Germans Prepare for Offensive
The report notes German efforts on the front with artillery and sharpshooters causing enemy troops to abandon trenches. German planes surveil American positions while Austrians and Germans loot and terrorize civilians behind lines. Submarine activity sinks British, Italian, and a Spanish vessel, prompting protests from Spain. Despite heavy reinforcements, no offensive has begun, with Entente forces preparing stiff resistance.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Heatless Day Suspensions North and New England Clash
Washington moved to rescind the Monday heatless day in most areas while New England faced ongoing coal shortages. Officials pledged enhanced coal routing from Hampton Roads and shipments to ease rail embargo effects, with a Boston conference to decide on continued restrictions.
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Washington
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Storrow
American Woolen Company
Woolen Company
Boston and Maine Railroad
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Thomas W. Russell
Carl F. Slemon
Garfield
Russell
Hartford
William F. Sheehan
Republican Hustings Stir Ambition and Power Shifts
The piece traces intra party maneuvering around Hartford area figures as Will Hays is elected Republican National Committee chairman amid calls for party unity. It notes resignations and reassignments, debates over women’s pledges, and the broader fight against Democratic strength, with Adams withdrawing to preserve harmony. It closes with a proverb about smart men and marriage.
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Rudolph K. Hynicka
Ohio
Rosalie Loew Whitney
New York
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Alby Scott Baker
Women’s Party
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Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
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Boies Penrose
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Fred W. Upham
George Tt. Sheldon
Edwin P. Thayer
William F. Stone
Guy V. Howard
Minnesota
Charles H. Henning
West Virginia
Thayer
James B. Reynolds
Adams
John T. Adams
Feld
Reynolds
Market News Still Sees War End In Sight
New York stock market data from February 3 notes a favorable holiday drift toward a peaceful end, with gains in coal steel and shipping stocks while Liberty bonds weaken. American Can and Gaston Williams Wigmore rise on earnings and campaigns, with Laclede Gas and Woolworth posting strong metrics amid war tax and financing considerations.Virginia Chemical viewed as recovering from lows amid nitrates distribution aiding fertilizer demand.
Liberal Receipts of Corn Met by Advancing Prices
New York March 13 Liberal corn receipts at interior points holiday totals 3 145 000 bus hels oats 1 987 000 bushels. Weather favors railroads and a steady grain run is expected. Prices rallied after opening weaker and showed strength in cash markets. Shortages of foodstuffs restrain rail embargoes and demand remains urgent. Provisions fell early on hog weakness but later advanced with better demand. Chicago grain quotes via T L Watson Co show corn May 125 oats May 94e
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Med
Stock Market Opens Mixed Amid War News and Profit Taking
New York traders viewed early advances in leading issues with optimism but most gains faded as profit taking and uncertain Russian and Wilson comments cooled enthusiasm. Shippings gained on control-change rumors, Atlantic Gulf up about 3 points, while U S Steel slipped from initial highs. Rails fell, bonds steady, Liberty issues declined to new lows as 470,600 shares changed hands.
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Wilson
Atlantic Gulf
Canadian Pacific
Liberty
U. S
New York Cotton Prices and Connecticut Patents List
Cotton quotations from New York via private wire show March May July and October figures with gains and losses amid market volatility. The Hog Island contract yielded a $6 million profit, while Distillers Securities anticipated an extra dividend. Connecticut patent issues dated January 29, 1918 include devices for windows engines and vehicle parts, plus trade marks for industrial makers.
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Iy, L. Watson & Co
Hog Island
American International
Connecticut
A. M. Wooster
Main Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Nils H. Anderson
Adolph Roener
International Combustion Engine
Charles A. Berry
Frederick Webinger
Waterbury
Howard H. Barber
Stonington
Gregory C. Davison
New London
Christopher Peel
American Fastener Co
Cheney Brothers
South Manchester
Florentine
Plan tax exempt new liberty issue in federal finances
Washington reports two financing options for the next government loan a tax exempt bond at 3.63 percent redeemable after three years and a ten year 12 percent issue at par. Treasury says about half of 500 million in certificates of indebtedness have been subscribed with subscriptions closing Friday. War savings thrift stamps total exceeds 50 million dollars and farm loan bond purchases resume at 5.45 million. Allies bonds bought this month total 190.06 million, about 45 percent of monthly expenditures.
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Laclede Gas
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
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