Federal Men Probe Food Hoarders in New Haven
Federal food authorities reveal a systematic hoarding of flour in New Haven. A local wholesaler admitted supplying dozens of sacks to foreign-area families and promised to return purchases while authorities warn that private hoarders may face federal court action under new rules requiring wheat flour buyers to take substitutes. A note on old laundry methods ends the piece, contrasting past and modern washing machines.
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New Haven
Trartford
Jas
Washington
United States
Thomas W. Vfurnant
Food Administration
Campaign for Field Glasses Bears Fruit II
A Bridgeport effort to equip U S forces sent field glasses and telescopes to Washington from the Harvey-Lewis Campin store. Citizens of Bridgeport and nearby towns donated gear and will receive $1 rental if returned intact after the war.
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Samus
Bridgeport
United States Militiere
Washington
Ehirves- Lewis Campin
Ridgeport
United States
Iyone
Harvey-Lewis
Im Nain Shest
MM. S. Platt
West Tiberty Street
FH. S. Kehild
Nichols, Conn
A. J. Judec
St. Augustine's
Charles L. Gaylord
Colorado Avenue
Goodwin Stoddard
Washington Avenue
AL Mildred Wester
Park Avenue
A. FH. Mallett
Skiughter
Brewster Street
C. Watmough
Everent Street
Miss Nemiedy
Benham Avenue
W. J. O'narna
Barnum Avenue
W.A. Barnes
Seaview Avenue
J. M. Saxton
Fremont — Street
William Hunter
Putnam Street
Walter Foster
Maple Street
W. KK
J. Hubbell
Wilton
Conn
I. FF. Cullen
Main Street
W. FE. Blackman
Naugatuck Avenue
Devon
R R Men Must Be Paid Higher Wages
Washington Jan 38 The railroad wage commission heard that trailroad trac cannot be kept in repair without higher wages for maintenance of way workers. Many have already left for better paid factory and mining jobs and more may follow in spring. Union president Gerrey urged raises from 30 percent to 20 percent for higher paid men. About 506000 are employed in maintenance of way on railroads.
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Trailroad Trac
Railroad
Maintenance of Way
Gerrey
Prediction Carrigan to Manage Red Sox This Season
Boston report says Sin Carrigan, former catcher and manager, is the likely choice to lead the Boston American League club. He is in Lewiston, Maine, and indicated by long distance call he is ready to help. Tack Barry remains manager in name while serving as a navy yeoman and cannot play this year.
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Boston
Sin’ Carrigan
Wanker
Lewiston
Maine
Red Sox
Barry
Carrigan
Must Raise 1250 An Hour In War Stamp Drive Here
War Savings Stamps campaign in Bridgeport aims to raise 1250 per hour during an eight hour day to reach a city total of 3 200 000. Factories schools and fraternal lodges enlist 68 000 residents in the effort with Thrift Week set for February 10 to 17 as ministers preach on the plan.
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United States
Germany
Northam
Bridgeport
War Savings Stamps Committee
Government Savings Plan
Polish Premier Barred From Peace Negotiations
Petrograd reports the German foreign secretary told Polish premier J.ucharzewski Poland cannot attend litovek talks because the Russian delegation does not recognize Poland's independence. Germany supports a Poland not reflecting Polish will and Polish workers stage a general strike against recognition efforts. Demonstrations in Warsaw were violently dispersed by German authorities.
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Jat
von Knesclmann
J.ucharzewski
Poland
Litovek
Kucharazewski
Germany
Peante
Warsaw
von Kuehmann
Russia
Shipyard Delays From Supply Shortage Halt Work
Work at the Toast Shipbuilding Corporation yards is stalled due to missing supplies needed for keel and ship assembly. Existing keel pieces and prebuilt sections await components, delaying completion of vessels intended for the Toast organization’s fleet.
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Toasite Tense Shipbuilding Corporation
U Ufeld
Tm.orgenes Toast Corporation
Local Ice Co plans to save ammonia and boost harvest
Local Ice Co says government guidance will conserve ammonia in the city while expanding natural ice harvest. At Beardsley Park an ice stack addition will raise winter output from 20 000 to 40 000 tons as crews cope with thicker blocks and strained machinery. The Naugaiivek and Sprague Ice companies project larger winter yields and timing for shipping to this city next summer amid uncertain price moves.
