Agreement on Points in Wartime Peace Talks
The article details proposals from Germany and Russia on ending war and demobilization, including plebiscite, evacuation terms, and self rule for occupied regions. It notes Austrian and Polish interests, calls for a commission to set timelines, and cites reactions from Czech and Austro-Hungarian officials amid ongoing negotiations at Brest-Litovsk.
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Special
Germany
Russia
Paegoond
Rus Empire
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Esthenia
Livont
Tudmiansky
Count Czernin
Czernin
Europe
Sian
Kaledines Restored as Chief of Cossacks in Petrograd
Telegram from Novo Teher indicates Gen. Kaledines, who resigned as hetman due to front opposition, has been re elected by 62 votes to 638. Moscow reports railway disruption south, food supplies halted. Other items note chaos in Petrograd, strikes in munition schools, and various Bolshevik moves toward peace and new elections.
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London
Petrograd
Novo Teher
Cossacks
Kaledines
Iact
Far
Moscow
Festan
M. ‘Tonyssavalf
Duma
Mer
Siberian
Govert
Potani
Constitutional Democrats
Ensign Krylenko
Brest-Litovsk
Helso
Investiatnon
Petrograd Council of People's
Ies
Council of Soldiers
Ukraine
Hich
Council of Workmen and Mollers
Ada
Leon ‘Y
Russia
War Report From Front Lines Across The World
The Associated Press notes limited action beyond bombardments in key theaters. Cold weather hinders French operations while German raids near Ypres fail, with prisoners taken. Italian battle lines see heavy gunfire along the Piave and Monte Tomba areas as forces clash. In Palestine, Allenby’s troops press their advance against Turks. Also, an engineer died and a crewmate was badly burned when two engines derailed over Callahan Creek near Troy Montana due to a weakened bridge from floods.
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Associated Press
Gineer
Troy
Mont
Dee
J. ©. Lucier
Freman
Steve Harris
Great Northern
Callahan Creek
General Wood in France arrives at front
Cablegram confirms Major General Wood commander of the Ninety ninth division at Camp Funston has reached France with his chief of staff Lieut Col Kilbourne. Maj Gen Ballou now commands Camp Funston after recent promotion. Taft criticizes Germany at Camp Grant urging strong action to defend American rights and defeat German power.
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Eer Tee
Veriman
Port
Rockford
Taft
Camp Grant
Germany
United States
Senator la Follette
German Kaiser to Berlin and Irkutsk fighting report
The article notes a claimed path to Berlin if needed but suggests the Kaiser will be sidelined by the German people. It also details fierce fighting in Irkutsk East Siberia between regular troops red guards and Cossacks with fires, looting, and starving population. The Red Guards reportedly killed the French consul and two others as reinforcements arrived from Krasnoyarsk.
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Weven
Berlin
Siberia
London
Reuter
Irkutsk
Red Guards
State Bank
Krasnoyarsk
Near scandal in way some supplies are sold
London reports a labor convention demand government action for fairer food distribution as shortages hit tea butter lard and margarine. Bread, potatoes, vegetables remain plentiful under subsidy and meat prices ease. The piece notes widespread difficulty for the poor to obtain staple items amid controls.
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London
All Food Dealers Must Report Stocks by Tomorrow
Washington dispatch notes all food dealers, warehousemen, hotels and institutions with more than 250 dollars of foods must file a detailed stock statement with the bureau of markets, department of agriculture, by tomorrow. A failure to receive a schedule does not excuse compliance. Belgium deems German peace proposals unacceptable, with no clear plan to prevent future conflicts or address indemnification promises. Redwell buys Marathon for thirty thousand dollars in one of the year’s largest turf deals, acting for J K L Ross. comes after prior purchase of Cudgel for the same price.
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Washington
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Charles J. Brand
London
Petrograd
Belgium
Redwell
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. G. Bedwell
Maryland
J. B. Respess
Bedwell
J. K. L. Ross
Gen McCook Dies President of NY Law Publishing
Brig. Gen Anson George McCook aged 82 and veteran of the Civil War died at his New York home after a period of illness. He was president of the New York Law Publishing Company. The dispatch notes Orders Disobeyed and mentions C W Galloway as general manager of the Cincinnati organization in a separate item.
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Genfrad McOok
New York
Anson George McCook
New York Law Publishing Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore Ohe Railroad Collision Near North Vernon
Jeday said disobedience of orders caused the wreck near North Vernon Indiana last night seven railroad men and a passenger were killed and about twenty injured authorities reported the disaster involved multiple trains and the death toll may rise as crews continue to probe the scene.
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Baltimore
Ohe
Jeday
North Vernon
Ind
Palestine aid pledged at MidWest Zionist convention
Chicago December 20 financial assistance for upbuilding of Palestine was pledged at the Federation Zionist Societies of the Middle West convention opening today. Nathan Straus of New York promised to aid the movement. Justice Louis D. Brandeis urged practical action and said the time has come for men money and discipline.
