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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17
CARD OF THANKS.

The beautiful floral offerings were
highly appreciated and the many
kindnesses of our friends during Mrs
Gray's illness will never be forgotten
T. e. Gray, husband.
Earl Gray, son.
Solomon Dixon, father.
Hattie Dixon, mother.
H. L. Dixon, brother.
w. H. Dixon, brother.
Anna E. Terrell, sister.
Emma Thurston, sister.
Lucille Washington, niece.
Thelma Dixon, niece.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Miss Neosho E. Venerable of Lin
coin High School attended Summer
school at Wilberforce University and
enroute home is visiting friends in
Chicago, Ill.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

A pretty quiet home wedding was
solemnized last Sunday evening at 8
O'Clock by Miss Blossom Fox and Mr..
Clyde Franklin, at the residence of
the brides mother, Mrs. Ossa e. Fox.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Rev. S. R. Wilson of Kansas City,
Kansas, who has been doing Evange-
listic work was a caller at the Sun Of
flee this week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Miss Rhoda Roberts, a teacher in
the Douglas High School at Hannibal,
Mo-, was a pleasant caller at the Sun
office last week, enroute home from
X. u. where she has been taking a
special course.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. A. L. Marshall returned to
Pittsburg, Kansas, Wednesday after.
noon after a two weeks visit with Mr..
J.. Grant, 1414 Mersington Avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Clara Adams and two children
returned from a two months stay in
Excelsior Springs. Mrs. Adams has
been greatly benefited from her trip.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George Bell of Weston,
Mo-, spent Thursday with their sister,
Mrs. R. A. Waldron. Mr.. Bell left
Monday, August 5, for Camp Funston.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Ochee Powell, brother of Mrs. j
Silas Harris, has been appointed to a
$1,000 clerkship in the War Labor De
partment. He left for Washington
Saturday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mr.. Harry Hopkins of Sedalia passed
through here enroute to Camp Funs-
ton. He was recently married to Miss
ArZelia Ellis of the same city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17
CARD OF THANKS,

We desire to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kindness in
time of affliction. We appreciate
the floral offerings sent by our many
friends.
w. o. FISHER, Husband.
MRS. REBECCA DUGAN, Sister.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Q. s. Food administration.
Br'er later amt skeerin' up a
ghos' wen he say we alls mus eat
less wheat en- less meat en- save all
de fat en- sugar we kin. We has jist
got ter feed dat big army er hghtin'
sojer boys, en- we kin do hit by eatin'
right smart mo- taters en- garden sass
en- eatin' mo- fish en- game Std err
pork and beef. Eff we ais don't
gin ter feed dem sojers right now
We'll be feedin' somebody TO long
en- it won't be us.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Miss Ellen Freeman, who has been
visiting her brother and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. P. V. Freeman, returned
home Monday, after a months visit.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Jack Isving of 1887 Cottage
Ave-, is confined to her bed and is
under the care of DIR. M. G. Brookins.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mr.. Lawrence Berry spent the week
end with her husband, Sergt. L. j
Berry, at Camp Funston. Mrs. Berry
was formerly Eva Green.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Rebecca DUNCAN of Chicago
was called to this city on account OF
the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary
Fisher, wife of Mr.. w. o. Fisher
Wednesday, August Z.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Master Geo. Misner, a nephew OF
Mrs. Jennie Grant writes here that he
arrived safely overseas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Have you ever tried the Spotless
Kitchen, % West 18th street, the best
placse in town to eat?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. w. R. Patterson has returned
from a visit to Chicago, while there
her son Arthur was called to the Col
ors, and is now at Camp Grant.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mr.. John Gregory, 1408 Woodland
Ave-, left August LIST for a months
visit in Nashville, Tenn.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Henrietta Braxton and daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Lottie Miller and Alice VIII
liams were called to Chicago, ILL.,.
where her son Mr.. Charles Braxton
lies dangerously i'll.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Hillary Jones left last Thurs.
day for a t wo weeks visit in Chi
cago.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Essie Starks of Spo-
kane, Wash, is the guest of his sis
ter, Mrs. Lulu T. Starps, 2206 Tracy
Ave.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. H. F. Floyd, 1889 Cottage en-
tertained Mr.. w. o. Fisher and his Sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca DUNCAN of
Chicago, with a five course dinner
Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Kittie Blair and nepehew, Mas
ter Winston of st. Louis is visiting
her brothers in the city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17
SEE JOHN LANCE

