First Contract for New Shipyard Growth Signed
The War Shipping Administration announces a contract to Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Co for eight steel vessels of 800 tons each, part of a broader plan including 250,000 tons of additional steel and wood tonnage. The entry lists ship numbers, companies, and related procurement details amid wartime shipping expansion.
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Waering
Ion
Shit Trustic
Othe Veserg Shipping Board
Los Angeles Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
Agelivers i
Ion Della
Commission to Make Purchases for 4 Lies
Washington report describes a proposed agreement draft left with Secretary McAdoo. The note outlines a commission possibly consisting of one member with purchasing power to manage funds and procure items, tied to Dillians and new laws affecting income. The text is garbled but indicates a government procurement plan.
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Washington
Naval conference at Washington on submarine threat and research
Secretary Daniels and senior Navy officers discuss ongoing experiments and future plans to counter German submarines. The meeting reviews periscopes, ordnance, and propulsion trials with experts from the consulting board and scientists.
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Daniels
Navy
Benson
Tayior
Griffin
Earle
Grant
Submarine Service
William Strother Smith
Deparment
Consulting Board
Scientin
Hadies
Details Emerges on Liberty Bond Issue Plan
Washington report outlines tentative Liberty Bond issue terms including total value around two billion dollars. Officials indicate callable denominations from 100 dollars upward with a 30 year maturity and varying payment options from 2.5 to 5 percent initial payments, with remaining balance in installments.
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Washipmon
Inasury
Fed Con Reserve Board
Conferees Agree on Draft Measure Composed Bill
Conferees reach agreement on a draft measure aiming to resolve the bill. The text notes the bill being broken with ages set at 21 to 30 inclusive and outlines key provisions.
Roosevelt Division 15 Out Orphans Home Thriving
The article reports on wartime measures and Congressional actions affecting the draft and selective service. It notes registration plans, recruitment rules, and conscription timelines, with references to Senate and House conferees and proposed amendments. Local organization news includes officers and events related to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a Francis home management update.
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Roosevelt Division
Washington
Sansie
BNO
Septembe
Cenera
Genero
Senate
British Admiralty Report Sunk Vessels Last Week
The Admiralty states two vessels including sixteen fishing smacks were sunk last week. In total twenty four merchant ships over 1600 tons were sunk, with twenty two under 1600 tons also lost. The notice reports arrivals and totals for vessels of all nationalities and Finnish fishing boats among others.
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Conden
WAF
Unced
Vet
Confidence Submarine Menace Will Be Met, Says Court
A British official, Sir Swidies de Chait, conveyed strong belief that the submarine menace would be countered by British and American ingenuity. The message noted a welcome reception in New York for Vivian, former French premier, and praised the allied war mission led by Joseph Jacques Jofre Marahal to France.
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Washington
Feidah
Swidies de Chait
Ayato
New York
Veo Hennus
Joseph Jacques Jofre Marahal
France
French War Commission
Marne
Rane Vivian
United States
Hoover Urges Separate Department for Food Control
Herbart C Hoover, chairman of the food committee of the Council of National Defense, told the Senate Agriculture Committee that the government should create a separate department to handle the food question. He urged absolute government control of staples, especially grain and sugar, and urged prompt action on the Administration's food policy.
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Washington
Herbart C
Hoover
Counci of National Defense
Senate Agriculture Committee
Wilson creates WEF Council of Red Cross mobilizing relief
The Red Cross council formed to direct wartime relief work, chaired by Henry Po Tevison of Morgan & Co, with Taft as president appointing a committee including Charles Norton, Cornelius NorRhes Jr, Grayson Murphy, Edward Hurley, and others to support the effort.
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Wilson
WEF Council OF Red
Washington Peesider
Ware Sone O
Henry Po Tevison
D . Morgan & Co
Will
Cornel
Charles T Norton Corneline NorRhes Jr
Grasson Mfpf Murphy
New York
Exc Ward N Hurley
Chicago
Elio Wadewori
Hoatorn
Fire damages New York City Hall clock tower
Firefighters battled a blaze at New York City Hall damaging the marble faced building and its wooden clock tower. The fire was brought under control after about an hour with losses estimated around 625,060 in value and no injuries reported.
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New York
Insurance and fire fund distributions documented in annual report
The document outlines distribution figures from the fire insurance fund to various trusts and local areas. It lists amounts mapped to multiple towns and entities, including Bamberg, Florence, Greenville, Greenwood, Hartsville, Lancaster, Manning, Sumter, Spartanburg, Timmonsville, York, and others, with totals and specific line items.
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Amer
Bamberg
Fienufot
Reltan
Neatieville
Hiahepriie
Blackville
Cemdes
Thavieaton
Henaw
Hesias $l
Coanin
Seiringinn
Dihier
Brasier Foc
Florense S
Greer
Newbery
Matthews
Spartanmyy
Timmonsville
Winnahore Soi
York
Saluda Plans Big Show and Flower Fair
Saluda organizes a community event featuring a baby show with blue ribbons and a flower show awarding prizes for chrysanthemums dahlias roses and carnations. Domestic science displays include canned produce fruits and preserves with prizes for top items and collections.
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