reports that by March 1 government engineers will survey telephone property and take over the lines. The move aims to control all communications and curb alleged spy activity as U S officials pursue measures against German propaganda. Continued on page 16.
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Poperty
Jose
Washington, D. C
Sig- Corps Engineers
Ericatr Telephone and Teleh
Eners
Sonic Ie
Gergovernment
Fire Damage At Connecticut Plant Report
A mysterious fire at the Connecticut Lock and Nut Company caused about 200 dollars in damage to the first floor offices and second floor corridors. Fire crews attacked the blaze, halted its spread, and insurance covers the loss. investigators cannot determine the exact cause due to surrounding factory activity. No valuable records are confirmed lost.
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Necticut Lock and Nut
Irfield Avenue
State Streets
Bete Hs
G H Arnold Dies at Home in Bridgeport
Captain George St. Arnold aged 76 a long time Bridgeport police officer and detective bureau captain died at his home on Tranistan Avenue after a career spanning from apprentice in Derby to Bridgeport force veteran. Born September 7 1838 in Derby Neck he served at railroad station for over 24 years and helped establish the police department. He retired last April after forty years in the force and his life included Civil War era work and varied prior employments.
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George ST. Arnold
Amiber
Bridgeport Forice Department
Detective Bureau
Tranistan Avenue
Arnold
Ife
Ranie
Derby
Arnold O
Derby Neck
Hyde Rents
Ansor
Copan
Bridgepore
Barger Thompson
Perby
Noid
Odd Jos
Erie Cipal
Ie Canal
Bridge ‘Pert
iBaker
Bridgeport
Fife
Weles
May Form Bread Line in Europe
European food shortages worsen with official reports marking England France and Italy under strain while Germany and Austria show grimmer conditions The British food controller Lord Rhondda warns of grave anxiety as rationing plans advance France reports wheat requisition and seven ounce bread rations Italy faces tougher conditions and England plans compulsory rationing starting with meat and butter in the near term All principal foods to be rationed by April
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Lord Rhondda
United States
Europe
Washington
Italy
Germany
Austria
Food Administration
Pranee
Blizzard Dives Deep as Chicago Snow Hits Midwest
A severe snowstorm moves east from Chicago causing blizzard conditions across the region. Trains and streetcars face heavy delays, with drifts up to seven feet and cars abandoned. Fuel and provisions distribution face disruption as temperatures plunge and winds intensify.
Pope Denounces War Against Undefended Cities
Rome, Jan. 6. Pope Benedict XVI denounces warfare harming civilians and destroying churches and art. He thanks the nobility for Christmas and New Year greetings and calls for turning to God through justice and love, condemning air raids that targeting undefended cities without military gains.
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Rome
Toman Atstec
Benedict
Holy See
Peace Talk Suspended by Germans
German leaders suspended peace talks with the Bolshevik government after a dispute over where negotiations should be held. Bolsheviks demanded neutral soil at Stockholm, while Germans insisted on Brest-Litovsk, with Berlin fearing Allied influence in Stockholm. Reports say Russian delegates planned to travel to Brest-Litovsk as talks stalled.
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Russia
Pourparlers
Stockholm
Brest-Litovsk
Teutoniciches
Lie ‘Litovel
Vrotaky
Brest-lLitovsk
Toulorne
Iowa
Berlin
von Hindlenburg
General von Coamlendorf
Berslin
Pdespateres
Linn
Loorgan i Hoerlin
Maselle
Coaster May Lose Right Eye After Moody’s Bridge Accident
Rebecca Morse 14 of 247 Poplar Street was severely injured while coasting at Moody’s bridge on Black Rock turnpike. She steered into a driveway to avoid a turnout, struck a sleigh, and is expected to lose sight in her right eye. Doctors at St. Vincent’s Hospital reported non fatal condition but possible loss of sight. Edna Penn 16 of North Haven died after a coasting fall when she tumbled from a sled against a wall and suffered a fatal brain concussion at home.
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Rebecca Morse
Poplar Street
Moody’s Bridge
Black Rock Turnpike
Marly
Rebecca
Dc. Pasuth
Moody's Bridge
Pasuth
St. Vincent’s
Tye
North Haven
Edna Penn
Robbers sought after elderly man beaten in Bridgeport
Nicholas Zimbukewits, 80, of 480 Pratt Street, was found unconscious with a fractured skull and a broken left hand after allegedly being beaten and robbed by two men in Bridgeport. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition as police investigate. Witness Stefan Noles reported hearing two men discuss the assault near Putnam and Knight streets around 4 a.m. yesterday.