For Stationary, Advertising, Church
Lodge Printing
Tickets and Programs a Speciality
1915 e. 18TH STREET
Bell Phones East 27s2 or East 571.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

KANSAS CITY, KAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. D%angerfield are hame
after a brief visit to st. Paul, Wiscon,
sin and Chicago.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

More than 100 soldier boys came in
from Mississippi Thursday,
Mr.. /. II. Harper of Haskell, Okla,
a successful farmer and cattle raiser,
was the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Vaughn
recently.
Mrs. Louise Payne has been ill this
week. Mrs. Eliza Finley is gradually
improving.
Mrs. ]. P. Adams of Muskogee, Ok,
is the guest Of Mrs. w. A. Jackson,
GAO New Jersey avenue.
Mrs. Harris, the evangelist. is con
Quoting a revival at the First A. NJ. E.
Church, 9Th and Nebraska, and is
meeting with much success.
Mrs. Tucker of 1243 Barnett Ave
nue., motored to Junction City, Kan
sas, with her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Aldrich.
Mrs. H. G.. Dwiggins has as house
guests this week Mesdames S. K.
Holmes, Johnson, Brown and King of
Lawrence, Kas., all of whom are at
tending the Grand Chapter o. E. S.
Among those present from Colorado
at the Grand Chapter, o. E. S., held
this week are Mesdames F. H. Book
err of Trinidad, Correne o. Bryant and
E. Walden of Denver.
Miss Minnie Lue Tucker and Miss
Ethel Phillips are the guests of their
uncle in Winfield, Kansas.
Mrs. c.. Booker of Boulder, Colo,
is visiting Mrs. Cora PeniX, 622 New
Jersey avenue.
Rev. NJ. w. Claire of the Asbury
Church, Washington, d. c., is here in
the interest of the Centenary Move
ment of the NJ. E. Church. Last Tues
day evening he lectured to an appre-
ciative audience at the NJ. E. Church,
9th street and Oakland Rev.
Claire is enroute home from the Con-
ference which met at Topeka, Kas.
Mrs. B. w. Anderson, SAC Oakland
venue left Tuesday to attend the
funeral of her brother in st. Louis, Mo.
Capt. j. H. Dickerson of the State
Guards and wife spent Sunday in st.
Joseph, Mo-, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Enoch.
Among those in attendance at the
Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, this
week are Grand Master H. l. Monroe,
DR.. Harvey and Attorney Clarke OF
Lawrence, Kas., and Past Grand Mas.
ter e. J. Hawkins of Fort Scott, Kas.
The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Jack
| son, go Freeman avenue, was held at
the First A. NJ. E. Church last Tues
day afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Grit
fen, officiating. Interment was in
Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Anna E. Crump, 7O5 Georgia
avenue, entertained the Cavendish
Morning Whist Club last Wednesday,
to which a large number of guests as
we'll as the club members were pres
ent. A two course luncheon was
served. Four prizes were awarded
| On nh nf xuhinh WOO q niaNn nf hnn6I
work.
Prince Hall Grand Chapter, o. f. S.
Kansas-C Colorado Jurisdiction, con
vened last Wednesday morning with
Grand Matron Mrs. Pauline Freeman
presiding. The sessions were held a.
the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th
and Washington boulevard. The wei
come address was delivered by Mr.
Lou Chapman, City Commissioners, re
sponded to by Mrs. C. Bryant of Den
yer, the Associate Grand Matron.
Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins of 952 Oak
land presented to the boys
stationed at Western University fol
Military Training a SKI feet flag OF
behalf of the Mayor and Commission
ers of this city. The boys were yer!
appreciative of this gift as was show
by the enthusiasm exhibited whei
Mrs. 0wiggins made the presentation
2SSX
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

The soldier boys that were in train
ing at w. U. left Tuesday for Camp
Upton and Camp Grant.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

