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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
The report warns of an unavoidable coal shortage as U S and allied nations prepare to answer Spain's interference. January production dropped about a third of normal due to snow and ice, with limited movement and few railroad cars worsening the fuel crisis in the East.
Ashington reports a new coal shortage appears inevitable unless weather improves. Production fell about 16 million tons this month, roughly one third of normal output, with restricted railroad movement straining east coast supply. Fuel administration prioritizes ships, households, institutions, and war industries, warning other sectors will suffer without weather relief.
President Wilson and statesmen on both sides of the water acknowledge the culminating crisis of the war during a dated conference in Washington. The message conveys urgency and calls for action as tensions rise between nations.
Bulletin reports a blaze at an alcohol factory in Nove Archangalak on Wednesday January 23. A crowd forced entry, trapped inside, and a fatal explosion occurred when someone tightened a lever amid alcohol fumes.
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich designates Sunday February 3 as official Thrift Day to promote federal saving plans. He urges churches Sunday schools and bankers to stress thrift and urge purchase of war savings stamps and certificates, with a follow up observance on Monday February 4.
An exchange telegram from Petrograd reports Kiev the capital of Soviet Ukraine has surrendered after bolshevik forces entered the city at night. Many nobles fled from Bolsheviks seeking safety, and Kiev lies on the Dnieper's right bank.
Two hundred cars of Tillhols coal will be distributed to over sixty retail dealers in Indianapolis tomorrow selling to domestic consumers at 9.13 per ton. County Tuel Administrator Jameson announced after a conference with State Administrator Fiona Woollen, who had been told several Kindred cars of coal at Danville, MM would be diverted to Indiana points. The plan aims to aid other parts of the state and release coal for mines not in Indianapolis, with Woollen noting relief is needed to prevent factory closures from fuel shortages.
Report notes several congressmen, including Henry A. Bernhard of Indiana and Representative Crosser of Ohio, were conveyed to the floor or carried out due to illness while voting on the woman’s suffrage amendment. It states no sick anti votes were recorded, though many appeared too faint to stand.
An air of fragility hangs over the fuel administrator's headquarters due to fifty three SAR coal dives reported in Fort Wayne yesterday. The supply is not yet adequate for a day, but the relief reduces the emergency. Rules over the past week have conserved fuel while schools and higher institutions run on half a schedule. Continued on Page 21.
The off state board reports most registrants are found fit for military service while many appear unable to vow. The Harmar headquarters for examination and a session at the post office second floor continue the nationwide draft processing. Names listed include Don W. Thomas Otto Laymag Geo Lauer Homer J. Dempey Waclaw Bohdewicz Edwin Matier and Cleveland pening Mia.
Foreign page reports Turklat as grand winner at a meeting while the American sector is raided by enemies. German strikes grow as opposition favors Pesce. Reports of war weather, U boat activity, and military actions across multiple fronts.
Amsterdam January 31 Emperor William replies to birthday greetings from Eibk Ludwig of Bavaria. He expresses confidence that the German empire will emerge strong and secure from the present trial. He urges the help of all who love the severely tried people, including political leaders.
Charles A. Winder of Niagara Falls addressed the Fort Wayne Rotary on nationwide waterpower development. The Rotary committee on public affairs, led by Robert B. Tsona, reported and the club adopted a unanimous resolution stressing the immediate wartime and postwar importance of expanding waterpower along the Niagara river and across the United States.
January 31 reports freight east of Pennsylvania at forty percent normal due to cold and snow hindering operations. A. H. Smith, regional railroad director, said moving many stalled rums would require extraordinary effort. Western roads cleared flour near Chicago and 717 cars of livestock and perishable freight were sent forward from Chicago.
President Wilson to-day delivered a message to farmers urging supreme sacrifice and unity as the nation faces a great task in World War I. He says the struggle aims to prevent foreign military masters from ruling and to defend liberty and self government for the United States. He notes national life and economy depend on sufficient war materials, and commends the agriculture department as a critical government instrument.
Spanish ships held in port as situation clears. Claim arises that goods reach Germany. element leans toward the enemy. Pershing faces obstruction amid wartime trade controls and diplomatic pressure.
Jan 31 report from Washington says retaliatory actions loom as Spain blocks frontier trade into France. Spanish ships in American ports are being held pending a clearing of the dispute, though the War Trade Board denies general port holds. U S and allies seek to lift the embargo with Pershing’s Spain orders at stake.
The latest weather bulletin notes continued fair conditions across Indiana and lower Michigan with improving visibility in the morning. Temperatures are expected to rise into mild afternoon levels with light southeasterly winds.
River gorges near Cincinnati held at 39.3 feet on the government gauge, about 3.4 feet above danger level. Forecaster W C Devereaux warned the river would rise to night and fall by early tomorrow morning, with floods forcing many from low-lying areas.
HI Journal-Gazetta reports County Food Administrator Haffner must enforce a Wilson proclamation requiring licenses for bread and baked goods production. Deputy Charles Jasse will inspect routes. offices will move to the 304 Utility Building. Readers are told to see continued coverage on Page 21.
Foreign ministry reports a transmission to Ambassador Francis urging U S pressure on the Allies for the release of Alexander Berkman Emile Goldman and Thomas Noonay. The note notes anarchist threats and cites a resolution by agitators. Gustav Bangs, 47, head of an Engineering company near Fort Wayne, died suddenly at Heidelberg Cafe after returning from Anderson. Coroner cites acute heart ailment as cause. Bangs was born in Germany and moved to Fort Wayne as a child. (Continued on Page 21)
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