Bolsheviks Dont Want Peace Now
Russia reels from upheaval as Petrograd flees, Moscow named capital and Bolsheviks vow to defend Russia to the Urals. Japan reluctant to send troops. Romania signs a so called forced peace. Official notices claim arming of the people and a supreme military for defense. Weather reports foretell cold trends across the northeast with fair conditions elsewhere.
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Petrograd
Siberian
Japan
Roumania
House passes bill criminalizing strikes at war plants
Washington March 6 The House passed an amendment to the espionage act making it a crime to foment strikes in war plants with intent to hinder war work Representative Joe Cannon of Missouri voted for the measure, 255 to 61 The maximum penalty would be 20 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
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House
Joe Cannon
Minois
Wis
Wisconsin Legislature Censures La Follette In War Debate
Madison March 6 The Wisconsin lower house ended a weeklong deadlock after an all night session approving a loyalty resolution censuring Senator Robert La Follette by 43 to 32. The measure had passed the Senate ten days earlier and signals momentum for the senatorial primary to fill the Hastings vacancy. The assembly then tried to constrain the dispute with compromise talks, appointing six person negotiating committees from each faction to end the stalemate.
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Wis
Wisconsin
la Follette
State Senate
Hasting
Robert la Follette
Irvine Temroot
Urepublican Fancus
James Thompson
Larailette
State Assembly
Bridgeport to Name Firemen Next Wednesday
Fire commissioners did not decide on the two platoon system during last night's meeting. Commissioner John A. Leon ped said appointments will likely be made at the regular meeting next Wednesday night. All appointments must be approved before April 1 when the new system starts. The department plans and code details were discussed but not finalized, and all items remained in executive session with no decisions announced.
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Bridgeport
John A. Leonped
Rama Sores
Gilt Edge Passengers Bumped Near Greens Farms Westport
Passengers on the Gilt Edge express from New York report a sudden brake and a bump as a forward truck derailed near Greens Farms in Westport at about 6 pm. The locomotive left the rails, dirt and ties torn for over a hundred yards, delaying the train by about 90 minutes. no injuries were reported and wrecking crews restored service.
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Westport
Bridgeport
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Jury Acquits Jitney Driver After Overcrowding Trial
Fred Waeser of Stratford was found not guilty by a Common Pleas jury in a crowding case. An earlier City Court fine of 410 was recorded for overloading the jitney. A separate breach of peace case involved Nas Tarris, a participant in a January 6 fracas at Baby Doll's Keystone club, sentenced to 60 days jail and a $10 fine.
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Stratford
Common Pleas Criminal Court
John c. Walsh
Kaeser
Remington
Byrnes
Jaeser
C Nas Tarris
Baby Doll's
Keystone Club
Abandoned Car Found After Theft on Laurel Avenue
A sedan touring car owned by Thomas Mughany, stolen from Chapel Street yesterday morning, was recovered last night on Laurel Avenue, opened by Sergeant Cassidy.
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Thomas Mughany
Laurel Avenue
Bergeant Cassidy
Germans Massing Troops on Western Front
London report quotes General F B Maurice saying Germany has 16 more divisions than the Allies in the west though not necessarily superior in strength. He notes German offensives are not imminent as preparations near completion while Entente forces retain rifles guns and aircraft superiority but that edge is narrowing.
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London
F. B. Maurice
War Office
Associated Press
Maurice
Murder charges in Waterbury riot case involve Thomas and Hawkins
In Superior Court, William Thomas known as Baby Doll and Jacob Hawkins pleaded not guilty to first degree murder over the January 6 Keystone Club riot. Judge Kellogg scheduled the case for the second Tuesday in May. 24 witnesses testified as grand jurors heard evidence.
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William
Baby Doll
Thomas
Jacob
Texas
Hawkins
John P. Kellogg
Waterbury
Kellogg
Hawking
Tracy
Blankins
Morris Powell
Keystone Club
Water Street
Draft Mechanics for Aviation Work in Bridgeport
Bridgeport draft boards face a likely requirement to furnish 67 aviation section mechanics. Volunteers are urged to come forward by Friday, or the boards may draft. If drafted, selections will follow order by number, starting with the first registrants, with examinations planned next week.
