Two More Plants Get Exemption
Ridgeport factories Pequonnock Foundry and G W Carpenter Co. win exemption from wartime fuel order, resuming full production after closing last Thursday night. Pequonnock Foundry, about 110 workers, exempted for supplying castings to Ajax Ams machine shop. Carpenter factory also exempted.
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Pequonnock Foundry
G. W. Carpenter Co
Siemon
Ridgeport
G. W. Cazenter Manufacturing Company
Thomas W. Russell
Ajax Ams
Carpenter
Twenty five British Recruits Leave for Montreal Camp
Twenty five British recruits departed from 15 Wairfield Avenue to Montreal for Canadian training before heading overseas. They were cheered by about 200 relatives as Charles Telford delivered a patriotic address at the recruiting station and Lodge representatives handed out pipes and cigarettes. The group listed includes Joseph Williams, Walter Williams, Arthur Hutton, Arthur Duffiel, Thomas Price, Andrew Little, William Brown, George Cappar, Thomas Westmoreland, Harvey Campbell, Frank Martin, Robert Gibson, Robert Smithson, Horace Holroyd, Joseph Porter, Edgar Braithwaite, David Moody, J E Fleming, J W Pepper, Charles Fairest, S Stevenson, George McWherker, J M Wrame, Thomas Armstrong, Albert Pitchens and John Webb.
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Jeff Bridgeport
Montreal
Can
Army
Wairfield Avenue
Charles Telford
Magna Charta Lodges
Sons of St. George
City to Raise State Quota of Accountants
Bridgeport is chosen to raise the state quota of accountants for the United States Army. Draft registrants with needed qualifications must report by tonight to their exemption boards. Ten men will be assigned to the Bankers Trust Company offices at 14 Wall Street, New York City, to perform their duties there.
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Yake
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Bankrust Company
Wall Street
New York City
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President Wilson Denounces Chamberlain Speech
President Wilson in Washington labeled Senator Chamberlain’s New York remarks on government inaction in war prep as an astonishing and unjustifiable distortion of the truth. He said Capitol investigations reveal disappointments and have drawn officials away from their duties, prompting calls for a further probe.
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Chamberlain
Washington
Wilson
Might
New York
D Elia Elected to Fill Aldermanic Vacancy
Paul P. D Elia of Washington avenue was unanimously chosen at last night s board of aldermen meeting as alderman from the Seventh district succeeding George N Twinkelstone, with oath of office administered. Italian friends plan a banquet at the Stratfield, first Sunday evening in February, city officials to attend.
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Paul P. D'Elia
Washington Avenue
Board of Aldermen
George N. Twinkelstone
Mgr. D'Elia
D'Elia
Stratfield
Chinese Fire on U S Gunboat Delays Chinese Attack
Peking January 18 reports the American gunboat Momiuey shelled by Chinese forces fifty miles above Yachow on the Yung-Tse-Kiang. Sailor O'Brien was killed and two others wounded during a half hour exchange. Authorities suspect a detachment of southern revolutionary forces carried out the attack.
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Peking
Momiuey
Yachow
O'Brien
Southern Revolutionary Forces
City Votes 50 Percent Power Cut for 30 Days
Mayor Wilson orders Bridgesport to reduce electricity use by half for 30 days to ease fuel crisis. The plan, approved by the common council’s special committee, targets main street lights and city facilities for temporary curtailment with no clear end date.
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Wilson
Bridgesport Coordinating Company
Knights of Columbus War Fund Drive Tops News Total
The Knights of Columbus war fund drive at Stratfield raised East total 68 583.11 last night at the closing dinner attended by about 300. Teams 10 and 20 led by women set records in Divisions A and B. Speakers included Rev Patrick J R McGivney and W Cronin among others who praised workers and the Bridgeport public for spirit and effort. The final figure may rise as large pledged sums are received. Continued on Page 18.
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Welkin
Stratfield
Knights of Columbus War Fund
Patrick J. R. McGivney
W. J. Cronin
New Haven
Thomas Cullinan
William FP. Kirk
W.seymour Lacy
George T. Kelly
Hugh Lavery
M. J. Flannigan
Bridgeport
Hdaven Knights
City Council Debates Dragonal Street Plan Opposition Rises
The common council meeting faced disruption as City Clerk J A H Robinson and Mayor C T Wilson were absent. Alderman R N Wakeslee presided while opponents urged rejecting four diagonal street layouts from State Mall to Wall Street, citing civic plans and relief needs.
