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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1918

Page

1

Treasury Department appreciates aid on Federal Income Tax

Boston dated January 11 1918 thanks a publication for its aid and the generous space it provides to the Federal Income Tax and its coverage.

Hoover warns on hoarding as food supply stocks rise

The statement defines hoarding as holding more than 30 days of food by dealers and urges that purchases above normal consumer needs be treated as hoarding. It emphasizes strict interpretation of stockpiling in relation to wartime or emergency conditions.

Hoover launches stricter food controls for export surplus

Washington reports Food Administrator Hoover outlines plans to force food conservation in restaurants and extend anti hoarding rules to households. Allies seek 75 to 90 million bushels of wheat and doubled meat exports. gains depend on further saving.

Washington Food Administration Allies Hoover America

Regulation of private securities during wartime

Washington on January 11 reports government plans to regulate virtually all private securities. Legislation drafts authorize licensing each security issue and denying approval to nonessential enterprises. The Federal Reserve or a related agency would oversee licensing and decide on capital priority.

Washington Administration Congress The Treasury Federal Reserve Board

Senatorial Hearing Hears Baker Accused of Feeding Wrong Impression

A three hour cross examination yesterday charged Baker with giving the country a false impression of the army's preparedness. The Senate military committee led the session amid sharp questioning of the witness about alleged misstatements and facts claimed as non existent.

Senate ‘Military Committee

Berlin Hails Submarine Campaign To Deter U S Aid

The Berlin claim asserts the submarine war has sunk ships worth five billion dollars. Officials say the campaign aims to deter Allied rescue efforts and reassure the German public.

Berlin America

German War Aims Shift Back From Wilson and Lloyd George

Berlin reports Count von Hertling will answer Wilson and Lloyd George in the Reichstag. Berlin Tageblatt says Germany relies on U boats to press peace and keep the United States from aiding the Allies. The Kaiser and advisers fear US entry could swing the balance.

London Berlin Count von Hertling Reichstag Wilson Lloyd George Copenhagen Germany

Secretary Baker Under Fire Over Army Readiness Statement

In Washington on January 11 Secretary of War Baker faced three hours of cross-examination by the Senate military committee over deficiencies in army equipment. Senator Weeks said Baker's formal statement yesterday could mislead the country and urged against basing public opinion on incomplete facts.

Washington Baker Senate Military Committee Weeks

Partisan Clash Over Conditions and Testimony

Both Democrats and Republicans voiced strong disapproval of conditions described and contested assertions by the secretary. They cited prior testimony to contradict the presented statements.

Ex mayor John Purroy Mitchel named major in Army aviation

New York January 1 1919 John Purroy Mitchel former mayor of New York who retired today is appointed a major in the aviation corps of the United States Army.

New York John Purroy Mitchel Aviation Corps United States Army

Police to arrest robber identified in Ward burglary

Lawrence police tonight announced the man who broke into Richard A. Ward’s home, president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, has been identified. He was forced out of the house at gunpoint by governess Mary Ronan, 22. Officials expect an arrest tomorrow.

Lawrence Richard A. Ward Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Mary Ronan

Seize Coal in Houses Ten High Schools Must Stay Closed

City government moves to seize coal supplies amid a power crisis threatening fuel for schools and utilities. Ten high schools shuttered as officials warn gas and electricity could be cut off if shortages persist.

Union Urges Wilson To Seize Coal Mines In Shortage

Central Federated Union adopts a resolution urging Samuel Gompers to ask President Wilson to seize coal mines amid acute fuel scarcity. Boston faces coal shortages with many homes without fuel and city officials warning schools may not reopen due to lack of coal.

New York Samuel Gompers Wilson Central Federated Union Boston David A. Ellis

Widow Loses Weekly Benefit After Industrial Accident Ruling

Mrs Patrick O Toole lost the 10 weekly compensation for 400 weeks after the Supreme Judicial Court ruled the injuries did not arise in the course of employment. O Toole, a Boston public works worker, died when a steam roller owned by an independent contractor ran away with him in its cab and hit a house on Dracut Street Dorchester. The court ordered judgment for the city of Boston.