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San Antonio
Tex
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Uch
Plan Meet for Mooney Here Soon
Machinists officials announced a Mooney defense meeting to be held at the Plaza on Sunday afternoon March 17. Selig Schulberg and A. Johanson will come to raise funds for Mooney’s legal expenses after his 1916 murder conviction was affirmed by the California Supreme Court. The meeting aims to send a telegram to President Wilson and collect for the defense fund while seeking any required permit from authorities.
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Johanson
Plaza Theater
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Wilson
Savit
Legal Defense Fund
Limt
Wny
No Drinks in Five Mile Zones at Naval Stations
Secretary Daniels orders five mile dry zones around eight permanent naval training stations and camps. No sales or giveaways of liquor within these zones near Great Lakes, Whiewso, Norfolk, Mare Island, Quonset, and Port Royal. Private residences may serve alcohol to family or guests.
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Daniels
Hauwor O
Great Lakes
Whiewso
Notfo
800000 in the Second Draft Call
Washington dispatches outline a second draft of about 800000 men to fill existing divisions without forming new ones in 1918. Crowder’s orders are ready pending Congress on law changes. The plan calls for gradual calls from April to October with some pre-June color departures to Europe.
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Crowder
Congress
War Department
Senate
House Military Committee
Europe
Drys Refuse to Merge with New National Party
In Chicago on March 6 at the national prohibition party convention a merger resolution with the new National party was defeated in a test vote. Dr W J Wal s herwood of Minnesota warned that supporters would bolt if the merger failed. The tally stood 173 for and against, with a two thirds vote required.
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Tin
National Prohibition Party
National Party
W. J. Walsherwood
Minnesota
Austria Moves Troops Against the Italian Line
Washington reports indicate renewed Austro-Hungarian plans on the Italian front with February troop movements. Italians note a newly formed tactical group like the November offensive, long columns advancing toward Val DPostico Largina and Giadienra, and increased artillery buildup from Russian fronts. General Hoevess is said to be in the Valsugana sector.
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Val Dpostico
Largina
Giadienra
Hoevess
Valsugana
Mrs. Marx Awarded 2313.50 in Bridgeport Court
In Superior Civil Court yesterday, a jury awarded Magdalenia Marx administratrix 2313.50 against Edgar W. Hunt of Stratford after a December 16 1918 accident at Yellow Mall bridge. The suit sought 10000 damages claiming Hunt drove 20 to 25 mph with nonfunctional warning lights on the bridge gate, causing Marx to be hurled and fatally injured. Bridgeport city potential party plaintiff joined. officials argued Hunt's negligence and gatekeeper duty.
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Magdalenia Marx
Administratrix
Edgar W. Hunt
Stratford
John Marx
Yellow Mall Bridge
Hand Hunt
Marx
Hunt
City of
Bridgeport
Flint
Wiliam H. Comley
Thomas C. Coughlin
John S. Pullpman
Edward J. McManus
Eighteen British Ships Sunk in Week
The admiralty reports last week saw ten merchantmen sunk by mines or submarines. Of these twelve exceeded 1,600 tons, six were smaller. No fishing craft were lost. UK ports saw arrivals total 9,095 ships sailing 2,209. Six merchant ships were unsuccessfully attacked. The weekly losses match the prior week in number, though the prior week had fourteen vessels over 1,600 tons.
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London
Admiralty
United Kingdom
War Savings Stamps Offer Encourage Savings for War Effort
An appeal promotes W S S War Savings Stamps as an investment to help win the war and secure retirement. Citizens are urged to buy now, serving the nation while saving for the future.
American Troops Repel German Raid In Lorraine Front
American troops repulsed a German raid along the Lorraine front early yesterday with heavy enemy losses. Washington reports indicate eight miles of trench front held by Americans in France, with estimates of divisions in place and questions about leadership for the first American corps. A new casualty list cites five killed in action, two severely wounded, and 14 slightly wounded, plus several later reports of additional casualties and one accidental death in France.
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Lorraine
Washington
Tren
Pershing
Hunter Liggett
Dyer J. Bird
Rolf Hy Christianson
Reading
Museig
Herman Gustafsong
Ludwig Gustafson
Proctory
Howe Tenant
Bird
Garber
Hitch
Field Artillery
Forrest Watson
Kenaton
Ohio
War Department
Calls for Help After 25 Calls
A damaged notice from Grove Street in New Fairfield Avenue describes a six room second floor apartment. A barber shop ad was placed and received many calls. a resident says at least twenty five callers phoned to remove the ad after it appeared yesterday for one week.
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