Why Hylan's Coal Plans Were Vetoed by Board
Washington November 29 Witnesses before the Senate Coal Investigating committee discussed Mayor Hylan's plan for municipal coal yards in New York City. The Fuel Administration warned such yards could hinder equitable distribution of coal and affect supplies for the poor during a hard winter. Witnesses noted production limits for anthracite, high costs to open new mines, and labor shortages while warning government operation might not raise output. The inquiry will continue with witnesses from major coal firms.
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Senate Coal Instigating Committee
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Hylan
New York
Sooke
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Newrk
Flannow
William Griffith
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Pitts- Pa
Senate
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Philadelphia
Acting Coal
Iron
Lehigh Valley -Coal Company
Wilkes-Barre
State to Keep Guard Up for Present as National Guard Reorgsposed
Fragmentary text notes plans regarding the National Guard and possible reorganization under federal oversight. It mentions maintaining force strength until new legislation or federal guidance alters the militia structure.
Chandler to Speak at High School Lecture Series
George B. Chandler of Sky Hill, chairman of the Publicity committee of the State Council of Defense, will speak at the high school next Monday evening under the auspices of the Council Jewish Women. The event aims to provide an eminent speaker monthly, with Chandler known for his ACTING in the General Assembly. His topic is not announced yet, and a program of musical numbers will accompany the address.
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B. Chandler
Sky Hill
Council Jewish Women
Chandler
Anator
General Assembly
Jue Dey Lieutenant Speaks at Four Minute Men Meeting
Lieutenant D'Aigny, a former member of the 15th station known as the Jue Devils and a French high commission member, will speak at the Four Minute Men gathering in Oakfield on December 17. He has wartime service experience and will share insights on soldiers in the trenches.
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D'Aigny
French High Commission
15Th
Jue Devils
Anches
Americanization talk to aid immigrant education set next Wednesday
Members of the Chamber of Commerce who attend the luncheon at a Stratfield hotel next Wednesday noon will be told how to help Americanize the foreign born by increasing educational facilities. Henry C. Morrison assistant secretary of the State Board of Education will be the speaker of the day.
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Chamber of Cmmerce
Stratfield Hotel
Prevent Influenza With Phosphate Tablets
A historical health note urges using a fiveXrein or Phosphate tablet with each meal to bolster nerve force and vitality against Spanish influenza and related ailments. It claims the preparation is near the body's natural substance and widely available from druggists.
Schwab to retire from Emergency Fleet post soon
New York November 29 Charles M Schwab head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation says he will retire from public office as soon as he secures an economic basis for ship production and appoints a successor. He plans to continue the program to build 18 million tons of shipping and will press for a seamless transition from emergency to economic work while keeping wages and labor policies under government guidance. Group meetings of Chamber of Commerce members begin December 2 to chart a work plan for the coming year and ensure every member voices opinion.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Schivab
Schwab
Wilson
Uoon
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
First Bridgeport Bank
Soloway Co Sued in Foreclosure Over Unpaid Note
The Maurice Soloway economy of this city faces foreclosure in Superior Court after William N. Beardsley filed suit. Beardsley claims Soloway owed him a note worth unspecified dollars, due and unpaid, with Gilbert Street property mortgaged to secure the loan and front feet and alley referenced in the filing.
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Soloway CO
Maurice Soloway
Ten Months Shortest Time Needed to Ship Army Home
War Department plans port usage in Boston New York Newport News and Charleston for repatriation of American forces from overseas. Even with wide port distribution and many German ships idle the last troops cannot reach the U.S. in less than eight months, with conservative estimates placing minimum at six to ten months. If current return movement continues, the final division likely arrives by October 1915.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Newport ,News
Charleston
8. C
War Department
United States
Department
Europe
Telephone rate and wage increases announced for Detroit
Washington reports that higher wages for Detroit telephone workers and higher service rates will take effect December 1. The Detroit manager was informed by Postmaster Burleson that the exact amount of the increases is being calculated and could be announced tomorrow.
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Detroit
Fostmaster Burleson
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