More than 100 soldier boys came in
from Mississippi Thursday,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. B. w. Anderson, SAC Oakland
avenue, left Tuesday to attend the
funeral of her brother in st. Louis, Mo.
Capt. j. H. Dickerson of the State
Guards and wife spent Sunday in st.
Joseph, Mo-, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Enoch.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Rev. NJ. w. Claire of the Asbury
Church, Washington, D. c., is here in
the interest of the Centenary Move
ment of the NJ. E. Church. Last Tues
day evening he lectured to an appre-
ciative audience at the NJ. L. Church,
9th street and Oakland avenue Rev.
Claire is enroute home from the Con-
ference which met at Topeka, Kas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Miss Minnie Lue Tucker and Miss
Ethel Phillips are the guests of their
uncle in Winfield, Kansas.
Mrs. c.. Booker of Boulder, Colo.
is visiting Mrs. Cora Penix, 622 New
Jersey avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Among those present from Colorado
at the Grand Chapter, o. E. s., held
this week are Mesdames F.. H. Book
err of Trinidad, Correne o. Bryant and
E. Walden of Denver.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. H. G.. Dwiggins has as house
guests this week Mesdames S. K.
Holmes, Johnson, Brown and King of
Lawrence, Kas., all of whom are at
tending the Grand Chapter o. E. S.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins of 952 Oak
land avenue, presented to the boys
stationed at Western University for
Military Training a SKI feet flag on
behalf of the Mayor and Commission
ers of this city. The boys were very
appreciative of this gift as was shown
by the enthusiasm exhibited when
Mrs. Dwiggins made the presentation
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Among those in attendance at the
Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, this
week are Grand Master H. l. Monroe,
Dr.. Harvey and Attorney Clarke of
Lawrence, Kas., and Past Grand Mas
ter e. j. Hawkins of Fort Scott, Kas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mr.. 1. H. Harper Of Haskell, Okla.
a successful farmer and cattle raiser
was the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Vaughn
recently.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Anna E. Crump, 705 Georgia
avenue, entertained the Cavendish
Morning Whist Club last Wednesday,
to which a large number of guests as
well as the club members were pres
ent. A two course luncheon was
served. Four prizes were awarded,
each of which was a piece of handi-
work.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Jack
son, go Freeman avenue, was held at
the First A. NJ. E. Church last Tues
day afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Grit
fen, officiating. Interment was in
Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-08-17

Mrs. Louise Payne has been i'll this
week. Mrs. Eliza Finley is gradually
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
YANKEES MASTERS OF HUNS IN HAND TO HAND FIGHTING
One Lone AMERICAN ATTACKS 18 GERMANS, KILLS a AND
CAPTURES OTHER ID AWFUL EXECUTION BY u, s, TROOPS

With the American Army Aisne-NIarne Front, July
BODY the Associated Press) Through barrage deadly
the Germans have laid down sector for months the
American soldiers comprising from the middle west
and eastern states pushed their line forward little more
today and tonight forms the of the long allied front
Their considerable though less than miles,
but is regarded brilliant operation Of the de-
termined countering by the Germans
On either side the French also moved forward while
pressure maintained against the and TANKS In
formation early in the day indicated the withdrawal of the
Fourth Guards but is believed the organization
and the Bavarans still the 'front.' and the strong op
position offered justified their reputation But their sac
rifce in vain
The Americans withstood two heavy attacks during
the night and at daylight began their operations which left
them tonight well to the north of Sergy the long slopes
approaching the heavy woods beyond Neses little town d.
recty east of Sergnes retention the Germ
ans bitterly opposed.
The east end of the line swings northeaserly opposite
this point and then drops off sh apy in the direction of Ger
and Roncheres The Ourcq River has been left far be-
hind the line being pushed forward the the north
west
The Germans holding positions in Neses forest,
from which their guns shellng inefectvely.
1t was late in the day before Sernges wholly cleared
The Germans chung to the northern part Of the
iousy and used their machine guns murde1ously
Neither side used artillery in this particular battle
There was handtohand fghtng in the street. in which AM
orleans proved them masters driving the enemy before
them.
The story of the fight for the possession of Meurcy farm
lying directly south of Sergnes will long be remembered in
the history Of the division The Germans their with
drawa left behind strong force Of machine guns The
Americans moved forward through the yellow wheat fields
which sprayed and by bullets But they advanced
though drill ground The American guns laid down
heavy artillery fire but outstanding this many of the
Germans remained to witness hand hand fighting. In
group Of farm buildings the enemy had set up strong de-
Tense Here the Germans stuch their guns the Amer
rushed them and killed the gunners. 1t little
Continued on Page 4-Co!unn y
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pays 10 cents in accordance with the
rule of the federal food administrator
Aside from the higher cost of labor
the Cuban government brief states,
all materials and supplies that enter
into the growth OF cane and the manu-
facture of sugar have greatly increased
"Cuba's present production cannot be
maintained on the basis of 40 cents,
the present price" says the brief
Many farmers are asking for six
cent rate We offer as our conclusion
the price which we feel will meet the
requirements of the owners and opera
tors OF plantation. sugar houses and
estates, that of $50 fob north ports of
Cuba, and 5.a5 fob south ports.
1t was explained that the conference
would be held next week in Washington
because "of the divergence Of views OF
the members of the Cuban mission and
the members Of the International sugar
committee as to the price"
The statement was made that cuba
was capable to largely increase her su-
gar output and that every effort would
be made to accomplish this for the sake
Of the United States and the Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
DECISION CANNOT
LONG BE DELAYED

