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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
17
Explosive Fire Damages Jarvis Warehouse Jersey City
A six story Jarvis Warehouse building near the Erie rail terminal in Jersey City was destroyed by a series of explosions and fire. The damage is estimated at 1.5 million dollars and the Erie repair shop was badly damaged in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Warehouse Company, Incorporated
Erie Railroad
Jersey City
N. J
Erie
March
Army
France
Department
Southeast
United States
Federal Food Administration
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
Elberton
Glen Nevill
Neviil South Ranch
van Horn
Texas
Irvine L. Lenroot
James Thompson
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Memphis
Tenn
Southern Methodist Church
Methodist Mission Board
Palmer Warns on Alien Property as War Measure Expands
The alien property custodian under the trading with the enemy act seeks to locate and seize all funds and assets tied to German enemies in the United States. Citizens are urged to report any property or debts held by or for enemies to aid war bond funding and the federal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, D. C
New Jersey
Connecticut
Chicago
Florida
New Mexico
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Germany
Palmer
Sweden
America
Army
Navy
Bureau of Investigation
Schutte & Koertting Company
Philadelphia
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
War Department
Conductor Reappears After Grocery Stop On Avalon Car
A Pittsburgh Railways outbound Avalon street car stopped in Bellevue near a grocery causing a long delay. The conductor disappeared then reappeared with groceries after twenty minutes saying he bought a pound of sugar. He signaled the car to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Bellevue
Retriever in distress near Honolulu seeks aid at sea
The American bark Retriever, leaking and near sinking few miles off Honolulu, failed to attract passing ships believed to be enemy raiders. Captain John Ross says distress signals were sent repeatedly with no response. Federal officials investigate as the vessel reaches Honolulu and is placed in drydock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Honolulu
John Ross
Ross
NOW By George W. Cable of The Vigilantes
The speaker urges immediate saving to support the war effort. He warns that any failure to save now delays victory, worsens wartime hardship, and multiplies the number of maimed and dead, stressing that timely thrift engages millions and strengthens the eventual recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cable
Vigilantes
Ships to Norse Unmolested Christiania
Germany blocks food to Norway but keeps trade routes with neutral sailings. German ships to Norway must carry provisions for the round trip. Norwegian factories for export to Germany and fishing fleets rely on German coal oil kerosene. Norway depends on Germany for iron steel and potassium kainite imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
America
Norway
Germany
Paris Extends Horse Meat Sales To Ease Provisions
Paris plans a wider sale of horse meat to relieve the provisions market as wartime demand grows. In 1916 Vaugirard slaughterhouses killed 43,384 horses and the British army became the main supplier with over 12,000 horses, yet prices rose from 28 to 40 cents per pound for ordinary cuts and 45 to 50 cents for choice cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vaugirard
Save Your Sole Device for Soldier Shoe Protection
A new steel sole protector attached to leather by small screws is described for soldiers. Each pair costs about 42 cents and, once made from repurposed shell materials, lasts a long time.
Americans to Frontline With British and French in Great Battle
Washington dispatches report the United States sending 100000 trained American troops to join British and French forces in Picardy. Pershing places all available American manpower under General Foch, as patrols push toward German lines and advance units reach the front amid heavy weather and tense action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
France
Western Battle Front
Leonard Wood
Senate Military Committee
America
Wood
Douglas MacArthur
Rainbow Division
General Pershing
War Department
March
Tokio
Japan
Europe
United States
the Hague
Bulgaria
West Front
Constantine
Greece
Lihons
Roye
Noyon
Somme
Biachese
Barleux
Etalon
Bussy
Bieucourt
Biefellers
Grevillers
Irles
Miraumont
Ancre
Baupaum
Baupaume
Marshal Haig
Cairo
Egypt
Athens
Crete
London
Petard
Chaunay
St. Quentin
Compeigne
Paris
Berlin
Oise
Western Front
Arras
Germany
Russia
Hartheaming
Picardy
General Fork
Pershing
Toul
Cambrai
Pershine
Foch
King George Visits Front Airdrome in France
London Reuters reports King George visits the British headquarters in France and inspects an American section at an airdrome. He praises the men for their fine smart appearance and courage, noting their resolve to drive the Huns from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
France
King George
Jagged Glass Found in Bread Products Warning Issued
New York bakers warned after jagged bits of glass were found in flour bread and wrappers prompting boards to publicize safety guidance. The notice emphasizes consumer caution with bread rolls cakes and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers
New York
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