Saloon Dealers Plan Three Hour Daily Curtailment
Bridgeport liquor dealers and saloonkeepers voted to cut operating hours by three hours daily as a fuel conservation measure. Saloons will open at 6 20 a m and close at 10 50 p m, with Saturday nights extended to midnight. The voluntary move aims to save fuel and lamp power citywide.
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Aeree
Bridgeport
Bridgcort Liquor Dealers’ and
Aloonkeepers’ Association
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Liquor Dealers’ Organization
Actic Luen
Aditi Jt
Pick Mlore Local Men for Officers
Camp Deveyer Alass Jan IG Special LBurby of 14 Lefayette street eeuridscort among four Gonthellett selectives chosen as additional candidates for the officers training school now in session at the bier racks of the depot brigade. Night and day training started in camp to night and now on soldiers in this division are going to work. Every night one full company will be sent out with picks and shovels to work on eight hour night, getting back to bar racks at 4:30 o'clock in the morn ing.
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Deveyer
Alass
Jan
Lefayette Street
Eeuridscort
Wits
Gonthellett
Stioal
Connecticut
Waterbury
New Cannon
Iyo
Unclear Weather Scene Scrambles New York Area
The fragment describes a snowy Saturday with disrupted travel and unclear locations. It references wind, heavy rain or snow, and possible disruptions to daily plans. Names and places are garbled, but the tone suggests a weather event affecting routines in the New York region.
Plan to Provide Rifle Practice in High Schools
Washington District of Columbia plan details a push to include rifle practice in high schools. It references recommendations from the National Board for the Provision of Rifle Practice and urges proper instruction before service. The document discusses broader aims to prepare men of the national army and state guards.
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Washington
D. Cochin
National Board For the Pramovinn of
Rith
Heard
National
No Slacker Berths for Class One
Washington announces that no slacker berths will be granted for Class One registrants seeking commissions in non combatant arms. The War Council resolution, approved by Secretary Baker, directs reassignment toward frontline units with emphasis on preventing further inroads upon the nation’s fighting strength. Registrants from Ridgeport facing February examinations are instructed on how to proceed and to report to local boards or request medical advisory examinations at their own expense.
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Washington
Fan
War Council
Baker
War Department
Reg Tran
Ridgeport
Ely
James
Lridgeport
Iil
Ie Joei
Omder
Medical Advisory Board
Medicerl Advisory Board
Osieinis
Foo
Patie Syren
Sobeirg
Traffic Bureau Shakeup Under Redgate In Bridgeport
Latest developments in Bridgeport policing show Superint endent Redgate shifting traffic squad under Captain Charles Wheeler to regular patrol status with hourly reporting and extended hours. The overhaul tightens duties and rest periods, signaling sweeping changes in the department amid a new regime.
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John HH. Redgate
Bridgeport
Charles A. Wheeler
Redgate
Wheeler
Express Cos Want U. S. to Operate Washington
Washington January 10. Term perhaps improved by government operation to prevent further confusion this winter. Director General McAdoo advised that the four principal express companies might be extended under government control. Government study will probe incomes, rates, and the possibility of a 10 percent increase in certain charges. Board of four may investigate the road and rail facilities amid opposition from executives.
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Washington
Ternilroid Sitteion
Piniantas
Mcadon
A. ST. Smith
Essetine
Gener
McAdoots
Kha Cruchscote
Daber
Doeniedd
Britain Rejects Amendment to Give Women Vote
London reports the House of Commons rejected Lord Loveburn's amendment to exclude women from the suffrage scope. The tally was 134 to 69 against the reform, as the broader franchise bill faced fierce opposition in the Lords and among peers. Notable votes included opposition from the Marquis of Lansdowne and Baron Kinlay, with an English bishop among converts to the suffrage cause.
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Britain
London
House of Fords
Lord Loveburn
Karl Forthun
Maraqu
Lansdowne
Baron Kinlay
Marl Curzoi
Re-Elect Leonard Fire Head for Bridgeport Plans
Bridgeport officials convened last night to re elect Leonard president of the fire commission. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson praised motorization of the department and the plan to convert a hose wagon into a chemical truck, aiming to save building new fire houses for ten years. Daniel W. Johnson named chief, and Leonard pledged the department would be fully motorized soon.
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Clifford B. Wilson
John A. Leonard
Leonard
T Hen
Daniel Wi. Johnson
Wilson
Bridgeport
Keonard
Kaat
Wilken
Hank Leonard
Bord
Tris Ireonnel
Tient Miny
Poebriney
Celine
New York
Springer
Peidweport
Detin
Chairnig Leonard
Mater
Vmridgeport
Bridgeport to Receive Coal via Federal Order
Bridgeport is set to obtain coal for factories and homes under a direct order from the U S Fuel Administration. Daily shipments include 500 carloads of bituminous coal to New England and 1200 tons of anthracite for Bridgeport, subject to ongoing adjustments by regional and local fuel committees.
