Ambitious peace aims split German factions at Brest-Litovsk
Amsterdam dispatches report an understanding among Germany's political and military parties based on Russia’s program of annexations or indemnities. Field Marshal von Hindenburg would control future Western annexations if Germany wins, but evidence suggests factions remain divided. Chancellor von Hertling is set to address the Reichstag committee on war aims.
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Maxim outlines concrete hull armor to blunt submarine attacks
Washington January 16 Hudson Maxim the inventor outlined to the Senate ship investigating committee a plan for ship construction to reduce torpedo damage. He proposes water filled tanks inside hulls with a steel screen, so explosion gases are dispersed and heat absorbed, and suggests concrete skins for steel ships. He cites ships with concrete hulls as better able to resist blasts and absorb heat, and urges government tests and Emergency Fleet Corporation consideration.
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Government may require plants to pay idle time workers
Officials said the Fuel Administrator order could lead the government to compel industries affected by the fuel program to pay employees during idle periods. They warned German propaganda would exaggerate the move, but considered that risk minor next to failing to improve the fuel situation. The Lever Food Act provides up to a $5,000 fine or imprisonment for violations and enforcement will be strict.
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Fight Spirit of Founders Rally Voices Unity at High School
Crawford Vaughn former Australian premier addressed a large crowd at a Council of National Defense meeting in Bridgeport High School urging to uphold the founders spirit and liberty chorus led by Bridgeport's Liberty Chorus sang as cheers followed.
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Germany Still Far from Famine, Says Ex-Envoy Aid
Miss Lillian Goldman, formerly with the American embassy in Berlin, states Germany remains not famine despite rationing and shortages after three and a half years of war. She notes Grastia conservation measures, surprises at the war declaration, and hopes clearer understanding of America’s role may push Germans toward ending the conflict.
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War department favors drafting exemptions for men over thirty one
Secretary Baker told the Senate military committee that the War department supports discharging draft liabilities who have passed 31 since June 5 1917 and have not been called to join the colors. Exemption may reach over 1 000 with exact city totals unknown. Today is last day to return questionnaires to local division boards. Delinquents are few thanks to police effort. many papers have been processed and filed with boards to be completed next week. Some appeals sent to the Third Appellate District board will not be settled immediately.
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Move R R of West to Help East
Washington dispatch reports the railroad administration will transfer machinists and skilled workers from western railroads to the eastern region for a few weeks to speed repairs. Eastern roads have already asked for help, with only volunteers and no coercion. The move leverages industrial shutdowns to hire idle workers while avoiding state-law conflicts and indepth decisions on short lines.
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Abstract of Provisions Included in Order Issued By Dr. Garfield
Washington January 16 An abstract released by the United States Fuel Administrator outlines priority fuel allocations and curbs for supplying essential needs. It details preferences for railroads domestic consumers hospitals and military needs and sets restricted burn days and exceptions for factories newspapers printing and essential heat during freezing periods nationwide east of the Mississippi.
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Suspect Hun Plot in Dynamite Found in Coal
Greenwich Connecticut residents faced alarm as explosives were found in coal delivered by local drivers. Officials of the Greenwich bureau of business affairs warned proprietors and janitors to beware of miner's fuses and other devices. Initial laughter turned to condemnation after several explosions. The incident prompted speculation about agents of Williamstrasse.
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Business Men Not Pleased with Order
New York January 18 business leaders planned voluntary censorship of their comments on Administrator Clurfield's fuel conservation order. They delayed discussion to digest the regulations, hoping for clarity. Most publishers and executives anticipated a busy week but voiced unease at the directive.
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Blame R.R. for Coal Famine
Indianapolis January 16 leaders from 21 coal states at the United Mine Workers convention voiced sympathy for workers and businesses hurt by fuel shortages amid severe winter. They fault the railroads as major cause, noting shutdowns in manufacturing in Washington underscore the crisis and miners insist they have done all possible to relieve conditions. John F. White former Miners' President and current labor adviser to Garfiel d cites railroads as the key problem.
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Packing plants to be taken over by U S delegation
A Chicago delegation led by John Titzpatrick heads to Washington to urge President Wilson to seize all packing plants. If enacted the workers will join America's industrial army and supply plants with labor and equipment. The plan would place employment terms under government control amid a December strike vote and deteriorating talks with packers.
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U S to Tell of Caillaux as Traitor
Washington reports state department released intercepted diplomatic correspondence connected to the Caillaux treason trial in France. Messages between Bernstorff and Berlin show Caillaux during 1918 visit to Argentina communicated with German agents, denouncing the French government and seeking favorable German press coverage. A dispatch noted the ship captain carried Porkin g papers and urged courteous treatment if captured. Public release coordinated with Paris.
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Drastic War Fuel Order Shuts Plants Nationwide Five Days
Washington January 16 America's manufacturing plants from states east of the Mississippi were ordered to suspend operations for five days starting Friday to relieve the fuel famine. A broader holiday rule will close heated buildings every Monday for ten weeks except for drugs and food, with shipyards and some government plants excepted.
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Child Swallows Poison Pills for Candy May Die
Hale Dottie Coyne eight of 26 Clinton Avenue lies in St Vincent's hospital in critical condition after mistaking poison pills for candy. The girl reportedly watched parents refuse pink pills as candy, then swallowed multiple pills when unsupervised. doctors say she has about an even chance to recover.
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