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Nicholas Zimbukewits
Stefan Noles
Preeingt
Putnam
Kntiett
Dolesky
Pha Police
Aimj the Bee
Arrests for Questionnaires Filing Reported
Military police in Watts tonight detained two men for improper filing of questionnaires. Both were taken to police headquarters and held for federal authorities. Names and ages not clearly legible in the report.
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Sheouer
Oia
Qestionedatin
Martin Pede
Willen Saiter
L49
Giolla
Baby tips over kettle. infant dies in accident
A Koamenth family child, son of My and Michael Gorwaty, tipped a kettle of scalding water yesterday, suffering fatal burns. He died at Perideeport Hospital shortly after midnight.
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Michael Dorwsky
Wallinekeet
Michael Gorwaty
Avon
Perideeport
Coal Rush Ordered for Bridgeport Says Dr Garfield
The Bridgeport Telegram received a telegram from Dr H A Garfield Fuel Administrator. He says coal is being rushed to Bridgeport and that extreme cold weather is mainly to blame for the coal traffic delay. He emphasizes the imperative need for immediate relief.
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Bridgeport
Garfield
Bridgeport Telegram
Conn
H. A. Garfield
Old Crater Now Active Near Cartago Costa Rica
A volcano near Cartago Costa Rica listed as 11 200 feet high shows signs of eruption. The old crater is vomiting vast smoke. Populations of San Jose Costa Rica capital Cartago and nearby towns grow uneasy as authorities monitor activity.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Cartago
Costa Rica
San Jose
Bridgeport draftees learn exam day for physicals
Uncertainty over military service exemptions among Bridgeport draftees eased after Hartford issued definite guidance. All registrants will be examined on a stated day, focusing first on those in Class One, with exemptions denied for most who claimed grounds.
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Bridgeport
Artford
Sailors and Police Clash Over Prisoner
In rotk Yi Jan 6 police used night sirens and air alarms to disperse a crowd of more than 100 sailors surrounding the First Pracinet police station demanding the release of a sailor charged with helping in a Chinese restaurant. A delegation later met Chief River at a hotel seeking Tate’s release, but he refused.
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Rotk
Ila
Police
River
Thedr Tate
Wiszer
Man Hit By Trolley Dies as Crew Is Held
Veler Mareclie of 68 Barnum Avenue was struck by an electric car on Barnum Avenue Friday evening while on his way home. He died at a local hospital after being unconscious for two days with a fractured skull. The crew is being held on long bonds pending the coroner’s inquest into the incident and death.
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Veler Mareclie
Avnauue
All City Schools to Open for Term Despite Damage
The city resumes school's term with all facilities expected to operate. Repairs completed by Saturday at Whilster and Ruas Howe ball, listing incapacitated buildings under the school pool. Children advised to attend usual places as normal classes commence.
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Howe
New Rates of Demurrage Fix New Rates of Demurrage
Washington Jan 6 to promote prompt unloading of freight cars Director General McAdoo set new railroad demurrage for domestic traffic effective Jan 24. The plan keeps two days free but increases charges 50 to 100 percent after. Shippers and consignees urged cooperation to release cars to aid the national emergency and clear terminals before higher rates take effect.
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Washington
McAdoo
A. He. Smith
Eha
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Susith
Dubai
Ser Newlig
Interstate Commerce
The Three Lines of Type Rent Ad Sparked Markets
A fragment from a historical newspaper describes how a simple classified rent ad in three lines on the telegraph and Post revealed the power of word choice. The ad, offering a flat at Park Avenue for $34, drew widespread attention and demonstrated how reader impact can translate ads into rentals.
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Amy
Allangenesser
Park Ave
Committee Leaves for The Capital
Porty carloads of coal arrive to ease Bridgeport fuel shortage as a special business men's delegation heads to Washington for aid. An initial allotment of 90 carloads, later swelled, is being distributed by Vincent Brothers and City Ice and Coal Co. Mayor Clitrove and B H Wilson are named on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Reading
Vincent Brothers
City Ice and Coal Company
Bridgeport
Ron
Clitrove
H. Wilson
C. BE
Armour Denies Plan To Seize Packing Industry
Ogden Armour, head of Armour and Company, claims the United States already has practical control of the meat packing business under a recent act enabling the food administration to appoint receivers. He attacks statements tied to a Philadelphia official and criticizes press reports linking the government to forced takeovers. He cites price increases and wartime aid to the government as factors behind such rumors.
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Chicago
Ogden Armour
Armour and Company, Meat Packers
Philadelphia
Federal Trade Commission
Armour
Myr. Ieney
Congress
United States Food Administration
Philadelph
Doverment
Ab Heney
Innanendo
Freney
Hevesey
Tade Commission
Department of Justices
Theuey
Wil Valor
Patna
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