German Siege War Unfolds Amid Silence on Big Offensive
After weeks of watching, authorities report no early plan for a promised large attack on Entente fronts. Berlin martial law curbs strikes and unrest as Germany and Austria-Hungary seek to ease economic tension. In Lorraine, American forces repelled a surprise German assault with heavy artillery and trench work, while fighting on other fronts remains intense yet cautious.
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Teutons
Mto
Germany
Berlin
Jana
America- Hungary
von Ludendorff
Piter
Amercan
Lorraine
Belgium
Aisne
France
Heatless Monday Violations Reported Amid Coal Shortage
The text notes lines forming before coal yards as crowds beg for scant supplies. Hundreds of coal cars heading to Chicago were diverted by traffic blockages, with state fuel administration promising relief. Officials report over 200 violations of the heatless Monday order.
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Chicago
State Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Department
Justice
Munitions Depot Explosion Reported Near Prague
A munitions depot near Prague, the Bohemian capital, exploded with many deaths reported. Dispatches via Zurich and forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph Company note accounts vary with some suggesting the blast was intentional.
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London
Prague
Bohemia
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph Company
Sweden and Aland islands seek reunion with Sweden
Stockholm dispatch reports King Gustav of Sweden received a deputation from the Aland islands bearing a petition from inhabitants requesting reunion with Sweden.
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Sweden
London
King Gustav
Stockholm
The
Times
Aland Islands
Mobilize Certified Accountants in Washington
Mobilization order targets certified accountants within the draft law to fill vacancies in the army business organization. The move aims to recruit all eligible professionals to support military operations and related duties.
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Washington
Army Business Organization
Chicago Freezing as Coal Yards Run Dry
Chicago endures a third heatless Monday and the coldest day of the year as fuel famine worsens. Residents queue for coal slips while warehouses sit empty and the fuel administration battles supply shortages. Fred W. Upham calls for action as homes strip-dwellers seek warmth amid widespread freezing temperatures.
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Chicago
Ces
Fuel Administration
Fred W. Upham
Salaries of Shipyard Officials Under Probe
Washington reports say the senate ship yard committee examined delays in supplying ship plans for six Government ships and scrutinized salaries at Hog Island shipyard. Ernst Jahneke testified plans were to be provided by Submarine Boat Corp but not delivered. attempts to shift design work to Theodore Farris faced opposition. Fleet Corporation figures show sharp salary increases for Hog Island officials, including a general manager rise of 4584.55 dollars per month and a transportation manager rise of 750 dollars per month.
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Washington
Jahneke Ship Building Co
New Orleans
Hog Island
Senate Ship Yard
Ernest L. Jahneke
New Orleans Company
Submarine Bus Corporation
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Jahncke
New York
Theodore E. Farris
Fleet Corporation
Howles
The
American International Corporation
German Strike Near End Despite New Jena Movement
The Tageblatt notes a new movement at Jena but otherwise the German strike seems ended. Striker leaders urged workers to return to duties today. Berlin reports no disturbances on Saturday. Krupp directors in Cologne say only 400 of 110,900 workers joined the strike, with fines or dismissals for the rest.
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London
Jena
Tageblatt
Berlin
Krupp Works
Cologne
Salvation Army seeks $30000 from West Virginia readers
The Salvation Army appeals for thirty thousand dollars from West Virginia residents to fund war work in camps and reach areas. The drive aims to expand places of refreshment, clean amusement, and worship for soldiers, noting the need to reach both rich and poor while avoiding denominational views. Continued on page five.
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America
Salvation Army
West Virginia
Federal oil industry control extended to fuel oils
President Wilson issued a proclamation extending government control to the manufacture and distribution of all fuel oils. Licenses must be obtained by February 11 for producers with over 100.6% barrels yearly. A preferential list prioritizes railroads, military and allied needs, hospitals, shipyards, public utilities, and munition producers.
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Washington
Wilson
Mark L. Requa
California
The
Fuel Administration
Oil
Army
Travey
Induerial
Mexico
United States
East
Conservation Order Affects Munitions Plants February 9 11
The mandate covers manufacturing plants as a conservation measure for February 9 through 11 and includes all munitions plants. It excludes western Canada and the maritime provinces from the order's application.
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Western Canada
Maritime Provinces
Weather Forecast For Virginia Continues Cold
The forecast notes continued cold conditions for Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday with fair skies and frigid mornings.
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Virginia
Coal shortages spark Washington fuel conference plea
Washington reports a critical coal shortage across eastern states. Fuel administrators urge delaying any lifting of the Monday closing order as rail traffic and shipper efforts struggle amid cold, wind and heavy snow. Eastbound coal moves shift to westward, with rail terminal disruptions cited by McAdoo and Garfield.
