29 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
1
Restrict delivery of coal in Ridgeport to prevent excess shipments. The local fuel committee enforces the state order by Thomas Willis Russell granting control over anthracite. Coal sealers may not deliver more than a quarter ton to any site at a time as the order remains in effect.
Poor coal at the power house of a Connecticut company crippled trolley service across Bridgeport last night. Officials reported inability to maintain steam and electrical pressure, forcing shutdowns on sections and leaving many travelers to walk or rely on jitneys. Weather and transit notes followed as crews scrambled for an emergency supply.
A London report cites the Deutsche Tages Zeitung urging revolt against the regime. The paper likens the Kaiser to Germanys hangman and questions who will save Germany from traitors, urging Germans to help themselves with Gods aid.
Reports from Switzerland indicate serious rioting in Bohemia over flour rations, with police dispersing mobs that smashed shop windows and plundered stores. Outbreaks also flare in Rhenish Russia’s industrial areas, where troops were deployed. Anti Germanist attacks rise in Germany as Count von Bülow plans new Belgian policy remarks. Fronts show only patrols and trench raids as the war drags on. Diplomatic ties with Titou are cited as breaking, per Petrograd dispatches.
Bridgeport and Waterbury draftees from Co A 14th Trailway Engineers face quarantine since January 17 due to measles. Most soldiers transferred from the 304th Infantry December 1 to railway engineers, awaiting overseas duty. Army athletic tests, overseen by Division Athletic Director Robert C. Denning, determine passable athletes with strict performance benchmarks.
Washington reports a temporary meat shortage due to transport problems. The food administration instructed packers not to raise prices beyond a normal margin and to distribute available supplies fairly among customers. Wholesalers and retailers received the same guidance to curb price increases and ensure fair distribution nationwide.
Reports of livestock receipts shipments and prices, received daily by large packing concerns, were entered into the Federal Trade Commission meat packing investigation record today. Francis J. Fleney, special counsel, said the evidence would show packers divide supply and control prices to their advantage. Ownership of stock yards and terminal railroads and three-
A Swiss despatch says Polish authorities appealed to the Austrian prime minister for aid to quell disturbances as streets fill with thousands of hungry women and children pleading for food. MarGalhin has been proclaimed and hours of public eating homes curtailed.
Washington date June 28 Germany failed to reply to the U S proposal that German commissioned officers held as prisoners receive pay of their grade in exchange for similar privileges for American officers held in Germany The War Department cut off payments to German prisoners and ordered no further payments until Germany reciprocates via diplomatic channels
W. S. S. urges citizens to serve their country as a patriot’s duty and privilege, presenting War Savings Stamps as the means to support the effort while offering a safe, reliable investment option for citizens.
Germany outlines sweeping labor reforms to curb unrest in Austro German empires. The plan includes an eight hour day six day week national Sunday rest, limits on night work and special protections for women and youths with strict weekly hours and conditions. Women face weekly limits and bans on night and home work, while youths ages 15 to 18 face six hour days with night and holiday restrictions.
Bridgeport leaders report a flood of requests from local businessmen to open War Savings Stamps agencies. The drive plans bi weekly state committee meetings in Hartford Bridgeport New Haven and Waterbury as efforts focus on larger cities. A Norwalk gathering of women promotes organization and advertising of the campaign with Mayor Wilson Judge Wheeler and William T Hineks set to speak.
Two men with pistols forced Calcasian National Bank assistant manager Young to open the vault at Oakdale near Alexandria, Ba. They escaped with about $11,000 after locking him in the vault. authorities found no trace of the robbers.
Southport residents erupted when two offensive signs appeared on the Wood Brothers dry goods and shoe store front in East Main street. Authorities were alerted and action was expected. the store was closed for the day as anger ran high with a large crowd gathered and plans to remove or remove the signs discussed.
Registrants in Ct T city classified In Ct T will be called for rapid physical examinations. First exams set for Sunday and Monday at sections 3B and 4 as 2,000 draftees in the first class are examined. Local boards may hold weekly exams to finish Class Io, with draftees from boards two, three, four and five ordered to the new high school. A large physician corps and medical advisory board will supervise re examinations as needed.
New York news reports Mrs. Sadie Panken age 75 collapsed and died from heart disease while pleading for draft exemption for her son Norgie Panken.
Detectives Mr and Mrs Alen O Meyers D D Smith Mrs George Ruddy and Miss Louise Morise have spent three weeks in Bridgeport gathering evidence on places of questionable character for the United States Department of Justice. They left for Chicago last night to continue investigations. They credit their Bridgeport findings with contributing to the January 10 raid on the Compo Inn in Westport.
The fuel committee announced extra buckwheat coal sales for individuals today from Broad Street entrances to Warner Bros. set factory. Sales run 9 to 11:78 and 1:30 to 5:0. Purchasers must provide their own container and carriage as per the sale agreement.
Hartford report states that whole wheat and graham flours cannot be sold as substitutes for wheat flour. Food Administrator Seoville learned from Washington that neither flour type may supplement the white flour supply. The issue arose at a Sunday conference with wholesale grocers. continuation noted on Page 11.
Linpell street confrontation yesterday led to a four man party being arrested by Patrolman O Neill after a member allegedly drew a revolver and fired. Victims and onlookers included Michael Mangassian of 258 tunnell street and Partin Baniuzinn of 258 Bunnell street.
Secretary Baker outlined a phased war plan to deploy a million and a half American troops to France, with a larger force ready as ships arrive. He described the theater of operations, lines of communication, and the effort to mobilize industrial support, transport, and railways in France, signaling a major upcoming offensive. The testimony before the Senate military committees emphasized that the United States would deploy troops across the Atlantic and pursue victory with allied forces.
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