Strike at New York Harbor as Wilson Considers Action
Washington dispatches report the government awaits word from President Wilson in Paris on ending the quartz workers strike disrupting shipping in New York harbor. Urgent cables warn of possible famine and export disorganization affecting Army overseas supplies after boat owners and workers failed to reach a settlement.
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New York
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Paris
Department of Labor
White House
President Faces Stupendous Task at Peace Conference
The article outlines President’s plan to push through postwar aims at the League of Nations with hopeful but restrained support from diplomats. Britain vows to maintain sea supremacy while urging steady European diplomacy.
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League of Nations
Britain
Troops to be landed in Boston as 26th Division likely
Boston will serve as a debarkation point for combat troops from France with a daily limit of 2500. Charles Eliot Ware, head of the Boston committee, announced that the 26th Division will probably land here. The Canada will be the first transport docked, with no casuals aboard. Washington confirms the change ending the war department’s objection to Boston landing troops.
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Boston
France
Charles Eliot. Ware
Steamship Canada
Ware
Lloyd George and Clemenceau Agree On Many Peace Issues
Paris dispatch reports that Lloyd George and Clemenceau are aligned on numerous questions as Wilson prepares for renewed peace talks. The piece notes dwindling pro American sentiment and hints the President may not fully dictate terms, with European opposition growing ahead of the next discussions.
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Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Paris
Wilson
Strike Crisis Tangles Labor War Fallout
President's personal influence with workers was expected to force a resumption of work during settlement talks. Mary Wilson and Hugh B. Kerwit, head of the Department of Labor conciliation division, stayed in close contact with department reps at the strike scene. A new action plan was reportedly under review though details were not released. Blame for the crisis was placed on boat owners by the War.
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Mary Wilson
Hugh B. Kerwit
Department of Labor
Department
British cabinet chosen with Lloyd George premier
London dispatch reports the new British cabinet to be headed by David Lloyd George as premier and first lord. The note highlights a milestone in historical anniversaries, including 1915 trench capture at Soissons and a 1917 munition plant explosion near Kingsland New Jersey, plus the one year mark of the sinking of the American destroyer Jacob Jones.
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London
David Lloyd George
Soissons
Canadian Car & Foundry Co
Kingsland
N. J
Jacob Jones
Forecast For Boston Cold Wave Weekend
Forecasts show partly cloudy and much colder conditions in Boston and vicinity with a cold wave by Saturday night. Sunday remains fair but cold with diminishing westerly winds and continued chill across the region. A cold wave will also advance over the Middle Atlantic States and New England within 36 hours.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
England
Santas
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Middle Atlantic
West Gates
Thompson's Spa Weather and Time Notation
Report from Thompson's Spa includes scattered figures and times such as 6 a.m. and 2128, with codes like 18 19 18 19 38 and BP. M.oece. Also lists average temperature yesterday as 22 degrees, with a range 15 to 24, and a year ago yesterday average 26 degrees with range 17 to 24. The text mixes abbreviations, inconclusive data, and multiple unclear entries.
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Thompson’s Spa
Soldiers' Mail Back to Sender in France Delays Blame Army
Undelivered mail for American soldiers in France is blamed on the Army index system failure. Eight to ten carloads remain in France, while thousands and possibly millions of letters headed overseas are expected to reach New York soon for forwarding. Continued on Page 4 First Column. Ward off colds with Father John's Medicine.
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Washington
France
Praeger
Senate Post Office Committee
New York
Rickenbacker Tops Aces List in War Record
Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker of Columbus Ohio famed as a driver leads American air force in France with 26 enemy planes to his credit. An official War Department report released today shows 63 pilots credited as aces with five or more victories. Continued on Page 6 Second Col.
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Washington
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Columbus
Ohio
France
War Department
Overcoats Ad With National Brands and Style
An advertisement for overcoats claiming values at $40 for some styles and $28 for others. It highlights imported kerseys, double breasted Connaughts with belt, and refers to the handsomest, most luxurious great coats in the world. Identified as F. Gray Co., Washington at the corner of Hanover.
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Gray Co
Washington
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Hanover
F. Gray Co
Cor. Hanover
Mary Pickford Is Now Out of Danger
Mary Pickford, the world’s highest priced motion picture actress, was pronounced out of danger by doctors and nurses in Los Angeles after collapsing at a Hollywood studio. Initial diagnosis of Spanish influenza was revised to typhoid. Her brother Jack Pickford is recovering from gallstone surgery.
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Cal
Mary Pickford
Hollywood
Little Star
Jack Pickford
Danse Tonite 2 Jazz Bands Play Continuous Music
Two jazz bands perform nonstop at St James Hall located at 2835 Huntington Ave with ongoing dance night entertainment advertised for tonight.
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Danse Tonite
St. James Hall
Huntington Ave
Troops to Disembark at Boston Under 2500 Daily Landing
A telegram states that no more than 2500 troops will land daily at Boston and that additional troops are to disembark at another port. The notice outlines limited arrivals and ongoing troop movements with emphasis on controlled displacement.
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Boston
Over 200 killed in Berlin since Monday
Berlin dispatch reports that more than 200 people have been killed in the fighting since Monday. Outlying hospitals treated about 300 wounded yesterday and twelve bodies were brought to the chancellor's palace in Wilhelmstrasse on Wednesday.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Wilhelmstrasse
Matinee Dansant at Winter Garden and Hotel Westminster Ad
Today at the Winter Garden matinee from 4 to 6 with dancing further every evening until midnight. Best jazz in town and noon openings daily. Special lunch offered for 5 cents. Hotel Westminster at Copley Square promotes its entertainment and dining options.
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