Delay in Sale of British Tonnage Held Up
Washington officials delayed the transfer of the British tonnage owned by the International Mercantile Marine. Shipping Board leaders declined to explain the reasons, noting readiness to withhold ships requisitioned for war needs. New York report cites P. A. Franklin saying sale to a British syndicate is paused at Washington’s request following a board policy to retain control of requisitioned vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Mercantile Marine Company
Washington
Hurley
Washington, N
Wll
New York
P. 4
S. Franklin
Franklin
Boy Fatally Injured In Bicycle Crash With Truck
Dwight Wheeler Jr. and his parents lived at 250 Brooklawn avenue. The seven year old fell from a bicycle onto a truck driven by Ernest Weedworth of 102 Norman street on Brooklawn avenue near Algonquin Road. He suffered a fractured skull base and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tovight Wheeler, Jr
Dwight C. Wheeler
Brooklawn Avenue
Ernest Weedworth
Norman Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Algonquin Road
Bartlett Again To Be Candidate For Senate Head
Judge Frederic A Bartlett of the Twenty-fifth district is floated as a likely candidate for the presidency of the Senate when it convenes next January. He is expected to receive Fairfield county support and backing from other friendly senators, following a similar pattern to two years ago. The Fairfield delegation and local Republicans, including Judge Bartlett, hope for a stronger outcome than in 1917, when a cold reception stalled his bid amid tensions with Senator William Hall of the Thirty-fifth district. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic A. Bartlett
Senate
Wsirfield County
Wight
Martlett
Bartlet
Fairfield County
Willian Hall
German Empire Abdicating Emperor Hohenzollern to Quit
Paris reports that German officials plan to publish a decree of abdication to end the war controversy. It cites Zurich dispatches saying the aim is to end mourning and suffering by allowing subjects to choose methods honoring their interests. Austrian Emperor Charles has not abdicated, only renounced exercise of rights, per Neue Freie Presse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
William Hohenzollern
Germany
Ecres
Zurich
Linnformation
Neue Irrete Presse
Vienna
Whsk
State Council
Pnd
Tim
Five dives save ship skipper from Yellow Mill pond
Frank Burand of City Ice and Coal plunged into chilling Yellow Mill pond five times to rescue William Baker, skipper of the John Flannery, who fell overboard at Seaview Avenue docks. Baker is in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital, with possible pneumonia and exhaustion from the rescue effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burand
City Ice & Coal Co
Bridgeport Hospital
Yellow Mill Pond
City Ice and Coal Company
William Baker
John Flannery
Baker
Seaview Avenue
Burand
Astor Hotel
John Sired
Cape Tain
Iha
B. J. Burns
Pridgeport
Campaign expenditure figures for local and state races
Sheriff Simeon Pease reports expenditures of 500.08 while Prohibition candidate Edmund Willison shows 2.0 spent. Socialist lieutenant governor candidate John Carabing notes 30 cents for a sign. Donwl ie committee treasurer reports 3999.50 total in the district with 245.80 on advertising and 500 allocated to another committee. Additional entries mention Democratic and other party contributions and unclear balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Pease
Secretary of State
Edmund S. Willison
Prohibition
Sherrits
John Carabing
MediHiate
Donwlie Committee
First Congressional District
Artfard
Democratic Dawn
San
Newdarian
Raminutes
National Demoerie
Congressional Colter
Lonergan
Toaress
Unclear mine sweepers death toll reported in wartime note
A damaged wartime snippet notes fatalities among a small crew. Official directives and British actions are referenced with garbled names. Resulting casualties are described as three crew members killed in a sorrowful incident.
