Relief Demands Grow As Coal Supply Threatens NYC Stores
Boston fuel officials warn coal deliveries to factories and stores may halt after tonight if relief is not found. James J. Storrow, New England fuel administrator, plans to appeal to President Wilson for immediate coal shipments. He spoke from Washington confirming the urgency of securing fuel amid a worsening regional crisis.
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Boston Fuel Committee
New England
James J. Storrow
Wilson
Storrow
Washington
Secretary Baker Outlines Mass American War Readiness in 1918
Secretary Baker says 500000 men will be in France early 1918 and 1900000 available during the year. He calls transportation work not unpromising and describes a stupendous task and marvelous results achieved with high praise for all.
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Baker
France
Russia breaks with Rumania in Bolshevik move
Petrograd confirms break in diplomatic ties with Rumania and orders all Romanian legation staff expelled. Lieutenant-General Dmitri Stcherbatcheff, long at odds with Bolsheviks, is outlawed as an enemy of the people amid rumors of his suspected collaboration with Ukrainians and Rumanians against the Bolsheviki.
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Romania
Stcherbatcheff
Bolsheviki
Fatal Readville Railway Accident Claims Dedham Man
James McGowan aged 23 of Hast street Dedham was crushed between an engine and a freight shed platform at Readville yards of the New Haven railroad dying last night. He leaves a wife.
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James McGowan
Hast Street
Dedham
Readville
New Haven Railroad
Appeals to clubs for coal to keep schools open
The school committee at a special meeting appealed to city corporations and large clubs to loan coal so schools can stay open. They stated they believe all schools could reopen with private aid, warning that without help many schools may close soon.
American Patrol Boat Ashore in European Waters
A U S patrol boat ran aground on a rock in European waters during fog on January 26. No crew injuries or loss of life occurred, but the vessel will likely have to be abandoned.
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Washington
Navy Department
Manster Charged With Murder in Roxbury Court
Harry Manster, linked to the slaying of Mounted Officer Joseph Reiser, was charged with murder in Roxbury Court and remanded to Charles Street Jail for a hearing on February 11. The grand jury will also hear over 30 burglary charges against him and others in Boston and Brookline.
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Slater
Joseph Reiser
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Charles Street
Boston
Brookline
Manster
Garfield to Control Oil Plan Seeks Licensing System
Washington Jan 28 Government control of oil production and distribution was foreshadowed after Fuel Administrator Garfield visited the White House. Complete plans for a licensing system were presented, with the government likely to limit itself to licensing for the time being and price fixing not likely to be attempted soon.
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Washington
White House
Garfield
Meatless breakfasts and wheatless dinners ordered by state
State Food Administrator Endicott ruled meals in hotels and homes must be meatless for breakfast and wheatless for the evening meal. New rules limit white flour to 75 percent with 25 percent dark flour due to a dark flour shortage, relaxing the prior half and half sales rule.
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Endicott
Boston bakers cite milling shortages as cause of dark flour lack
Food Administrator Endicott announces that retailers may sell 75 percent white flour and 25 percent dark flour until dark flours become more available. He urges gradual equalization as milling supply improves and adds a meatless breakfast and wheatless evening meal rule to protect workers.
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Victory
Endicott
National Food Administration
Food Administration
Calls on German People To Rebel Against Kaiser
A Amsterdam dispatch to Deutsche Tages Zeitung urges German citizens to revolt against the Kaiser era. The paper labels the ruler as Germany's hangman and appeals to Germans to help themselves with God’s aid.
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Amsterdam
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Germany
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Four Driven Out by Fire in Haverhill Tragedy
A family of four were driven from their home on Gile Street as fire from an unknown cause destroyed the residence of William J. Walshaw in Haverhill. They fled into a heavy snowstorm with scant clothing tonight.
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William J.walshaw
Gile Street
No Message on Irish Problem In London Dispatch
In London on January 2 after reports from Washington Lloyd George hears no messages from high quarters urging a quick Irish settlement. Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer announced this in the House of Commons. Chas S Norris 181 Tremont St advert for player pianos appears at end.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Washington
Lloyd George
Chas
Norris
Tremont St
Player Pianos
America plans an army of half a million in France soon
Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that the United States will have an army of 500000 in France early this year with another million trained and equipped to follow as ships arrive. He defended wartime preparations against charges of inefficiency, saying such flaws are isolated and not general. The testimony came as lawmakers and press watched in the Senate office building hearing room.
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America
France
Baker
Senate Military Committee
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Senate
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William McKinley Anniversary and Fortifications Bill Mention
The item notes William McKinley born as the 25th U S president and marks one year since Congress passed a fortifications bill authorizing 51 million dollars.
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William McKinley
United States
House of Representatives
Snow Forecast for Boston and New England Areas
Weather forecast for southern New England predicts snow Tuesday and Wednesday with fair conditions and little temperature change. Northern New England expects snow Tuesday and Wednesday with probably fair skies and small temperature shifts.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Meat Shortage Strikes the East as Transport Hurdles Rise
The food administration announced a temporary East Coast meat shortage due to transport problems. Packers are told not to lift prices above normal margins and to distribute available supplies fairly. Wholesalers and retailers receive the same guidance.
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Washington
East
The
Food Administration
Food Administration restricts meat prices and distribution
The Food Administration issues a telegram to eastern state administrators warning of possible temporary meat shortages due to transport issues. It orders packers to limit price margins above cost and to fairly distribute available meat, and directs officials to inform the public and retail dealers. Packersonly sell to compliant retailers.
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Food Administration
Mississippi
Praise for Father John's Medicine Ad Ends Notice
Ad praises Father John's Medicine for colds coughs and body building. No additional facts or context provided.
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Father John
Advt
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