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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
14
Girl Stricken, Seeks Help After Depo t Hunger
Carolyn Peterson 1488 First Street New York fell ill at the railroad station while sending a telegram and seeking carfare home. Dr B C Pasuth of Emergency Hospital took a throat culture. board of health to test for diphtheria. She is placed in the health agent’s care at the station until arrangements are made to return her to New York. She came to Bridgeport months ago seeking work as a stenographer but found none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Peterson
First Street
New York
B.C. Pasuth
Board of Health
Bridgeport
World War II Battle Updates and Russian Peace Talks
The report notes 362 injured and 46 fatalities in London and Essex from raids, with a three seat bomber shot down and crew killed. Russia's situation remains obscure with Bolshevik splits on peace terms and Trotsky hints at Brest-Litovsk talks. Romania breaks diplomatic ties and Russia seizes Romania’s gold. The Red Guard holds Helsingfors as wartime plans are discussed at Versailles with Allied and U.S. delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Inixent
Essex
Ment
Russia
Germany
Trotzky
Brest-Litovsk
Petrograd
Troteky
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Austria-Hungary
Roumania
Httle
Moscow
Red Guard
Tinland
Helsingfors
Supreme War Council
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Versailles
War Economy Rolls On as McAdoo Orders Preference Rules
Hundreds of applications for special supply of empty box cars were sent to the war and navy departments for final decision on preferential shipments. Embargoes likely only on a few lines, with local refusals possible. average demurrage rules restored to ease unloading and reduce costs. Railroads plan to drop several lawyers and nonessential “business agents” amid wartime staffing cuts as McAdoo’s orders reshape operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
War
Navy Departments
Cass
Business Men's Assn. Dinner to Draw Large Bridgeport Crowd
Reservations for tonight's Bridgeport Business Men's Association dinner at the Stratfield hotel close at noon. Secretary Frederick Morgan reports strong demand, with a broad program of speakers and a musical segment led by William H. Davenport with S. Stebbins Clyne coordinating singing and vocal solos by Master Clyne and William Ginnand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratfield
Business Men's Association’ of
Bridgeport
Frederick Morgan
William HW. Davenport
S. Stebbins Clyne
Master Clyne
J. Stebbins Clyne
Willam Ginand
Trolley Service With No New Coal Is Normal
Connecticut power for Bridgeport trolley lines faced coal shortages, but service yesterday and last night returned to normal. Poor coal has troubled many manufacturers this winter, though this was the trolley company’s first coal-related issue. Congress street power house has sorted the coal supply and expects no further difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Trolley Company
Congress Street
Mystery Fire Destroys Quarry Plant in Westfield
Fire of unknown origin began in the motor room this afternoon and leveled the York Hill Trap Rock quarry company plant's largest building in Westfield Meriden area. The smaller structure was saved by the local fire department with a chemical engine. Estimated loss around 16000 dollars, with only a portion insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
York Hill Trap Rock Quarry Company
Westfield
Burnias to Head Board of Contract and Supply
William KE Burnham has been elected president of the board of Contract and Supply, succeeding A. W H Canfield, who remains a member. Moose Bazaar opens at the Moose club rooms in the Poli's building with large attendance and lively amusements. Moose orchestra provides music. A quip about weights and a child’s feelings follows a Pacific Unitarian jab at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnias
William KE. Burnham
Board of Contract and Supply
A. W H. Canfield
Canfield
Moose Club
Poli
Moose
Danbury and Bethel Street Railway seeks 75000 loan
The receiver seeks 75000 to fund overdue taxes, track repairs, and stock replenishment for the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway. The road faces broken equipment, unsafe turnouts, and insufficient receipts amid $23,000 in state tax arrears and multiple outstanding bonds and debentures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Company
State of
Connecticut
Danbury
Bridgeport
Long Hill
Connecticut Company
J. Frederick Jackson