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Numgatueleles Company
Beardsley Park
Naugaiivek Company
Sprague Ice Company
Richmond Road
Richmond
Mass
Arrest Drivers on Charge of Padding Accounts
Two Adams Express drivers were arrested and booked on embezzlement charges for padding charge accounts. Fred Geiger and Alfred L. Mercier, both of Bostwick avenue, are held for city court. Detective Sergeant Boolay made the arrests and Samuel Driver questioned the extent of the alleged fraud, calling the amount likely small.
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Adams Express Company
Fred Geiger
Bostwick Avenue
Alfred L. Mercier
Boolay
Samuel Driver
Baker Revises Rule On Seeker Marriages Draft Policy
New York January 30 The Secretary of War writes to Charles Iavans Hughes head of the racial district drafts appeal board overturning the board’s rule that marriages since May 78 by young men of draft age are Seeker marriages. He urges boards to judge each case on its merits noting the selective service law does not suspend marriage.
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New York
Baker
Charles Iavans Hughes
Racial District Drafts Appeal Board
Secretary of War
Sri
Bridgeport Students Observe Tag Your Shovel Day
Bridgeport school children led a Connecticutwide fuel conservation effort dubbed Tag Your Shovel Day. Pupils distributed cards in classrooms and invited families to tag their coal shovels with reminders of saving coal, spreading awareness across homes.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
Unclear ad fragment touts Sidney Pills for kidney health
A damaged advertisement urges readers to use Sidney Pills to improve kidney filtration and remove toxins, claiming relief from swelling and joint issues. It promotes Tindle's drug store as the source.
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Rivera
Tindle’s Drug Store
Kennedy sought razor from friend amid suicide attempt
In New York on date unknown a patient Kennedy attempted self harm at Volunteer Hospital. He slashed his throat with a razor brought by a friend who left the room briefly. Kennedy, despondent over illness, survived the deep cut though his condition was said to improve. the hospital staff recovered no instrument after a search.
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New York
Dat
Kenndy
Lybaggs
Kennedy
Nooney Will Named Executor in Probate Filing
The will of James HW Nooney, a late Democratic registrar, directs $8,900 be directed to specific beneficiaries with overall estate totals around $10,000. Attorney Thomas AT Cullinan is named executor in the probate filing.
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James HW. Nooney
Cork
Atterney Thomas
Cullinan
New York Doctor Heinrich Stern Dies at Home
Dr Heinz Rich Stern, a New York internal organs specialist and medical author, died at his residence today. He authored numerous books on medical topics and was widely known in his field.
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New York
Aim
Iur
Heinrich Stern
Drawtender Idle As Coal Delaat Strands Barges Through
Bridge tenders on Stratford avenue opened the draw 8128 times in 1917 averaging nearly nine vessels daily to pass coal barges. Congress street draw opened 2269 times, Yellow Mill 2239, East Washington 1176 as coal shortage reduced traffic this year.
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Stratford Avenue
Department of Publi Works
Congress Street
Yellow Mill
East Washington
Balloon Is Thought to Be Zeppelin Over New York City
An American dirigible balloon 200 feet long appeared over New York City causing widespread excitement. It flew the American flag, traced route from South Brooklyn to Governor’s Island, with eight crew aboard and two men parachuting from 306 feet during a test flight from Rockaway Point.
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New York
Dan
New York City
London
Brooklyn
Governor's Island
New Forts
Rockaway Point
Fort
Hartford Names Secretary of State Defense Council
Announced in Hartford on January 31 that William Whitemore of Hartford was elected secretary of the state Council of Defense. The selection formalizes leadership for the council's wartime duties and coordination efforts.
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Hartford
William & Whitemore
State Council of Defense
Q ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Youthful Looks
An advertisement urges women to use Q ban Hair Color Restorer to regain youthful color without dye. It claims gradual restoration, no scalp staining, dandruff elimination, easy brushing application, and a money back guarantee at 75 cents.
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