Chinese Protest Over Japanese Civil Rule in Shan Tung
Delegates from Shan Tung circulate a memorial in Peking detailing alleged brutalities under a Japanese civil administration outside Tsing Tao. The China Press quotes claims of unbelievable tortures including beatings leading to death, urging cancellation of the civil regime and citing the Lansing Ishii framework.
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Crozier to Reply to Statement of Lewis
Washington December 29 Senate war inquiry committee probes cancelled scrap uniform cloth contracts to Base Sorting Co New York. Testimony shows potential profits of up to 3400 000 annually and links to Charles Eisenman Samuel Kaplan and Ira Kaplan. General Crozier to be recalled to answer statements next week.
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Italian Attack Near Monte Tomba Quelled by Austro German Fire
Berlin reports heavy onslaught and extreme cold on European fronts as Italian forces near Monte Tomba encounter Austro German defense. The assault is described as repelled with intense artillery and counter-fire, underscoring escalating tension on the Italian theater.
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Berlin
Monte Tomba
SY Moaning Journal
Italy
Piave
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Unification of Railroads First Work Undertaken
W G MW ADOC orders immediate steps to remedy freight yard congestion in New York City and Chicago as the first move in rail unification efforts.
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New York City
Chicago
Remedy for Slackers Stirs Army Courts
Washington December 29 Secretary Baker announces a reform ending dishonorable discharges as escape routes for slackers and objectors. Going forward offenders will face imprisonment or alternative sentences alongside discharge, addressing a daily loss of 100 to 150 men from the army.
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LesenDwieg
Washington
Baker
Meatless Days To Be Enforced By Statute
Oklahoma City leaders approve a city ordinance that makes it a seditious act to violate national food administration rules on meatless Tuesdays and wheat bread Wednesdays. The measure allows medical exceptions and was signed by Mayor Overholzer after unanimous city commission approval.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Overholzer
City Commission
National Food Administration
Carranza bars German Red Cross fair in Mexico City
President Carranza prohibited a German Red Cross benefit fair planned by the German colony in Mexico City. Mexican papers say allied nations may hold Red Cross events, but Germans were forbidden to stage their kermesse. Juarez reports note the action was communicated via delayed mail from Mexico City.
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Y Morning Journal
Juarez
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Carranza
Mexico City
Red Cross
Weather Forecast for New Mexico
Denver dispatch reports for New Mexico call for Sunday and Monday fair skies with warmer temperatures in the eastern portion.
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Colo
New Mexico
Lewis machine gun controversy statement by Colonel Lewis
Secretary Baker may be allowed to comment on the machine gun question if he wishes. The note indicates Colonel Lewis addressing the Lewis machine gun controversy and presenting a potential platform for Baker to speak on the issue.
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Lewis
Baker
Chilean nitrate to be sold to American farmers at cost
The War Industries Board will deliver over 100000 tons of Chilean nitrate to U S farmers starting January. Shipping is secured for 18000 tons in January with remaining tonnage due soon. Price is expected near 75 dollars per ton on board cars at the seaboard. Sales are cash and limited to farmers for their own use, with rail freight and local charges paid by buyers.
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Department of Agriculture
Seven Die in Indiana Train Wreck Near North Vernon
Seven crew members are confirmed dead and about twenty injured after a head on collision between a westbound and an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio train one mile east of North Vernon Indiana. The westbound carried soldiers, exact numbers未 confirmed.
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North Vernon
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British Air Officers Claim Success Over France Front
British airmen have attacked German occupied territory in France in addition to activity on the Italian front. British headquarters report that thirteen hostile aircraft were engaged on Saturday with eleven shot down and two driven down out of control.
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Italy
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Cold Wave Grips Eastern States With Coal Shortages
Washington dispatch reports a deep eastern cold snap with widespread coal shortages and risk of hardship. Snow blankets Atlantic coast while rain hits other areas. forecasts call for continued cold through Monday. Charities distribute coal and several yards offer 100 pound bags. ships carrying 10 000 tons bound for Boston and 7 099 tons for New England ports stranded near Cape Cod.
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Record Cold Endures in New York as Coal Shortage Bites
New York on December 23 records a low of 6 degrees below zero and a peak of only 2 above, the coldest December temperature since 1589. From dawn until 1 PM the thermometer hovered near or below zero, causing widespread suffering as families burn wood for heat and coal dealers struggle to thaw shipments from New Jersey across the Hudson.
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Coldest Weather in Years Grips Boston
Boston experiences a severe cold wave signaling the winter’s harshest spell in years. Wind chills plummet as residents bundle up, utility demand rises, and local services brace for frigid conditions across the city and surrounding area.
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Apache Indians Join the Red Cross at Globe
One hundred eleven full blood Apache Indians entered the Globe Red Cross auxiliary at the Indian reservation Livcon and handed over 222 in bills to the secretary. Leader Living Fox said they want to join the Red Cross and more will arrive this week. They bought a Red Cross badge for each and departed proudly.
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Allies Receive Additional World War Loans Totals Rise
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo authorized further Allied credits to reach the four billion mark with new loans of 185,000,600 to Great Britain for purchase in the United States. France gains 155,000,660, Belgium 27,560,000, and Serbia 1,006,090. Total credits to date near 4.2 billion.
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Belgium
Serbia
Children Buy Saving Stamps War Savings Drive News
New York children have invested 241 292 in war savings stamps to date, the campaign director announced, reflecting strong youth support in the drive.
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New York
Britain Loses Three War Vessels In War News Roundup
The report notes three British destroyers sunk off the Dutch coast during foggy weather on December 22 with heavy casualties. It also mentions a shift of naval leadership in Britain and a Romanian king's abdication rumor amid broader war turmoil in Europe.
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Rosslyn Wemyss
England
McAdoo initiates national rail unification and pool plan
Washington issues Order No 1 directing pooling of traffic and common use of terminals and rolling stock. Alfred H. Smith named special assistant to oversee trunk line transport east of the Mississippi. The move follows delays in wage talks with four railroad brotherhoods seeking a 40 percent raise.
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McAdoo
New York
Chicago
Alfred H. Smith
New York Central
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Cold settles over Camp Devens as frost bites troops
At Camp Devens in Ayer Massachusetts soldiers endure extreme cold with 15 degrees below zero. Outdoor training halted as guards man the gates near bonfires and the new War camp community service clubhouse opens featuring reading rooms assembly hall bowling alleys and a motion picture outfit at a $40000 cost.
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Mass
National Army
Camp Devens
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