12 Jan 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports that fuel use may drop for 60 days as coal supplies are rationed for war production. Garfield warns no general relief soon and stresses conservation, prioritizing war industries, utilities, and critical plants. Continued on page six.
Early evening violence on Main Street left James Desante of 7 Randall Avenue and Nicholas Feldainchi of 871 Hamilton Street with injuries and charges. Feldainchi, a jitney driver, allegedly struck first with a blackjack. Desante followed and hurled threats. Police intervened and booked both on assault and weapons charges and they will be arraigned in City Court this forenoon.
Forecasters warn snow or rain across South New England on Saturday with Sunday snow and a sharp cold wave. East New York sees mixed snow and rain north and south portions with a Sunday local snowfall and colder conditions Saturday night. Central regions report rain and snow across the gulf states and upper Mississippi valley with a notable barometer reading in Knoxville.
Washington reports describe a severe winter storm sweeping the South with wind rain sleet and a tornado causing deaths and heavy damage in Georgia and Alabama Camp Wheeler near Macon was struck with one death and a corral wrecked in the 112th Infantry The Cowarts area in Alabama suffered seven deaths and 26 injuries as a town was virtually wrecked and a cold spell followed with freezing temperatures forecast to Pensacola Florida
Washington January 11 regulations of private securities to be proposed by the government. Legislation in draft by administration officials with Congress would authorize the treasury to license each security issue and bar non essential wartime enterprises. The Federal Reserve Board or a related agency would judge priority and may form a government corporation to absorb approved stock.
A declarative tale of marital breakdown unfolds as William H. Meyer of a big city, formerly of Pennsylvania, is granted no divorce from Annie Louise Mayer by Judge Multbin in superior court. Mayer, about 80, claimed abandonment by a wife who left in 1901 for another man, while she testified of a drunken spouse and failure to support. Letters and testimony depicted desertion and strained finances as Mayer seeks stability in Lindenport.
Washington January 11 factories making automobile and carriage covers and corsets have been asked by the council of national defense to begin manufacturing powder bags. This marks the first instance of stews diverted to war work as plants are reoriented for defense production.
Washington plans extend anti hoarding rules to homes and require restaurant food saving to boost Allies wheat needs. Hoover says America may export 75 to 90 million bushels more wheat and double meat exports, but no rationing needed at home. He notes saved stocks of 28 to 60.8 million bushels in five months are being exported.
The War Department plans a new munition plant near Nashville Tennessee to employ about 15000 workers. General Grover announced the selection of a site twelve miles from Nashville and construction will start promptly. A preliminary force has already been ordered to Nashville to inspect options on the property, with the project aimed at rapid production."
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson urged economy across city departments at the first meeting of the new board of apportionment. He warned against parsimony yet cautioned against liberality while noting rising costs and city growth. Seeley re-elected president. emphasis on health needs and the Public Welfare building. Clinics will open when the building is ready. funding requested for operation.
Bridgeport pastors urge saloonkeepers to close entirely for four to five days weekly or more to curb alcohol sales and save fuel, while liquor interests resist centralized action opting for individual dealer decisions. Local church leaders say closure would conserve resources and curb alcohol's social impact.
Captain David Albala, part of the Servian mission here, will visit this city Tuesday to inspect the munition plants. He served with the Serbian army in its stand against the Germans.
Washington announces aliens from European neutral countries may gain release from inability to serve by appealing through their diplomatic representatives. Many may neglect this step and face induction in the U S military. Bridgeport registrants will receive new cards replacing June 5 cards. physics exams and a training school for line workers are planned though details remain unclear.
First Sergeant John F. Maloney, a Bridgeport native with 20 years in the U S Army, was taken back to Camp Devens by Officer Moran as a deserter after visiting Bridgeport for 13 days without a furlough. Also taken was Robert Ryan, who admitted deserting from Camp McClellan last November. Maloney, once an instructor at Devens, had not seen Bridgeport in 16 years and reportedly left with a pass.
Camp Devens Massachusetts June 12 Special 3 Surprising journey shown in the sentences announced today of the 193 enlisted men of Connecticut's Own 304th Infantry who were absent without leave during the Christmas furlough Most were fined six days pay and a few confined Bridgeport men punished Corporal Frank Collender and others had two thirds pay for one month while colleagues received four days pay Sixteen hundred fifty men in the depot brigade at Camp Devens will be transferred next Monday to various regiments battalions and trains to fill the needs of other units The division 76th National Army is not likely to see foreign service as a whole and parts are being shifted to supply other units The enlistments and transfers reflect the division building up to war strength despite draft quotas and ongoing training in the region
Major William A. Bishop, Victoria Cross winner, warned in Montreal that the United States air program is far behind schedule. He said France cannot easily expand its air forces, while Germany has boosted its air corps to aim for air supremacy. Britain will face a dire period in aerial warfare in coming months.
chaotic and contradictory reports mark world war diplomacy as Lenin rejects concessions and threatens new war unless Bolsheviks’ terms are met. central powers Russia talks at Brest-Litovsk drift, Ukraine declares independence, Cossack republic formed in southern Russia amid snowbound fronts and limited artillery activity.
No trace of the first daily 500 carloads of bituminous coal reaching Bridgeport. Local and New England fuel officials contend with shipments delayed by the railroad, as three coal trains from Jersey City head toward Bridgeport. The fuel problem prompts plans to cut theater hours and close clubs to conserve energy, with theaters to meet officials and possibly reduce performances.
Washington January 11 Possible reduction in railroad employes drew sharp questions at the House Interstate Commerce committee hearing on the administration railway bill. Julius Kruttschnitt chairman of the Southern Pacific said the American Railway Association opposed pruning staff as it could impair operation and force layoffs when property is returned to owners. Sims questioned eliminating solicitors for passenger business. Kruttschnitt argued few such solicitors could be dispensed with. Some of the 21 passenger trains between Omaha and Chicago might be cut, with staff reassigned to freight, but there was opposition to layoffs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.