Unofficial Embargo on Freight Shipments Continues
The article details an unofficial Eastern embargo prioritizing coal and foodstuffs for domestic use, with coal consumption banned then lifted at midnight. Many plants remain closed or near closure as coal stocks run down, while a zone distribution plan may be set by McAdoo and Garfield to improve coal transport. Rail traffic improves slightly due to weather but remains far from normal.
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Fuel Administration
McAdoo
Garfield
Atlantic Seaboard
New England
Railroad Administration
Arlington
Natalie D. Betts
Miner morale blamed for coal shortage in Wilkes-Barre
G W Oswald inside foreman at Diamond colliery says lack of patriotism among coal miners drives current shortage. He states most workers are foreigners who care only about earning enough for families and see extra pay as no incentive to work harder.
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Wilkesbarre
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G. W. Oswald
Diamond
Defends Increase in Boston Coal Price
Chairman Ellis of the Boston fuel committee explains higher coal costs leaving no alternative. He cites demurrage on barges at Hampton Roads due to weather, higher handling costs for serving over 3000 daily buyers, and increased coal prices at the mines as reasons for the rate rise.
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Boston Fuel Committee
David A. Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Boston
Hampton Roads
Storrow Tours New York on Coal Shortage
James Storrow federal fuel administrator for New England stopped in New York en route to Washington to discuss coal delivery woes. He said New England faced deplorable conditions with under 200 coal cars delivered on many routes while over 600 cars were en route but delayed by bad weather.
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New York
James Storrow
New England
Washington
A. H. Smith
Smith
Philadelphia
Has Bar Closing Bill Laid On Table
Representative Underhill had a bill to close liquor stores during the fuel administration holidays laid on the table in the House yesterday. The measure would make these days legal holidays for liquor sales.
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Underhill
Fuel Administration
Austrian Strike Crisis Remains Acute Despite Returns
The bulk of Austrian workers have gone back, yet the situation in Austria and Hungary is still acute as publics seek peace. Authorities report continued unrest and demand for stability persists amid ongoing labor action and political pressure.
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Austria
Hungary
German Papal? No, needs accurate title
The article reports pan German trepidation over Austria’s peace move, Vorwärts suppression, and Austrian Hungarian leaders reacting to Bohemia self determination, with Wekerle pressing for peace, franchise reform and work stoppages amid war pressures.
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Austria
Vorwaerts
Berlin
von Seydler
Vienna
Prague
Bohemia
Budapest
Dr. Wekerle
Wekerle
Czernin
Fall River Mayor Backs State Takeover of Durfee Textile School
Mayor James Kay appeared before the education committee in support of a bill to have the state assume control of the Durfee Textile School in Fall River.
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James Kay
Fall River
Committee On Education
Durfee
Colonel Gallivan Sees Roosevelt In Washington Social Visit
Congress man James A. Gallivan of Boston met Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at Nick Longworth's home in an hour long interview that began as a social call. Gallivan said Roosevelt regretted his Mayoralty loss and praised General Pershing while noting he would have led a division to France if allowed.
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James A. Gallivan
Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
Nick Longworth
Johnson
California
Chamberlain
Oregon
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Gallivan
Massachusetts
France
Pershing
Lower Shoes And Lighter Shoes Debate In NYC
New York January 23 chairmen of the council of national service of the shoe and leather industry met to devise ways to conserve leather without altering footwear styles. Leaders from New England firms discussed cutting women’s shoe height, lighter civilian soles, reserving heavy sole leather for soldiers and sailors, and removing unnecessary embellishments.
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New York
Council of National Service of the Shoe and Leather Industry
New England
Snowstorm Chains Water Coal Shipment To Boston
A coastal snowstorm delayed coal by water to Boston but rail deliveries kept supply steady. The steamer Coastwise brought 6 622 tons of bituminous coal, while about 100 000 tons, mainly anthracite, arrived by rail. An additional 12 000 tons by water are expected today at Boston.
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Boston
Coastwise
Conference Friday on A R Wage Problem
The Railway Wage Commission invites heads of all railroad labor groups to a Friday conference in Washington to discuss procedures for an extensive inquiry into railway labor conditions. Alfred P. Thom will represent management at the hearings, with the first labor leader hearings set for Monday.
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A. R
Washington
Railroad Wage Commission
Four Brotherhoods
Alfred P. Thom
Railway Executives’ Advisory Committee
Packers Not Ready to Meet Workers
Washington January 23 Representatives of the union packing house workers awaited tonight an answer to their request for a conference with the packers submitted to the President's mediation commission.
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Washington
President
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