All German Attacks Repulsed by French in WWI Update
Paris reports violent German assaults repulsed in Lassigny Argonne and Verdun regions with French lines holding. French communications say a portion of German front trenches near the Weoevre district northwest of Elirey has fallen to French forces as Meuse region activity continues with artillery exchanges and mined sites in two locations.
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Lys
Dunkirk
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Germany
French Gains and Stalemates Reported in Siegfried Line Actions
German and French forces engage with artillery and mine warfare across Lys to Alsace regions. French claim progress near Altkirch and Steinbach, repulsing German attacks. Berlin cites desperate fighting north of Arras and limited French advances in Argonne and Alsace sectors amid adverse weather and difficult ground.
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London
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Arras
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War updates amid harsh weather reveal limited gains
Reports from January 7 describe German claims of progress despite adverse conditions. Violence continues near Arras and in the Argonne with limited Russian setbacks and Turkish advances from Samol to Urza. The text notes heavy losses for the Russians near Miandoab and a Russian morale collapse after actions near Urumiah.
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Amsterdam
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Urumiah
Amerbeijan
Persia
Bayonet Attacks Drive Germans Front Update
Russian general staff reports on January 4 a near general lull along the Vistula front near Sochaczew Bolimow with limited fighting. Germans attempted siege methods, but bayonet assaults pushed them from trenches, yielding five machine guns and several prisoners. Galicia shows no major change. Bukowina offensive continues.
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Galicia
Bukowina
Russ Christmas gay in spite of the war
Petrograd reports a wartime Christmas begun and to extend beyond New Year with festive customs hampered by prohibition and import limits. Granges and apples sale at 26 cents, yet spiritual observance gains from Caucasus military successes and nationwide unity amid hardship. Street winds bite as children sing carols and crowds head to cathedrals for religious rites.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
Europe
Caucasus
No Dum Dum Probe by the United States
Washington reports that Secretary Bryan told German ambassador Count Heenstorff American manufacturers denied exporting dum dum bullets for the British army and that the president would intervene if any company was proven to traffic in such arms. Bryan said the United States would refrain from investigating German protests about dum dum bullets to stay neutral.
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Washington
Germany
Bryan
Count Heenstorff
State Department
Wilson
Europe
Keith Heads Pine Association Elects Officers
Keith heads Pine Association with Charles Keith of Kansas City elected president in St. Louis Missouri. Philip Gardiner of Laurel Mississippi and Kirby of Houston Texas named vice presidents. J B Rhodes of Chicago chosen secretary and manager, resigning from the National Lumber association to take the post.
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Keith
Kansas City
Southern Fine Association
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Laurel
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Kirby
Houston
Texas
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Chicago
National Lumber Association
Starving Belgians saved by Americans
In Louvain Alfred Nerex said the United States would have prevented famine by allowing imports and exports. He praised American relief and warned bread riots could erupt if aid stops. The article notes Belgians endure curfews and travel bans, with American relief free to move while Germans restrict aid.
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Vwrn
London
United States
Alfred Nernex
Louvain
Associated Press
America
Belgium
Republicans Battle Ship Purchase Measure in Senate
Washington January 7 opening debate on the government ship purchase bill featured Senator Burton arguing the proposal would shift ownership to private interests. He and others pressed that routes and speed of adoption must be studied, with critics noting no relief plan from Republicans and questioning route discrimination.
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Columb Parapriaton
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Pletuher
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South America
Senate Committee
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Besa
$250000 Plan Set to Celebrate Panama Canal Opening
Washington January 7 At a White House conference with Democratic and Republican leaders President Wilson asked for a $250,000 appropriation to cover expenses for the celebration planned for the Panama canal opening next March. Senators Overman Hoke Smith and Gallinger and Representatives Underwood Sherley and Mann joined Bryan Garrison and Daniels in reviewing the plans. The scheme covers entertainment for foreign fleet officers and visitors and their transport. Both parties approved the plan and funding. A possible naval parade halt due to slides was discussed but preparations will continue.
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Wilson
Panama Canal
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Gallinger
Underwood
Sherley
Mann
Bryan
Garrison
Daniels
Goethals
Hampton Roads
War cuts England trade sharply in 1914 reports
London reports Board of Trade figures show exports fell by over 1.5 billion in 1914 versus 1913 with imports down by more than 329 million dollars. December shows further strain as imports drop about 4 million pounds and exports decline 17 million pounds. Food imports rise while raw materials and cotton decline notably.
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England
Board of Trade
Golden State Limited trains to California in 1915
Travel ad touts the Golden State Limited from Chicago to California with dining and observation cars, nonstop between Chicago Kansas City and Cali. Includes Rock Island Scenic Circle Tours to the Pacific Expositions, with two expositions in one ticket. Local travel bureau offers planning help and literature on California travel. Contact GH Hunt, Rock Island Line Atlanta.
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Caliifornia
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Atlanta
New York Hearings Open on Proposed Minimum Wage Law
Employers oppose a state minimum wage for women and minors at the Factory Investigating Commission hearings. Labor groups support action, arguing costs to consumers and worker welfare. John Wanamaker backs $9 weekly for women. AFL urges $16 weekly for 18 to 20 year olds. other advocates propose regional wage boards.
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Labor and Trades Union
Departmentatores
Prescott Lynn
John Wanamaker
Hugh Frayne
American Federation of Labor
Peter J. Rady
Allied Printing Trades Council
Joan Mitchell
Registration Urged For All Lobbyists In State Address
Fordianapolis January 7 Governor Dalston urged registration of lobbyists with the secretary of state detailing employment and employer. He proposed barring lobbyists from legislative floor access and called for a practical measure to redeem lobbying from current reproach. He also urged an arbitration and conciliation board for labor disputes, a workman's compensation law and reforms governing women's work.
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Dalston
Assembly
More liquor measures urged for Tennessee
Nashville Tennessee January 7 Governor B W Hoopers recommendations on further liquor registration reach the legislature today The proposed laws include removal of derelict officials banning clubs from serving liquor or operating lockers a search and seizure law strict regulation of liquor sales by druggists interchange of judges amendments to the anti equipment law The nuisance law should be amended with proposals to destroy bar fixtures and to deem beer manufacture a nuisance
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Tenn
B. W. Hooper
Boys Were Spoiled by Juvenile Court
In St Louis Missouri the junior juvenile court experiment failed as young lawyers acted as judges and schoolboys served as police. The court shamed tattlers and lacked enforcement power, prompting Judge E B Cave to announce its abolition.
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St Louia
Rhodes EB. Cave
Cave
Rail leaders seek two and half cent rail rate in Ohio
Toledo reports that heads of passenger departments from Ohio railroads met to urge the legislature to amend the existing law to raise the maximum legal fare to at least two and a half cents per mile. The gathering pressed for concrete rate reform and standardization across carriers.
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Ohio
German Offensives Charged With Savagery in France
Paris reports a commission's condemnation of German officers accused of savage acts against French civilians and soldiers. It cites arson evidence and methods to terrorize populations, with many female victims, while distinguishing fires from bombardments and noting many victims refused to testify to avoid future harm.
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Solfers
Preach
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