Fourth Liberty Loan Surpasses Goal in Oversubscription
Washington reports total subscription to the Fourth Liberty loan reached 6.989 billion dollars with an oversubscription of 989 million, 16.4 percent, and every federal reserve district exceeding its quota. The program marks the largest war loan yet, with 2.045 billion raised, and hints at issuing short term bonds in the spring to cover ongoing war costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
Federal Reserve
Manufacturers Will Decide Peace Basis In Bridgeport
In the Bridgeport ordnance district manufacturers attend a meeting in the High school auditorium from 10 to 4 led by Major Benjamin Franklin. Officials review the general policy for manufacturers and the reconstruction plan to reduce labor hours on government contracts. The current hours reduction impacts employee pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ordnance
Benjamin Franklin
Asms Co Sued by Worker Who Asks Patent Royalties
Charles Grimwood files a suit against Hemington Arms claiming he invented a staining process for gun stocks and is owed royalties. He seeks 450 dollars in damages and testifies before Judge Booth. Grimwood, formerly an inspector, says he was moved after presenting his invention and claims agreed royalties of 10 dollars per sun shee stained and 24 cents per hand guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grimwood
Booth
Hemington Arms Company
Grimwood
Ous
Thnteh
Grinnaweead
Vic Russi
Lorgy Bes
Reminton Gta
Gringwacdl
Ho Wis
Mrs Cenicala’s Brother Killed in October Incident
J H Cenicala of 689 Tas Mado Street received word that Private John Menemog, 28, a U S Army serviceman, was killed in October near a training camp. He was the son of Mrs Cenicala and brother of two, with several relatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HL. Cenicala
Tas Mado
Ftigi
Vialler Grothern
Ohn Menemog
Vanes
Meneuues Way
Pasirity
United States Army
Dlewis
Tisler
Pelivola
Atta Garibabelt
Bronze Tablets Honoring Firemen in World War Service
President John A. Leonard proposed a tribute in the corner room of the fire headquarters on Middle Street. A bronze tablet would list the names and companies of the seven or so firemen now serving, to honor their service in the war and past duty. The plan awaits the Fire Commission’s next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
John A. Leonard
Board
ofFire Commissioners
Ex Kaiserin Augusta Victoria to Visit Nevenaar
ZARVAAR Holland Nov 19 German minister reports arrival of Augusta Victoria Floren zo Hern wife of former Cherian era commander. Current whereabouts unknown. BRUSSELS Burgomaster Max Freed returns from captivity today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zarvaar
Holland
Tmague
Augusta
Victoria Florenzo Hern
Cherian Canperoy
Burgomaspral
Brussel
Adalpae Max
Burgomester
Brussels
Petain enters Metz amid popular enthusiasm in Paris report
Reports from Paris state Marshal Petain entered Metz the Lorraine capital this morning with great public enthusiasm. The dispatch notes American delegates to the peace conference include Secretary of State Tansing and Colonel House, with Brandeis and Eli Roat also mentioned as probable Republican picks. German troop movements near Belgium and the Netherlands are discussed, while Allied positions and logistics near Longayen and Montielen are described amid reassurances about armistice terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marshal Petain
Metz
Washington
Tansing
FE. M. House
Louis BD
Brandeis
Eli Roat
Mashal Petain
Lorraine
War Office
Wilson to Remain Abroad Indefinitely for Peace Work
Democratic senators left the White House believing President Wilson plans to stay in France indefinitely or until the bulk of the peace conference work is done. He focuses on freedom of the seas, a league of nations, and maintaining world peace. He will exercise all office functions from abroad, using wireless and dispatch boats to stay in touch, with possible executive business at American embassies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
France
Germany
League of Nations
United States
Wig
Mendon
Bridgeport Manufacturers Association Officers Elected
Clarence FE Bilton was reelected president and treasurer of the Bridgeport Manufacturers Association at its annual meeting in the Stratfield hotel. Waldo G Bryant was named first vice president, Walter G Tashi second vice president, J H W Colliery treasurer, replacing C Ti Armstrong who did not seek reelection. J C Kingsbury joins as a member of the auditing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence FE. Bilton
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Bridgeport Aanufacturers
Pera
Stratfield
Waldo Ge Bryant
Bryant Blovme
Armstrong
J. C. Kingsbury
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Dwight Wheeler
South New England
Bartlett
Piva
Charles
The
Bridgeport Telegram
Pease
Hartford
Prohibition Nomines Parted
Honbon
Thaenew
Gages
Adoc
Gonnite
Treasury
Peace Basi
Asms Co
Claims Company
Furance
Seonard
Tire Commission
Kaiserin
Nevenaar
E. M. House
Havas
Belgium
Limburg
Toland
Weil- Jota
Joseph Diekman
Longayen
Howev
Geman
Lellancourt
Longayon
Uiemarer
Yale
Robert Lansing
Sect. of States
Weno
Col
Wouse
Louis Brandeis
Eliwy Root
Bilton
Manufacturers
Bryant
Lashar
W. H. Blood
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