Railroads crippled by snow create coal shortage across regions
Washington reports large sections face coal famine as snow and ice halt transport. New England and Atlantic seaboard dread shutdowns. fuel administration notes weather will drive decisions. Extension of freight embargo possible to keep coal moving, but overall eastward movement remains severely reduced. Returns of empty cars to mining zones show limited gains in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia.
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Washington
Railroad and Fuel Administration
New England
Pennsylvana
Atctic Seaboard
Allroad Administration
Meedoo
Esterday
West Vienia
Kentucky
Virginia
Fuel saving orders altered to aid workers conditions
Hartford Jan 30 fuel saving orders were modified to keep at 6 50 a m openings for retail food stores shoe and clothing shops to aid workers who must shop at 7 o clock. Candy and soda sales allowed until 10 30 p m. Weather forecast notes light precipitation in parts of the Northeast with colder readings in the Carolinas and Georgia and rain along the South Atlantic states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Honlmb
Russell
Soand
Socialists Present Ultimatum of Demands to German Government
Zurich dispatch reports the Berlin strikers growing in number and threatening. The Socialist Vorwaerts cites an ultimatum to the government listing eight demands. They seek a general peace without indemnities, workers delegates in peace talks, food distribution, end of the siege and free assembly, demilitarization of war factories, release of political prisoners, democratization of state institutions, and equal electoral suffrage by direct secret ballot.
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Zurich
Vorwaerts
Berlin
Peace Pour Parlers
Germany
Tralian
Gin Wiel
Tamburg
Packers Documents Halted in FTC Meat Hearing
Readings from Chicago packers confidential files paused late today to allow Francis J. Heney to return to Chicago and direct further material search. Henry Veeder's vault, containing the lawyer tied to joint Packers operations, has been sealed for examiner Flugh McIsaac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Federal Trade Commissions
Francis J. Heney
Henry Veeder
Tiency
Flugh McIsaac
Commion
Favor Ban on Teuton Goods is Necessary
A chamber of commerce committee endorses a ban on German goods as essential for self defense and economic conditions. The resolution argues Germany’s militaristic autocracy demands response and that postwar prosperity depends on limiting imports until the U.S. secures favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commmerce
EV. Lourton
Elairmingi
Bishop White
TW. Murphy
J. W. Cogswell
Norman Leeds
Board of Directors
Towe
Germany
Ficet
Tilbine Caremin
Ducile
Lecome
United States
Quarantine Vice in City Reported in Missouri
Jwangas City Missouri January 30. Authorities must act to eradicate disease and quarantine the city. The government considers drastic steps and forbids soldiers at military establishments in the territory from entering. Dr S J Crumbine Kansas health commissioner informed Mayor George Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwangas City
S. J. Crumbine
Kansas
George Edwards
Centralized Control of Shipping Establishes Global Ship Committee
Washington January 30 a ship control committee was formed to oversee all trans Atlantic shipping entering and leaving American ports. The group, named by the Shipping Board, war and navy departments, food and fuel administrations, railroads director, British government, and ship owners, aims to speed supply movement to Europe. Members include J A Frantislin of International Mercantile Marine and Thurmond of Clyde and Marlborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War and Navy Departments
Food and Fuel Administrations
Europe
J. A. & Frantislin
Urge City Trim Trees to aid the poor in fuel crisis
Bridgeport Business Men's association held a banquet at Stratfield hotel to press city action. A committee was set to consult with the Board of Estimate on trimming trees and turning wood to relieve the fuel shortage, with speeches by Rev Day Rev Fr Judge Lt Todd and others and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Association At Banquet
Bridgeport Business Aliens’ Association
Wridgeworn Business Men's Association
Stratfield
Board of Estimate
Department of Public Works
Business Men's Association
Dr Day
Matthew Judge
Todd
I. Bilton
Henry F. Merendez
William T. Hincks
A. Johnson
Dots J. Stebbins Clyne
Willian Ginald
Wiliam T. Davenport
Th & Field Hotel
Charles Gaylord
Hor
United Chure
United States
Wilson
Robbery halts Adams Express box delivery after 1 February
Thomas Marshall of 1155 Stratford Avenue delivering for Adams Express was assaulted in a rear alley at 1880 Main Street. Two men, one tall light and one short dark, demanded the box, struck him, and escaped with $85. Marshall, shaken, reported the robbery as police investigated.
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Main Street
Thomas Marshall
Adams Wxapress
Stratford Avenue
Marshall
Mershall
Tin Aderwierd
State Milk Prices Cut as Producers Allow Retail Reduction
The state milk producers association approves a voluntary wholesale price cut to retailers. New wholesale price is 88 cents per hundredweight, with 100 pounds equating to a larger rate. retail costs drop to about 15 cents above the national benchmark, except in remote areas with slight adjustments. New sale rules allow legal sale on Mondays and Wednesdays, per state administrator.
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Une
Yorks Steading
Senville
War Savings Stamps Offer Opportunity to Serve Nation
A wartime notice extols War Savings Stamps as the highest duty and privilege for a loyal citizen. It frames the program as a chance to serve the country while making the safest investment in the world.
Stratford Boy Now Doing Bit in Navy
Stratford youth J. A. Abivsh, recently stationed at Hampton Roads, has received orders for more active service aboard a ship. In a letter to his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mirsh he details life at the receiving station and quotes a chaplain urging men to keep clean in body and soul and to stay vigilant for important sights at any ports they visit.
