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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

1

Storrow Rules Hold Except Upon U S Days

Boston Tunnel and Subway Service to Stop at 11 15 with usual all night service probable New England fuel administration to enforce drastic closing rules James J Storrow will issue directives to local fuel committees and local boards to carry out edicts He has not received official word from Washington but expects to be informed by tomorrow morning

Boston Tunnel National Fuel Administration New England Fuel Administration James J. Storrow New England Fuel Administrator Storrow Washington

Nationwide fuel order shutters factories for five days

A drastic measure from the fuel commissioner and presidential approval closes all manufacturing establishments for five days starting tomorrow. Every Monday for ten weeks becomes a legal holiday with all factories, stores, and offices suspended. Railways and streetcars provide only limited service on Mondays, and the order even covers munition plants.

Garfield

Washington authority overrides local fuel rules

A columnist states that federal orders take precedence over New England fuel administration rules for days not covered by national regulations. Local and regional rules will apply week by week where national guidance is silent, with President as commander-in-chief and all orders to be obeyed.

Washington New England Fuel Administration

Louisiana clarified sugar reaches Boston market

Tons of Louisiana clarified sugar, a new product from the South, arrived in Boston yesterday and was placed on Northern markets. The coarse, slightly yellow crystals are less sweet than Cuban refined sugar and carry a distinct cane flavor reminiscent of brown sugars.

Louisiana Boston South

Louisiana clarified sugar sold at nine cents a pound

Every pound sold 48 marked Louisiana clarified sugar and retails for nine cents a pound. Boston hotel keepers, restaurant men and housekeepers quickly accepted the substitute for the much wanted white sugar. One dealer sold a ton yesterday in two pound packages with a limit of one package to a customer.

Louisiana Boston

Sinkings Near New Low Mark In Admiralty Report

London reports a weekly drop in British merchantmen sunk by mines or submarines. Only six ships of 1600 tons plus were lost, plus two under 1600 tons and two fishing boats, the lowest weekly total since the submarine campaign began. The week ending Nov. 11 had the previous low of six vessels.

London Admiralty Ubo Sun

Near Record Low Mark for Vessels Claimed by U Boats

With one exception this is the smallest number of vessels claimed by U boats in a single patrol in years. The report notes a marginal improvement over previous submersible attacks and lists affected shipping lanes and international responses.

Suits Cut to 9.90 in Gray Co Midwinter Sale

F Gray Co offers men high class suits at 9.90 during the midwinter sale. Blue serges fancy worsteds blacks blues and browns previously 18 and 20 dollars reduced to 9.90. Located at Washington corner Hanover streets.

FP. Gray Co F. Gray Co Washington Cor Hanover Sts

Labor Leaders Plan Mass Meeting Over Fuel Crisis

Boston Central Labor Union votes to call a mass meeting of its 80 000 affiliated members to discuss fuel and food shortages affecting Boston and the state. The decision follows hastily issued Washington orders to close factories and related actions.

Boston Central Labor Union Executive Board Boston Washington

Mass Meeting Planned in Wells Memorial Hall

Next Sunday afternoon a mass meeting will be held in Wells Memorial Hall at 987 Washington Street under the auspices of the C L A. Governor McCall Fuel Administrator Storrow and City Fuel Commissioner Robert B Stone. Congressman James A Gallivan and Mayor Curley are to be invited to give their views. The meeting will also be

Wells Memorial Hall Washington Street McCall Storrow Robert B. Stone James A. Gallivan Curley

Machine Gun Kills Officer at Camp Devens

Second Lieutenant Sidney D. Reynolds of K Company 304th Infantry died at the base hospital after an accidental machine gun discharge during cleaning. Reynolds, 29, of Newport Avenue Newport Rhode Island, was killed when shells were fed into the weapon. His wife lives in Brookline. A formal statement absolves the other junior officer of blame.

Camp Devens Sidney D. Reynolds K Company 304Th Infantry Reynolds Newport Avenue Newport R. I Brookline

Stops Tobacco Habit Booklets Offer Free Home Help

Elders' Sanitarium at 2505 Main St in St Joseph Missouri publishes a booklet on tobacco habit effects and how to quit in three to five days at home. The facility offers the booklet free by mail. readers should send their names and addresses promptly.

Elders’ Sanitarium Main St St. Joseph Acvt

Ainsworth to Face Secret Indictment in Brookline Infant Death

Mrs Jennie May Eaton Ainsworth, held prisoner by Massachusetts, will appear before Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham to answer a secret indictment accusing her of abandoning her month old grandson in the vestibule of Dr Harold Bowdidge's Brookline home on Sept 12, leading to the infant's death.

