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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
3
The American Red Cross war council announced appropriations totaling 390 519 259 60 for relief in France from the U S entry to April 30 1918 The military relief fund stood at 14 019 989 50 civilian relief 9 506 482 15 supplies bureau 3 359 641 75 and miscellaneous aids 3 583 346 20
Washington January 27 The public should expect sharp cuts in public utilities and munitions output as rail embargoes impede loaded and empty tank car movements The petroleum war service committee urges the director general of railroads to grant priority to tank cars Deliveries in December fell from 18 000 000 to 12 400 000 barrels a month a 31 percent drop January shows a 45 percent decline Gas and fuel oil depend on tank car shipments to keep essential domestic heating lighting and cooking services supplied
In Petrograd on February 27 a decree from the council of soldiers and workers deputies calls for universal suffrage among navy commanding personnel. Sailors would hold titles matching posts, may join associations or parties, and openly express views. Appointments require central naval committee confirmation, with committees able to demand removals subject to appeal.
Labor supply and demand in the United States are in exact balance according to a statement from the new United States employment service office in New York. The only drawback to the favorable situation is the number of men, especially in the building trades, in many sections a doubtless will have to.
The notice urges workers to pursue various lines of work in other localities where demand for labor is high for shipbuilding and related essential purposes.
A federal report summary notes varying job prospects in 1930s regions with strong demand for Negro laborers in Memphis and Savannah, excess labor supply in California, and difficulty placing workers in Boston. Florida carpenters seek warm climates while Northwest loggers face high demand. Newark shows a great labor need.
N. J. notes for all crafts familiar with shipbuilding. New York and Buffalo show a comfortable balance between help and jobs wanted.
The Food Administration revoked the license of Louis Hoffman a New York wholesale grocer at 71 Ludlow Street for selling sugar at high prices. He cannot deal in 20 staple foods requiring a license. If by May 1 he shows no further violations he may apply for a new license.
In Amsterdam on January 27 Foreign Minister von Kuehlmann predicted a separate peace with Rumania soon. He closed a long Reichstag speech stressing Germany Austria ties and pledged no changes that would harm their strong friendship.
S I Randall president of the People's Forum told over 1000 attendees at a Thomas Paine celebration in Parker Memorial Hall that Paine’s legacy surpasses others in advancing liberty. Speakers included M T Rush J Werfarth R Ramsay and G Tyler Molyneaux praising Paine as the first Democrat.
Captain Carl T Vogelgeseng will lead a commission of American naval officers to Brazil as instructors for the Brazilian School for Naval Cadets. The other members are not yet chosen. The mission fulfills a pledge to assist Brazil in its war preparations.
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