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Chicago
Palestine
Federated Zionist Societies of the
Middle West
Nathan’ Straus
New York
Louis D. Brandeis
United States’ Supreme Court
Rail chiefs to route freight away from Chicago
Chicago officials under orders from Secretary McAdoo will convene to plan routing freight around the city. The move aims to cut coast to coast transit time from about ten days to two weeks by avoiding Chicago passage.
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CUP
Chicago
McAdoo
Murder of Goromykin and family reported in Petrograd
Petrograd papers report the murder of former Premier Goromykin his wife and his brother in law at the Sotchy Transcaucasa estate by robbers. The incident occurred Saturday December 29 in Petrograd.
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URMER
Petrograd
Goromykin
Sotchy
Transcaucasa
Nevada Governor Boyle Avoids Senate Succession Talk
San Francisco December 30 Governor Emmett D Boyle of Nevada arrived en route to Carson City and refused to discuss candidacy or the succession to United States Senator Francis G Newlands Any appointment to succeed Newlands lies with Acting Governor Maurice Sullivan and Boyle would not comment on a possible bid indicating no remarks on timing or duties
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San Francisco
Emmett D. Boyle
Nevada
United States
Francis G. Newlands
Carson City
Senate
Newlands
Maurice Sullivan
Boyle
British Prisoners From Germany Arrive in Switzerland
A Reuters dispatch from Zurich reports that 4 British officers and 554 other ranks have arrived in Switzerland from Germany. Brig. Gen. Victor Williams of the Canadian Expeditionary Force heads to Montreux and Vevey. The men will be interned at Chateau Doex, with North German internees described as worse off than those from the south.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Zurich
Switzerland
Germany
Victor Williams
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Montreux
Vevey
Chateau Doex
Bulgaria Accepts Russian Proposals Amid Accord Reports
Sofia dispatch says Premier Vaseil Radoslavov sent a notice to provincial prefects stating Bulgaria has accepted Russian proposals and that both sides congratulated each other. In Nome Alaska, editor Carl Rogers and five editorial board members of the Nome Industrial Worker were arrested amid charges connected to a past issue.
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Bulgaria
Amsterdam
Vaseil” Radoslavov
Sofia
Nome
Alaska
Carl Rogers
Nome Industrial Worker
Worker
Rogers
Seattle
Tacoma
Zionist drive to raise million for Palestine state
New York reports preparations for a nationwide drive to raise 1,000,000 as an initial fund for re establishing a Jewish state in Palestine and Holy Land restoration Local organizations have formed in 400 cities across the country In Houston Texas Col Charles Bigelow a renowned New Haven lecturer collapsed on stage and died during a war address with apoplexy listed as the cause of death
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New York
Palestine
Holy Land
Houston
Texas
Charles” Bigelow
New Haven
Conn
Halifax Relief Acknowledges American Red Cross Aid
The Halifax Relief association's managing committee in Montreal on December 30 adopted a resolution expressing the heartfelt thanks of the city's populace for aid provided by the American Red Cross after the recent explosion.
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Montreal
Quebec
Halifax Relief Association
American Red Cross
Prompt Organ Dispatch Praised for Efficient Aid Efforts
Report notes promptness in distributing organ dispatch and efficient worker aid supplies praised by observers. The account highlights rapid response, organized delivery, and strong coordination among teams to assist those in need.
Volunteers Land In France Amid War Dispatch
A Paris dispatch reports a contingent of volunteers landed in France and were received by the military district general. No military damage is noted. Amsterdam reports a German-based communique on the Mannheim air raid stating no damage, two dozen were killed, several wounded including French POWs, and one British plane was shot down with occupants captured.
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Paris
Havas
France
Sys
Amsterdam
Mannheim
France Swiss grain transit deal opens routes for U S
Berne Switzerland December 30 a new commercial convention between France and Switzerland grants facilities for the transit of American grain and other commodities for Switzerland through French territory enabling smoother cross border movement and trade.
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Berne
Switzerland
France
Another Republic Declares Independence in Moldavian Region
Petrograd dispatch reports Bessarabia declaring independence, forming a republic within a federated Russian context while Moldova seeks separate status amid ongoing regional upheaval and shifting alliances.
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Petrograd
Bessarabia
A. T
Rumor Charges Spark Denial at Camp Upton
Mrs Grace Hamiston prominent lawyer accuses conditions of alleged immorality near camps and cantonments provokes strong denials. Major General J Franklin Bell commander at Camp Upton is named in a sued statement in which he implied she was connected with panics or plots.
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Grace Hamiston
J. Franklin Bell
Camp Upton
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