Polish Troops Help Win Kadish Front Push in Winter War
American forces recaptured Kadish on the Dvina front and pushed two miles south toward Vologda amid wet winter conditions. A Russian naval brigade trained by American and British officers played a key role, with Polish troops distinguishing themselves early in the fighting. Canadian artillery supported the advance as American units crossed frozen rivers and fought through Bolshevik trenches, laying the groundwork for a stronger winter position along the Petrograd road corridor.
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Pope Benedict Hopes for Peace Council New World Order
Pope Benedict in a New Year's message to America via AP urged a peace conference toward a new world order. He called for abolition of wars, international tribunals to settle disputes, reduced armament, and equal rights for all nations and individuals.
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Two Great Fleets Plan of Daniels
Secretary Daniels outlined a plan to create two large fleets for the Navy, one on the Pacific and one on the Atlantic, with regular war games and joint maneuvers to prevent slumps after conflicts. The arrangement aims to keep officers aboard ships for two years and place an admiral in command of each fleet to spur ambition, ensuring full-scale readiness and peer view during peacetime bases at San Diego Key West and Pensacola retained.
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Iolaire Disaster Drowns 270 Sailors Off Stornoway
London Jan 1 A British steam yacht Iolaire with 300 sailors aboard struck rocks near Stornoway harbor known as the Beasts of Helm. About 270 drowned and only around 30 saved. Officers and crew all lost. The 362 ton vessel built in 1902 belonged to Sir Donald Currie’s estate.
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Troopship Northern Pacific Goes Aground Off Fire Island
New York reports the U S transport Northern Pacific, with nearly 3 000 aboard, ran aground off Fire Island in heavy seas. Aboard are soldiers, nurses, and crew. 2 459 officers and men plus 17 nurses listed, with 530 crew total. Winds and surf hindered refloating efforts. however, officials say all aboard are safe and transfer to destroyers may begin once conditions improve.
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Investigation Planned to Probe Liberty Bond Discounts
Washington January 1 The district attorney announced that an inquiry will begin tomorrow to determine why Liberty bonds are trading well below their par value. The investigation aims to uncover factors affecting bond sales and market pricing.
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Classifieds and World News Highlights From The Standard Today
A compact page note lists ads and items including My Soldier Husband, a Cold War era roll of honor, a Montana officer returning from the Far East, oats production notes, Ribot’s views on war costs, Butte and Great Falls briefs, relief work scale, a possible Montana robbery incident, Benjamin MacDonald in Los Angeles, and a Montane publication teaser with horoscopes and telegraphic news.
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Lovett Explains Opposition to Government Rail Ownership
New York Jan 1 Robert Lovett, resigning as director of the division of capital expenditures of the railroad administration, voiced opposition to government ownership. He urged thorough reorganizing of national competition in service and facilities with federal checks where it is an evil, while preserving competition among large systems and widening competitive areas where possible.
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Germans Turn in Forty Airplanes
In Coblenz on December 31 Associated Press reports forty airplanes including seven Gothas accepted today by the army receiving commission. About one hundred machines are in Coblenz or en route, and all will soon be taken to Brance machine guns.
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Premier Clemenceau Takes Rest at Mouilleron en Paredes
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau, who has worked nonstop for 13 months since taking office, is taking a rest. He has gone to Mouilleron en Paredes in La Vendee, where he was born.
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Government limits profiteering in mill feeds rules
Washington announces removal of mill feed regulations and wholesalers margins rules while preserving provisions for fair profits. The food administration states the action does not alter limits on other feeding stuffs and maintains special price provisions where applicable.
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Peasant Revolts Continue Across Russia Says Lokal Anzeiger
Report cites Lokal Anzeiger noting ongoing peasant uprisings across Russia with activity spreading into northeast areas as a rising weather pattern is mentioned alongside the unrest.
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Guardian warns France over Wilson 14 points clash
The Manchester Guardian says Britain and America share Wilson's 14 points but Paris differs with Clemenceau and Menon. It notes the Allied stance to reject arms terms if French leaders refuse and urges facing disagreements rather than glossing them over. President Wilson returned to France yesterday.
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Fair Words From Mr Poincare
States through the Associated Press report President Poincare expresses gladness at President Wilson joining the peace conference effort. France has confidence in Wilson’s judgment and seeks justice, promising to work with the United States for a better and brighter future for humanity.
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Rome Trip Costs Shock The Government Public Notice
President Wilson travels to Rome to meet King Victor Emmanuel III and Premier Orlando as allied conference talks loom. Washington reports federal railroad costs for 1918 show a deficit near 150 million dollars before returning lines to private hands. Government loans to railroads total around 4.8 billion to fund wartime improvements, with expenses rising faster than revenues.
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Italy Has a Program for the President
Rome reports President Wilson will arrive at the Italian frontier on the morning of January on a special royal train. He will be greeted by King Victor Emmanuel III and dignitaries in Turin before proceeding to Rome. In Rome he will meet the king and queen at the station and attend a gala ceremony in the Baths of Diocletian square. An official dinner will follow at the Quirinal with toasts and honors, including the freedom of the city. Prime Italian officials, mayors of Trent, Trieste, Gorizia, Fiume and Zara will accompany. The next day Wilson will visit the Pantheon and place wreaths on the tombs of kings.
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Suffragettes Stage Watch Fire Riot at White House
Washington scenes erupt as suffragists confront soldiers and citizens in Fayette Park. Sentinels of the National Woman's Party light a watch fire to protest Senate inaction on the equal suffrage resolution. Banners are torn, a burning urn destroyed, and five protesters arrested for park violations. One urn relit, a second fire set, and a clash over President Wilson's speeches ends with continued demonstrations and arrests.
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