Heatless Monday program kept in effect amid severe winter
As coal shortages and record cold persist, officials decide not to end the heatless Monday program yet. Garfield and McAdoo, with state administrators, weigh two extra four day shutdowns tied to Lincoln and Washington birthdays if weather does not improve.
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McAdoo
Fuel Administration
Atlantic
New England
Indiana
Ohio
Cox
Railroad Administration
Roosevelt Undergoes Minor Operation For Abscess
Oyster Bay reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt recently underwent a minor operation for an abscess. He was moved to New York City and has canceled his western trip and duties including an address in Boston tonight and engagements in Des Moines and Milwaukee.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Milwauee
Record cold grips Michigan with subzero temps
Forty below zero reported in western villages and sixteen below in Detroit as temperatures plunged across Michigan overnight. Strong winds and icy conditions prompted treacherous travel and school disruptions across the state.
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Detroit
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West Shore
GOAL MEN SEEK PRICE UPWARD REVISION BY APRIL
Washington D C February 3 A West Virginia labor official Sam Montgomery is praised as West Virginia Labor Commissioner for strengthening the department by coordinating with government agencies and unions. The piece notes congressional sentiment on income tax for non government officers and describes rail policy and Camp Humphreys in Virginia for 30 000 soldiers.
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Charles Brooks Smith
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Belvoir
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Spencer -Times-Record
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Jean Lr
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Capital Contracts Trigger Price Revision Push
Officials report widespread demand for price reform as contracts nearing expiry on the last day of March face renewal at government-fixed prices. The parties argue such terms would cause financial losses, insisting they cannot enter new contracts under current rates or bear the cost.
Allied Onips For American Troops
Washington February 5 In view of ship shortage General Bliss United States at the supreme war council discusses with British officials a plan to train American battalions through the British system to Flanders. A concrete proposal calls for 150 battalions to undergo training and transfer to General Pershing. By diverting units to British ports congestion at American debarkation points would be eased and faster action possible.
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France
General Bliss
United States
Supreme War Council
Flanders
Atlantic
Controversy Over War Efficiency to Extend in Senate
Senate debate on war efficiency and the war cabinet plan continues with Senator Wadsworth urging reform and more detailed scrutiny. Secretary Baker faces cross examination as he defends government military programs and reorganizations before the military committee.
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McKellar
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Wadeworth
Growth of Fund for Salvation Army War Work
Fund for the Salvation Army War Work shows slow growth as local donors are urged to send in money. The notice highlights contributions from Superior Supply Company and other small donations, calling on readers to add their name to the list of supporters and support the work at home and in camps and trenches.
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West End
Superior Supply Company
Levan Veces
Om Superia ® Supply Co
Traised Pge
Katkeska Vcets
Dangerfield
Trial testimony marks tense climax with technical detail
The testimony featured technical points as the witness neared the climax of the trial. Early in the proceedings Folo kept a jovial demeanor, provoking repeated laughter from the gallery while the testimony unfolded.
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Folo
Retail coal price decision delayed by Mercer fuel committee
The Mercer county fuel committee of the federal fuel administration will decide coal retail prices for Bluefield after hearings. City officials and local dealers presented statements at the Merger Hall Chamber of Commerce, with City Attorney Dillard and counsel Kingdon examining witnesses. A municipal coal yard cost dispute was postponed for later review by a certified accountant.
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Mercer County Fuel Committee
Federal Fuel Administration
Mueheld Chamer of Commerce
C. C. Sahlman
Central Labes Union
John R. Dillard
Dinefield
A. F P. Kingdon
Dwerfeld
Stahl
Whither Forecast West Virginia and Virginia
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions in West Virginia on Wednesday and Thursday with rain. In Virginia the outlook remains fair on Wednesday and Thursday with slowly rising temperatures.
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Virginia
Treason Trial Witness Details Illumination of Bolo Pasha Funds
In a Paris treason trial, key accountant M. Doyen testified about receipts and documents indicating Bolo Pasha received half a million dollars from Guaranty Trust Company of New York and the Royal Bank of Canada. Pasha showed unusual nerve as he waived the chance to cross examine for the first time, after Doyen’s two hour examination revealed his testimony.
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German Officer Among Ten Convicted In Food Ship Bomb Plot
Franz von Rintelen and nine others were found guilty in federal court of conspiring to destroy Entente ships by placing five bombs in cargoes. Judge Howe imposed the maximum eighteen months in Atlanta federal prison and a $2000 fine per defendant, with sentences to run after prior penalties expire where applicable.
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Scheele
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Wilhelm Parades
George Praedel
Friederich
Relief From Bitter Cold Promised For East
Washington, five to seven day outlook shows slowly rising temperatures for all states east of the Mississippi. Snow today in Michigan likely to spread to upper Great Lakes then lower lake region with rain in the Ohio valley and east Gulf states by Thursday. North Atlantic winds expected to ease but forecasters warn of fresh conditions along that coast.
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North Atlantic
Rail unions charge faulted railroad operations
Union leaders warned the railroad system suffered from inefficiency and congestion as part of a effort to discredit the eight hour law and government control. W G Lee and A D Garretaon cited delayed crews, changes in personnel, and misused rolling stock to support their claims amid testimony before the railroad wage commission.
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New York
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Lane
Cateman
Allied Forces Again Strike German Lines Across Front
Reports say American British and French troops hit German trenches by patrols and bombardment. Heavy casualties feared on German side as Allied artillery disrupts positions near Verdun and Ypres rail area, with air combat spanning France Italy and the Baltic theatre. Turco-Tartar forces push in southern Russia seizing Yalta and threatening Sebastopol as peace talks at Brest-Litovsk appear stalled. Norway restricts exports to preserve neutrality amid war pressures.
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Crazy man kills young wife in Virginia tragedy
Richmond reports say Mrs. Leslie Carter aged 19 was shot and killed yesterday by her husband at their home near Saluda Middlesex county. Carter had recently been adjudged insane but not removed to a state hospital due to an apparent improvement. The husband was reloading the gun when his father intervened with an iron rod.
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Saluda
Middlesex County
Carter
George Russell Resigns From Irish Convention Delegation
George Russell resigns as a delegate to the Irish convention. A poet and intimate friend of Sir Horace Phinkett, who chairs the convention, Russell provides no reason for his departure.
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