Requisition Granted For Extradition Of Mrs Ainsworth

Captain Proctor of the Massachusetts State Police arrived with the war rant and extradition papers signed by Governor McCall and Governor Holcomb. Mrs Ainsworth had been held prisoner in her home since earlier in the day as officers prepared formal service of the documents.

Captain Proctor Massachusetts Ainsworth McCall Holcomb Connecticut

Overcoats on Sale at F Gray Co Washington Street

F Gray Co announces a sale of men's heavy storm overcoats fur collar and trench styles. Great coats priced at 25 dollars now offered for 12.90 at the Washington and Hanover streets corner store. Ad notes continuation on Page 9 column 3.

F. Gray Co Washington Cor. Hanover Sts

Four Shots Fired at Bolshevik Premier Petrograd

An automobile carrying Bolshevik premier Nikolai Le nine was fired upon in Petrograd as he drove to a meeting of the Council of People's Commissaries. Four shots were fired but he was not hurt.

Petrograd Associated Press Nikolai Lenine Council of People’s Commissaries

War Department favors discharge of men over 31 from draft

Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that the War Department supports exempting from draft liability those who are over 31 since registering on June 5, 1917, without having been drafted.

Washington Baker Senate Military Committee War Department

Sale of $15 Overcoats at F Gray Co

F Gray Co offers all $15 overcoats today and Saturday at 7.90 dollars. Kerseys meltons cheviots and Scotches are included. Select any $15 overcoat whether ulster storm coat or similar at 7.90 dollars. Located at Washington Street corner Hanover.

F. Gray Co Washington Cor Hanoversts

German factions at odds over Brest-Litovsk terms

Dissatisfaction grows within German circles over the Brest-Litovsk peace terms. Bolshevik and Teutonic factions resume talks, but pan-Germanists face opposition from segments of the public and newspapers. The peace section seeks a settlement, while critics demand different terms.

Brest- Litovsk Brest-Litovsk

German War Aims Lieut Between East Annexations Debate

Amsterdam dispatches report a tentative accord between political and military factions in Germany based on Russia’s no annexations or indemnities in the east. Hindenburg would decide possible western annexations if Germany wins. Yet factions remain at odds as meetings break up and Hertling may address the Reichstag. Hungary’s cabinet resigns over war conduct and a Romanian minister is released in Russia amid renewed tensions.

Amsterdam Germany von Hindenburg von Hertling Reichstag Austria Charles Russia Rumania Legation

Five Dollar Pants at Two Ninety-Eight Bargain

Bold ad announces men’s pants starting at $2.98 claiming greatest values with thousands to choose from. Pure all wool and fancy worsteds offered by F. Gray Co at Washington Street corner Hanover streets in a prominent newspaper advertising display.

F. Gray Co Wash Hanover Sts

Expect Order Will Save 30 000 000 Tons of Coal

Business leaders denounce the order as a severe blow to industry and protest its widespread impact on factories saloons stores except drug and food theaters and other amusements office buildings.

Government orders five day shutdowns and ten week Monday holiday

Washington directs most eastern manufacturing to suspend for five days to ease the fuel famine. In addition, industry and normal heated activities will observe a weekly Monday holiday for ten weeks. Shipyards may stay open while munition plants close. The move, ordered by Fuel Administrator Garfield with President Wilson's approval, aims to relieve fuel and transport crises.

Washington America Mississippi River Garfield Wilson

Auto Breaks Into Harbor On Ice Adventure

Robert Bryanton a Hull garbage collector drove his auto onto the ice of Boston harbor from Hull Gut on a trip from Bumkin Island naval training station. The car broke through and sank to 18 inches before Bryanton leaped clear and hopped to ice cakes. A 25 member naval reserves squad rescued the vehicle and Bryanton returned to Hull with the garbage load.

Robert Bryanton Hull Hull Gut Bumkin Island Bryanton Boston Harbor

Sea Alimony Promises Mind Reading at Gordon's Olympia

An advertisement offers personal advice to women in the ladies parlor by Madam Alita, an Egyptian mind reader, claiming circumstantial evidence has broken up many homes and promoting events at Gordon's Olympia all week.

Gordon's Olympia Madam Alita

Forecast for Boston Area Breezy with Light Snow Overnight

Weather forecast for southern New England calls for fair conditions Thursday with possible light snow at night and moderate south winds turning variable. In Washington the forecast notes fair skies for Thursday with near local snowfall and similar conditions spreading to Friday.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England Niit

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