American Troops Break the Hindenburg Line
London reports Field Marshal Haig praised American forces for breaking the Hindenburg line. The Daily News cites Haig noting the 30th division under Major General Lewis breached the defenses at Bellincourt and Nouroy on September 29, with the 27th division under Major General Ryan advancing toward Jouy amid heavy fire.
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Associated Press
London
Haig
Hindenburg Line
Daily News
Lewis
Hindenburg
Bellincourt
Nouroy
Ryan
Jouy
Missouri Soldiers Return to Jobs After Discharge
Kansas City Mo Jan 8 W W Brown federal director of labor says sixty five percent of Missouri discharged soldiers return to their former positions while twenty percent head to farms. State plan to survey camps spread to other states and 40000 industrial firms were notified to source labor needs. About 75 percent responses have arrived and all soldiers unable to place themselves found positions.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Missouri
W. W. Brown
Department of Labor
United States Employment Service
United States
Service
We Won the War Demands and Demobilization Delay
London readers report soldiers and marines marching on the war office to protest demobilization delays. Bannered crowds demand immediate release and tickets, while officials state no new forces will be sent to Russia.
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Agandatiel
London
War Office
Russia
Treasury issues tax certificates of indebtedness
Washington announced the issuance of treasury tax certificates dated January 16 maturing June 17 at four and a half percent interest. Another bi weekly loan certificates issue of six hundred million dollars also matures June 17 at four and one half percent. Certificates of indebtedness may be accepted in place of cash after sixty days and before maturity for income and profit tax payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Ohio Senate Ratifies National Prohibition Amendment
Columbus report says the Ohio Senate adopted a resolution ratifying the national prohibition amendment. It now moves to the House for action.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio Senate
House
Weather outlook: tonight freezing temperatures
The forecast calls for a clear and cold night with freezing temps. Thursday should be fair with stable conditions and no precipitation expected.
Readjustment urged for bankers conference in Houston
Waco Texas January 8 The Texas Bankers association maps a gradual readjustment plan led by W W Woodson vice president of the First National bank of Waco and president of the association The forthcoming conference in Houston January 10 and 11 will be attended by delegates Morgan Graves Clarksville F M Law Houston W P Andrews Fort Worth I H Kempner Galveston Howell Smith McKinney Lynn P tally Dallas P B Doty Beaumont P A Murray Victoria Ewing Norwood Navasota Edward Hall Bryan Woodson and executive delegate Wm J Philpott secretary of the association
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Waco
Texas
W. W. Woodson
First National Bank of
W. P. Andrews
Fort Worth
I. H. Kempner
Galveston
Howell Smith
McKinney
Lynn P. Tally
Dallas
P. B. Doty
Beaumont
P. A. Murray
Victoria
Ewing Norwood
Navasota
Edward Hall
Bryan
Mr. Woodson
Wm. J. Philpott
Association
Poles Run Desperate Defense at Lemberg Aid From Women
Fighting around Lemberg continues as Poles defend against Ruthenians with water and electric supplies cut. All Polish troops are deployed to Lemberg aided by civilian men boys and women in Austrian uniforms left behind when Austrians deserted.
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Warsaw
Lemberg
New Year greetings as local school reopen after holidays
The community shares updates on students and staff returning to duties after holidays. Thelma Barron returns to Joseph school, Essie and Pansie McSwain go back to Port Arthur, and Howell Gandy and Hillard Dowling are back on furloughs or in service. Letters from France report soldiers well, and local families welcome new neighbors Arch and Mrs. Graham of Houston.
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Thelma Barron
Joseph
Essie
Pansie McSwain
Port Arthur
Howell Gandy
Alabama
Hillard Dowling
Camp Travis
Leroy Parsons
Claude Hensarling
France
Tom Johnson
Hearne
Gammil
Shreveport
Haste
Jesse Wade
Willie Dowling
360Th Infantry
Lyle B. Roger
Payne Field
West Point
Mississippi
Fannie Watson
Houston
T. H. Boyder
Albert Bullock
Bryan
John Hensarling
A. Hensarling
Ernest Reed
Calhoun Graham
Bell Ransome
Arch Graham
Battle for Vilna Opens Between Poles and Bolsheviki
Warsaw reports fighting over Vilna begins with Bolshevik troops closing in from three sides. Two regiments approach within twelve miles of the Lithuanian capital as both sides push for possession of the city.
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Warsaw
Vilna
Lithunia
First Republican Senator backs World League plan
Washington reports Senator McCumber of North Dakota, the first Republican in the Senate to back Wilson’s World League idea, urged immediate creation of a league of nations with Germany as a member. He proposed a compact declaring each independent nation may live and pursue its own interests free from threatening military power, to render great wars impossible.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Germany
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Wilson
American proposal to buy Lower California sparks Mexican debate
In Mexico City on January 8 the United States senate plan by Senator Ashurst to purchase Lower California and part of Sonora draws strong comment in the Mexican press. El Universal, a pro ally paper, criticizes the move and argues Mexico should value President Wilsons pledge to protect small nations over the risks to Mexico implied by the Ashurst plan.
