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Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1917

Page

9

Critics Split Over Lloyd George Paris Speech On Allied Council

London papers dissect Premier Lloyd George’s Paris remarks on an allied military council. They call the plan impractical yet sincere, warning about strategic paralysis and urging clearer roles for military advisers amid rumors of Haig and Robertson retirements and tensions with the army leadership.

London Lloyd George Paris Alli Council Chancellor Law Fred Marshal Kinig Robertson George Times Hmself Rappallo Bonar Law House of Commons Daily News Haig and Daily Mail

Unity Predicted In Allied War Aims Across Nations

Washington reports the three leaders Premier Lloyd George, Premier Painleve, and President Wilson voiced matching calls for unity and coordinated effort against Germany. The shared message at Buffalo and across capitals signals broad Allied resolve for international cooperation and submergence of national aims. Luxburg to Sail on Dutch Steamer

Washington Wilson Germany American Federation of Labor Buffalo Lloyd George England Painleve France

Fire blaze at Washburn Wire plant under investigation

Officials probing the Harlem waterfront fire at the Washburn Wire company plant say no evidence yet shows arson or incendiary action. Investigators continue to seek the cause of the blaze and whether it was accidental or intentional.

New York Washburn Wire Company Harlem Daa

Dope Salesman Sought in Cleveland Murder inquest

Coroner Byrne probes the murder of Dr. Harry L. Chapin as authorities seek John F. Haggerty an alleged dope salesman linked to the case. Haggerty is accused of using an assumed name at a hotel to contact the so called blind doctor and arrange an express package of dope. Chapin traveled abroad and married a widow of a vessel owner. The case unfolds amid hints of past dealings and the doctor’s wealth.

Cleveland Byrne Harry L. Chapin John F. Haggerty Haggerty Aan Colonial Hotel Chapin Assyrian Desert Babylon Valentine Kies

Locates Sugar Cache in Boston Warehouse

Boston reports 40,000 pounds of sugar found stored under rock and key at the Boston Storage Warehouse Company. Deputy Commissioner HH Mullowney said Inspector Linehan located the sugar after warehouse workers denied food items were kept there. Sugar allegedly moved from a candy manufacturing firm to an attorney who represents a director of the candy company.

Boston My Candy Men Mullowney Division of Food Inspection Boston Storage Warehouse Company Linehan

Demanded Peace Arrests Stir Duluth Pacifist Row

Prof Scott Newring of Toledo former Penn professor now leads Peoples Council of America and four others were arrested in Duluth Minn on charges of utterances hindering war efforts. Nearing was seized during an impassioned Woodmen’s speech as he urged immediate peace. Police found literature and cards showing Clan organization dues.

Duluth Mint Scott Newring Toledo University of Pennnsylvania Peoples’ Council of America Nearing

Registration of Aliens to Aid War Effort

President Wilson is near issuing a proclamation requiring all alien enemies in the United States to register as a step to remove spies and saboteurs. The move aims to sift about one million Germans for those involved in munitions, grain, and propaganda. Attorney General Gregory presented draft regulations for the registration. Bowles to Quit Fleet Corporation. Rear Admiral Bowles, assistant general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, will retire from that position soon.

Washington Wilson United States Almericas Gregory Bowles Fleet Corporation Feneral Emergency Meet Corporation

Labor Speech to Be Sent Abroad

Wilson's speech to the American Federation of Labor will be printed in multiple languages and distributed across Europe. The move aims to spread the labor message and bolster international support for workers' rights and reforms.

Labor Washington Wilson American Federation of Labor Europe

Frederick W. Cole dies inventor of fire alarm devices

Frederick W. Cole, 60, Newton born inventor of many fire alarm related devices, died at his Newton home. Massachusetts court masters will be paid 25 dollars daily for services replacing the former 15 dollar rate. Samuel Balby, longtime clerk for J. W. Howard of Somerville, arrested for alleged 5000 dollar embezzlement. Body of Richard W. Daly identified in Lawrence. A five ton crane casting broke at Reed Prentice in Worcester, killing Oliva Tessier.

Frederick W. Cole Newton Mass Massachusetts Superior Court Samuel Balby J. W. Howard Somerville Spicket Lawrence Richard W. Daly Haverhill Reed, Prentice Machine Company Worcester Oliva Tessier

Petrograd in Hands of Mob Defeats Kerensky and Kornilov

Washington and London report conflicting news on Kerensky and Kornilov after a battle near Tsarskoe Selo. Bolshevik forces supposedly control Petrograd while telegraph services show signs of disruption. Officials express widespread uncertainty about Kerensky’s fate and the revolution’s trajectory.

Petrograd London Kerensky Kornilott Tsarskoe-Selo Verensky Sweden Norway Petrogrea TSS Admiralty Democ Mevo Revolutionary Army Mouravieffp Mouraviel Washington

Usurpation and Opposition to Kerensky Remainder of Revolt

The text notes Entente statesmen have not supported Kerensky's policy of temporizing with radicals. Sympathy for Kornilov was openly expressed in key quarters during his revolt, which is described as supreme in influence.

