U S Arms Production Review Reports Weekly Output
The War Department released weekly figures showing American arms production for the week ending February 3. Total weapons output reached about 72,182 items, including rifles, machine guns, and cartridges, with 1,505 ventilated fields and 9,347 service rifles added in the period. The report notes the U S output compares to British totals after several months of war and highlights factory employment and government private plants producing rifles and cartridges. It also cites testing of the modified Anfield rifle and remarks on accuracy of fire by a regiment of colored troops with the weapon.
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War Department
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Zelaya at Plainfield Theatre heats town with vaudeville
Alphonse Zelaya son of Nicaragua president returns to his boyhood town to headline the Plainfield Theatre for the week. He trained at the Boston Conservatory and has toured the country as a concert artist. The bill also features Edward McGreor and Company in Pullman Fantasy and a moving picture attraction Daughter of Destiny. Other acts include Dorothy Southard and Kershey’s phonograph. Upcoming week includes Fox's five reel The Heart of a Lion with William Farnum as Barney Royle.
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Alphonse Zelaya
Nicaragua
Cedarcroft Schole
Plainfield Theatre
Zelaya
Boston Conservatory of Music
Edward McGrecor and Company
Berthe
Mir
Alec
Jin
Pathe News
Orton
Pear
Saad Nae Ane Otsane
Dorothy Southard
Kershey
Coleman Tee
Wil
William Fox
Ralph Comner
Canadian Northwest
the Doctor
Barney” Royle
William Farnum
The Lighteners Stage Show Attracts Promising Reviews
A fragmentary notice previews next week’s showing of The Lighteners by James E Coop ere for 1917-18. The production, praised for dignity, musical comedy level, scenic power, and strong cast led by Ida Clare Kitty Forsythe and Flo Davis, aims for novelty in dance and ensembles under Cooner’s direction.
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Lighteners
James
Ida Clare
Kitty Forsythe
Flo Davis
Mr. Cooner Sonas
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Perester
Stedtesars
Dever enw more Iag fellows than the archbishop in Nova Scotia
Fragmentary text references American soldiers and travel from Nova Scotia to Europe, mentioning an archbishop and comparisons among troops. Content is unclear and partial, but suggests discussion of soldiers and origins within a historical wartime context.
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Nova Scotia
Fears For the Coal Shortage Amid Western Chaos
The article discusses ongoing fears over coal supply and widespread disruption in the west and northwest. It notes shipments to Canada and Hampton Roads during 1917, with warnings that delays and a shift of coal toward war needs burden the nation. Senator and Shipping Board officials debate causes and remedies to prevent further shortages.
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Northwest
Canada
Hampton Roads
Shipping Board
Escary Be Shuts Down The Factoring Plant
Ambiguous OCR fragment hints at a shutdown of a factoring facility affecting transportation and production. No clear dates or names present. Context suggests economic disruption impacting supply chains and local industry.
Jersey Central May Link With Terminal
A letter from Director General of Railroads McAdoo to Governor Edge of New Jersey discusses the potential connection of Jersey Central with a terminal in Jersey City. The plan would tunnel under the Hudson River to Manhattan, possibly replacing the old Pennsy terminal and reducing congestion at the Broad Street station.
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New Jersey
Crntray
Penceylvania
Jersey ‘City
Hudson “River
Manhattan
McAdoo
Governor Edge of
Svold
Campaigns Remove Roadside Signs Across States
In Union County New Jersey and statewide officials plan to remove roadside signs that clutter the landscape. Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts highway authorities have cleared signs along major roads. Maryland forestry staff with scouting and clubs led sign elimination last year. Local campaigns in New Jersey tackle Long Branch Atlantic City and Hackensack as signs come down.
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Union County
New Jersey
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Maryland
Campaten
Boy Scouts
New Jereny
Suminff
McAdoo Bans High Railroad Salaries Nationwide
Director General McAdoo orders reduction of operating costs by banning future high salaries at railroads under national control. The move signals a sweeping salary curtailment with higher grade posts affected as the government tightens pay scales across the system.
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National
McAdoo
Wenera! Rasford
Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey highlighted
The annual reference book from Trenton, The Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey, is described as essential for newspapers and libraries. This edition offers a Civil War to present history continuation, population data, election results, the Governor’s message, taxation stats, war notes, militia roster, constitutions, and extensive state government information. It runs 650 pages and costs $1.50.
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New Jersey
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Trenton
Contalon & l
United States
Miss Gregory Seeks Food Administration Job With Dependents
Janet Gregory daughter of the Attorney General applies at the Food Administration for a fifty dollar monthly position. She cites Colonel E M House and the Attorney General as references. On being asked about dependents she reveals she has adopted and supports three Belgian children, prompting the clerk’s incredulous reaction. Petition in bankruptcy filed in States District Court at Trenton against the New Jersey Motor Car Company and related firms.
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Janet Gregory
Food Administration
E. M. House
Bimeets
Mims Gregory
Mina Gregory
Trenton
New Jersey Motor Car Company
Went Prout Street
Icity
George W. le Compte Company
New York
J. B. Pauw, Inc
Bases Storage Battery and Supply Company
Newars
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