May Be Suspects in Plot
Thomas Farrell a 48 year old black man from 221 Water street Chester FE and Emil Joene a German of Gover or's avenue Milford were arrested yesterday near railroad property and held for federal authorities. Stephens 33 of 721 Plakeman race Stratford arrested earlier while walking on New York Hartford railroad tracks in Stratford by Special Agent J B Nevins and booked at Police HQ. Farrell, first American to be held, arrested late last evening by Federal Agent C H Lane. Continued on Page Seven.
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Blackmith
Water Street
Chester FE
Téphens
Plakeman Race
Stratford
Emil Joene
Goveror’s Avenue
Milford
Ailroad
Stephens
New York
Kew Haven and Hartford
J. B. Nevins
Farrell
Limited
C. H. Lane
Shake Up in N. Y. Police Bugher Out
An upheaval in the New York Police Department occurred as Mayor Hylan demanded the resignation of Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bugher. Lieutenant Richard E. Enright was named acting commissioner while a civilian end for the department was arranged. The move followed alleged failures to suspend motorcycle squad officers and a clash over political influence in appointments. Weather outlook follows with clouding and snow in parts of the region.
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New York
John
Hylan
Frederick H. Bugher
Richard E. Enright
Enright
Syth Cruger
Alfredo Cocchi
Expect Sammi es Soon to Take Over Sector
Washington makes note that secretary Baker anticipates a gay announcement when American troops assume control of a sector along the battle line. Dispatches from General Pershing's headquarters indicate parts of his force are well trained and ready, though no details on timing are given. The War Department has provided little comment.
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Washington
Baker
Peershing
War Department
Try Out for New Offensive in World War Front
The article notes a resumption of western front military operations in France and Belgium amid Austrian Hungarian unrest and Germany’s internal silence. It describes phased actions from the North Sea to the Sy frontier, with large scale gun duels and limited infantry activity due to snow and mud, signaling a marked ongoing testing of offensive methods.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
Belgium
North Sea
Farmhand Found Unconscious After Snow Near Track
Paul Meger a 44 year old farm hand from Pairfield was found unconscious beside trolley tracks near the Pairfield line. Police suspect beer intoxication and possible wandering onto the line. no memory of sighting by motormen Perry or Smith. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with probable fractures and serious injuries.
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Paul Meger
Pairfield
Iemergency Spitat
Joniw. E. Pasuth
St. Vilecent's Hospital
Tuan
Megol
Puirfeld
Connecticut
Perry
Smith
Nolice
War Savings Stamps Policy Question Clarified
Unclear guidance on rates is resolved as officials state the plan aims to boost savings for wartime needs. The stance emphasizes steady purchases and public participation through war saving stamps, with attention to future price adjustments and redemption terms.
Train Collision Kills Shop Head and Injures Brother
Ernest Weidlich treasurer of Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing dies after their auto is struck by a Western division train at North avenue crossing near Lindley street. Frederick Weidlich, vice president, is seriously injured. Gates were not fully lowered. gateman Patrick Salvey was lowering the gates as the sedan crossed. The brothers failed to hear the train due to closed windows. The car was hurled across the tracks and wreckage spread near the southwest gate. Continued on page 11.
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North Avenue
Lindley Street
Ford
Ernest Weidlich
William Street
Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company
Frederick Weidlich
Western Division
Bridgeport
John 7
Phelan
Frederick Wreidlich
Patrick Salvey
Harrall Avenue
Vrain
Ohe
Pay Demands Lead to Relief at Camp Devens
Camp Devens at Ayer Massachusetts reveals a case where a Waterbury soldier’s wife failed to receive alimony due to a missing form in Washington. The War Risk and Red Cross arranged aid for her and her child, while other concerns at the camp include quarantines for several Connecticut troops and the opening of a Liberty Theater for national army soldiers.
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Devens
Ayer
Mass
Dan
Waterbury
804Th Infantry
Coronel Os
Coronel Merron
Washington
Yuyhig
Ifugo Flendrickgon
Shumford
Conn
Connecticut
Brde
Liberty Theater
803D Infantry
Pew Playhousea
National Army
Miurty Ate- Hide
Uharoki Janvein
Francis Dunnet
Graffer
Medhale
Janvrin
Ofinie
Quarts
Examine All Men on 2 Days in February Draft Examinations
Physical examinations for men in class one of the selective draft service will occur over two consecutive days in the first week of February. Most boards will hold exams at the new High school, with 200 men called per board per day. Final details will be set today and notices mailed to registrants. Local boards need 26 more draftees for Port Wright service, likely drawn from the first 15 percent of the first draft.
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Tho Re
Wergepore
Spargo
Bridgeport
Port Wright
Hirst
Liotcomb
Miarstual der Crowder
Jms
Chiefs of Staff Corps
Selective Service
Focal Hounds
Reds Seize Crown Jewels and Roumanian Funds
Amsterdam reports Bolsheviki have seized part of Roumanian treasury funds held in a Moscow bank and taken Roumanian crown jewels at Kishinev. Queen Marie of Roumania is said to have fled Kishinev to Jossy, the Roumanian capital.
