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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
3
Wilkesbarre joins nationwide coal cutback with all business and household sectors cooperating. Residents note coal abundant locally yet unavailable for use as officials enforce the Garfield edict to conserve fuel. Local leaders express patriotism and commitment to aiding other regions in need.
Druggists guarantee refund if it fails to cure the cold in one day. The box bears KF and Dr. W. Grove’s signature. The advertisement promotes Laxative Brom Quinine as a quick remedy with a money back promise.
The Boston Street Carmen's Union executive board meets at Fay Hall to discuss car overcrowding on rush lines. Motormen and conductors report overloads seen as dangerous and seek protection for workers. William D. Mahon of the AA of Street and Electric Railway Employees arrives from Detroit for Bay State Railway trouble talks.
The Cologne Gazette urges Sweden to avoid using Swedish vessels in American coastal trade warning that it would be a unneutral action. It appeals to neutral conscience to not aid in the current conflict and not to betray neutrality.
Reports from Brussels say the self-constituted Council of Flanders will hold an election to allow Flemish people to express their will on full independence. A deputation met German interior minister Wallraf and received a sympathetic reply and best wishes for Flemish autonomy efforts.
Copenhagen January 21 German news says the Leokas Anzeiger reports the central powers will end peace talks if Leon Trotzky does not accept their demands when he returns to Brest Litovsk on January 29.
The Wilkes Barre area follows the federal fuel saving order with a Monday shutdown of nonessential stores and businesses. The Greater Wilkes Barre Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution urging all wholesale and retail shops to close Mondays from Jan 21 to March 2, with food shops closing at noon. Local officials note the city resembles a Sunday, with only banks and some offices operating under limited heat and light.
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