George Tweedy
Superior Court
Trumbull
American Trust Company
Boston
Mass
General Electric Company of
New York
General Electric Company
Bridgeport Trust Company
W.W. C
Loyal Orange Lodge entertains at Kyota hall
Fraternal Loyal Orange Lodge plans Thursday night entertainment at Kyota hall 1119 Broad Street with Jerusalem Chapter to confer the royal arch degree Friday evening. Pequonnock Yacht Club pre Lenten events include a stag pinachle on February 2 and a February 9 dance featuring old round and square dances for members families and friends. Entertainment committee chaired by Frank Braithwaite with Herbert Haviland Miner L Ogden Charles Coons and Anthony G Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyal Orange Lodge
Kyota Hall
Broad Street
Loyal Orange Lodge
Pequonnock Yacht Club
Frank Braithwaite
Herbert Haviland
Miner L. Ogden
Charles Coons
Anthony G. Miller
Romanian Premier Bratiano Resigns in Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin despatch reports Romanian Prime Minister Ion I. Brătianu resigning. He is to be succeeded by General Constantin Florescu, former war minister and recently commander of Romanian forces in Dobrudja.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
J. C
Bratiano
Foraza Averesco
Wir
Dobrudja
Leading Shares Rise On Resumption Of Trading
New York stock market opened with broad activity after the holiday. Rails and steel shares led the advance with Bethlehem up 2 to 8 points, while A. and C. Steel trimmed gains amid profit taking. Total sales reached 515,000 shares with bonds uneven and old U.S. 2s up 5-8 percent on call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grangers
Caalera
Bethlehem
A. &. Steel
Liberty
U. S
The Billet-Call Issued by American Tube and Stamping Firm
The American Tube and Stamping Company employees form a small independent community and publish a semi monthly paper named The Billet-Call. It adopts modern newspaper departments including general news personal sporting editorial advertising and circulation. W W Elliott serves as editor in chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tube and Stamping Company
Billet-Call
W. W W. Elliott
Live Financial News of Day Tersely Noted
New York on January 29 reports broad trading driven by three main forces. McAdoo financing aims to cut business costs, railroad legislation nears passage, and unrest in Central Europe with Austrian developments shape market sentiment. Bethlehem Steel and United States Steel show mixed results amid dividend actions and price pressures. Canadian Pacific posts mixed annual results with rising taxes. Austrian distress signals mounting economic strain, while Linseed Preferred climbs to new highs as investors weigh future supply and yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Washington
Europe
Interest Lags and Corn Prices at Standstill
New York reports a stagnant corn market with negligible interest and narrow price moves as futures trade near maximums while cash corn remains well below. Westward movement was disrupted by a storm, but overall car supply improves. Oats ease about 3 to 4 cents amid firm cash demand and talk of potential government cash price fixes. Visible supply shrinks by 1,273,600, reflecting active distribution. hog slaughter smaller than expected supports firmer provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Curb Quotations Low at 50 and 9.5 Percent Yield
The report notes Curb Quotations at about 50 with a yield near 9.5 percent. Earnings are ample to assure a stable full dividend for a long period. It also mentions speculative possibilities in swapping some preferred issues at similar levels, currently troubled by prior over-valuation.
Beth Steel Co Declares Quarterly Dividends
Bethlehem Steel announces a regular quarterly dividend of 2.50 a share on Class A and B stock. Cumulative preferred dividends of 2 percent and noncumulative at 1.84 percent are declared. Dividends payable to holders of record March 13. 1917 net income reported at 27,220,737 after taxes, down from 43,593,968 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel
Bethhem Steel 2
United States Steel Common
Bethlehem
New York
Bethlehem Steel Company
Cotton Market Troubles Prompt Auction Lament
A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls a cotton market scene where a man complains to an agent about a house sale. He cites water in the cele bar as a reason. The roped in buyer questions the seller while the agent struggles with the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treavens
Boston Transcript
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