Storrow Pledges New Coal Plan Amid Long Winter Shortage
Storrow rushed to New York to secure additional coal and avoid Monday heat restrictions. Worcester and Boston groups urged action to distribute scarce bituminous coal to hospitals and industry. 8,000 tons arrived by rail and 14,178 tons on two colliers. Barge cargoes totaling over 20,000 tons were stalled at Vineyard Haven and expected today.
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20 COAL ZONES by Fuel Administration plans district system
The Fuel Administration outlines a 90 district zoning plan for the nation’s bituminous fields with district representatives, aided by the railroad administration, to oversee orders and movement. The plan, excluding anthracite, aims to cut crosshauling and transport miles, closely aligning consuming districts with state borders.
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Fuel Administration
Garfield
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Massachusetts Bars Ordered Closed on Mondays
Massachusetts liquor license holders must close on Mondays from Jan 28 to March 25 under an order by James J. Storrow New England fuel administrator. Exempt hotels are urged not to sell liquor on Mondays to maintain fairness with closed rivals. Boston Licensing Board support noted.
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James J. Storrow
New England
Boston Licensing Board
Boston
22 Schools Close As Coal Shortage Hits City
The city shuts 23 schools that had stayed open for a week and expects as many more to close by Monday due to a coal shortage. Fuel committee warns supply may fail to keep essential services running as municipal plants, hospitals, homes, and hotels consume the limited coal. Chairman Noyes Labor suggests even school fuel may run out.
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Noyes
Mayor Curley Sets Plan to Save City Schools From Coal Shortage
Mayor Curley to meet with Judge Sullivan and Joseph Lee at City Hall to devise coal routing to keep 70 of 276 schools open as 206 buildings face possible closure. Officials warn loss could affect high school exams in June and risk lifelong educational damage.
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Rad Salts and Jad Salts Cure Kidney Troubles
A health note recommends daily meat with periodic salt flushing of kidneys to prevent uric acid buildup. It cites symptoms like dull kidney ache, back pain, dizziness, sour stomach, cloudy urine, and nighttime urination. Four ounces of Rad Salts in water each morning are advised to cleanse sluggish kidneys and neutralize acidity. Jad Salts are presented as a safe, inexpensive lithia-water aid.
U S Officials Defend War Efforts Before Senate Panel
Secretary Baker to present a summary of American war efforts to the Senate military committee after a request from Senator Chamberlain. McCormick notes coordination gaps, cites officers’ concerns with Crozier Sharpe and Marsh Wood. Sharpe supports rapid mobilization, clothing limits noted, Crozier testimony kept confidential.
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Crozier
War secretary Baker invited to testify before committee
In a closed session the committee rejected a hearing outside the regular room and sent a notice inviting Baker to appear Monday at 10 30 am with a chance for earlier date. Baker plans to address as many congressmen as possible and may be invited before the Senate.
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Allies demand Gen Wood as American military liaison
Premier Lloyd George urged Major-General Leonard Wood be sent to Europe as America's chief military representative. Officers of the American expedition in France pressed to replace General Crozier, chief of ordnance, and Quartermaster-General Sharpe for better coordination.
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McCormick reveals Allied war council pleas and guns shortage
Representative McCormick reports Lloyd George urged inclusion of Leonard Wood on the Allied War Council and pressed for a strong Pershing staff. He says France cannot supply enough heavy guns, proposes 2,000 as a target and 20,000 minimum, and advocates a Munitions minister to boost production.
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France
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Pirates Pitcher Steele Seeks U S Citizenship
Steele a Pirates pitcher now living in St. Louis plans to renounce English allegiance and begin naturalization as a U S citizen. Born in Canada he would face Canadian draft if still on that side of the border.
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Pirates
St. Louis
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United States
Aliens May Be Drafted At Rally At Hippodrome
Captain Marlatt of the British and Canadian recruiting mission told a Hippodrome Theatre crowd that allies in Washington will force their countrymen to return home to serve. He said details were withheld at officials’ request and promised a public announcement on ages and treatment of slackers, noting a surprise for those living well while needed at home.
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Hippodrome Theatre
Washington
United States
Office Buildings May Shut Down Amid Fuel Shortage
Edwin D. Brooks of the Boston fuel committee warned at the Building Managers' Association meeting that Boston has only three days of coal supply and transport is delayed. David A. Ellis said the crisis is at its worst since the shortage began, and relief depends on milder weather.
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Boston Fuel Committee
Building Managers’ Association
Real Estate Exchange
Brooks
Boston
David A. Ellis
Boston Committee
No Prohibition on Lamb and Mutton on Non Meatless Days
National Food Administrator Hoover issued a notice relayed to Massachusetts Food Administrator Endicott stating there is no ban on lamb and mutton except on meatless days. People are urged to choose lamb and mutton over exportable meats on other days.
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Massachusetts
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War Improves Harvard Work
Harvard students show improved academic records after wartime effort. Honor list entries reflect sharper scholarship as the university notes a small number of shirkers by comparison to those who raised their standing under war stress.
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Notice to notify relatives of sick soldiers
Representative Reaves of Nebraska introduced a resolution in Washington on January 25 to require that when an enlisted man or officer is admitted to an army hospital in continental America his nearest relative be notified by telegraph about the nature and seriousness of the illness.
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Reaves
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Food Conservation Meeting Planned at Tremont Temple
Tremont Temple hosts a 3 o clock food saving meeting with hotel and restaurant staff released to attend. Frank Hall of the Hotel Somerset chairs the division on food administration as speakers include Hadicott, Miss Sarah Louise Arnold, and C Weed with Victor C Heath presiding.
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Cardinal Pitching Prospect Signs Early Two Year Deal
Oscar Horstman a young right hander expected to star on Jack Hendricks Cardinals staff signs a two year contract with President Rickey expressing strong support for his potential as a key pitcher this season.
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Cardinal
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