War Coal Demands Rise In Bituminous Supply
The fuel administration outlines a 242,024,000 ton bituminous coal need for the year, an 18 percent rise from last year, to power war industries and railways. Demand for bunker coal climbs 20 percent as troops, ships, and coal moves expand, with Pennsylvania and West Virginia fields supplying most coal and allocations detailing regional distributions to New England, Atlantic states, and military camps.
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England
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Newland
The
Fuel Administration
New England
Atlantic
Rubber on the War Front A Look at Its Uses
Col. Gamuel P. Colt underscores rubber's pivotal role in World War I. He notes U S consumption surpassing 340 million pounds in 1917 with autos driving most demand, outlines rubber’s military and civilian applications from tires to insulation, medical gear, and protective garments, and cites synthetic efforts and substitutes amid shortages.
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United States
Brazil
Africa
Garfield on Doal United States World Administrator
Dr H A Garfield argues for central wartime control to save coal supply. He notes coal output cannot meet rising war demand due to railroad strain and transportation limits. He cites an expected 735000000 metric tons needed from April 1 1918 to March 31 1919 to satisfy coal year demands.
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H. A. Garfield
Defraud Italian Railways Uncovers Raw Material Theft
In Biella Italy authorities seized 250 bundles of possibly stolen raw material tied to Franzosini a local merchant. The goods valued at about 2 000 000 liras were diverted through Milan Turin and then onward with an unidentified intermediary. The consignee at Plancel refused the shipment citing no connection to the scheme.
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Biella
Italy
Franzosini
Peatemarvechienatie Cine Railways
Milan
Turin
Munger
Plancer
Consignee
Go to Work to Jail: Call for Workers in Wartime Welfare
An editorial urges all citizens to engage in wartime labor and national service, warning that idlers and those not contributing to the war effort will be sent to jail. It frames work as a duty and stresses collective mobilization for victory.
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Ammuni
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