Fuel oils put under U S curb
President issues proclamation placing fuel oil manufacture and distribution under government control to ensure supply, licensing required for firms over 10 000 barrels annually by February. Proclamation covers gas kerosene residuum and related products, with exemptions for end users and deciders to manage transport bottlenecks aboard. A separate note from Chicago reports Lutheran fund drive of 750 000 dollars to establish camps and place ministers in military cantonments starting February 27.
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National Lutheran Commission For Soldiers and Sailors
Boston Reels at Sullivan Funeral Rites in Roxbury
In Roxbury, a near endless procession of mourners and admirers filed by the bier of John L Sullivan at his sister Annie Lennon’s home. The funeral is set for St Paul’s Church on Wednesday morning with many sporting figures and temperance advocates in attendance. Jake Kilrain among mourners. plans for a memorial are under discussion. Sullivan’s estate was modest, limited to a few securities and a fortune from prize rings and theater ventures not as large as believed.
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John I. Sullivan
Pugilixe
Annie E. Lennon
Roxbury
St. Paul's Church
Jake” Kilrain
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Onmby
Packers Refuse To Give Honey Private Papers
Reports indicate Packers refuse to allow Honey access to private papers. The dispute prompts legal questions as Mr Teney departs the ice, with warnings of a potential court action and governmental steps being contemplated.
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Teney
House Railroad Bill Finished Wednesday
Washington Feb 5 The House Interstate Commerce Committee approved sections of the administration railroad bill. It provides a standard return to the roads by the government and creates a 500 million dollar revolving fund for operation and extension. The committee plans to finish consideration by Wednesday and report to the House. An intendment requires annual operation detail reports to the President and allows carrier expansion for war and public interest.
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House Interstate Commerce
Administration
Taxi firm touts 200000 ad spend to fix number in minds
Mr A Snyder of a large city taxi firm says he has spent 200000 in eight years on advertising to imprint both the business telephone and home numbers in the public mind. He would not sell the number for a million. The Whig reaches thousands daily, shaping readers' ready reference.
NEW UNITY WAR BOON FOR ITALY
Paris December 18 strong unity in Italy shown as citizens rally against Sanita and German influence after October and November invasions. The piece contrasts German, British, French, and Italian business relations, noting Germans offered time and high interest while others varied in terms and pace. It explores historical tensions and shifting loyalties amid the war.
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Houston Air Cadet Dies in Plane Crash Fire
Houston air cadet Bradley fell from a plane during a test at Camp Kelly when the aircraft exploded a fuel tank. He was burned severely and died from the blaze at the scene. His brother served at the same camp in San Antonio.
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Mount Vernon
Klington Pret
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Wing Field
San Antonio
Col Frederick Smith Dies in Chicago Hospital
Col. Frederick W. Smith of Peoria a longtime figure in Illinois Republican circles died in St. Luke's Hospital Chicago on Monday at 2 30 pm from Bright's disease He was 49 years old and had been brought to the hospital for treatment several days earlier The obituary notes his prominent public service and party involvement
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Frederick WW. Smith
Peoria
Bright
St. Luke’s Hospital
Col. Smith
Hospital In Treviso Hit Eight Killed
Rome reports enemy air raids on the Venetian plain with Venice spared but Padua Treviso and Mestre struck. Civilian casualties include eight killed and ten wounded in Treviso private property damaged. Venice reported no damage. Italian defense says traffic on Piave railways disturbed. airships returned safely.
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Court martial near in Paris on Pasha treason case
In Paris on February an army court begins trial of Dele Pasha on treason charges tied to German propaganda links. The proceedings include examination of Bolo’s alleged wartime activities in Switzerland the United States and alleged influence over Abbas Hilmi and the Khedive’s loan repayment while defending as serving Entente interests. The defense questions Caillaux and Bolo’s testimony as the hearing adjourns with unresolved details.
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Germa Prospaganda
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Khedive
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Trisippo Cavalliniy
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Switzerland
Call Four Premiers to Berlin Call Four Premiers to Berlin London
Amsterdam telegraph reports sudden returns of Dr. Von Kuehlmann and Count Czernin to Berlin signaling possible rupture of Brest-Litovsk talks. Bulgarian premier Radoslavoff and Talaat Pasha expected at Berlin as Berlin’s martial law appears to quell a general strike.
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Talaat Pasha
Last Increment Of Draft To Camp Feb 23
The movement of the last increments of men from the first draft will begin February 23 and run five days. This completes the first draft operations as states meet quotas. Total strength reaches 685,000. Movements to cantonments include Camp Devens 6475, Upton 7400, Dix 7000, Meade 6000, Lee 3000, Jackson 3883 Negroes, Gordon 2800 Negroes, Grant 6000, Taylor 6284, Dodge 14984, Funston 2382, Travis 7558, Pike 2000 Negroes.
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Crowder Lonehey
National Army
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Ark
Navy claims transports ready to carry 500000 men
Washington reports Secretary Daniels affirmed the navy can field enough transports to ensure 500000 American troops reach France early this year. The claim follows Baker’s forecast of 1.6 million more men abroad by year end, which Daniels would not quantify.
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France
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Senate Military Committee
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Hitchcock
Senate Debates War Cabinet Plans Amid Policy Clash
Washington February five. Senate debates over war efficiency and bills for a war cabinet and munitions director occupy most of the day. Senator Hitchcock defends the measures while Secretary Baker is criticized for alleged exaggerated statements about American troop deployments. Senators Williams Reed and others oppose the bills as overreaching presidential authority. The session continues with speeches planned by Wadsworth Thomas Kirby and Chamberlain. Shipping board and labor department act to speed shipbuilding by mobilizing yard labor.
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Agai
Priority Rules Issued by War Industries Board
Washington February 5 War Industries Board issued broad priority regulations to speed war supply production across firms and individuals. The rules cover copper iron steel chemicals cotton duck woolen cloth and related goods with later additions to be decided. Coal coke food and feeds fall under fuel and transport administrations while tools equipment and supplies for their production may receive priority consideration. Final class allocations will rely on decisions by war and navy secretaries the Shipping Board the Emergency Fleet Corporation and the Council of National Defense.
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