Army transport Crook races home to port in gale
The army transport Crook with 942 A E F men aboard fights a heavy northwest gale to reach safety off the North American coast. It had sprung a leak off the Newfoundland banks but a late report said danger passed. Rescue ships were sent and St Nihiel and Coast Guard cutter Pampa stood by for port clearance.
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Naval Communication Office
U.egg
S. Coast
Grand Banks
Coast Guard
New York
Associated Press
Weather Bureau
North Atlantic
Croek
Germany
New Foundland
Hanks
AU Ives
Ren Hook
Les
United States
St. Miciel
Ngary
St. Nihiel
Fampa
Boston
George ‘Washington
Crook
Army
Joseph Reppau
Milford Water Co Increases Rates To Meet Deficit
Officials announced rate hikes to cover deficits and ensure reliable water supply and fire protection. Beginning January 1 the minimum meter rate rises to 3.08 per quarter for 1,200 cubic feet. quarterly bills will be issued April 1. summer season minimum remains 20.00 with other quarterly rates unchanged. Prior deficits cited include 1918 2875 1920 1894 with no dividends paid.
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Milford Water Company
Milford Waters Company
Three Hundred Men To Clear City Streets Of Slush Today
Three hundred unemployed men from the Charities department will report to the Welfare building at 7 AM to clear main streets and crosswalks of slush from yesterday’s snow and later rain. They will work under emergency funds, amid delays from icy tracks and heavy precipitation.
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Charities Department
Chorimes Department
Jwee
George A. Biel
Linenuni Avenue
Washington Avenue
Wasnington Terrace
Oelock
Pascersby
Indanper
Firth
Boand
Bari
Salts Textile Company
Rival boards clash over who runs Bridgeport school clinic
Debate on whether the public school Dental Clinic should move from the Health Department to the Board of Education drew pro and con arguments at a triple meeting in the high school auditorium. Board officials from Education and Health cited results and future goals while the Apportionment and Taxation panel plans to act next month.
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Brickport
Health Department
Board of Education
Northeast Storm Brings 72 Mile Wind Gale
A nor’easter swept the Northeast with heavy snow and winds up to 72 miles per hour near Atlantic City. The Weather Bureau warned of continuing storm conditions north of Virginia and snow for tomorrow across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut. Heavy snow also spread through New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and parts of Ohio while colder air followed east of the Mississippi River.
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Washington
Jan
New York City
Nova
Weather Bureau
Virginia Canes
Atlantic City
New York
Mississippi River
Maine
New Hampshire
Alassachusetta
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
West Virginia
Ohio
Middle Atlantic
No Vote Taken In Sen Newberry Case
Washington reports no vote occurred in the Senate contest over Truman H. Newberry of Michigan. Ford supporters blocked an agreement to vote at 4 pm the next day, while Senator King of Utah objected. Attitudes of a few undecided senators will decide the outcome, with time still needed for debate.
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Sen. Newberry
Washington
San
Senate
Truman H. Newberry
Republi
Michigan
Henry Ford
Challa Deemandy
Srovtere
Spencer
Missouri
Newberry
King
Utah
Seven Jurors Passed In Arbuckle Case
San Francisco January 11 seven prospective jurors were temporarily passed today at the opening position of the second trial of Ross “Fatty” Arbuckle charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe. The proceedings followed a party given by Arbuckle in September. A high number of talesmen were examined, but most were excused because of fixed opinions.
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SAN Prancisco
Sevan
Lie
Posiion
Rossaq
Fatty" Arbidkla
Manmangstern
Vir
Fania Trappe
Mimdom
Arbuydes
I Higntiern Taleamen
Farier’s Dairy Lashes Pies to Ask Dealers
Lively price war shadows Farier’s Dairy as it pushes sales by courting dealers with aggressive pricing. The dairy brand aims to expand distribution, while competitors monitor the movement and adjust offers accordingly.
Free State news dominates amid milk price shifts and Irish talks
Retailers form a dealers’ group as Farmers Dairy cuts milk prices retroactively to undercut Borden figures. Albert B. Kearney says changes aim to protect profits while Mitchell Dairy also adjusts. In Dublin, De Valera predicts elections within six to nine months and vows not to take an oath under the treaty. The Irish Labour Party calls for labor representation in the new government as evacuation arrangements speed up authority transfer.
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Farmers Dairy Company
Bordens Farm Products
Albert B. Kearney
Borda
George W. Kreig
George W. Kreig, One of the Biggest Dealers Using Farmers Dairy
Kearney
Leon
Farmers Dairy
Cit
Mitchell Dairy
Farmera Dairy
Duerin
Tun
Arthur Griffith
Gecratary
Dublin Castle
Luis
Sint Poin Party
Irish Labor Party
Labor
Free State
Ireland
Dail
Associated Proves
Dubin
Castle Wil
Cael
Free Seate
Black and
Lana
Five Power Naval Talks Make Progress on Scrapping Battleships
Washington January reports say the five powers advanced in revising the naval treaty yet split over scrapping prohibited battleships. The American delegation urged rendering surplus vessels useless, with France backing and Italy inclined to agree. Britain and Japan withheld judgment as discussions continued. The talks adjourned with the issue unsettled and set to reopen Wednesday. Annexes detailing the placement chart neared completion as negotiators hoped to resolve all twenty annexes by Friday.
