Strikes in Germany Spread Across Key War Industries
A London despatch reports rising strike activity across Germany affecting shipyards in Kiel, Prussian plants in Adlershof and Spandau arsenals, and mines in Westphalia. Workers seek peace without annexations, while authorities consider force to quell protests amid war demands.
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Letters From the Trenches Report Mail Amidst Gunfire
AP dispatch describes mail service in American trenches in France with mud smeared envelopes and letters home. Army chaplains organize incoming and outgoing mail while censors note most letters go to mothers and reflect high morale with reassurances that food is good and the sender is well.
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France
Associated Press
United States
Army
Army Post Office
Effects of German strikes on wartime munitions plants
An Associated Press writer, returning from Copenhagen, describes how strikes at Adlershof and Spandau threaten Berlin area munitions and war industry. He details worker age, political leanings, and shifts among Socialist leaders from moderation to radicalism influencing the strike.
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P. C. Classification Bill Before House
President John J. Sheehan of the Boston Postoffice Clerks Association relays a Gal liver telegram reporting an 11 to 6 vote by postoffice committee to report Madden classification bill to the House. The plan creates six grades for clerks in first and second class offices and city delivery carriers with salaries from 1000 to 1500 dollars and automatic promotion to the top grade. After pending appropriation bills, action on the measure is to be pressed.
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John J. Sheehan
Boston Postoffice Clerks’ Association
James A. Gallivan
Washington
Postoffice
House
Italians Make New Advances on Asiago Plateau
Further gains by Italian forces push their line northeast of Col del Rosso on the Asiago plateau as they press against Austrian positions in the northern sector. The Wednesday attack widened the front and continued the advance.
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Asiago
Col del Rosso
War updates across Europe and Finland report limited ground fighting
In France and Belgium artillery dominates with small trench raids by infantry. Finland sees ongoing conflict between White Guard and Red Guard with White Guard gains reported via Stockholm. In Russia Bolsheviks force Ukrainian defenders to capitulate at Kiev.
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Belgium
Finland
White Guard
Red Guard
Stockholm
Russia
Kiev
Troops Move to Rename German Measles Liberty Measles
Soldiers at Camp Din in New Jersey argue that German measles sounds unpatriotic and seek to rename the disease Liberty measles. Camp surgeons report hearing jests about the illness and consider appealing to Washington to adopt the new designation.
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Din
N. J
Washingon
Quincy renames Goffe Street President’s Lane after long dispute
After a fourteen year debate, Quincy fixes new street name with signs reading President’s Lane on what was Goffe Street. Mayor Joseph L. Whiton approved the council order to honor John Quincy Adams and mark the so called short cut as President’s Lane.
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Goffe Street
Joseph L. Whiton
The
United States
John Quincy Adams
Change Aimed To Preserve Historic Value Wins In Quincy
Residents pressed a petition to rename Goffe Street in Quincy to honor historic value after a heated vote. The street runs between Adams Street and President's Hill where John Quincy Adams once walked to view the harbor. Opponents included Charles Francis Adams 2d who called the tale of Goffe fictitious. The council acted though a late notice issue stalled final action.
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President’s Hill
John Quincy Adams
Quincy
Braintree
Goffe
Charles Francis Adams
Harvard University Corporation
Goffe Street
Licensing Regulations for Bakers Extended in Food Administrative Proclamation
A new set of baking rules limits wheat flour purchases for bakers through July 31, requires substitutions in bread making, and permits the name Victory Bread for high substitute content. The regulations list permissible substitutes, encourage local purchasing, and urge bakers to keep output steady while sugar shortages persist.
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The
Food Administration
Victory
Ford Plans U Boat Production and Navy Expansion
Article reports Secretary Daniels reviewing Henry Ford's plans to convert factory space into ship fabrication for new submarines with greater range and armament. It notes naval officials' inspection, possible auto-firm contracts, and a push to enlarge training stations Pelham Bay and Great Lakes with more personnel to support a broader naval program.
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