London On Rations Tightening Supplies Tight
London restricts food and fuel as wartime shortages persist. Government aims to stabilize supply lines with continued rationing and tight controls on distribution.
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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
6
London restricts food and fuel as wartime shortages persist. Government aims to stabilize supply lines with continued rationing and tight controls on distribution.
The report notes shipping disruptions and port standstills due to a national railway workers strike. It details how Britain’s ports are affected, with fisheries and supply chains strained as sailing orders and banking measures influence commercial activity. A separate note mentions a hog show and a general exposition scheduled later, highlighting ongoing agricultural and trade events amid the unsettled conditions.
A garbled report claims a government plot marked for assassination of high officials, amid racial tensions and wartime paranoia. It references the Hernan government, foreign intrigues, and proposed policy responses. The piece also mentions prison transport plans and restrictions during a period of political upheaval.
Report from Japanese newspapers notes forty reservists near Tokyo involved in a power-related event. They are described as suffering harsh treatment during detention, with officials warning of potential retaliation as tensions rise in the region.
A Black individual is reported to have been hanged by a crowd in Omaha following an angry confrontation. City authorities, including Mayor Smith, are cited as responding to the incident as news crews document the unrest and social tensions in the neighborhood.
President and entourage travel through Denver after a street clash that saw a patrol wagon burned and gun stores looted. Police, reporters, and officials accompany the journey as crowds cheer, with the President continuing to Pueblo after a tense sequence on Seventeenth Street.
A chaotic day in a city auditorium as a large crowd gathered to hear officials including Mayor Bel Staith. The event degenerated into a melee with guards and police attempting to quell disorder across streets and nearby areas. Reports describe fractured crowds, arson fears, and emergency responders facing intense pressure as lines formed to control the scene.
A fragmented OCR passage reports moral principle disputes amid labor unrest. It mentions New York figures, walkouts, court remarks, and a Berlin farmers strike context alongside U.S. shipping, railroad, and packing industry tensions. Names, places, and dates appear amid political and economic conflict.
The president suffered an inability to complete a scheduled tour in Kansas leading to the cancellation of the remainder of the trip. Officials cited health concerns and a breakdown requiring return to base. The incident paused diplomatic engagements and prompted reassurances from aides.
A lengthy formal statement notes Mr Wilson suffers nervous exhaustion after a long trip, with doctors confirming extended illness. Mention is made of travel to Washington, plans for recovery, and upcoming medical and political disclosures. The report also covers diplomatic notes about Norway and Spitsbergen and a Senate inquiry on American forces abroad.
Washington witnesses testifying on a proposal to admit a set percentage of foreign nationals each year. Mr McClatchy and Mr Pree man argue that Japanese control of industries in Washington, cream and states including California and Colorado expands through breaches of the consent agreement. The pact forbids entry of Japanese laborers but allows skilled and unskilled workers into the United States.
A chaotic summary reports alleged brutalities toward American soldiers in prison camps. It cites congressional investigations, dramatic testimony, and rising horror as revelations arrive from Brest and Washington. Also noted are Thanksgiving and Christmas provisions, cranberry shortages, and shifting prices. The London railway strike cripples Ireland and UK terminals, with minimal disorder and a tense police presence enforcing restraint.
Treasury to reward children who earned money during vacation with a savings bank made from a surplus grenade weapon. Announced certificates will test restitution for the bank. Officials aim to recognize boys and girls who contributed to the war effort by turning in worn weapons and related memorabilia.
Chicago police stop George Abraham Lincoln Thompson a dining car chef who admits taking food from the dining car. He planned to eat and go home, confessing to five pounds of rib roast and other items, while joking about getting food “while the getting is good.”
In Los Angeles Mrs. M. Grattan received $500 from Judge Frank Willis after being bitten by a paralyzed bulldog and confined for a month. Attorney Joe Crider for defendant BM Hollingsworth argued the dog was paralyzed only in the hind leg, while the judge noted the paralyzing in the wrong place would have avoided the accident.
Perth Amboy resident Yarnet tells how a cat walked 98 miles from Phoenixville to return home after a satchel trip. The cat’s feet were sore and it appeared six days later at Yarnet’s Perth Amboy residence.
A three foot copperhead slithered into CC Keys music store in Salem charmed by a phonograph melody. The snake was found near the phonograph and killed before it could strike. It was among the largest copperheads seen in the area.
A late market quotation notes declines across items from wheat and sugar to hides and beef. It reports price shifts for butter, eggs, lard, and cattle, with mentions of unloading costs, packing, and Western range beef. The piece also notes the new British tariff affecting prices and a drop in California orange costs.
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