24 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
Labor Secretary Wilson designates a new advisory council naming John as a member and appoints a chairman to lead the group. The announcement outlines the council’s remit and its role in shaping policy directions.
Secretary Wilson forms a six man and five woman advisory council to aid the national war labor administration. The group, including former governor John Tid and representatives from employers and unions, will guide centralization of war labor procedures.
A garbled report discusses congressional action and administration measures to curb public waste and regulate food supplies. It references potential mandatory controls by law and protests by Americans against certain individuals, with emphasis on sugar and food distribution concerns.
In Philadelphia eight individuals were found guilty by the common pleas court. The judge declared their conviction a treasonous act tied to a broad scheme involving drafted men and servitude. The ruling follows months of trial and prosecutorial effort.
General Barrett is appointed to a high wartime post amid cabinet reshuffles and military leadership changes. The appointment aligns with reorganizations in ordnance fortifications and coast defense planning under the War Department.
Fragmentary text notes a discussion involving church authorities and foreign delegates about church governance. Mentions the Episcopal Church and a request to respond to a trust designation. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A garbled report describes political maneuvers around a Milwaukee event involving Vesna Myutertelisye and representative Vietor Horner. The fragmented text references leadership, opposition, and a possible governance action on a local or regional stage.
Washington January hearing reports Secretary states democracy remains fit for war effort. He outlines large army plans and rapid production of arms and equipment despite supply delays. He emphasizes mobilization readiness, overseas deployment, and home front support as essential to victory in 1918.
Fragmentary report notes plans by allied powers to take command of key routes and tighten control amid mounting food shortages. Mentions government actors and strategic shifts as authorities seek to mobilize scarce resources and coordinate defense efforts.
A garbled OCR passage mentions names and places in a disordered way. It references German Halder and locations like Pagitte and Takeo with unclear actions and outcomes. The text is too fragmentary to determine a coherent event or proper headline.
The report outlines legislative action on a suffrage bill with results near 274 to 21 in several regions. It notes opponents and supporters, mentions lawmakers including Mr. Verland and Mr. Seeman, and describes crowded chambers and heated debate as the measure moves through various houses.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a report from Washington about a proposed plan involving a dream target of 100 600 planes and a national aviation blueprint. Mentions entities such as Quentin, Chaiken, and a vehicle era, with references to Harpers and regional locations.
Senator J H Grady died in Washington on a Sunday after a brief illness following a fall from a wagon while en route to a meeting. He was educated in Kansas and served as a senator and auditor in prior years, with a long public career in the state.
Estate appraisal lists four New York properties with assessed values totaling 629,060 dollars. Inventory includes parcels in Champlain and Albany areas, with deeds dated earlier this year and notes on mortgage statuses.
Local reports from Des Moines reveal several officers receiving promotions within the Iowa National Guard. Names include First Lieutenant J. Meany and Lieutenant Haneda with others listed, reflecting a broader elevation in rank and responsibilities.
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