Coal Prices and Demurrage Rules Face Winter Shortages
Demurrage and price controls loom as Bridgeport and New England plan to curb coal deliveries for the winter. Anticipated anthracite allocations rely on population estimates and federal guidance, with officials noting costs reflect retailers’ expenses plus a fair profit. Delays and varying tow and demurrage charges complicate uniform pricing, though officials expect a fair supply if shortages arise.
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Bridgeport
Garfield
Thomas W.W. Russell
Artford
England
New England
Russell
Skip Stop Plan Aims Faster Streetcar Service
Boston May 1 Adoption of the skip stop system on street railway lines, urged by James J Storrow New England fuel administrator, would speed up service and save coal. John A Teeler public service commission traffic engineer says limiting stopping places to six per mile in suburban and four per mile in interurban districts could cut unnecessary stops, though immediate public benefit requires faster service from companies.
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Boston
James J. Storraw
New England
John A. Teeler
Public Service Commission
Beeler
Beller
Fifth of All Casualties Are New England Men
Boston May 9 A front reports tabulate 1408 New England men on casualty lists since forces landed in France. Among them 293 deaths 789 wounded 20 missing and 6 prisoners. 153 killed in action 35 died of wounds 6 died of disease and 19 from other causes. 738 casualties reported since April 15.
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Boston
New England
France
Coal shipping costs spark Bridgeport price concerns
Shipping delays and demurrage charges raise coal costs in Bridgeport. Local shippers argue loading delays, rail holdups, and rate structures keep prices high. Mr. Russel urges public consideration to modify the system to ease the burden on consumers.
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Tidewater
Bridgeport
Rusgel
Rev W W Rose Delegated for Convention Talk
Danbury May 9 Officers of the Connecticut Universalist convention were elected for the coming year. President Charles G Lincoln Hortford vice president Edwin A Tracy Norwich secretary Rev Theodore A Fischer New Haven treasurer M M Whittemore New Haven trustees William P Heming Hartford Rev John Coleman Adams Wartford J Ei Smith Meriden Next year New Haven will host the 7th annual session Rev W W Rose Bridgeport was named to preach the occasional sermon Resolutions expressed appreciation for the young men who answered the call to service in the army and navy.
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Danbury
Connecticut Universalist Convention
Felows
Charles G. Lincoln
Hortford
Edwin A. Tracy
Norwich
Theodore A. Fischer
New Haven
M. M. Whittemore
William P. Heming
Hartford
John Coleman Adams
Wartford
J. Ei. Smith
Meriden
W. W. Rosé
Bridgeport
Urge Compulsory Made in U S A Mark Push
Representatives from the department of commerce and commercial organizations appeared before the House Interstate Commerce Committee to back a bill creating a national Made in the U S A mark. They warned foreign firms misuse misleading marks amid demand for American goods, calling for a government protected emblem as the remedy.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Inteterstate Commerce Commission
Baby campaign started in Boston for Trench fund
A three day drive began in Boston to reduce infant mortality in France. The Liberty Cottage on Boston Common was fitted out as a maternity hospital and used as the campaign headquarters.
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Boston
Trench Baby Fund
France
Liberty Cottage
Boston Common
Malternity Hospital
Boys President Admits Error on Water Study Talk
Junior High School pupils formed a water board to study city water questions. Secretary Lavery of Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. spoke with slides on reservoirs, tree nurseries, and the lab. He is expected to address Lincoln School on the subject soon. In Washington, President Wilson admitted error in proposing draft credit for volunteers, saying he had not fully analyzed the issue.
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A. Ik. Lavery
Bridgeport
Hydraulic Company
Laavery
Lhos Company
Br. Juavery
Peat
Lincoln School
Washington
May
Dent
House Military Committee
Wilson
House
Grass Fire Extinguished Behind Woodmont Avenue Lot
Grass burning in a rear lot at 61 Woodmont avenue was extinguished by Chemical No 1 crew called on a still alarm at 12 08 yesterday.
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Woodmont Avenue
Chemical No. 1
Concert at Washington Park M. E. Church by Lotus Male quartet
Under Get-Together club auspices the Lotus Male quartet of Boston with Miss Jethe Hinton will perform at Washington Park M. E. Church next Thursday evening. A new program will be presented. James Kendell of 180 Harriet Street was arrested by Sergeant Bray on charges of stealing scales rules drawing paper from the Union Metallic Cartridge company where he was employed. Value of alleged loot about 238 dollars.
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Concertae Church
Lotus Male Quartet of
Boston
Jethe! Hinton
Washington Park M. 3
James Kendell
Harriet Street
Bray
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Kendell
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Thenternational Film Service
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Stratford
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