Battery B Ferry Missed by Ice Jam on Long Island Sound
Bridgeport soldiers of Battery B 66th Artillery rode the General Nathaniel Greene from Plum Island to New London when an ice jam trapped the ship on Long Island Sound for about 26 hours. Lt Walker Sgt Smith and others endured cold and hunger with limited oats and coffee, aided by a violin and cornet as they waited for rescue from the ice and towing ships. The ordeal ended Saturday morning when the Greene reached the Thames dock and soldiers walked ashore toward a Strde Street restaurant.
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James VP. Copmland
Fort Terry
Commodore Perry
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Bridgeport
Battery B
66Th Artillery
Nathaniel Greene
Plum Island
New London
Long Island Sound
Mogensen
Poole
G. B. Walker
Edwin R. Coffey
Ralph P. Smith
Wagoner Brodie
Patrick F. Morrissey
Cceok
George W. Kelly
Rossaniz
Forts Wright
Michie
Terry
Korth Dock
Pickering
Walker
Smith
Rossania
Brodie
North Dock
West End Dock
General Greene
Greene
Taifrall
Hattery “B
Brockton
Bucy
Steve Brodie
Brodle
Pole
Cook Barry
Thames
Scott. Company
Mien Shoard
Strde Street
Judge Pankins Speaks at Strand on Socialist View
Judge Jacob Fankins of the New York Municipal Court addressed a large Strand theater audience under Progressive societies. He argued the socialist perspective on current war conditions and worker roles in the world conflict.
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Pankins
Jacob Fankins
New York Municipal Court
Strand Theater
SF Stice
Bankruptcy Petition for John Stull of Norwalk
John Stull of Norwalk filed a bankruptcy petition showing total liabilities of 11715.22 with 9659.05 unsecured. He is a merchant with assets including real estate 900, cash on hand 26, stock in trade 3500, debts due on open account 742.56 and a bank deposit 411.56.
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John Stull
Norwalk
Jubilee's Partner Chapter CLXXVI Highlights A Saturday
A first person fragment narrates a messy morning with Jubilee the dog, milking, a plaster mishap, a snow man build, skating by a pond, graveyard views, river ice, and family chaos plus a short news blurb about Lincoln's birthday observance in France and a theater pickpocket incident in Bridgeport.
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Jubilee
Gill
Serous
Allied Hospitals Bombed in Austrian Raids
Cablegrams to Red Cross reported by Robert Perkins, chairman of the American relief commission to Italy, say allied hospitals were bombed in recent raids. A hospital at Castelfrinian near the Italian line was severely damaged in one attack.
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Washington
Red Cross
Cablegrians
Robert Perkins
American Relief Commission
Italy
Castelfrinian
Tralian Line
Balt. company sues Andrews over unpaid loan of 2774.78
The Commercial Credit company of Baltimore sues C. BR. Andrews in superior court claiming a debt of 2774.78 with no repayment and seeking damages of 3600. The filing indicates a legal action to recover the loan plus interest and costs.
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C. BR. Andrews
Aston
Commercial Redlé Company
Baltimore
Less Trouble Is Expected Today on Closing Places
Washington reports a more uniform observance tomorrow of the government second heatless Monday in the east, with exemptions published to minimize misinterpretation. Virtually all business is to close except trades in war work and food production. drug stores and food stores may operate limitedly. Nine Mondays in total are declared as fuel use bans, aiming to ease the fuel shortage alongside the recent five day factory closing.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Aviation Section Still in Need of Skilled Workers
Skilled American workers are needed by the United States government for the aviation section of the army behind the battle line in France. Tradesmen required include carpenters electricians cabinet makers metal workers draftsmen rope riggers plumbers painters moulders pattern makers bricklayers boat makers instrument repair men copper smiths and blacksmiths. Applicants age 12 to 40 must be physically sound. Application blanks available from the Volunteer Bureau 119 Market N E Washington DC. Accepted applicants will be sent to a training camp preparatory for their work on the other side.
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United States
Army
France
Volunteer Bureau
Maet N
Registrants Miss Wireless Training at Local High School
War era efforts reveal Bridgeport registrants ignored chances to enroll in a free wireless training program at the local high school. No enrollments have signaled the project’s formation, despite plans for night classes to aid draftees. In Poland relief, funds transmitted include 90000 from the Red Cross and 25690 from Boston supporters, bringing America’s two month total to 343000 routed through the legation.
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Bridgeport
Poland
Rerne
Jan
American Red Cross
Friends of Poland
Boston
America
Bridgeport Man to Address Vegetable Growers Meeting
HW. P. Boers of Bridgeport will speak at the Connecticut Vegetable Growers association annual meeting in Foot Guard hall Hartford February 5, joining the Connecticut Pomological society for a three day event. Other speakers include L. M. Benham, A. W. Farnham, C. C. Coarmwall, H. Tartford, J. Cannon, J. E. Peckham, with reports from Treasurer C. R. Ristey and Secretary C. P. Clinton. The keynote emphasizes production and conservation of food and farmer roles, with Governor Marcus Holcomb, George M. Landers, Robert Seoville, and Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey in attendance. A conservation supper on February 6 features dishes using Hoover-approved foods and is organized by Miss M. Spreuie and Mrs. Dean with Hartford high school students helping.
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HW. P. Boers
Uiis City
Connecticut Vegetable Growers’ Association
Foot Guard Hall
Hartford
Connecticut Pomological Society
Vegetable Association
Highwood
L. M. Benham
New Heaven
A. WN
Farnham
Meriden
Coarmwall
Waterbury
Tartford
J. Cannon
Norwich
E. Peckham
C. R. Ristey
C. P. Clinton
Marcus FH. Holcomb
George M. Landers
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Robert Seoville
United States
Connecticut
Liberty Hyde Baily
Cornell University
Food Committee
State Food Administration
Hoover
Mr. 3
Spreeiue
Home Economices
M. Dean
Hartford County Farm Bureau
Tartford High School
Storm in Meddle West Fades out Harmlessly
Chicago dispatch reports the fourth severe snow storm to hit the central states this winter died out last night with little material damage. Railroads said train movements returned to normal and coal deliveries improved slightly. Citizens were urged to clear hydrants and crossings despite light conditions. An old saying about rain on wash day closes the item.
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Chicago
Central States
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Headline
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild effective laxative alternative to calomel. The tablets claim quick liver improvement without teeth damage, addressing dullness and heaviness from constipation or liver issues. Sold in 6 and 25 cent boxes by all druggists.
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Edwards
Read's Foresees Business Shift to Military Training
The note declares Read's will proceed with shorter business days while entering a military training trend amid war. It says they will stay competitive and active, aiming to contribute to postwar rebuilding with a band in the world, following government orders.
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Meen
Read’s
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