Presidents Peage Teams Appeal to Russia to Stand With Allies
Washington voices unanimous praise for a clear definition of what America stands for. Support includes freedom of seas restoration of Belgium and Serbia a reconstituted Poland and free nations in the Balkans. Germany to withdraw from all occupied territory Alsace and Lorraine for France and virtual disarmament of nations.
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Washington
America
Belgium
Serbia
Poland
Balkans
Alsace
Lorraine
France
City men can help farmers if they wish
Boston workingmen can assist farmers in Vermont as they address the labor problem. Prominent agricultural figures in Montpelier's Sunnyside Farm urged action during a weeklong visit, reflecting Green Mountain State farming interests and the local farmer viewpoint on current questions.
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Sunnyside Farm
Montpelier
Boston
Green Mountain
Post
Farmers face biggest labor problem in the region
The labor problem is the biggest issue confronting the farmers of this section. Many of them admitted today.
Mother dies as kerosene fire kills her in home
In Manchester New Hampshire on January 8 Mar cinaGizsczyk 30 burned to death before her four children as kerosene spilled while she poured fuel into a kitchen stove. Her husband tried to stamp out the blaze and carried the children outside while neighbors summoned the fire department.
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Manchester
N. H
Marcina Gizsczyk
Berlin Says Russia Again Seeks Peace
Unofficial reports from Berlin claim the Russian peace delegation has returned to Brest-Litovsk for renewed talks with the opposing delegates. No confirmation has yet been received.
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Berlin
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Lithuania Named Independent State by Germany Sighted
Copenhagen Jan 8 Germany intends to proclaim Lithuania as an independent state, according to the Swedish newspaper Dagensnyheter.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Lithuania
Dagensnyheter
Suffrage Hints Favor Passage by House This Week
Washington reports predict the national woman suffrage amendment will pass the House of Representatives as sixteen states are expected to vote solidly. The suffrage committee reported favorably on the bill, with members noting the vote may occur Thursday and that the size of the anticipated majority remains the main question.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Woman Suffrage Committee
House
States vote solid for suffrage. several delegations split
Reports indicate at least sixteen states will vote solidly for suffrage while six other state delegations each retain only one noncommittal member.
Man from Maine Seeks Draft Enlistment in Worcester
Solomon Jones, 25, arrived from a Maine lumber camp and learned a draft act had passed. He visited the Front Street recruiting station, was refused due to age, and plans to try again if Lewiston exemption board allows it.
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Solomon Jones
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Solomon
Jones
Front Street
Lewiston
Berlin Denies Cruelty to American Captives
The Wolff Bureau issued a statement denying reports that Germans will treat American prisoners worse than others. The agency says no official statement claims Americans are "hard of understanding" and unable to conduct themselves like gentlemen, and asserts Americans will be treated kindly and considerately.
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Amsterdam
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Father John’s Medicine Ad Claims No Drugs Or Alcohol
An advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a cold cure with no dangerous drugs or alcohol, urging readers to remember the product in listings for cold cures.
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Father John
Bandits Rob Two Lunch Rooms For Cash
Armed robbers struck Logan's Lunch Room at 663 Warren Street Grove Hall and Hayes' Lunch at 48 Brookline Avenue Back Bay shortly after dawn. They emptied cash drawers totaling over 115 dollars and fired a shot to frighten clerks. No injuries reported.
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Logan
Warren Street
Grove Hall
Hayes
Brookline Avenue
Back Bay
Two Robberies End in Cash Seizures at Logan and Hayes
Shortly before 2 30 two men entered Logan's for a light lunch then returned with a revolver and demanded cash. The cashier handed over nothing after a single shot. Later two men hit the Hayes place and took more than 66 dollars. It is unclear if the same culprits or two gangs were involved.
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Logan's
Hayes Place
Mississippi ratifies first federal prohibition amendment
Jackson report states that within a quarter hour of the message to the Legislature both houses ratified the proposed constitutional amendment on prohibition. Only eight votes against the measure were cast. Mississippi becomes the first state to act on the amendment.
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Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
Mississippi Assembly
Prohibition Party Plans Special National Convention
Virgil G. Hinshaw, chairman, issued a call for a special national convention of the Prohibition party in Chicago on March 5. The call urged dry states governors and legislatures likely to vote to ratify the prohibition constitutional amendment to act.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Braves Acquire Herzog as Giants Trade Shakeup
The Braves trade for Charley Herzog sending Larry Doyle and Jess Barnes to the Giants. A second New York player, reportedly outfielder Ross Young, will join the Braves in the deal with anonymity retained. The swap reshapes both rosters with Young potentially heading to Atlanta.
