Fuel Order Shuts Most Factories East of Mississippi
Washington January 17 fuel officials announced a five day government order closing manufacturing plants east of the Mississippi River to relieve a coal shortage. The plan limits coal use to essential industries and directs a Monday holiday for ten weeks, with railroads and food plants prioritized for coal. Shipyards largely exempted, munitions plants closed, and a government coal distribution system set up to aid food producers and hospitals.
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Minnesota
Mississippi
McAdoo
Plante
Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Vroteste
White House
Congress
Queiness
Uanul
Garfield
Wilson
Washington, D.C
Garfeld
United States
Army and Jaey
Coal Fuel Orders Shut Down City Plants In War Effort
A severe weather season cripples coal movement, threatening fuel and power across major cities. New York reports three million workers in wage industries affected by a five day fuel order, with many plants halted to conserve coal for homes. Officials warn of $1.13 billion wage losses in five days and outline exemptions for essential services and government offices. Former President Taft calls Dr Garfield’s order a harsh war measure while urging adaptation to wartime conditions.
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White House
Maker
Daniels
Int Fuel
Neever
Sande
Nigel
Walt
Fuel Administration
New York
New York State
Bank and Trust Company
Haliday
Cary
Washington
Taft
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Mr. Taft
Garefield
Critics oppose fuel order closing industries
Boston reports business and labor leaders contest the fuel administrator's closing order. Thomas F. Anderson cites over 100000 shoe and 50000 allied workers at risk of idleness and questions the necessity of action. Herman C. Comerford blasts the handling of the fuel situation and calls for leadership changes.
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Boston
Thomas F. Anderson
New England Shoe & Leather Association
Herman C. Comerford
State Branch of Engineers
Former Russian Emperor Nicholas Rumored Escaped
A Petrograd Reuters dispatch reports rumors that former Emperor Nicholas II and his family have escaped from a Tobolek prison but the report is unconfirmed.
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Russia
London
Reuter
Nicholas
Tobolek
U-Boat Mutiny Report From Kiel Base
London reports via Exchange Telegraph Geneva dispatch that about 38 officers are said killed in a mutiny among Kiel submarine crews. The item notes tensions at the German naval base, with details coming from wartime military communication channels.
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Kiel
London
Geneva
New York Fuel Admin Aide Refuses Comment On Conservation Order
New York leaders, including newspaper publishers, protested a drastic conservation order issued by Fuel Administrator Garfiel. Officials declined to discuss the measure, and most business figures spoke with reticence, unsure what the new rules would entail for the coming week.
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New York
Garfiell
Tmyar
Texan Coming In Ailastic Mort Moparts Teas Vessel
A garbled note indicates a ship or vessel related event involving a Texan arrival. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, mentioning a steamer and a collection or port terms. No identifiable people, organizations, or dates are readable enough to confirm specifics.
Michigan battleship tragedy follows brutal storm
Washington January 17 six sailors died and three injured aboard the battleship Michigan after a heavy gale toppled a cage mast. The dead include Oshon Capers Belgen Carl Frederick Marahrens and five others. Injured sailors suffered leg and arm injuries with head and ankle trauma. The incident marked the navy’s worst mast-related disaster in recent memory.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Michigan
Oshon Capers Belgen
Carl Frederick Marahrens
Aluirence Eugene Book
Frank John Pring
Tutian
Ball
John Engvilio Chico
Ares Edward Thomas McDonald
Gordon Solomon Varmer
Virgil V. Higgers
Wetmore and Morse extend quarry holdings in Barre
Wetmore and Morse Co. extends holdings by gaining controlling interest in the Barre Medium quarry on Lilatone Hill. The deal involves thousands of dollars and signals plans to consolidate multiple quarries and adjoining land, with President F. M. Corry noting spring development is likely and the Medium quarry ready for operation.
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Lillatone Hill
Wetmore & Mors Granite Co. Inc
Barre
Wetmore & Morse Company
Millstone Bill
F. M. Corry
Barre Medium Granite Co
HS. Paton
Paton
Straiton
Empire
Rast Barre
Sudden Drop in Ship Losses Reported
London reports a sporadic decline in British merchantman losses over the past week with six ships of 10 tons or more sunk, two under 100 tons sunk, and two sinking vessels. Arrivals of British merchantmen noted, with five ships unsuccessfully attacked by mines or submarines.
