Garfield Refuses to Modify Order as Closures Extend
The Senate passes a resolution requesting postponement while the fuel administrator activates a sweeping programme. Stores and office buildings stay open today tomorrow and Tuesday but must close Monday with holiday rules applying next Monday and every Monday to March 25. All factories are told to close for five days starting this morning as Garfield declares the order an urgent necessity and appeals for aid in the crisis.
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Senate
All Stores Open Today Under Fuel Order
Fuel Administrator Garfield orders all stores and mercantile venues to stay open today May close next Monday and continue closing on succeeding Mondays until March 25. Manufacturing plants excluding food to close five days starting tonight, with shipyards and select war work exempt. Senate urged postponement.
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Garfield
Let's Be Cheerful About It Admonition From State Administration
The State administration urged unity and patriotism to support federal and state closing laws amid the coal crisis. Officials said the government has exhausted options and called on citizens to back the recent rulings, delivering the advice last night after a hearing.
Fire Alarm at Frances Willard Settlement House
About 35 young women at the Frances E. Willard Settlement House on Chambers Street were awakened by a fire in a cupboard on the top floor and fled scantily dressed. Fire crews from Engine 6 and Chemical 1 contained the blaze with minor damage and a police inquiry follows.
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Irty
Frances E. Willard
Chambers Street
West End
Engine 6
Chemical 1
Great Coats at Half Price From F Gray Co
Washington store offers men's heavy storm outfits fur collar overcoats trench coats and great coats at 12.90 after selecting any 25 dollar overcoat. Located at Washington corner Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Cor
Hanoversts
Federal fuel order tightens supply for railroads and homes
Washington January 17 1918 the United States fuel administration issues a regulation to secure fuel for railroads domestic consumers hospitals charities army and navy cantonments public utilities by product coke plants and gas plants and bunker ships the order directs preference in current contracts until further notice.
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United States Fuel Administration
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Army
Irish conscription rejected by House of Commons
London January 17 the House of Commons voted 126 to 48 against an amendment to the man power bill proposing conscription for Ireland.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Boys' Clearing Sale at F. Gray Co.
Juvenile suits for ages 4 to 8 priced at 1.98 dollars. Boys mackinaws for 8 to 17 at 4.90 dollars. Boys heavy overcoats 2.98 dollars. Washington corner Hanover store ad from F. Gray Co.
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Mackinaws
F. Gray Co
Washington
Cor. Hanover
Unconfirmed Report: zar Has Escaped From Prison
A Reuters despatch from Petrograd says Nicholas Romanoff former Emperor and his family may have escaped from a prison near Tohbolsk but the report lacks confirmation. The item notes ongoing suffering from colds and promotes Father John's Medicine in an advertisement.
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Zar
London
Nicholas Romanoff
Tohbolsk
Petrograd
Deadlock in Parleys for Peace Across Fronts
The Teutonic allies and the Bolsheviks remain deadlocked over peace terms. The main obstacle is evacuation of occupied territory demanded by Russia to allow inhabitants to choose their future government. A German official notes Russian proposals on evacuation.
Great pants values at I. Gray Co. Washington corridor
$5 men's pants sell for $2.98 in a mass value ad. Thousands of choices in pure wool and fancy worsteds offered at bargain prices. Located at Washington Street corner Hanover Street with bold headline style.
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I. Gray Co
Wash. Cor
Hanover Sts
Senate Demands Five Day Delay On Fuel Order
A Senate resolution passed 50 to 19 urging a five day suspension of the government fuel restrictions. House action was blocked by objection. Debates raged in both chambers as critics called the order a national calamity and threat to industry. Plans emerged to appeal to President Wilson tomorrow.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Fuel Administration
Wilson
F Gray Co offers $15 overcoats at $7.90 in Washington
F Gray Co will sell today and Saturday every $15 overcoat in their building for $7.90. The selection includes kerseys meltons cheviots and Scotches with ulster or storm coats available. Location is Washington at the corner of Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Cor. Hanover Sts
Adut
Deer Wander Upon Campus at Wellesley
Two deer trotted onto the Wellesley College campus causing a stir as professors forgot appointments and students abandoned exams. The animals likely escaped from a passing freight car and after a lively chase evaded capture, slipping into the woods near the college reservoir. Another attempt to capture them was planned for the next day.
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Wellesley
College Reservoir
Mid-winter Suit Sale At F Gray Co Washington Store
Fr. Gray Co offers men's high-class suits in blue serges fancy worsteds blacks blues and browns with all $18 and $20 suits reduced to $9.90 at the Washington corner Hanover streets shop. News ad promotes limited time bargain in menswear.
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Fr. Gray Co
F. Gray Co
Washington
Cor. Hanover Sts
James W Grayden Inventor of Grayden Aerial Torpedo
Today’s anniversaries note James W. Grayden born in 1848, credited as the inventor of the Grayden aerial torpedo.
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James W. Grayden
Grayden
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions Friday and Saturday with little temperature change, moderate westerly winds. Washington reports the New England forecast as generally fair, with unchanged temperatures.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Street Car Service Is Modified
Boston elevated and subway stations except East Boston tunnel at Devonshire Street will close at 11 45 p m starting tomorrow. The order lasts until March 25 following a national fuel administrator request.
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Massachusetts
James J. Storrow
Boston Elevated Railway Company
East Boston Tunnel
Devonshire Street
National Fuel Administrator
Boston Elevated Plans Shorter Overnight Service Reform
The Boston Elevated announces modified service for today through Tuesday to match actual needs and honor fuel conservation directives. Night service will run 10 minutes after 11:45 pm until March 2, with continuous routes via Sullivan Square and key streets, resuming normal shutdown and owl service after 12:30 am.
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Boston Elevated
Sullivan Square
Washington Street
Northampton Street
Lenox Street
Adama Square
Dover Street
Boylston Street
Alita the Egyptian Mind Reader at Gordon's Olympia
Circumstantial Evidence has broken up many innocent homes. Alita offers alimony advice this week in the ladies parlor at Gordon's Olympia. Free personal counsel for women patrons.
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Gordon's Olympia
Alita
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