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Stantford
Army
Navy
Ammeng Ihe
J. A. Abivsh
Umeil
Hampton Lands
Bit
Winn
H. A. Mirsh
Reprimand for Fire Captain in City Collision
Fire Captain Joseph Freyier of engine No 51 was reprimanded by the board after pleading not guilty to reckless driving charges related to a January 21 collision on Broad Street involving three other fire apparatus. His suspension will be lifted and he will return to duty following testimony from witnesses and a formal questioning at the commissioners meeting.
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Gies
Joseph Freyier
Broad Street
Board of Fire Commisioners
Wtis
Sapinin Wrester
Ehr
Weller
Taenlenune Joseph
Menelent
Tush Stirtings
Department of Public Works
Re Gollision
Koyler
Mrestern
Boy Draws Pay Then Disappears From Home
Parents report seven year old Michael Shosa missing from 110 Putnam Street for two weeks. Detective department notes his disappearance after the boy took his birth certificate and left without a trace. Local factory workers recall he was employed there briefly before vanishing.
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Michael Shosa
Putnam Street
Michael
Garke Orpodo
Railroad Delivers Soft Coal to Bridgeport Factories
New Haver railroad grants twenty carloads of soft coal to Bridgeport to ease factory shortages amid state limits on family supplies. First lot of five cars arrives today, rest to follow via two barges. Fuel committee imposes noon cutoff on orders to manage deliveries and clerical staff increased.
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New Haver
Bridgeport
New H Avyen
Carl Sr. Sigman
Breight
Manning
Wow Daven
Farias
Lavidgeport
Siemon
Russell
Alt
Lawa
Clungee
Fuel Committee
William J. Sheehan
Alliance Delays Slacker Bill in Senate Negotiations
A shaky exchange shows allies delaying the Alien Slacker Bill amid talks with Britain and Canada. Secretary Lansing notes progress on separate conscription conventions, offering limited return options before comity clauses push members toward universal service.
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Corday
State Department
Branes Wit Diig
Lansing
Wilicultios
Italey
Canada
Mhione
le Fig
Senate
Secretaries Baker and Chamberlain Meet at Capitol
In Washington, Secretary Baker and Chairman Chamberlain of the state military committee lunched together at the Capitol. The cordial meeting was seen as an effort to ease disputes over aviation and to foster better understanding and friendly composition of differences.
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Washington
Baker Wah
Chamberlain
State Military Comittee
Aitiy
Ctcigney
Capitol
Cnt
Huns Rob Belgium and Kill Industries Report
Fragmented wartime dispatch from Washington notes sustained Hun looting of Belgium and attacks on industry. Indicated actions include removal of hoarded supplies from homes and operations, with inns prohibited, and substitution pricing for wool. Rumor mentions a German plant operation and a "LIEseant" with machinery moved to Rom hachor Hutie.
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Washington
Jan
Belgium
Deste
304th Pack Up Ready to Leave
Camp Devens Massachusetts January 80 Special draftees in the 76th division including the 304th Infantry begin packing next week for potential departure to embarkation points after receiving War Department orders Some regiments may be kept out on long hikes with heavy marching order and return to camp later Gear will be stored and each man may carry up to 40 rounds of ammunition as permitted by regulations
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Devens
Ayer
Mass
War Department
76Th
304Th Infantry
Hubert Art Store Ownership Confusion in Bankruptcy Claim
The Telegram carried a report titled Hubert Art Store Is Bankrupt Petitioner. Rush Kappe of Stratford previously ran the Hubert Art store. Frederick Tloffomualui has owned it for four months and operates under Hubert Art store in the Arcade building, denying bankruptcy. Waerl Wappelus says he had no connection for months, noting the petition misattributed ownership.
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Huberts Art Store
Waerl Wappelus
Hubert Art Store
Wasp
Take Out This Ad To Save The Doga Bell
A reader requests removal of a classified ad about a house for rent to prevent confusing responses at the doorbell. The piece notes many townspeople respond to such ads, with rent inquiries and house searches daily. The column emphasizes the impact of classified ads on local life and urges readers to consider removing irrelevant notices.
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Doga Bell
Hhenry
Caroline Etreek
Directo
Porte Plage
Ava Gonris
Tagine Beerer
Coor
Bell
Fu Ui Times
Industries of War at Standstill in Europe
In Germany a labor upheaval paralyzes industries with over 500000 on strike. Berlin reports massive walkouts as shipyards and mines halt work. Socialists gain influence, imprisoning independents as they push for peace without indemnities and broader suffrage. Censorship limits Austria news. Finland sees escalating government-revolutionary clashes. Continued on Page 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Atrick
Vienna
Grahyr
Finland
Pattern Maker Dead in His Shop
Javpest ALolmar a pattern maker at 2115 S State Street was found dead in his shop late yesterday afternoon. The gas stove in the dining room was turned on and Molnar lay between the beds and shop doorway. Dr B G Lutsutho and Dr Samuel M Garlick ruled death accidental from gas asphyxiation after the scene was unlocked and examined.
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Javpest Alolmar
State Street
Malnar
Ambulance Corps
B. G. Lutsutho
Frederick Mudlins
Alulins
Jie
Pasuth
Molnar
Belroogh
Samuel M. Garlick
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Freyier
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