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Mexico
Mexico City
United States Senate
Ashurst
United States
California
Sonora
el Universal
Wilson
Norway and United States to hold mercantile exhibition
A movement at Christiana aims to stage an exhibition of Norwegian and American mercantile products in Norway in autumn 1919. Backers include many corporations with U.S. business ties and support the effort to strengthen bilateral trade relations.
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Assocated Press
Christiana
Norway
United States
America
Vaccination Case Sparks Debate In St Louis Alderman Seeks Damages
The Volkman vaccination case draws opposition from anti compulsory vaccination groups in St Louis. Alderman Scholl proposes a 3000 dollar damages bill to Mrs Volkman for her son Hermann who allegedly became ill after a November 21 1917 vaccination. Doctors cite the illness as a vaccination consequence and officials limit discussion. The city counselor says the city bears no liability for free treatment and editorials criticize compulsory vaccination and funding through taxation.
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St. Louis
Volkman
Alderman Scholl
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Committee Appointed To Aid Colonial Opera Benefit
A Red Cross committee was formed to assist the official government entertainment at the Colonial opera house on Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs Milton Parker will distribute tickets to the named ladies and misses drafted for this purpose including Mesdames Hanway Swancoat Boris kie Smith Saladiner Benton Lawrence Parker Vick Armstrong Benbow Ferguson Williams Caldwell Doane Hearne Cavitt Parker Seale James O Flaherty OFlaherty Astin Shel Walrop Edge.
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Red Cross
Colonial Opera House
Milton Parker
J.T. Hanway
Paul Swancoat
John Boriskie
Allen Smith
Joe Saladiner
Hiram Benton
Will Lawrence
Lawrence Parker
Clarence Vick
Robert Armstrong
Alfie Benbow
Horace Ferguson
S. C. Williams
John Caldwell
J. S. Doane
Bob Hearne
Edith Cavitt
Dorcas Parker
Pauline Seale
Myrtle James
Lettie O'Flaherty
Mary Elizabeth O’flaherty
Ona Astin
Nanne Shel Walrop
Gene Edge
Louisiana Liquor Shipment Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The U S supreme court declares Louisiana state prohibition law regulating liquor shipments into prohibited areas constitutional. The decision emphasizes state authority over alcohol distribution within its borders.
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Washington
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Lenin Arrest Sparks Bolshevik Power Grab in Russia
Copenhagen dispatch reports Nikolai Lenin, premier, arrested on Trotzky’s orders as war minister seizes control. Dispute over reforms divided Bolsheviks with Lenin favoring a coalition with moderates and Trotzky pushing continued red terror.
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Copenhagen
Nikolai Lenine Bolshevist
Russia
Trotzky
Moscow
Lenine
Menshiviki
Leading Farmers of Brazos County Hold Meeting
A gathering of Brazos County's leading farmers, convened by County Agent C L Beason, discussed boosting next year's production and fair returns. Speakers urged less cotton, more livestock and feed, and wider club work among youth, with local officials promising backing for viable farmer initiatives and improved roads.
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Brazos County
C. L. Beason
Commercial Club
Mr. Beason
Benson
W. B. Orms
A. and M. Extension Service
United States
Orms
J. K. Wilkerson
Extension Department
Wilkerson
W. L. Powers
Babcock
J. Webb Howell
The
Chamber of Commerce
J. T. Maloney
F Ormer
Maloney
Commissioner's Court
A. C. Leidgh
Bryan Hotel
C. L. Benson
C. A. Buchanan
Fletcher Pool
Miss Gillespie
W. Bomus
Wil Cook
FE. A. Davidson
J. B. Stabler
A. J. Tabor
T. E
Airplane service to foreign countries blocked by need for new air laws
London officials warn there will be no passenger or commercial overseas air service until comprehensive air traffic regulation is drafted. They cite absence of aviation laws, risks to customs and postal authorities, and the challenge of policing the air as the key hurdles. Navigation within the UK remains restricted to naval, military, or three mile aerodrome zones.
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Associatedness
London
England
British
Air Ministry
United Kingdom
Berlin battle rages as Spartacists clash with government
In Berlin heavy fighting leaves hundreds dead as the government and Spartacus group contend for control. Troops concentrate near the chancellor's palace, with the Spartacists holding royal stables and police HQ. Gustave Noske named commander in chief to subdue the revolt.