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Amsterdam
Petrograd
Bolsheviki
Moscow
Kishinev
Marie of
Roumania
Jossy
Fire Captain Defends Himself in Apparatus Crash
Captain Freyler, suspended after clash of apparatus, testifies to fire commissioners. He says the clutch failed as No. 9 pumping engine crashed into three pieces of apparatus on Broad Street while responding to the Jacoby store alarm. Driver Joseph Preyler reported to officials tonight.
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Freyler
Broad Street
Jacoby
Joseph Preyler
Come to Aid of Wilson in Party Fight
Washington January 28 The administration with Senate military committees will bring the fight over a lower cabinet and director of military affairs before the Senate tomorrow. Proposals promise spirited discussion as Senator Chamberlain plans to raise a personal privilege issue in reply to President Wilson. Democratic and Republican leaders conferred throughout the day with prominent senators. a dissuasion attempt failed for Senator Chamberlain.
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Washington
Janu
Senate Militirs
Ower
Muilious
Senate
Chamberlain
Wilson
Evers
Marlin
Untel
Cheamworlnin
White House
John J. Kivgeruld
House
Finds Coal Situation in Chaos Scorned by Fuel Administration Officials
Bridgeport coal dealers' chairman Harry Walker reported from Washington that officials including a Connecticut state administrator failed to acknowledge the local coal shortage. Walker cited chaotic shipments, denounced administration handling, and said Bridgeport was not receiving enough coal despite assurances from national officials. He described meetings with Ward coal shipments chief Lewroyd and criticized the administration as out of touch with BO rough conditions.
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Walker
Washington
Warner
United States
Fuel Administration
Harry Walker
Bridgeport Coal Dealers’ Committee
Thomas W. Russell
Bridecport
Min Walker
Lewroyd
Harry A. Garfield
Tidewater
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Lemoved
Milford Soldier to Be Buried in Military Funeral
The article notes the first Milford man to die in service since the war. Morris of Davis is survived by his parents and a brother. A military funeral with Stone Guards escort is planned for Saturday.
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Morris
Davis Read
Ford Metlouay
Milford
Thibal Kites
Sehood
Parker City man killed by sea on transport
Washington reports an oil fire in the destroyer engine room caused two water tenders to die. Martin O. Callaghan of Columbus, Ohio, and Charles F. Bourke of Worcester, Massachusetts, are named victims. Navy says no further details. Another death, Hector M. Menari of Bridgeport, Connecticut, occurred when a heavy sea swept over the transport Hancock in a recent storm.
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Washington
Martin O. Callaghan
Columbus
Ohio
Charles FE. Bourke
Worcester
Mass
Navy Department
Hector M. Menari
Seaman
Bridgeport
Zone plan eyed to cut coal shipping mileage
Washington Jan 23 The railroad and fuel administrations may implement a zone system for coal distribution within a week to reduce mileage. Director General McAdoo and Fuel Administrator Garfield announced unified efforts while Peabody's plan guides zones near mines to curb cross hauling and boost efficiency.
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Washington
McAdoo
Garfield
Wiison
Mississippi
Ohio
Potomac
Francis 8. Peabody
Council of National Defense
Fuel Administration
Denman Calls Shipbuilding Plan Scientific Dream
Former shipping board chair William Danman testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee, calling a 6,000,000 ton allied losses estimate a hopeful figure and a 7,000,000 ton production goal a scientific dream. Joseph A. Sloane of Anacordes Shipbuilding cites plan changes, inspector delays, and lumber shortages as hindrances to island and Pacific coast yards. A board letter shows Staune Shipbuilding contracts were taken over, with Anacordes merged into Sloane’s firm. Sloane says he accepted the temporary ruling on vessel work.
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Washington
Jan
William Danman
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
Air
Deanon
Joseph v A. Sloane
Anacordes Shipbuilding Company
Islard
Staune Shipbaulding Corporation
Anacordes Yards
Staune
Anacordes Company
Sloane Company
Sloane
Explosion at Acadia Coal Pit Kills and Traps Miners
An explosion in the Allan shaft of Acadia Coal’s Stellarton mine traps nearly 100 miners. Seven rescued alive. 95 believed still inside as rescuers struggle through dense smoke. The blast occurred shortly after 5 pm, day shift long gone, with some bodies recovered by 9:20 pm.
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Halifax
N. S
Acadia Coal Company
Stellarton
Sory
St. John
N. B
Allan Shaft
General Mining Association
Ford Pit
Brown
Republicans Press For War Structure Change
Washington, Jan. 23 Republicans in conference voted 74 to 19 for creating a department of munitions and ordnance with a presidentially appointed director. The measure seeks to streamline procurement to speed wartime success and reduce interdepartmental delays while debate continued on the war council proposal.
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House
War Council
Nother Micelings
Gillett
Massathoisetts
RS Il Su Ute
House of Representatives
Senate
Ohio
Wilson
Cramton
Michigan
Congress
War Department
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