Theaters to Close on Tuesday Under Fuel Restrictions
Washington reports a rising coal supply to ships homes and utilities as the second day of fuel restriction enforcement continues. Mild east weather eases railroad congestion though midwest traffic remains paralyzed by storms. Businesses express confidence in the action and telegrams arrive at the White House and fuel administration pledging cooperation and sacrifice.
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Fuel administration to move heatless day for theatres
The fuel administration indicated theaters may close a day other than Monday, likely Tuesday, with a formal change to be announced. Laundries stay exempt from closing orders, and exemptions extend to certain war industries and emergency fleets. Coal shipments and mine car logistics were discussed amid improving bunkering and ship arrivals in New York.
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Enemy attack on Piave front reported at night
Rome reports a wide front assault along the Piave Thursday night. A later statement says the assailant was arrested.
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Plants to Remain Closed in High Point until Wednesday
High Point manufacturers will keep plants inactive and all stores must close on Mondays through March 25 as ordered by the state fuel administrator Garfield. The local fuel committee endorses a January 17 resolution urging full cooperation with fuel conservation, stating plants will not operate on specified Mondays and days until further notice.
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High Point Fuel Order Closes Stores and Plants
An expected ruling enforces a fuel administration decree shutting most plants until Wednesday morning. Stores must close except drugstores and food outlets may stay open until noon. Violations carry a 3000 fine or up to two years imprisonment. Local official C. D. Smith cites fears of widespread furnace shortages.
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Death toll at Camp Greene restricted and escorted burials halted
Charlotte January 19. No further information will be released on soldier deaths at Camp Greene. An undertaker holding the burial contract reports 23 bodies prepared for burial the week ending January 25 and five for the week ending January 12. Military escorts to the station for shipments are banned.
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North Carolina Man Ordered to Washington From Greenville Camp
Captain Edward R. Blanton of the National Guard quartermaster corps, from Raleigh, NC, who has directed much of Camp Sevier construction since July 19, has been relieved and ordered to report to Washington for assignment to additional work. He has already departed, and friends regret his departure while praising his leadership.
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Good Buying by Trade Interests Strengthens Market Opening
cotton futures opened steady with a gain of two to 10 points as domestic and foreign trade interests increased buying and shorts covered ahead of the holiday. March rose to 30.64 and May to 30.30 with a net 16 to 18 point rise. later prices showed gains across the board. January 30.85 March 30.50 May 30.18 July 29.84 October 28.45. Fixed later close January 31.30 March 31.13 May 30.78 July 30.45 October 29.02.
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Weather forecast predicts cooler week with mixed precipitation
The forecast calls for snow and rain in northern districts and rain in southern districts Sunday with east gulf states exceptions. A midweek transition to fair weather is expected, with a warmer Sunday in the south Atlantic and generally colder nights. Temperatures stay below normal throughout the week.
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Bolsheviki Defeated in First Test by Social Revolutionists
Petrograd reports the opening of the long delayed constituent assembly with the Social Revolutionists defeating the Bolsheviks on the first test of strength. M. Tehernoff of the Kerensky government was elected chairman by 244 to 151. The Bolshevik candidate was a long prominent revolutionist released from Siberian exile.
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Russia and Romania on verge of war amid Brest Litovsk talks
Reports say Bolshevik control in Petrograd faces opposition as demonstrations erupt against the assembly. Five killed and a dozen wounded by Red Guards during parades. Russian peace talks at Brest Litovsk resume with both sides accused of delays. King Ferdinand reportedly under entente protection while Romania and Russia near rupture. Front lines in Italy and France show winter raids and artillery duels with British front largely muddy and quiet.
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State Department Denies Electrocution Story Repeats
The State Department again denies a Stockholm a Hanover Courier report that Anna Halleems was electrocuted in the United States for aiding the German espionage system. Cable dispatches say recent versions insist poison aided or replaced electrocution.
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Exemptions From Order of Fuel Administrator Nationwide
State Food Administrator Henry A Page announced under Hoover authority that all fertilizer bag and related traders are exempted from the Federal Fuel Administrator Garfields order This exemption covers bakeries flour and feed mills creameries and similar establishments as well as other food production concerns
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Henry A. Page
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Heerbrt Hoover
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President Opposed To A War Council Of Three
Washington January first reports state President Wilson opposes a minister of munitions with cabinet rank and also opposes a director of munitions and a war council of three, fearing the proposed laws would mirror his earlier opposition.
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Local Board Classifies 138 Men for Army Service
One hundred thirty eight cases were acted on by the local exemption board over yesterday and today. Thirty five registrants were placed in division A of class one, set to be the next called to serve in the National Army. The board paused briefly due to conditions that forced an earlier adjournment but will resume sessions this afternoon and Monday as fuel restrictions allow heating of the board room.
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Germany Declines Promise on Armies Withdrawal at Brest-Litovsk
Reports from Brest Litovsk quote Dr. von Kuehlmann saying Germany would not commit to withdrawing forces. Trotzky pressed for clear evacuation terms as talks paused with no definite adjournment outcome.
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South Carolina Lt Smith Announces Bid for State House Seat
First Lieutenant Charles T. Smith of Company D, 118th Machine Gun Battalion, a South Carolina unit, files for one of two unexpired terms in the State House representing Richland County from Camp Sevier Greenville.
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McAdoo Discusses Railroad War Measure and Canal Possibility
Director General McAdoo testified before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington on January 19. He said short line railroads would be released from government operation after ongoing investigations determine necessity for war purposes. He warned no government compensation for lines not taken over and that canal and inland waterway operations could be expanded if needed.
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Merchants Urge Monday Closures Under Fuel Orders
High Point merchants say only food shops may stay open Monday through March 25, with all other stores closing. A Merchants' Association director urges patriotic compliance with Fuel Administrator Garfield’s order and advises merchants to close if in doubt.
Plan extension of naval hospitals to boost beds
The plan to extend naval hospitals in Norfolk and at Great Lakes and overseas bases in Britain and France was completed. Norfolk hospital beds rise from 1500 to 2000, England facility to 1000, France facility to 540, all scaled to five percent of nearby personnel. Also reported is cotton seed received by mills totaling 3,172,254 tons crushed 2,177,187 with 1,088,82 on hand at year end.
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Zinc price inquiry from Washington officials prompts producer input
Federal zinc prices are being sought by government authorities in Washington to determine current valuation. Producers have been asked for price data and market observations to inform official calculations and potential policy actions.
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