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London
Janije
Stunk
Eoulition
Vermont New Hampshire Retail Monumental Center Meeting
An annual meeting of a Vermont and New Hampshire retail association was convened in Barre Next June. The session, led by President F M Merri le, adjourned after a single meeting with officers including a president, secretary, and treasurer listed among attendees.
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White River Jumellen
Dan
Vermont
New Hampshire
Uwehek
F. M
Merri Ile
Uber
Tehemen
Eretaren
White River
Well Known Hotel Man Dies in Hostile Incident
A prominent hotel proprietor is reported dead after a violent event described as a hostile confrontation. The incident occurred near a port area, with authorities stating the suspect fled toward the city center as investigators review surveillance and witness accounts.
Drive Kickoff Promises Boost Knights War Fund Drive
A Knights of Columbus war fund drive kicked off at Howland hall with a concert and dance drawing a large crowd. A minstrel show featured nine Noel artiate with acts by Frenier, Paymente and others, followed by a finale with Miss Beattie as Liberty and two service figures. Donations from flower sales added to the drive’s early success, and organizers credited Mrs. Carroll and others for the event. The drive continues next week with Rev. A C Griffin slated to speak at the Opera House in Wallingford.
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Knights of 0 Jumbue War Fund
Howland Hall
Knights Off Columbus War Fund
Noel Artiate
Caroline
Charles Fronier
Gray
Mason Pierce
Clement McMahon
Callwell
Howes
Joseph Paymente
Meases
Frenier Ant Paymente
John Duncan
Barre
James Bennett
Naval
Edmund Normandeau
Army
Paul Nelson
Miss Beattie
K. of Calder
Fawers
Kate
Denis Burke
Vivien Martion
Lillian Papin
Mary Hoban
Jed Lander
Loretta Hamel
John Nelson
Knights of Columbus
Opera
Howe
A. C. Griffin
Wallingford
War Fund
Central Vermont Railways Reduces Passenger Schedules
Central Vermont Railway announces major cuts to passenger service amid nationwide cost-cutting. Effective January 6 Boston Montreal through lines halt Sunday service. January 20 consolidations reduce northbound trains to one daily and southbound to one daily. Sundays see cancellations of trains 13 and 14. Milk trains 210 and 311 run daily. extension of trains 4 and 9 to White River Junction authorized.
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J. W. Hanley
Central Vermont Railway Co
Boston Montreal
Foetan & Maine-Canadian Pacific
Boston & Maine-Rutland
Boston & Maine
Central Vermont
Boston
Montreal
Reston & Day Globes
White River Janetion
Vxtvy Smith
White River Jupetion
Montpelier
Governor Urges Uncomplaining Obedience to Fuel Order
Vermont Governor Graham defended the national fuel administration order to close industries as drastic but necessary, urging all citizens to comply without complaint or criticism. He said the government would not issue such an order unless laws and country conditions required it.
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Vermont
National Fuel Administration
Graham
Vermont Fuel Head in Doubt
State Fuel Administrator H. J. M. Jones of Montpelier announced that Vermont plants will be shut down pending clearer guidance from Washington. Only food production and shipyards are to be exempt, with uncertainty about other exceptions. Jones consulted New England administrator Mr. Storrow and noted lack of word from Washington, relying on Associated Press reports.
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H. J. M. Jones
Montpelier
Washington
Vermont
Barre Belt
Jonge
Torday
Fuel Administration
Jones
Granite Men to Close Barr Granite District Facing Five Day Shutdown
Quarriers and manufacturers in the Barre granite district await a five day shutdown ordered by Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield. The Barre Granite Manufacturers Association urges members to suspend operations from Friday morning to Tuesday night, January 22, with Gov. Graham and State Fuel Administrator Jones endorsing full compliance. The notice notes industry-wide obedience and cites communication with state leaders. A separate obituary-style notice recalls Unseen. Roberts, a longtime church servant, and details a memorial service.
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Barre
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Garfield
Washington
Graham
Jones
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