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Washington
Jan
Aeso
Prass
Laeiy
France
Italy
Great Britain
Ing
Master Receiver Named for American and British Plant
Sir Haven, Jan 1. Deploring the action of outelile court in Inethiautings equity pri meadings in Tes ceivership in which the principal agents are located in Connecticut, Judge Thomas appoints Taxid Strouse of New Haven as master in the care. The American and British Manufacturing Corporation makers of artillery and munitions seek a receiver for its Bridgeport plant. it closed two years ago. Five million dollars is cited. The court states it will oversee administration under its supervision. The memorandum discusses previous receiver appointments and the court’s desire to harmonize with other districts. Parties may apply for appointment as CoTpa altar.
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Sir Haven
Outelile Court
Meadings
Connecticut
Tidue Edwin S. Thomas
United States
Wayne British Securities Company
Bridgeport
Thomas
Strouse
New Haven
MT Bridgeport
Equity
Kent Tha
Itel
Esva
India
New York
Lehal
Quickwilves
Fire Damages Four Story Brick Building in West Haven
A blaze at 199 144 State Street in West Haven caused extensive damage to a four story brick building, home to several manufacturing and wholesale firms. Estimated loss reaches $80,000, with the fire beginning in the Tabers Knife company plant and spreading to nearby tenants including Liberty Knife, Novelty Manufacturing, and meat dealers. Firefighters battled flames overnight, saving some neighboring structures and evacuating occupants.
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Havin
State Street
Whalesale
Taberts
Knife Company
Iurnea Fn
Liberty Knife Company
Poonaes Lat Novelty
Ae Camproy
Fuxlin
Alexander Mid Like
N. J. Hayes
Health officials order vaccination for all city pupils
Bridgeport health authorities announce a citywide vaccination order as the smallpox outbreak reports rise to 18 cases. Dr. W. H. Coan outlines prodromal symptoms including severe headaches and back pain, fever, and the characteristic rash.
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Bridgeport
W. H. Coan
Briand faces French parliament over Brit alliance pact
Paris January 41 Associated Press Premier Briand to present the long sought British alliance text to the chamber. Opposition runs high yet many observers expect him to win support for the proposed pact despite cabinet divisions.
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Paris
Associated Press
Briand
Aean Ann Henboat
Wsessae UL Batwa Bolagnate
Walleuses
M. Briand
Caston Vidal
Faris
Elyse Palace
Millerand
Cannes
Cownell
Beland
Garment Makers Sue Manufacturers Over Labor Action
A group of 16 garment workers sue multiple manufacturers alleging illegal union activity and retaliation after a months long dispute. The suit seeks enforcement of worker rights and penalties tied to a 4 percent wage adjustment connected to a New York court ruling.
Delonery Held in 10000 Dollar Bail
United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery continued hearings into the conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws. The case centers on a shipment of grain alcohol seized in the city. Bonds for the Diregibust case were raised to 20000 dollars for Michael Pelphery Jr of Danbury. Fred L Kirk was ordered to surrender with an arrest bond of 100000 after a seven day extension. Continued on Page two.
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United States
Hugh J. Lavery
Michael Pelphery, Jr
Danbury
Simurk
Diregipus Daloher
Washington
Prohibition
Haynes
Clark Drag Company
McKenzie
Hartford
Irk
Fred L. Kirk
Western
Honda
Witlum
Bishas, & Railroad
United Church to buy new building site soon
Despite bad weather a large turnout attended the United Church annual meeting where Dr William Horace Darimnte discussed a court decision enabling transfer of Broad Street property to a new site. A June ruling is expected and the church plans to build the main sanctuary on a Broad Street lot with limited design. Officers and committees were elected and reports highlighted growing membership and extensive charitable and educational work.
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United Church
Broad Street
William Horace
United Congregational Church
Brord
Bank
Liam T. Hincks
wWilur A. Smith
Biut
Alte
Sociatien
Lng
Tha
W. BE. Hathaway
B. W. Smith
Seilester
Jalit
Socletles
Hinexs
Brothwail
G. A. Sherwood
B.D. Beach
G. Ay Sherwood
Smallpox Cases Rise in Milford Area
Milford reports the first Milford area smallpox cases at Walnut Beach and Elias Howe, with vaccinations ordered for all children and a citywide school vaccination drive. The Board of Health, backed by the Medical Society, expands state and private clinic efforts, targeting 19 total cases and mandating vaccination by January 19 for unvaccinated pupils.
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Health Department
Atty : Englewood Hospital
Naugatuck Avenue
Milford
State Department of Ht
Bridgeport
Board of Health
Medical Society of the City
J. S. Nickum
Paley Field Avenue
Parente
Dareni
Pshynteiane
Elias Howe
Barnum
Scnogl
Wort Board of Health
Board of Education
Sus
Board of Health Commissioner
Mon Lay
Thom
Department of Heal
Willeam
Board of Health Commissionére
Resignation in Madrid Amid Civil Strife
Madrid January 1 Associated Press reports Maura Cominet resigned amid ongoing coalition tensions. Opposition has criticized the War Ministry led by Senior D. Cerra and the Interior by Senor Cambo amid persistent party strife.
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Madrid
Associated’ Press
Antonio Premier
Mindeter
Spain
Ministry of War
D. ‘ Ceirra
Lina
Senor Cambo
Fiat
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Chicago
Mets
Milford. Water CO
Jones
Education Board
Health ‘Board
Board of Apportionment
Alfred C. Tones
Board of Eéueution
Lynn W. Wilson
Fones
Bonuf
Childres
Mary
Fonésauld
Fonen
Seaboard
Virginia Capes
Borden, Company
Valera
U. S
Lidgeninst
Federal Court
Sheda Faland
Strouxe
Tip
W. Haven
SUE
New York Garment Rain Actuvery
Supreme Court Juatia Wagner
Delonery
Clark
Walnut Beach
Maura Cobinet
Aody
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