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Bridgeport
United States Uet Administration
New Inglind
Isridgeport Relief Committee
Thea Loaal Fuel
Ald Homes
Clifford Bb. Wilson
Bilton
Manufacturers Association
National Capital
Irael
Te Irael
New England
Jersey City
Weehawken
New Haven
Connecticut
Massachsetts
Civic and Industrial Committee
Storrow
Alr
Hassell
Brigeport Relief Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Domas
Washington
George M. Mantes
Bridgeports
Wasteroy
New Ténwand
Mita Offeet Dannary Ltd
Resents Hemp Picnic Suggestion At White House Push
New York January report says Scott Nearing, famed radical and head of the Peoples Council of America, urged President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory to remove Thomas D. McCarthy, U S Marshal for the southern district of New York. McCarthy at a Peoples Council meeting accused Nearing and allies of disloyalty and warned of hemp picnics in Central Park if hostilities prolong. He said he would act to prevent disorder as an officer of the law, but would cheer on the crowd if not bound by duty.
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New York
Scott Nearing
Peoples Council of America
Wilson
Gregory
Thomas D. McCarthy
United States
Marshal McCarthy
Peoples Council
Nearing
Mr. McCarthy
Central Park
Law
Peace Now: Lick Kaiser Says Rev Jones at Elks Lodge
Rev Flarry W Jones delivers a wartime patriotic lecture to Bridgeport Elks praising US Navy blockade efforts and urging decisive action against the Kaiser. He decries German leadership as elated and dangerous, calling for strong resolve to secure peace.
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Flarry W. Jones
D. D
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
State Street
Blaybe
Bachap Iin
United States
United States Navy
Two Dead and Seven Missing at Middletown Fire
Middletown January 10 report cites two dead and seven missing after a blaze swept the west wing of the Connecticut hospital. Hospital officials estimate damages at $200000 and authorities continue investigations into the cause as survivors are cared for in other sections. Names mentioned include Forbert, Mattoon, Altea, and Toth among patients and staff.
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Middletown
Connecticut Lfospill
Bispuil
Mattoon
Seattle mayor disbarred for one year over police court ads
The Seattle mayor was suspended from practicing law in Washington for one year after a state bar examiner hearing found he allowed the Gill Hoyt and Frye firm to use his name in soliciting police court business. The decision came after charges alleging improper use of his name in legal solicitation.
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Seathlle
Wash
Dan
Hiram Wt. Gill
Seattle
State Board of Bar Examiners
Washington
Snday
Gill, Hoyt & Frye
Swiss May Be Neutral Mediators In Peace Talks
Unofficial dispatches indicate Bolsheviks push to shift negotiations from Brest-Litovsk to Stockholm with Leon Trotzky favoring Sweden, while Switzerland emerges as the likely neutral ground for peace talks. German delegates urge a transfer to Sweden or mediation via Switzerland, warning that Moscow’s stance remains firm.
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Leon Trotzky
Stockholm
Brest-Liteysl
Switzerland
Russia
Jiulearia O
Trotzky
Sweden
Bolshev
Irest-Litovsk
Drulezky
Explosion Destroys Town in Arkansas and Oklahoma
Fragmented report from Port Smith Arkansas and nearby Oklahoma areas describes a catastrophic explosion wiping out a town. Widespread destruction is noted with uncertain local names and terms, but reports indicate loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Oppees Stour Px Change Sa Op Uet
New York report notes a power shift affecting local services amid trading shifts and public reactions. Officials and residents discuss impacts on Veuistyr and related community arrangements, with emphasis on timing and governance.
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New York
Lseherinne Wits
Wits JowVeu
Women Win Federal Amendment Votes in House
Washington January 10 The House approved by 274 to 136 a resolution to submit the Susan B Anthony amendment for national women’s suffrage to the states. Speaker Clark, Republican Leader James and Sims helped pass the measure amid victory euphoria. Senate prospects were uncertain but Wilson’s support boosted hopes for action this year.
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Washington
House
Susan B. Anthony
Clark
Jami
Baltimore Star
Sims
Tennessee
Senate
Baker Says Department Did Well
Secretary Baker defended the War department before the Senate military committee detailing rapid mobilization and health provisions. He admitted some mistakes in supply but asserted the force was adequately equipped and supported by armored units and Browning guns despite delays.
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Washington
Dan
War Department
Germany
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Department
Chamberlain
Meagen
Paker
Easi
Auerts Gan Abrminnition
Goar Spensared
Vron Boatujedo
Terow Ea Gs
Paki Seit Arab
Arney
Sarb- Sprannah
Maoniherie Germanitlee Y
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