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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
1
British Prime Minister Lloyd George declares Britain must raise more men for the army and defend war aims aligned with President Wilson. He challenges critics, warns against delaying conscription, and argues for a united national effort despite opposition at home and abroad.
The report notes 30,000 plants closed and 600,000 workers out of work with most losing wages. The Board of Trade estimates production curtailment at 1 billion dollars across the East, signaling broad economic impact.
British labor leaders push to influence Lloyd George as Amalgamated Society of Engineers withdraws from talks. Government defends war plans while pacifist currents grow among younger unions. In New York, Garfield fuel order prompts widespread factory closings and reduced transit. Public notices and exemptions dominate Monday schedules as authorities balance war needs and worker protections.
The United States under A Mitchell Palmer seizes the assets of Countess Laszlo Szechenyi, formerly Gladys Vanderbilt, valued at about 8.975 million dollars, including stocks and estate interests. Counts Anton Sigray, Harriet Daly, sister-in-law of James W. Gerard, also lose holdings estimated above 2 million dollars. Authorities project U.S. assets of American women married to aliens could total about 30 million dollars.
Violent scenes in the Chamber of Deputies followed by a government confidence vote. The debate was concluded by a large majority, but the sitting was temporarily suspended. Two deputies were challenged during the session.
McAdoo endorses a five day fuel management closure affecting Eastern and Southern railways. He says the measure will ease coal movement, reduce transport congestion, and ultimately benefit the country despite initial disruption. He urged railroad officers and workers to cooperate with the Fuel Administration to restore normal activity.
Chicago faced the Garfield order with calm as 400000 workers were affected and wages lost. Compliance was high with only a few bewildered violators. Coal moved freely for homes as plants closed and schools prepared to reopen after the storm.
Washington state lawmakers debate reducing current cabinet authority as four senators push a war cabinet plan. Proposed overhaul would create a director of munitions and place top department heads under a new body with veto power over war policy. Opposition centers on curtailing Secretary Baker and expanding presidential control while other lawmakers urge broader expert leadership. The House and Senate weigh the plan amid fuel order backlash and war-management criticisms. Extraneous note: extra matinee at Chi Chow theater next Tuesday.
United States Shipping Board head Edward N. Hurley and Emergency Float Corp official Charles Plez visit Newark shipyards to press for prompt delivery of 1000 steel cars needed to resume keel ships. Railroads and fuel shortages delay materials, threatening 4000 yard workers with layoffs. A Wage Commission headed by Secretary Lane will study rail labor issues and set a new regional railroad administration structure.
Special to The New York Times reports President Garfield backs a five day shutdown of industrial plants east of the Mississippi to clear transportation tangles and aid Allies. Fuel Administrator H A Garfield defends the drastic step amid protests from Congress and industry.
President Wilson telegraphed Governor Whitman that the Garfield fuel order was absolutely necessary. He said banks and contractors in New York would not be arrested under the edict and promised a public statement soon on the reasons behind the action.
President Wilson voiced support for the Garfield fuel order, calling it absolutely necessary to move ships, relieve port congestion, and secure food and coal. He said the sacrifice is lesser than life losses and expressed confidence Americans will endure wartime discipline.
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