Petrograd in State of Siege and Middle East Moves
The article notes Petrograd remains under siege with heavy shells signaling possible attack. It reports 24 Allied aircraft and two captive balloons downed by Germans in three days, Jericho captured by British and Australian forces entering Thursday. It covers strategic rail lines Damascus to Mecca and German recognition of the Ukraine peace treaty amid regional reactions.
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Palestine
Jericho
Affenby
Damascus
Mecca
Germany
Ukraine
T Reichsrath
Innsbruck
Grocery Advert: Meats and Prices in City Market
Small pork chops priced at 24 cents per pound and fresh pigs feet at 3 for 25 cents. Veal cuts include breast 16 cents, legs 22 cents, and forequarters 18 cents. Lamb yearling coat net tomb offered at 122 cents with lean loin 25 cents.
Rail measure on short lines passes with state power limits
Senate debates over government control of railroads continue as amendments curb the President’s rate powers and private returns. Votes defeat Cummins aims to cap net returns, while Townsend’s substitute fails. Representative Lenroot criticizes the bill as inaccurate amid disputes over government ownership.
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King
Utah
Cummins
Town
Senate
McAdoe
Sterling
South Dakota
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Kirby
Arkansas
Townsend
Michigan
Lenroot
Wisconsin
House
Reyburn
7As
Munitions Stop Unless Coal Comes
War and fuel shortages threaten Remington and UMC munitions plants. State and federal officials weigh coal commandeering as May War Department action lingers. About 300 tons coal remained yesterday with a carload received today. production halts affect both plants during Washington's birthday holiday. A separate report notes John J. Byrnes arrested for breach of peace at 24 Kyren Street.
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Washington
War Department and Fuel Administration
Thomas W. Russell
Hemington Arms
Remington-U. M. C
Remington
John J. Byrnes
Ky Green Street
Labor and treachery in factory war effort rattle the home front
The piece charges workers and executives to unite against betrayal in production of munitions and ships. It laments slackers, warns that a cowardly conscience harms future generations, and alleges no real power in management without labor voices at pivotal decisions.
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Pechina
France
Amerion
Tantels
Titus Tin. Labor Talks at Washington Conference Begin
Five representatives of employers and five from workers will meet in Washington to set principles and policies for wartime labor relations. The effort aims to craft a program that governs duties and protections, continuing Taber’s policy of balanced labor relations beyond the war.
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Titustin
I. Revi
Washington
Antreries
Ted Wye
Geilwers
Corman
Republic
Add Three More Recruits to Merchant Marine List
Three more recruits were enrolled yesterday through the office of Special Enrolling Agent W. P. Hindle. Names listed include Herbert J. Smith of 267 Myrtle Avenue as oilier and Joseph F. Rae of Pembroke Street as sailor, with James M. March of 6 Court Street listed as enal. The age limit for merchant service is now 21 to 28, replacing 17 to 27. Experienced seafaring men may apply for examinations for ratings in the new service.
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Prhlgepert
Terebank Marine
Spechl
We. P. Flindle
Llerhert
Tsailey
Myrtite Avenue
Joseph Sv Les Rae
Pembroke Street
James Tt
Tand Street
Enal
Hindle
Headenite
Poston
May Shoot Draft Men in Plots
May Shoot Draft Men in Plots reports that several in the List division have been weeded out and indictments or prosecutions are underway by federal authorities. No full details on the prisoners or the cases were released. The judge advocate general's office said soldiers charged with treason would face court martial and possible death if convicted. A Washington man, 28, was arrested on disorderly conduct and theft charges and arraignment was pending. A light, humorous aside concludes with a bachelor’s reflection on pleasing one girl.
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List
Tose Wsebirged
Federa
Acrson
Washington
Judge Advocate General's Office
National Army
Unanipion
McAdoo Promises Rail Moves to Ease Food Shortage
The railroad administration stated that food will be moved to western terminals and shortages from western to caster territory will be overcome. It cited loading 6,000,000 bushels daily with potential increases and noted farmers offer grain under priority orders for food. Potato growers withhold crops for higher prices contribute to current potato offerings as railroads struggle to move them.
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Railroad Administration
Mr. Hoover
Ilroad
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