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Washington
Garfield
British Casualties Reported for Week Ended Today
British casualties total 6 64 in the week ended today with 51 officers and 1 225 men killed or died of wounds and 173 officers and 4 805 men wounded or missing. Ottawa cabinet approves fuel restriction order suspending certain supplies in Canada.
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London
Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
US considers 50 percent import cut to free ships for troops
Washington reports the administration weighs a 50 percent reduction in imports to free avaipeue ships for transporting troops to France. Officials cite overseas transport as the main bottleneck and estimate four to seven tons of continuous service per man, with about 1.9 billion tons across services. Continued negotiations with neutral countries may boost available tonnage.
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Washington
France
United States
Bolo Pasha Defends Actions in Treason Trial
The court martial case against Bolo Pasha focuses on his alleged role in German propaganda in France and Switzerland. Defense argues all activities served the interest of the Entente. witnesses and key figures like Pavenstedt and Youssuf Pasha are discussed as potential accusers or extraditable witnesses.
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M. Pignatel
Royal Bank of Canada
Psvenisted
Dole
Mwesali
Pavenstedi
United States
Spain
Egypt
Constantinente
Paris
France
Turkey
Withensen
Pavenstedt
Koedive
Youssuf Saddik Pasha
Bolo Pasha
Bol Rs
Bouchardon
New York
Yourg Sethys
Georgia
Yolo’'a
Bolo'sa
Crose
Caillaux
Wangea
Holo
Awaive Callaun
Geettmany
Marlas Pochere
Ecul
Bolo
Ras Hilmi
Fitna Cavalcinie
Holo Pasha
Hove
Khedive
Hilmi
How
Switzerland
Darius Pothere
Mme, Bolo
Mme. Caillaus
Joacon Caillaux
M. Caillaux
Filipo Cavallinie
Haly
Polo Pasha
Sitzerland
Cavallinie
Adolph Payenstedt
Direc
Paris Journal
Pagenstedt
Abbas Hilmi
Youssuf Pasha
Far-Reaching Priority Regulations In Effect
Washington reports war industries board enacts far reaching priority rules for copper iron steel and related products. Four classes establish precedence from class AA emergency war work to class C nonessential. fuel and food overseers handle gas coke and feeds. Halifax inquiry assigns blame to Pitot Mackay and Captain L Amodec for the Mont Blanc Imo collision.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Fuel and Food Administrations
Halifax
Wen
Mont Blanc
Imo
Pitot Mackay
Lamodec
War Reorganization Debated in Senate Over Wilson Authority
Controversy over war efficiency and the cabinet and munitions directorate renews in the Senate. Senator Hitchcock defensa the measures while Senators Williams Reed oppose as attempts to usurp Wilson's authority. Debate to resume tomorrow with Senator Wadsworth set to speak. Secretary Baker's cross-examination is postponed to Wednesday.
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Reed
Wilson
Washington
Feo
Senate
Hitchcock
Military Committee
War Department
Baker
Mississippi
Missouri
Hlitchcock
Chamberlain
Heed
Wadsworth
New Yoak
Messrs. Thomas
Colorado
Kirby
Arkansas
Membors
Chaiman Chamberlain
Ultra-Prospective West Virginia Senate Hopefuls Named
Washington special reports a slim Republican US Senate slate in WV with Elkins of Monongalia County likely to file and four others in cautious “feeling out” stages. The list includes Elk ins Harrison Davis and Hite in Cavell counties and Cooper Mercer, with little chance of another entrant.
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Neely
Chilton
Chames Brooks Smith
Washington
H. ©. Ogden
Ohio County
W. L. Highland
Harrison County
Davis Elkins
Monongalia County
Edward Cooper
Mercer County
W. Fr. Hite
Cavell County
United States
West Virginia
Elkins
Venice Bombed by Enemy Airmen Strikes Padua Mestre
Italian official communication reports enemy aircraft bombed Venice and several towns on the Venetian plain. No casualties in Venice but heavy destruction hit Padua Treviso and Mestre where civilians were killed or wounded.
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Rome
Venice
Venetian
Padua
Trevirto
Mestre
Lloyd George Too Busy To Deliver Speech Today
London February 4 The British prime minister Mr Lloyd George, back from Versailles where the supreme war council met, is overwhelmed with business including Irish convention delays and a dispute with the Amalgamated Engineers Society. He will postpone his planned House of Commons address until after Parliament reconvenes.
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Lloyd-George
Supreme War Council
Versailles
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Supreme Council
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