Peace voices rise in Germany as war debate returns
In Germany protests for peace grow after the chancellor's speech signaling continued war aims. Scheidemann urges peace before further bloodshed while warning military leaders to yield power. Russia may pursue peace talks. Alsace Lorraine to stay German. Front reports note ongoing artillery duels and aerial reconnaissance.
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Associated Press
Germany
Russia
Austria
Philipp Scheidemann
Scheidemann
Wilson
Alsace Lorraine
Hertling
Tag Your Shovel Day Marks National Coal Saving Call
The United States Fuel Administration declares January 30 1918 as National Tag Your Shovel Day. School children will tag coal shovels with Save that shovelful a day for Uncle Sam. Tags feature saving hints to boost the coal pile for the war effort.
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United States Fuel Administration
Uncle Sam
Packers Private Line to Congress
Confidential reports from packing firms show lawmakers' stance on meat packing legislation were read into the FTC inquiry records. The material indicates packers learned of the Borland resolution postponement by the House sub committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
House
Flames Start In Big Loaded Ship
A ten thousand ton American steamship loaded with supplies for the Italian army caught fire at an Atlantic port as it prepared to sail. Fireboats extinguished the flames. water damage was greater than the blaze. Officers investigate the ship's origin.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Made Trip Washington Athens by Automobile
William John Russell recently named federal income tax inspector for Georgia proved the impossible thing by driving from Washington City to Athens in an astonishingly short time despite bad weather and poor roads. He will base his duties in Atlanta and stop in Athens to oversee major real estate holdings.
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William John Russell
Georgia
Washington City
Athens
Treasury Department
Atlanta
Feeding Dogs Case At Deudraeth Police Court
A woman at Deudraeth North Wales was fined £125 plus costs for supplying thirteen quarts of milk and biscuits and horse flesh intended for feeding dogs. The incident occurred on January 26 at the local police court.
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Associated Press
Deudraeth
North Wales
Interpretation clarifies fuel closing order for mills
The fuel administration states the term fuel covers heat light and power fuels including coal coke wood oil gas and alcohol. Electric power users must close down but may burn only enough fuel to prevent freezing.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Georgia Cotton Mill Men Seek Exemption From Fuelless Mondays
Columbus Ga Jan 26 Members of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association using hydro electric power for mills have arranged a conference with Fuel Administrator Garfield at Washington next Wednesday to seek exemption from fuelless Mondays.
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Associated Press
Columbus
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Garfield
Washington
Federal Reserve Board Limits Non-Essential Capital
The Federal Reserve Board named a three member advisory committee to assist the capital issues committee. The move marks the first definite step toward constraining non essential enterprises from capital expenditures and approving applications for private securities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Thornton's Luncheonette Specials On Today Menu
Luncheon offerings include chicken salad with bread and a choice of coffee chocolate or milk for 25 cents. Brunswick stew vegetable soup and smothered chicken with sides are listed with prices. Oysters baked apples and homemade pies appear alongside beverages.
False alarm from box thirty five tolls no blaze reported
An alarm from box thirty five, known for multiple false calls, came in around 112:15 this morning. Fire crews checked Lumpkin and Baldwin streets area and found no fire as bells rang in celebration of a Red and Black victory.
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Lumpkin
Baldwin
Fear government to retain control of industries after war
A London deputation from the Chamber of Commerce pressed Sir Albert Stanley for an early end to government control of imports and exports. He said the government currently controls most trade but would unwind its machinery as the war ends and industries would take time to reestablish.
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Associated Press
London
Sir Albert Stanley
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Albert
Sir Stanley
Porto Rico Bank Clearings Hit New High in 1917
San Juan Porto Rico January 26 Porto Rico business as shown by bank clearings rose in 1917 reaching a record 103 220 066 dollars an increase of about 22 000 000 over 1916.
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Porto Rico
Associated Press
San Juan
Georgia Keeps Up Winning Streak With Mercer Five
The Red and Black basketball team defeated Mercer 24 to 15 in Macon. The game was easy for Georgia with a dominant performance despite a light mist and peaceful surroundings.
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Georgia
Mercer
Macon
London Outskirts Awe of Fast British Battle Planes
An Associated Press correspondent, flying in a British fast battle plane at 80 to 140 mph and 2,000 to 8,000 ft, tours outer air defenses of London. He observes camouflaged aerodromes, veteran pilots, synchronized machine guns, and a night battle with German Gothas. The flight, from 2,000 ft views to 8,000 ft ascent, passes over arsenals, factories, and an American colony, with frost on rooftops framing the scene.
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Gothas
Associated Press
London
Low
England
Royal Flying Corps
France
New York
Train attack kills Turkish commander convoy in Jerusalem raid
Arab forces allied with the British blew up a train carrying Djemal Pasha, the Turkish commander in Syria, as it moved toward Jerusalem. He escaped by discarding his army badge. his aide de camp and staff officers died. Arab losses were seven killed and four wounded. Turkish casualties reached 120.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Djemal Pasha
Syria
Jerusalem
Djemal
Demolish Portobello Pier for War Material
Glasgow Jan 26 Portobello Pier the finest pleasure pier in Scotland will be demolished to supply steel and other material for war repairs. Owners sought reserves but were refused, forcing full removal to prevent storm damage. The pier extends over a quarter of a mile into the Firth of Forth.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Portobello Pier
Scotland
Firth of Forth
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Pittsfield Mother
Mrs. George Lewis of Pittsfield New York reports her five year old son suffered a cold for weeks before using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After starting the remedy he improved rapidly and recovered in a few days, ending the illness.
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Chamberlain
George Lewis
Pittsfield
N. Y
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