Washington, July 3o.-The second
battle of the Marine has entered a nav
phase. Both French and German OF.
fetal statements tonight reflected the
increased fury Of the fighting but
indicating, officials here thought, thai
a new crisis is approaching. Deci-
sion cannot be long delayed, although
relatively small changes in the battle
line were noted tonight 1t was not
clear whether the enemy had reached
a line on which he proposed to halt
his withdrawal. The general trend
Of his present front along the irregu-
lar line that now forms the bottom OF
the Aisne- Marine salient was regard
ed by most observers, however. as
not representing positions of such
ma ture as would lend themselves to
a determined effort to bring the
Anglo French American forces to a
halt.
The intensity of the struggle and
the vigor with which picked German
troops have been, hurled forward In
to counter attacks. show conclusiveiy
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31

already taken the initiative. AS far
as numbers go the critical times are
over with us. Under the strong lead
ership Of a chief who is worthy OF
FranCe-Premier Clemenceau-we
nave held our ground Today after
some time on the defensive. the time
for victorious attack mas come and
the dark days are over.
While greeting the completion Of the
first million American troops in France
we have greeted the first success. In
common with you Americans We and
our gallant allies are standing ready
for the supreme effort The faith which
is inspiring US will not falter
William G. Sharp. the American am
bassador, in response said:
American soldiers could not help be-
ing brave after such examples of mag
nlfcent courage as displayed BY the
French troops. The first million is here.
Another million will follow. and as
many millions as are necessary to bring
the cause OF democracy to victorious
peace. Only the other day Premier
Clemenceau. the grand old man OF
France, said to me:
i have a reproach to make to YOU.
Your soldiers are too brave, too reck-
less with their lives
Il replied that this was the best re-
proach l could expect to hear. had
much rather that Americans sinned On
the side of bravery, recklessness and
determination than on the side Of tim
idity."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
(By The Associated pNeUV

NBy Inc Associated IfO00AS
American troops fighting north Of
the Ourcq river In the scissors.
Rheims salient have enlarged their
brilliant victory Of Monday at Ser
sy where they cut to pieces divisions
Of Germany's picked troops and took
and held the village against counter
attacks.
Notwithstanding continued heavy
opposition by guns, machine eun.
and numbers Of the enemy, soldiers
from the middle western and east.
ern states drove their line northward
from Sersy Tuesday for a distance
OF about two miles and were resting
at night on the slopes approaching
the woods beyond the town NJ %..,.s
Where they stood at last account,
the Americans formed the amer ~
the long line running across the sail
ent.
"hIie the bitter fighting was in
progress between the Americans and
Germans the French troops on both
sides of the fighting front also NOV
ed forward for goodly gains north
east OF Fere En- Tardenois and east
CT Sergy. In the Nesles forest the
Germans are holding strong posi-.
tons. from which they are Smelling,
but thus far ineffectively the men.
acins allied line before them.
Prussian guards and Eavarlans
were in the thick of the fighting
throughout Tuesday. but again they
were out-maneuvered and out
fought by the Americans and again
SufeSed heavy casualties. South
west of Rheims the Germans deliv.
cred a violent attack against the
French from both sides of St. E,;-
phralse. Their effort to pture tn.
village, however, was futile. although
they pushed their line slightly for
Southwest Of Ypres, the Australian
troops are keeping up their attacks
against the Germans and have cap
tured the town of Merris and with +
1906 prisoners and a number OF
trench mortars and machine guns.
The Germans at last reports were
heavily bombarding the new positions
Of the British.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
DRAFT TREATIES ratified
between The UNITED STATES,
Great BRIT AIN AND CANADA