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Berlin
Red Flag Spartacus Group
Copenhagen
Spartacus
Gustave Noske
Chancellor’s
Wilhelmstrasse
Shandau
von Hindenburg
Spartacans
Roosevelt Funeral Held For Former President In Oyster Bay
The body of Former President Roosevelt is laid to rest in Oyster Bay with crowds gathered as businesses close. Rev. George Talmage led the Episcopal service, admission was by card, and officials from Wilson's vice presidency to Congress attended, including Lodge and Hughes, with Rough Riders in the front.
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Associated Press
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
George Talmage
Little Village
Marshal
Wilson
General March
United States Army
Winslow
Navy
Congress
New York State
Lodge
Hughes
Rough Riders
Cook Delivers Impressive Talk at Bryan Conference
Impromptu remarks by I. M. Cook at the Bryan conference banquet receive praise. He noted shared goals between city business leaders and rural residents, urging closer ties and friendly service to rural customers to strengthen community and commerce.
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I. M. Cook
Cook
Bryan
Commercial Club
Mr. Cook
Youths to Question Government on Amateur Wireless Stations
Two thousand youths in St Louis seek government action on amateur wireless stations. They note that wartime orders shut down such stations, and a new bill would place all wireless stations under federal control. Enthusiasts argue government control would hamper experiments and inventions.
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St. Louis
United States
Ger
Congress
Boxing Boom in Milwaukee After War Surge
Milwaukee reports boxing rising in popularity with two scheduled bouts. St Paul heavyweight Billy Miske meets Chicago’s Bill Brennan in a ten rounder on January 21. Milwaukee lightweight Ritchie Mitchell of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station faces Chicago’s Freedman on January 1 for forty rounds.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Ritchie Mitchell
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
London
Ao Ee Freedman
Pope Expresses Regret Over Roosevelt Death
In Rome on January 8 Pope Benedict XVI expressed profound regret at former President Roosevelt's death and recalled Taft's 1909 Philippines visit to settle Friar Land issues during the Roosevelt era.
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Pope
Associated Press
Rome
Pope Benedict
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Roosevelt Son Informed Of Colonel Roosevelts Death
On January 8 the Army of Occupation headquarters received word of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Sr death. Captain Kermit Roosevelt learned of the loss after a friend withheld the news until he could read the father’s last letter. The signal corps first flashed the message to army headquarters.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Associated Press
Army of Occupation
Roosevelt
Signal Corps
Highway named for Colonel Roosevelt proposed
Washington January 8 a nationwide tree planting and the naming of a great national highway in honor of Colonel Roosevelt were proposed by the American Forestry association.
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Washington
Jan
Colonel Roosevelt
American Forestry Association
Markets Close in Cotton Trade over Roosevelt Respect
New Orleans January 8 markets closed in both New York and local cotton trading by agreement to honor Colonel Roosevelt.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay Mourns Roosevelt Burial Near Tomorrow
Oyster Bay residents express deep grief as the nation mourns Theodore Roosevelt. The village hands prepare for the simple ceremony marking his burial tomorrow, reflecting the personal loss felt by neighbors and friends who knew him well.
Professor Hayes Ill on Route to Baltimore Meeting
Prof. M. L. Hayes head of vocational teaching at College fell ill en route to Baltimore and was hospitalized in Atlanta. He is recovering without complications. His seven year old son Edwin has also improved at home. Hayes hopes to read his paper next week at the Southern directors and teachers of vocational education meeting in Atlanta.
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M. L. Hayes
Atlanta
Baltimore
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hayes
Southern Directors
German Workmen Support Government in Berlin Turmoil
The Wolff Bureau, now in Frankford after Berlin office seizure, reports that the workmen's council and city garrison have aligned with the government in the current upheaval.
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Wolff Bureau
Frankford
Berlin
Spartacans
Workmans Council
Spar t hearing blocked as government stands firm
Berlin officials refuse talks with Spar tacan delegation. Government troops guard Brandenburg Gate with machine guns and flame throwers, and insist that public and private buildings occupied by the Spartacans be vacated before any discussion can occur.
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Berlin
Brandenburg Gate
Texas roads may get twenty million of federal funds
Washington division of the Bureau of Road Engineering projects twenty million dollars for Texas road construction and improvement this year and nearly five million for Louisiana as part of a national plan to spend three hundred million on roads. The federal total alongside postal expenditures brings road-related federal outlays to about one billion dollars.
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Texas
Washington
Louisiana
Bureau of Road Engineering
Missouri Legislature Moves Toward Ratifying Prohibition Amendment
Jefferson City Mo January 8 The Missouri legislature opened actions with broad support for early ratification of the federal prohibition amendment Both major parties pledging votes Democrats hold six senate seats Republicans fifteen in the house indicating quick action is likely
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iRy Associated Press
Jefferson City
Missouri
Senate
House
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