Kerensky Kornilot

Money Comes Slowly in Boston War Relief Drive

The national war work council of the Y M C A appeals for 835000000 nationwide with Boston’s Metro district quota at 800000. The drive aims to fund home comforts for soldiers and allied forces and to keep home ties intact while ensuring service members stay healthy and return safely.

Boston Mloc Red Triangle Cev Boston Velropolitanm National War Work Council of CLA Metrospoliti

Strikes Called Off After AFL Action Over Government Work

The Building Trades department of the AFL ordered an immediate cessation of all strikes on government work under its jurisdiction. A committee of general presidents was to meet in Washington to discuss the Quincy Massachusetts destroyer plant dispute affecting about 90 workers. Over 5000 other workers are reportedly indirectly affected as Secretary Baker warned the government may intervene if the trouble continues.

Ouffalo Willowsplete Gorminy Building Trades Department American Federation of Labor Building Trades Waush- Inston Quincy Mass Baker Vance

Doctor faces grand jury over treatment of deformed child

Chicago on November 14 reports Dr Haiselden sought legal grounds for prescribing drugs to Paul Hodzina, a deformed infant whose death could result. Coroner Hoftman warned of potential grand jury action, as physicians condemn the method amid outcry from colleagues and the public.

Chicago Haiselden Paul Hodzima Grand Hoftman Eo Hope Hoffman Thiiseleben Wale Lowing Sur KCONS

Armour Grain Company cites potato glut and price cure

Armour Grain company warns of an oversupply of potatoes with 100 million bushels excess risk of rot if prices stay high. It urges reducing price to 50 cents per bushel to boost consumption and offset government economizing on wheat and other foods. A government estimate reports large crop growth and surplus, while a food administration official is appointed as regional “polite Censor.”

Chicago Armour Grain Company Armour Concern Food Administration Stone of Wisconsin

TAKING STRIKE VOTE ON RAILROAD PAY DEMANDS

Secret strike vote of conductors and brakemen on all U S railroads is under way as demands for wage increases average 42 percent. Eastern lines could face about 48 million dollars yearly, with total national payroll impact around 100 million dollars.

New York United States Eastern Railroad Chicago Eastern Roads

New Labor Program Outlined for Union Workers

Washington reports President Wilson’s cooperative plan for organized labor is to be fulfilled fully. Comprehensive measures in the American labor program are already in effect, including new coal mine agreements and a revised draft classification aimed at keeping operators at work where feasible.

Washington Wilson

Tumulty Denies Treason Charge Amid Wilson Aide Denunciation

Joseph P. Tumulty secretary to the president denounces a widely circulated false report that he was arrested for treason. The attack is seen as an attempt to injure the Wilson administration and discredit Tumulty. Justice Department investigators pursue the origin of the rumor and the intent behind it.

Washington, Navy Joseph P. Tumulty Division of Investigation Department of Justice Wilson

French cabinet resigns after defeat in parliament

Paris reports the ministry resigning after a 277 to 186 defeat in the chamber of deputies. Paul Painleve had formed the cabinet on September 14 succeeding Alexandre Ribot whose own ministry quit on September 7. The new cabinet faced Socialists opposition to Ribot as foreign minister.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Paul Painleve Alexandre Ribot Ribot

Two youths held in murder probe over brick strike death

In New York city a 14 year old named Fred Kichler and an 18 year old James Egan are detained over the death of Adam Mang. Mang was struck on the head by a brick thrown from a roof, the incident tying to the Navy context cited in police reports. The two youths face homicide-related charges as investigators pursue details.

New York Navy Fred Kichler James Egan Adam Mang

Low Record For Liberty Bonds

Liberty loan 4 percent bonds fell to a new low on the New York stock exchange with a block of 10,000 dollars selling at a reduced price establishing the latest market lull for government securities amid general bond market softness.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Loan Stock Exchange

Wholesale Market Quotations Across Grains and Feeds

Boston market report lists wholesale prices for corn oats hay and straw mill feed and related products. Figures include old No 2 yellow corn 240 per shipment new kiln dried yellow 214 2155, oats clipped white 8 73 to 0 per unit, hay grades 24 to 26 and straw rye 16 17, mill feed ranges 38 64 and meal products 54 to 64 per ton.

Boston

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Joint Military Council Dr. Chapin New England Palestine Front Korniloff Bolshev Iki Red Triangle Drive Hodzima Baby NEW Labor Program Secret Service Market Report Columbia Grafonola A. T. Haynes & Co Maynard, Mass THE Skene Poultry Farm Bedford Pope-Hartford International Stock and Poultry Food Hess Poultry Panacea Office Strathmore Worsted Concord Junction F. S. Fearns Main Street Maynard
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