Freight Embargo Clears Way for Coal in New York City
Nationwide coal famine deepens as embargo on freight except fuel and munitions takes effect on major East lines. New York industries halt operations due to coal shortages, harbor ice and barge scarcity limit shipments, and city officials press Washington for relief amid slim hopes for nearby improvement.
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Unofficial Embargo Hits Eastern Rail Lines
Washington reports an unofficial embargo on most rail traffic east of the Mississippi, affecting coal and food shipments. Only essential goods and select war industries exempted. movement slowly resumes as weather improves and coal stocks deplete. Rail officials warn full effects will emerge over several days.
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Seven Thousand Coal Cars Piled Up in Tyrone Pocket
Director General McAdoo halted traffic across Pennsylvania as a drastic embargo. in Tyrone, 7000 coal cars occupy forty two miles of track east of the Alleghenies, containing 350000 tons of coal. It would take 140 trains of fifty cars to move it, with long delays and multi-hour gaps.
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Garfield to Try Zone System of Coal Shipments
Washington plans to enforce a zone based distribution for coal to major eastern consuming centers within days. Garfield and McAdoo discussed refining the scheme which aims to cut cross hauls and ease railroad burdens, with partial use already applied in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
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Americans Fight In First Line Trenches In January Losses
Washington dispatch reports three American soldiers killed in action and eight more by illness, with officials noting ongoing frontline engagement. General Pershing listed the names including Albert Coos and Harry V. Gueman, with emergency addresses given for families.
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Delher Coots
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Harry V. Gueman
Laura Garmin
Catawba
Leo E. Radi
Joe Radi
Hauge Street
Cleveland
Army Transport Service report on coal shortages
Major Jackson of the division of supplies says no army transport has lacked coal since the shortage began. He notes the United States Army Transport Service has coal, and that the Federal government supplied the coal, with headquarters in this city.
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British Hold British Labor U-Boat Toll Backs War Aims
London report notes the Admiralty count of merchantmen destroyed by mine or submarine held to eight for the second week running with six vessels of 1600 tons or more. The tally comes as Britain continues its wartime struggle and debates war aims.
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Wilson Foes In Senate Plan Test Today
Washington January 28 The president makes in roads into reformers forces. The plan is to keep Chamberlain bills alive and wait for public sentiment to shift rather than press the issue. One legislator counsels waiting for Wilson to cool off.
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World War I U boat toll shows lowest weekly losses
Admiralty reports the recent two week total losses to German submarines reach a low not seen in four years. Six ships were unsuccessfully attacked last week as weather and defense improvements help reduce sinkings. British port arrivals numbered 2,590 and sailings 2,212.
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Two Steamers Sunk in the Mediterranean Reported
In a House of Commons briefing Vicentes J. MacNamara announced the sinking of two steamers in the Mediterranean about three weeks ago with loss of lives. The notice followed delays to inform relatives. the issue touches allied wartime policy and calls for clearer communications with the public.
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Bugher Removed by Hylan Accuses Mayor of Meddling
Police Commissioner Frederick A. Bugher asserts Mayor Hylan interfered in appointments and operations. He alleges Hylan dictated staff choices, urged specific aides, and overrode the commissioner’s authority in police leadership and deputy selections.
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Mayor Hylan Dismisses Police Commissioner Bugher
Mayor Hylan removes Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bugher after 23 days in office. He names Lt. Richard Enright acting commissioner and rails against graft probes linked to Ruth Cruger case as cause. Controversy centers on interference with appointments and police policy, with Bugher calling the move pretext and resigning.
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Mayor Urged Bugher to Name Pickpockets' Counsel as Aid
Joseph A. Solovei, a Kylan candidate for Deputy Police Commissioner, was pushed by Mayor Hylan and tied to pickpocket defense records. Brooklyn figures and the Police Department debated his suitability, citing long tied to criminals and past court work.
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Bills for War Cabinet Plan Pressed by Committee
The text describes efforts to keep pressure on lawmakers to report bills favoring a war cabinet and munitions chief. The Chamberlain and Hitchcock factions seek to rest the bills on the calendar until public sentiment or a crisis spurs action. Hearings and hearings by the Chamberlain committee are proposed to clarify the need for reorganization, with business leaders urging reform.
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Reform Legion
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Military Affairs Committee
Chamberlain
Council of National Defence
Republicans Vote For Munition Head Dept In War Effort
Washington January 24 Republicans in conference voted 75 to 19 in favor of creating a department or bureau of munitions and ordnance with a presidentially appointed director. The war council idea drew discussion but no decision. the session adjourned after a quorum issue. Gillett of Massachusetts advocated constructive action, while Wess of Ohio criticized Wilson, and Crampton of Michigan cited abroad findings supporting department change.
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