Patrick O’toole Supreme Judicial Court Industrial Accident Board O’toole City of Boston Public Works Department Dracut Street Dorchester O'Toole

Katharina Schratt Dies Heiress to Austro throne Power

German newspapers report Katharina Schratt the Vienna born actress who wielded influence over Emperor Francis Joseph died in Vienna. She long served as court actress and confidante, breakfasting with the emperor and acting behind the scenes influencing politics until his death in 1916.

Francis Joseph London Vienna Katharina Schratt Stadt Theatre Madame Schratt Nicaea Gantetoat We Einegarian Elizabeth Europe Hofburg Theatre Kofburg Switzerland Francis Khossuth Zurich

Boy Coasters Hurt Bumping Into Auto

Edward Maguire six and his brother John eight of 249 Milbury street were injured when they coasted into the rear wheel of an automobile at Milbury and Fremont streets. Edward is listed in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital while John is hospitalized for treatment. Their father is Hugh J Maguire.

Worcester Edward Maguire John Maguire Hugh J Maguire Milbury Street St. Vincent's Hospital Milbury Fremont

Reward Canada Heroes Reward Canada Heroes Se London

Jan. 11 report notes heroic deeds of Canadians in recent western front fighting. The King awarded honors and continues on page 10 seventh column.

London Western Front

Major Augustus P Gardner Ill in Camp Hospital

Major Augustus P. Gardner former Massachusetts congressman and adjutant of the 31st Division is ill at the base hospital in Camp Wheeler Macon Ga It is feared he may have pneumonia threatening his condition

A. P. Gardner Camp Hospital Macon, Ga Camp Wheeler

Governor Milliken Receives 36 Tons Coal at Augusta Home

Thirty six tons of coal were delivered at Governor Milliken's Augusta residence yesterday. Neighbors complain of hoarding while the Augusta fuel committee protests to the State fuel administrator.

GOV. Milliken Portland Augusta Fuel Committee

Cold Wave Heads East with Snow and Wind

A new cold wave approaches the East from the West with subzero temperatures in the West. Tomorrow will bring falling temperatures along with rain and strong winds in the Middle Atlantic area, followed by snow Saturday night or Sunday and increasingly frigid conditions.

Middle Atlantic

Moon Phases Released Times Noted Today

An astronomical brief notes Moon events with times 5 36 p m and 5 04. The report records observed phase shifts and the sequence of events for observers.

Snow and Rain Forecast for Boston Area

Forecast for southern New England calls for snow or rain Saturday and Sunday with much colder air and a developing cold wave. Northern New England will see increasing clouds Saturday then snow Sunday and a drop in temperatures.

Washington New England

Weather scribbles from Thompson's Spa record page

Fragmentary notes record times and temperatures with scattered figures. Entries reference average temperatures yesterday and a prior year, indicating a data log or weather observation page captured from Thompson's Spa.

Thompson's Spa Tbs Sane Mideenss Sos Dts Aeel

Wartime labor shortage concerns New England farmers

Sunniest Sunnyside farm area farmers voice wartime labor worries. Farmers say city labor would be unsatisfactory and the labor shortage is the central issue affecting farming families in Montpelier VI.

Sunnyside Farm Montpelier New England Post Charles Badger

Farmers Back Milk Price At One And Half Cents Per Quart

Interviewed farmers approve the new price of milk at one and one half cents per quart, marking a change in local dairy economics and signaling support from producer voices.

Powder bag production urged for wartime effort

Washington January 11 factories making car covers and corsets have been asked by the Council of National Defence to begin manufacturing powder bags. This marks the first official step to divert industrial plants to war work as part of national defense.

Washington Council of National Defence

Sergeant Empeys Over the Top story on page five

The notice indicates Sergeant Empey wrote a notable piece titled Over the Top which appears in the current issue on page five. It highlights the work as a wartime literary item within the newspaper.

Empey

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