War Department spending and reorganization in 1918
The article details 1918 War Department appropriations far exceeding 1915 levels, with large sums for the ordnance and quartermaster programs. It notes extensive procurement, factory activity, and woolen goods purchases, plus rapid expansion of aviation and engineer sections and a major reorganization under General Crozier, Wheeler, and Goethals. A War Council and the National Council of Defense coordinate priorities, pricing, and supplies to avoid conflicts and ensure rapid mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
War Department
Ordnance Department
Ordnance
Signal
Ir. Baker
Engineer Department
France
Quartermaster General
Crozier
Sharpe
Weaver
Crowder
General Wheeler
Goethals
Council of National Defense
War Industries Board
National Council of Defense
General Munitions Board
The
Council
Three Die In Texas Train Collision Near Granger
In Granger Texas three people were killed and 11 injured when two sections of the Missouri Kansas and Texas flyer collided head on in the early hours. Initial reports had said 16 dead, but officials later corrected the figure after an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Granger
Here
Enemy alien restrictions may extend to German women
Washington reports that law makers plan to extend enemy alien restrictions to German women in the United States. Draft legislation is under consideration and leaders vow prompt passage, likely adding women to the February 4 naturalized German census under Justice Department supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Justice
Fuel Commission Price Fixing Authority Gazette
Authority from the Fuel Commission fixes wood prices for delivery and cutting. Definitions of cord measures provided. Government commandeering powers described with readiness to act if domestic supply requires. Wilmington officials pledge cooperation with Fuel Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Commission
United States
The
Fuel Administration
Maniial
Wilmington
Pullman Reservations Discontinued on Parlor Cars
Effective January 10 1918 the practice of making Pullman reservations for parlor car space will be discontinued. Persons desiring such accommodations must purchase tickets at the time of space application. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company T C White G P A Seaboard Air Line Railway Company C B Ryan G P A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
T. C. White
Funeral for Albert J. Beach Jr. Held at Home
The infant son of Mr and Mrs A J Beach will be buried at Bellevue cemetery after services at 11 a m Friday January 11 1918 from 2014 Pender Avenue Carolina Place. Friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert James Beach, Jr
A. J. Beach
Pender Avenue
Carolina Place
Bellevue Cemetery
Administrator's Notice for Lizzie Hill Estate
J H Davis administrator notifies all claimants to present claims against Lizzie Hill estate by January 10 1919 or be barred. Creditors urged to pay debts promptly. Notice dated January 9 1919 and filed in law records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Hill
J. H. Davis
Lizzie. Hill
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Lawrence Oo
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R. R. Bela
Dave
Mission Pharlegton Ramdcy
Smith Drug
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal
Marine Iron & Steel Co
Norflok
Chas. Finkelstein
Chas. Finkelstein’s
Orange
Toledo
A. Shands, Jr
Toledo Scale Co
Foltz
Kendrix
Gordon's
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Bear Prod
Moise. Co
Market St
L. Stock
Mechanics Home Association
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
P. O
Motte
Gene Byrnes
May’s Delicatessen
Phsss
Kennedy
U.S
W. B. Cooper & Company
Wilmington, N. C
Norris
Fifth
Wright Sts
Water and Ann Streets
N. C
Florida
Wilmington Grocery Company
Pullman
C. L. Dickinson
Agt
Prin
Liberty Loan
the Peoples Savings Bank
F.w.dick
J. Holmes Davis
Cashier Corner
Front and
Princess Streets
Christmas Club
American Bank & Trust
Front and Market Sts
the Murchison National Bank
C. S. Grainge
R. F. Allen
W.F. Johnson
Asst
J. W. Yates
V. Pres
Cashier
Sst
J. V. Grainger
the Home Savings Bank
C. W. Yates
Cape Fear
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