Britain to recruit nearly half a million for army effort
London reports Sir Auckland Geddes detailing Britain’s man power needs and plans to draft up to 450000 from civil life. He notes total armed forces enrollment, emphasizes labor and skilled-worker exemptions, and warns against strikes harming war production. He cites American entry as key to victory.
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Licensing System on Food Extended May Include Canners
President Wilson extended the food administration licensing system to cover canners manufacturers of wheat and rye products dealers in feed and malt and professional salt water fishermen. Licenses required by Feb. 15 under penalties. Applies to canning peas dried beans corn tomatoes salmon sardines and other products and to those in manufacturing storage or distribution of mixed feeds and malting operations. Includes small retailers and cooperatives under certain sales limits.
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Wilson
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Federal Sleuths Arrest Pair for Military Plots
Naval intelligence officers seized Walter Sporemann in Baltimore on charges tied to a German spy plot involving Captain Boy Ed and Bernstorff. He faced a possible hearing as a dangerous enemy alien after documents hinted at connections to Washington and Baltimore arrests. Frederick Sporemann, brother, was seized at Old Point Comfort for changing his residence without notice. More arrests expected.
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Broker 13 Hanged in Concord Prison
Frederick L. Small, a former Boston broker, was hanged at the New Hampshire state prison in Concord for the September 1916 murder of his wife Florence Arleen Small in Ossipee. The governor's council denied a reprieve. The state said the crime was to collect a $20,000 joint policy. His final words were a brief prayer. He entered the death chamber with a spiritual adviser. lights went out before the trap snapped.
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Standardized Eight Hour Day Advocated by Gompers
Philadelphia Jan 15 American workers across all trades may soon gain a standardized eight hour work day, Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor, told the Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers International Union convention. He said an announcement may come soon as the drive advances.
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University of Pennsylvania Strikes Kaiser from Honor Roll
Philadelphia January 15 The board of trustees unanimously adopted a resolution removing Em peror William of Germany and Count Johann Von Bernstorff from the University list of honorary degree holders. New York Plants Lack Fuel Tele grams and appeals for coal from hundreds of plants were received as 105 industrial plants in New York state suspended work due to fuel shortages. Deny Rewa Sinking An official Berlin statement denies the hospital ship Rewa was torpedoed and says it likely struck a mine barrier laid by Germans in the Bristol Channel. Mobilize Mexican Federals Mexican federal troops are being moved to the Easton military zone to join a campaign against rebel commander Manuel Palez in the Tampico district.
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Denies Woman's Murder In Mason City
Frank Camardo, held by police over the murder of Mrs. Clara Wedge, a wealthy Mason City resident, denies any connection after hours of questioning by police and county sheriff officials.
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Railroad Treasurer Archibald J. Wykes Dies at 46
Archibald John Wykes treasurer of the Illinois Central Railroad company with offices in New York City died at his home in Glyn Ridge New Jersey after a six week illness He was 46 years old.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
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St Louis Industry Meeting Aims to Cut Fuel Use
ST LOUIS Jan 15 The city committee convenes to address a serious fuel shortage and will outline steps to reduce consumption by selected manufacturing plants.
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Austria Recognizes Finland Independence Confirmed
AMSTERDAM Jan 15 Austria Hungary has officially recognized Finland's independence, a Vienna dispatch reports. The brief note confirms a major diplomatic action amid evolving European alignments.
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Corn Fire Destroys Sag Island Seed Building in New Canton
George Keller & Sons planned centers on Ninth and Hampshire Streets and burned 1,000 of 11,000 bushels of corn after a Saturday evening fire at the Sag Island Seed association building in New Canton. The fall-erected structure is a totals loss valued around $20,000 with $11,000 insured. Walter Fox, manager, is a leading state seed grower and expert in the field.
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Wreck Near Houston Kills Sixteen Passengers
Bodies of eighteen victims were recovered from a Houston and Texas Central passenger train wreck near Hammond station. The other victim was taken to a nearby town. Seven severely injured arrived at a hospital. Among the dead were four privates and four soldiers.
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To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement promising a one day cure for colds using laxative bromoquinine with a money-back guarantee from druggists. It notes E W Grove’s signature on each box and a 30 cent price.
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Parish meeting postponed by cold weather
The annual St. John's Episcopal parish meeting and supper were postponed from Monday night to next Monday due to severe cold. The item lists various local notices including births, community events, political candidacy, business changes, and travel plans of residents and officials around Quincy and nearby towns.
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Royal Neighbors Install New Officers in Eagles Hall
In Newark Missouri Reid's hires new leader as the town moves forward with 1018 officer installations. The Royal Neighbors installed their elected officers at a regular Monday night meeting in the Eagles hall with routine business following.
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Maxwell drives fifty trucks loaded with cars to Chicago
Economical measures to meet truck and car demand saw Maxwell execute a drive-away of fifty loaded one ton trucks bound for Chicago. The operation, led by Ray McNamara, used thirty freight cars in reserve and avoided empty departures from Oakland avenue plant, highlighting transport economy amid Christmas congestion.
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Simplicity Shown in Packard Styles at New York Show
Packard displays five cars emphasizing wartime efficiency and utilitarian design. An army twin six in olive drab features khaki top and nicked rims for rapid field use, while a gray four passenger runabout showcases Spanish green leather. A red seven passenger limousine with wicker panels, a Fleetwood blue 325 coupe, and a six passenger Broadham coupe on a starter wheelbase complete the lineup. The interiors favor restraint and tailored finishes aligned with the era.
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