Military Entertainment Council fuels camp morale drive
The Military Entertainment Council coordinates Liberty Theaters and chautauqua acts for Army and National Guard camps. Plans include vaudeville, Broadway shows, and musical revues to lift soldier spirits at low prices. Smileage Books fund the effort with 1 and 5 dollar options, seeking widespread civilian support.
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Militar Entertainment Council
Amule
Legion
Sol«S
Ilitary Entertainment Council
Ed James Couzens
Detroit
Igirman
Harry P. Harrison
Chicago
Chautauqua Ents
Mare Klaw
Liberty Ts
Liberty
Lberty
Military
James Ouzens
F. W. Cosworth
New York
Asa G. Oler
Atlanta
Josiah B.owles
Los Angeles
W. PB. Dawes
James A. Fisherty
Philaelphia
Myron T. Herrick
Millions of workers idle as fuel orders bite East
Across the East today millions of workers stand idle as the National Fuel Administration enforces a coal saving order. Philadelphia plants largely suspend while some factories stay open. Pittsburgh reports about 200000 idle and many government suppliers shut. Baltimore and Savannah also see major slowdowns. Ice industry in Savannah plans consolidation to conserve coal.
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Philadelhia
Ational Fuel
Gareld
Pittsburgh
Shoe Workers Out in Lynn Mass Idle By Jan
Employers report 15000 to 18000 shoe workers idled in Lynn Massachusetts as of January 18 amid industry slowdowns and factory layoffs.
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Lynn
Mass
Manufactur*s
Cleveland Plants Closed In War Order Slowdown
Cleveland Ohio January 18 Two hundred thousand workers tied up and payroll over a million dollars daily as plants engaged in filling war order contracts remained closed with operations suspended amid wartime disruptions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Egg Shortage Strikes Warsaw as Hens Halt Laying
In Warsaw on January 18 a severe egg famine grips the city. Hens have struck due to cold weather and 48 local grocers report no eggs, with only a few chicken raisers having stock. Prices have spiked to around 50 cents as supply remains tight.
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Warsaw
Federal Fuel Regulation Issued by U S Fuel Administrator
The document outlines a broad fuel conservation order effective January 18 1918 through March 25 1918. It restricts burning fuel for most uses on specified Mondays east of the Mississippi with exceptions for essential operations and certain industries, and lists penalties for noncompliance.
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United States
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Minnesota
H. A. Garfield
U. S
Lloyd George warns allies must fight or collapse
In a forceful address Premier Lloyd George urges that Allied peoples must press on or risk ruin. He argues it would be foolish to pull troops from industry too early but treason to democracy if demands are not met when needed. He says pacifist terms would fail without British enforcement power.
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Wil
Couns
Losks
Rotary Chris
Washington
Lloyd-George
Ludendorff
Tennessee faces severe fuel shortages hit industrial cities
In Tennessee on January 18, Chattanooga reports about 15 000 to 20 000 workers idle as coal and heat supplies lag. Richmonds shut and mills idle reflect widespread closures while Nashville sees 350 of 500 plants operating under heat limits of 40 degrees. State Fuel Administrator Meyer seeks exemption from wood fuel rules due to ample fuel wood.
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Richmond
American Locomotive Company
Richmond Forgings Corporation
Tredgear Works
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chilly Mills
Nashville
Meyer
Tennessee
Death of Mrs White Widow of John White in Jacksonville
Mrs. White widow of John White died in Jacksonville Florida this morning. An aged resident of this city she and her husband and family lived here until several years ago. Her son Preston White formerly a telegraph operator here now at Raleigh. Remains likely to be brought home for interment. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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John White
Jacksonville
Fla
White
Preston White
Raleigh
Greek and Negro Fight at Front and Market Streets
A Greek man named Charley who runs a pool room on South Second street fought a Black man at about 8 pm at the corner of Front and Market streets. A crowd gathered as the pair were last seen heading toward Princess street on Second street and vanishing into the alley beside the City Laundry. The cause remains unknown.
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Charley
South Second Street
Front
Market Streets
Princess Street
Second Street
Wilson says he will not interfere with fuel order
Washington January 18 It was officially stated that President Wilson is not considering interfering with the fuel restriction order and believes the country will be satisfied with its necessity.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Influenza Killing Many Army Mules
Washington reports over six weeks the remount service lost 4177 horses and mules valued at 835975 due to influenza and complications. Army animal strength rose from 66145 to 344000. veterinary corps and remount service expanded with officers and enlisted men increasing toward a 12000 enlistment quota.
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Washington
Army
Veterinary Corps
Texan Rammed by Convoying Warship Collision at Sea
An Atlantic Port report states the Hawaiian-American line steamship Texan, damaged in a collision last Monday, arrived under her own steam. She was rammed by a convoying warship, punched a large hole in her port side, but water-tight bulkheads kept her from sinking. The Texan returned to port slowly. no crew injuries were reported.
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Atlantic
Texan
Notice to Autoists Demand Front and Rear License Plates
Sheriff George C. Jackson announces arrests for violators of the state law requiring license numbers displayed on both the front and rear of automobiles. Owners who ignored warnings have been notified and will be arrested upon discovery.
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George C. Jackson
Kerensky Said to Be in Sweden After Don Cossack Defeat
Newspapercited Vechernia Vremya reports Alexsander Kerensky fled to Novo Teherkask after a Bolshevik setback at Gatchina. He reportedly sought meeting with General Kal edines, but was refused, then proceeded toward Sweden later in December.
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Kerensky
Sweden
Kaledines
Ong
Roedzianke
Tcherkask
Military Zones Authorized By President Around Shipyards
Government announces zones around shipyards with military authority to mobilize plants and workers as part of national security measures. Officials say zones grant enhanced control over movement and production to support defense needs.
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