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Common Council
J. Alex H. Robinson
Seaforth
C. HW
State Gal Main
Wall
Wailer Elients
Henra
Jastnipit
Phin
Dade A. G. Geers
Porter-Licesse Conmpacy
Mechonies and Pinniers Savings Bank
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Fie v Lectured That There Was Conmioet Gonventehags Actre Iy
Robert If
Gonterepodin
Baelehinhum Fiter
Bearilslay Cid
People's Savings
Aievinegs Dinka
Aso
Stone Crashes in Senate Critics Clash Over War Woes
In a two hour Senate speech Senator Stone assailed Republicans for politicizing the war and called Roosevelt the most seditious man of consequence in America. Republicans answered with defense of criticism and charges of partisanship as Democrats joined the fray. The clash continued as lawmakers adjourned for a two day recess amid hopes for cooling tensions.
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Senate
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Phore
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Kirby
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Califronta
Roosevelt
Venrose
Lie
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Lodge
Massachusetts
Ife
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Istukos Rac
Ashby
Violations Reported Under Fuel Order in Wallingford
Wallingford January 21 reports list two violations of Fuel Administrator Garfields order to suspend business today a dry goods dealer and a confectionery and soft drink seller. Purchases were made to produce evidence and the violations will be formally reported to State Administrator Russell tomorrow.
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Wallingford
Garfields
Tsinesa
Russell
Order Is Wedge in Coal Jam
Washington reports two government aims in cutting fuel shortages have been met. Garfield says eastern homes receive more coal and bunker coal moves to sea board for trans Atlantic shipping. Railroad congestion relief lags due to unusual weather. The article notes the first of ten nationwide holidays observed today.
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Washington
Garfield
East
Seaboard
Crime Wave Plagues City as Police Reorganize
In a report from Isbridgeport, fear of a crime wave grows as the police department faces threats and patrols in near darkness. Superintendent Redgate is said to endorse immediate appointments to boost patrols and special officers are listed for vigilant duties amid mounting concern.
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Isridgeport
Redgate
Hhe
Tirana
One Alarm An Hour Strains Bridgeport Fire Crews
Connecticut Home Guard called up as Bridgeport faced a flurry of fire alarms from 2 pm to early morning. Two false alarms three stills and two bell alarms kept units hopping across the city amid a dangerous steam scare at Standard American building and a damaging stove fire on Troud street.
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Connecticut Home Guard
Bridgeport Fire Departments
Standard American
Middle Street
Geardsley
Clarny
Rooks
Myrtle Avenue
Hose Company
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
East Main Street
Frank Jacobs
Troud Street
Tired Street
Muiner
Catherine Aid Torene
Home guards called to foil German shipping plot
State guards were mobilized overnight amid reports of a German backed plan to paralyze shipping in New York area. Units patrolled bridges munitions plants and waterfront while secret agents pursued leads and prepared for possible actions at rail facilities and powerhouses.
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New York
Bridgeport
Secret Service
State Guard
Clifford J. Wilson
Tairfeld
Norwalk
Stamford
Greenwich
Sound Beach
Department of Justice
Mayor asks for Sunday closing of city theatres
Mayor Wilson proposed to the local fuel committee that city theatres suspend Sunday performances. Chairman Carl Siemon said he would discuss the matter with theatre managers, with a decision expected within a week. The committee also suggested closing cabarets entirely during the fuel crisis, with some cabaret operators willing to try a limited shutdown.
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Wilson
Carl FP. Siemon
Austrian Cabinet Is Forced Out
The Austrian cabinet resigns amid wartime unrest, food shortages, and broad calls for peace. Nationwide strikes and disturbances challenge authorities as Vienna’s press faces suppression and public anger grows toward the government and war aims.
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Austria
Vienna
Brost-Ktayshk
Sual
Geenda
Cheeni Social
Czermin
Ida Vistt Wills Rey
Clean Up All Freight Here by To-morrow
City officials report progress at the Bridgeroft freight terminal after a special committee led by Judge Wheeler ordered freight cleanup. Rail rules were relaxed to allow shipments, easing car collection and enabling private sidings to receive consignments, though some stations suffered damage from disrupted handling.
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Coarse W. Wheeler
Viner Kat Gael
Wheeler
Waal Vidharnay
Te Vn
Nickerson
Waray Esiotlas
Eilhs Seon Mae
Adsams Espey
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