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Charley Herzog
New York Giants
Braves
Giants
Larry Doyle
Cubs
Jess Barnes
New York
Herzog
Ross Young
Giants Lose Star, Boston Parts With Young Pitcher
A notable player trade deprives the Giants of a disgruntled star and at the same time releases a promising young right hand pitcher from the Boston staff, signaling a significant shift for both clubs.
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Giants
Sterling
Boston
Collie Pacemaker Delays Philadelphia Elevated Trains
In Philadelphia three Market Street elevated trains paused to let a collie dog set the pace between Milbourne and Fifty-second street. The dog jumped onto the tracks at Milbourne around 11 36, moved east as trains approached, and caused a ten minute delay as crews tried to guide him away.
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Philadelphia
Market Street
Milbourne
Fifty-second Street
Kaiser Gets Thanks From Polish Regent
A Berlin despatch reports Emperor William with Count von Hertling and Baron von Dem BusscheHaddenhausen met a delegation of the Polish regency council in Berlin. Prince Lugomirsky spoke for the council thanking the Emperor for restoring an independent Polish monarchy and hoping he and his allies would complete the work of justice begun.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Emperor William
Count von Hertling
Baron von Dem Bussche-Haddenhausen
Lugomirsky
Poland
Princeton Veteran Ace Joins Flying Corps Downed German Plane
Lieutenant Hobey Baker former Princeton captain and famed hockey star, now with the Flying Corps, reports his first German aircraft downed Saturday in active service.
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Hobey” Baker
Princeton
American Flying Corps
Paris
Fast Becoming an Ace Baker Shines on Air and Grid
Lieutenant Baker, a rising ace of the American Flying Corps in France, gains notice for spectacular aerial feats and steady nerve. His latest success against a Hun plane boosts his fame, while he previously starred at Princeton in baseball, swimming, sprinting, and football.
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American Flying Corps
France
Paris
Baker
Princeton
Princeton captaincy record holder shone in three sports
The subject stood out in football hockey and baseball at Princeton becoming the only man to hold three captaincies. After college he played for the St Nicholas A C hockey team and was Walter Camp’s All America pick at halfback.
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Princeton
St. Nicholas A. C
Walter Camp
Average temperatures and figures from yesterday and last year
Daily temperature readings appear amid fragmented figures with times 5 p.m. 6 a.m. and 9.0 reported. The text notes average temperatures yesterday and a comparison to the prior year, including figures like 38 and 33, but many digits are garbled.
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Compenes Spa
Must Protect Russia From the Germans and Save Them From Kaiser's Trap
A comparison of wartime aims by Lloyd George and President Wilson centers on Russia. Lloyd George hints Britain may not intervene if Russia acts independently, while Wilson seeks Russia’s evacuation and development under its own institutions. The piece argues both nations would defend Russia if it remains with the Allies. if Russia makes a separate peace, the US would withdraw support.
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Russia
Great Britain
Lloyd George
United States
Wilson
Germany
Wilson sets terms for war and peace with no separate peace
President Wilson informed Congress that the United States will fight until Germany is defeated and seeks a genuine peace with a just settlement. He declared no separate peace and urged unity with Britain and Russia, signaling readiness for formal negotiations when the central powers are ready.
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Washington
America
Wilson
Congress
United States
Brest-Litovsk
Fair Weather Outlook for New England Fronts Page Four
Forecast for southern New England calls for fair weather Wednesday with increasing cloudiness Thursday. Snow is expected in the western portion and northern New England will see snow in Maine with a colder Thursday as the system clears. Strong northwest to north winds are noted in the region.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Maine
Bombay Men Buy Watches in Waterfront Spree
Thirty of C. Columbus' spendthrift Indians docked at the waterfront and bought 160 wrist watches 40 alarm clocks 55 safety razors and 90 mirrors from a local jeweller on Washington Street. They paid with gold coins enough to cover thrice the purchase.
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Washington Street
Boston Cash Parade From Bombay Visitors Stuns City
A large Bombay party toured Boston in tropical attire, bartering gold for goods. They filled restaurants and shops, drawing public curiosity as traffic halted for about 15 minutes near South Station before boarding an elevated train to Rowe's Wharf.
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South Station
Rowe's Wharf
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