Businessmen back Overman bill to give president power
The United States Chamber of Commerce board recommends endorsing the Overman bill to empower the president with central control over war procurement. It clarifies the measure does not grant new money powers, but allows redistribution of executive functions and creation of a centralized war administration.
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Congress
Waddill Catchings
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Chamber of
Bil
Justice
Treasury
War
Navy
Overman
Atlantic City
United States Chamber of Commerce
Drink Hot Water For Rosy Complexion Says Advertisement
An advertisement extols drinking hot water each morning with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves skin clarity and health within one to two weeks, noting costs are low and that the bowel absorbs wastes into the blood.
Conspiracy to Kill Chinese War Head Revealed in Peking
Reports say authorities uncovered a plot to assassinate Gen. Tuan Chi-Jui former premier and war commissioner. Arrests included three Japanese as monarchist sympathizers allegedly sought revenge for Tuan's victory over Gen. Chang Hsun in last July's Manchu restoration episode.
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Peking
Tuan Chi-Jui
Tuan
Chang Hsun
Chang-Hsun
Army aliens removed from Camp Greene to Fort McPherson
A total of 157 aliens primarily Germans and Austrians were moved from Camp Greene to Fort McPherson, Georgia. Many had long service in the United States and came from nearly every state. Some were elderly, including a mess sergeant with eighteen years in service. Not all will be interned, some assigned to non overseas service.
Taft Named U S Public Representative For Labor Talks
Washington officials designate former President Taft as public representative in wartime labor conferences with employers and workers. Taft accepted and is due today to join the second session where both sides outline proposals for a wartime labor policy to be sent to the secretary of labor for approval.
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Washington
Capital
Taft
Secretary of Labor
Fire at the Navy Yard in Washington
A small blaze at the Washington navy yard started when a worker left a lighted pipe in his coat pocket in the secondary mount shop. Fire units responded, but no damage resulted.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Worst Winter in Years Prompts Cough and Cold Remedies Praise
Snow wind and extreme cold kept families indoors leading to more colds this season. Foley's Honey and Tar is hailed in thousands of homes for cough relief with Mrs. Edward Sterry of Clinton Ohio recommending it as the only medicine for coughs and colds suitable for children. Mann Drug Co.
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Foley
Edward Sterry
Clinton
Mann Drug Co
Triumph Pills advertised by National Medical Institute
An old advertisement urges women to use Triumph Pills for irregular or delayed menses. It claims safety and dependability, states the product is not sold in drug stores, and invites readers to write for details at the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wis
Petibie
ROYAL
Administrator's Notice for G D Turner Estate
Administrator E R Turner invites any claims against G D Turner late of Guilford County North Carolina to present verified claims by March 1 1919. Debts should be paid promptly. Notice dated February 25 1918. D H Parsons attorney High Point NC.
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G. D. Turner
Guilford County
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
D. H. Parsons
High Point
N. C
E. R. Turner
American Trade With Russia Dips Slightly in 1917
The 1917 U.S. trade with Russia totalled 438 million dollars, down 39 million from 1916, driven by reduced Asian Russia shipments due to congestion and import limits at Valdivostok. European Russia trade rose with imports and exports higher than 1916, aided by war supplies and direct purchases.
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Russia
Europe
Specialicense
United States
Germany
England
Asia
European
Asiatic
Kidney Health Disclaimer Edged Remedy Ad
An oldstyle warning promotes Jad Salts and four ounces daily for kidney cleansing. It emphasizes drinking water and taking a tablespoonful in water before breakfast to stimulate kidneys and relieve backache. It touts the safety and affordability of salts made from grape and lemon acids with lithia.
Rocmac Street 10 to Be Finished by City
City Manager Murphy says Rocmac Street 10 will be completed using leftover stone and Rocmac from Central Engineering and Construction's project, now under receiver. Work to start weather permitting, possibly alongside Montlieu Avenue to allow uninterrupted labor.
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Centennial Avenue
Anl Rocmac
Murphy
Central Enngineering and Construction Company
Montlieuw Avenue
Lassiter and Company
Coal shortage cited in Birmingham talks
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet records a terse exchange about fuel scarcity with a dismissive remark about coal and a two week absence from the place, illustrating a harsh energy situation.
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Mr. Jagsby
Birmingham Age-Herald
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement
Prompt cough relief with genuine Foley's Honey and Tar from Mann Drug Co. Clears throat loosens phlegm soothes and heals without opiates. Colds whooping coughs la grippe bronchial coughs may be helped.
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Mann Drug Co
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