Workers Face Destitution as Result of Order
Washington, January 18. Sam Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, warns that the fuel restriction order will worsen workers' misery. He questions a five day industry shutdown and suggests an eight hour basic day during the war. He urges employers to heed Garfield’s appeal to protect labor from unnecessary suffering and notes protests across the country about wage loss and costs of living. He argues eight hour workdays would be wiser than legal holidays and urges industry captains to show patriotism by complying.
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American Federation of Labor
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United States Fuel Administration
Steamer Texan Safe in Port After Collision
The Hawaiian American steamer Texan arrived at an Atlantic port under her own steam after a collision last Monday. A warship rammed the Texan, punching a large hole in her portside, but water tight bulkheads prevented sinking. Several compartments were full of water on arrival. the crew reported no injuries. The Texan entered harbor under escort and will be drydocked for repairs.
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Windbreak proposal for Fourth Street bridge cooling winds
Pedestrians on the Fourth Street bridge complain of extreme cold and some favor a windbreak across the river upstream side to shield the footpath. E R Smart of Ballou & Smart backs canvas or glass shielding to deflect northern winds and improve safety. Chicago Board of Trade faced heavy cold disruption as 100 telegraph operators quit and outside trading halted.
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Fourth Street Bridge
Fifth Street Bridge
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E.R. Smart
Ballou & Smart
Board OF Trade
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Briton Workers Plan Strike to Protest Food Rationing
London reports reveal 100000 Manchester engineering shop workers to strike for a day on Jan 26, alongside protests in Salford Altrincham Eccles and Stretford demanding general rationing and fair food distribution amid rising unrest. Officials warn over shortages blamed on artificial scarcity by farmers and traders as Lord Rhondda prepares a defining speech.
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London
Manchester
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Altrincham
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Imes
Rhondda
Fuel Situation in City Not Alarming Says Local Board
The local fuel board chairman Mr Sedgwick reports little change in Waterloo since the storm. Some costs rose during the week but normal traffic has not yet returned. Conditions are generally improving and an uptick is expected next week. Residents are watching orders carefully amid few complaints about purchases beyond a four day supply due to ignorance rather than shortages.
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Waterloo
Sedgwick
Waterlio
Fuel Board
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Ford May Attend Three-I Meeting in Illinois
Ford may attend a meeting called by A. R. Tourey, president of the Three-I League, to be held in Illinois. Central association representation is not yet decided and details remain to be determined.
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Feorta
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League plans discussed for reorganizing Central Association
J F Ford and Mort Dodge of the C A communicate with clubs in the league to gauge sentiment on future activities. A meeting called by Pewney debated forming new league franchises from the old Central and Western associations. It is unclear if Ford will attend as key matters are pending.
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J. F. Ford
Mort Dodge
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Ford
Pewney
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Middlewest
Ami
Terry— Moll McConstalt
H.W. Watner
Gillie West
Hillie West
Pilo German Feeling Strong in Mexico Says Zounist
Juarez Mex Jan 18 American money is being discounted 20 per cent in Mexico and there is growing anti American and pro German sentiment throughout the north, according to a reliable American who arrived last night from the interior after touring the state of Chihuahua He said the Mexicana on trains and even soldiers and officers talked pro German propaganda and declared they hoped the Germans would win the war.
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