President Wile Addresses Congress Amid Global Dispatch
A historic address to Congress by President Wile was distributed worldwide via news centers. Reports indicate the speech was delivered in full to all centers and echoed in capitals across South America and other regions.
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Mississippi ratifies day amendment in first action
Jackson January 8 Mississippi moves quickly as both houses ratify the proposed prohibition amendment to the federal constitution following Governor Biles message. Dissenters were cast in the Mississippi assembly. The body acts first on the measure.
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Notable War News and Schedule Highlights
In today’s edition the president on maritime policy and wartime effort looms large with civilian housing tied to ship safety, economic reports show German rebounds in the stock market, and the war review by Secretary Baker. Also covers court notes, sports schedules, vaccination updates, and a day in court for a Butte boy gunner.
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Housing a key to ship output says Ferguson
Washington heard Homer L. Ferguson of New News Shipbuilding testify that housing for workers is the main bottleneck in ship production. He argued government boards delayed progress, urged immediate relief for housing, and said commandeering houses could accelerate output. He noted steel and wooden vessel programs faced hurdles from overambitious early aims.
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FIRST CONGRESSMAN IN WAR WANTS TO KEEP SEAT
Rome 8 Floretio Hi kuardia the New York Fourteenth district congressman commands the American school of advanced aviation in Southern Italy and may resign from Congress or the American flying corps. He hopes Congress aligns with European parliaments allowing mobilized members to serve both in army and house. A petition signed by about 4 000 voters seeks his seat be declared vacant to ensure active representation during a crucial time.
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Submarine barred zone extended by Germany
London reports a Wireless statement from the German government announcing a further extension of the submarine barred zone. The new zone becomes operative on January 11.
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Senate War Inquiry Suspended For Baker Hearing
The Senate Military Committee will pause its war inquiry to hear Secretary Baker on war ordnance and supplies later this week. Chairman Chamberlain plans to outline the committee’s progress and recommend legislation, including a proposed department of munitions bill already introduced.
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Ritter Says Country Is Suffering Spy Scare
Tacoma Washington January Helmuth Ritter denies being a German spy over the disappearance of military papers from Camp Lewis. He vows to face any court martial, says he would go to front if needed, remarks at 17 he left Germany and decries a domestic spy fear shared by Germany and England in the war era.
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Marshal Hall Optimistic on War Fronts Ahead
London reports Field Marshal Hats, British commander in France, optimistic about British strategic gains. The year plans foresaw a series of offensives to reinforce fronts, despite unanticipated events, highlighting steady British successes and German setbacks as war efforts evolve.
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War aims shake New York market after congress talk
President Wile son's restatement of war aims before congress influenced the New York stock market with a slight setback after an initial gain. Traders anticipated the central powers would reject terms touching evacuation of territory and Lorraine. A Swedish newspaper report noted Lithuania terms as a remote issue.
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Weather forecast for Montana from Washington opinion piece
Forecast for Montana calls for snow with cold air. Day by day expectations show Wednesday turning colder and Thursday clearing with continuing chilly conditions.
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America's Aims Made Clear By President In Unexpected Address
Washington reports detail President Wilson outlining America's war aims with concrete terms. He framed a just peace based on democracy, self determination, and collective security, urging allies and neutrals to support a liberal postwar order while warning against war aims driven by military leaders. The speech, broadcast to Congress, sparked debate over whether it signals a peace plan or a steadfast war posture.
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