country fer the purpose of military
service in their own country.
Those between the ages of q to
30 both inclusive, who have not made
declaration of intention to become
citizens of the L. s.. and those of the
age 20 and those of the ages of 81
to "A. both inclusive, whether they
have or have not declared such in
tention, may nave the same prili-
lege during the next sixty days. If
on or before July 80 they have been
required to register under the draft
law, If not so required to register
they may exercise the privilege be-
fore hte expiration of thirty days
after the date when registration
shall be thereafter required by pro-
claimation Of the president.
IF within these periods Of sixty
and thirty days" says the State de-
partment's statement, they do not
enlist or enroll or leave the United
States for military service in their
own country, they will, unless ex-
empted by the British ambassador
under Article 8 Of the Constitution,
be liable to military services in the
Y. S. and entitled to classification
and exemption under the laws and
regulations relating to compulsory
military service in force in the Unit
ed States in the same manner as If
they were American citizens.
British subjects and Canadians
may now apply for such exemption.
subject to certain rules and limita-
tons, which will be made known by
the Ambassador upon request"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
Price of 1872 Cents
Is Wish of
Hub Milk Men

Boston. July 30-Milk distributors
today asked the regional milk com
mission to permit an advance Of two
cents a quart in the price of milk for
August. This would place milk at
sixteen and half cents a quart for
consumers in the Boston district.
The producers want a cent and a
half Of the proposed increase and
the distributors half 4 cent. No de-
cision was announced. In order to
enable the commission TO determine
the actual cost OF doing business.
Boston contractors were asked to
keep their records in a uniform way.
beginning Sept. ] on a cost-account-
ing basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
u, S, CONGRESSMAN WATCH
STRUGGLE FOR POSSESSION
OF town OF SERCY, MONDAY

hillside OF Cha teau Thierry midst the
ruins Of numerou:; fine homes, the lazy
Marine creeping along through a great
gap IN what was Chateau Thierry's fin
est fridge. now destroyed by the Ger
mans, While the congressman were sit
ting down to luncheon a fashionably
attired woman from Paris came to the
ruins OF he old home, where she fount,
a group Of American ladies in posses
sion The woman explained her mis-
sion in broken English. She went to the
basement. requested the aid of the
American soldiers and had a private
dig a hole IN the basement at point
indicated BY her. The soldier soon un-
covered a basket full of bonds. securi-
ties and other valuables. Among them
were lot Of per cent. gold 500 bonds
Of the defunct St. Louis. Oklahoma &
Calf rahroad. The woman gave these
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-31
FI1EL SUPPLY OF NEW ENGLAND IS
SERIOUSLY THREATENED==COAL
SHIPMENTS BEHIND SCHEDULE

lieve the situation. These facts
were brought out conference here
today attended by Chairman Baruch
Of the War Industries Board, Chair
man Hurley OF the Shipping Board
and representatives Of the railroad
administration in addition to Federal
Administrator Garfield and the New
England administrators. Tentative
allottments for New England and
other sections of the country which
have never been made public were
considered. J. J. Storrow field ad-
ministrator for New England is said
to have represented at the meeting
that the situation there would not
permit any cutting of the allotment.
This was in response to a suggestion
that his territory had been granted
greater allowance than was
needed
Chairman Hurley Of the shipping
board and representatives of the rail-
road administration were present to de-
wise means to get coal promptly to New