Five Day Coal Saving Limits Resume In New England
Fuel Administrator James J. Storrow says the five days of factory closures cut coal use and will allow some plants to restart. Weather relief and continued conservation key, with about 60 more days of hardship expected. Exemptions for 100 Massachusetts war material factories noted, while probes target possible unauthorized operations.
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New England
Garfield
James J. Storrow
Fuel Administration
Boston
Storrow
Washington
Massachusetts
The
United States
Widespread Draft Powers Proposed for 18 to 62 Year Olds
Senator McCumber introduces a bill authorizing the President to order the registration and drafting of all men aged 18 to 62 for war industry work. Government appeal agents will challenge deferred classifications granted on marriage since May 13 1917 to ensure uniform action and allow district boards to review local decisions. If a marriage claim shows dependency, it will be denied.
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Washington
McCumber
Crowder
Cambridge food dealers accused of exorbitant prices
Joseph L. Johnson Cambridge food and animal inspector charged Cambridge merchants with selling food at high prices for big profits in a report read at a City Hall conference with Mayor Quinn and five members of the Cambridge Grocers and Provision Dealers Association. Quinn to study further with the Board of Trade.
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Cambridge
Joseph L. Johnson
Cambridge Food and Animal Inspector
Quinn
Cambridge Grocers and Provision Dealers’ Association
Board of Trade
Red Cross Enlists Women Prisoners For War Service
Women prisoners will join the American Red Cross to aid war efforts by making practical comforts for servicemen. The National Civic Federation women’s department voted to appoint themselves godmothers to the prisoners, hoping patriotic service will improve their lives. A substantial sum was raised at the Copley Plaza meeting for the drive.
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Woman’s Department
National Civic Federation
Copley Plaza
Hospital project blocked by council opposition
Councillor Henry F. Hagan halted a $150,000 proposal to convert the Charles Street jail sheriff's home into a hospital and build a new sheriff's home. The Finance Commission urged state prison review and approval before any action, while Councillor Ballantyne supported the recommendation.
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Henry F. Hagan
Charles Street
Finance Commission
John R. Murphy
State Prison Commission
Ballantyne
Hagan
Debate Over Jail Location Reflects Hospital Care Concerns
The discussion centers on whether the county should keep the sheriff in the current building or erect a new jail elsewhere. Critics cite hospital attention needs over the past five years and call for comprehensive planning. Sheriff Quinn notes inmates receive care at Massachusetts General Hospital when needed. The land value offers a potential fund for a new facility.
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Quinn
Massachusetts General Hospital
Funeral for John A. O’Keefe Fire Prevention Chief
State and city officials prominent bar and bench members attended the funeral of John A. O’Keefe metropolitan fire prevention commissioner. A requiem high mass was sung at St Pius Church Lynn with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery Salem.
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Bar
John A. O’keefe
St. Pius
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Salem
State House
Lynn Bar
Essex County Bar
Lynn School Committee
Massachusetts Fire Chiefs’Association
F. Walter McDonough
Edward E. Chase
Lynn Fire Department
Randlett
Newton Fire Department
Water Crisis At Ayer Camp Demands New Wells
Camp Devens faces a critical water shortage as National Board of Fire Underwriters inspectors warn the supply is extremely hazardous. They estimate 800000 gallons more daily are needed to protect a 40000 man camp with a 10 million dollar property risk and note that current wells and tanks are inadequate. Rhode Island draftees arrive to fill first quotas as winter drills begin.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Ira H. Woolson
Washington
Rhode Island
Beeckman
Providence
Pawtucket
Bristol
Thornton
Centerdale
Woonsocket
Newport
Cranston
Central Falls
Appenaug
Ayer
Martial drill aids four tent company candidates
Exercises such as the bear hop the Indian walk and other marching moves were used this afternoon in a crowded training session for four tent company candidates.
Criticism in Reichstag over German censorship sparks debate
Amsterdam Jan 21 Critics in the Reichstag main committee clashed over censorship in Germany. Socialist leader Friedrich Ebert and Conservative Herr von Graefe argued that annexationists were favored, and Ebert said newspapers could write freely while others could not. He urged omitting Admiral von Tirpitz from submarine campaign criticism.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Friedrich Ebert
Herr von Graefe
Herr Ebert
von Ludendorff
Herr. Ebert
Admiral von Tirpitz
British Casualties Reported For Week Ending Today
London reports 17,043 British casualties for the week ending today, including killed or died of wounds 18 and missing 218 as well as wounded 14 477. This marks a decrease of 7 838 from the prior week which recorded 24 978 casualties.
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Aitideg
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Eruinaga Ae Wouner
Oscerg
Norway Rejects U S Feed Plan Over Food Shipping Terms
Norwegian political factions condemn the United States food and shipping proposal as unacceptable and demand a new basis for an agreement. The National Tidende reports a unified stance ahead of forthcoming talks.
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Christiania Deapaten
National Tidende
United States
Norway
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