Germans Decide To Move Delegation To Dvinsk
Reports from Petrograd say the German delegation will not visit Petrograd and instead proceeds to Dvinsk to avoid misinterpretation. Moscow area notes hint Russians gave Germans 48 hours to accept or reject peace terms. Separately, Russian consul in Seattle cites a new Russian government at Voroneye with leaders possibly from the Kerensky administration. Bolsheviks face German diplomacy as Bulgaria resists Bolshevik demands.
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Plot to Poison Red Cross Bandages Uncovered in East Cleveland
A conspiracy to poison Red Cross bandages aimed at soldiers across America was exposed in East Cleveland. Justice Department agents pursued the case after a shipment in Ohio contained greenish poison, infecting 3400 dressings and prompting immediate burning of 1400 bandages before distribution within the Lake division area.
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Roosevelt's son may be promoted to captaincy
Washington December 26. General Pershing recommended forty seven officers for promotion in a war department list made public today Archibald Roosevelt second lieutenant son of Theodore Roosevelt is proposed for captaincy of Infantry among the officers named the action follows the expeditionary forces status in World War I.
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Garfield cites transportation as key to coal crisis
Fuel Administrator Garfield told a senate committee that the transportation system undermines wartime coal efforts. He said some operators profit now, while the consumer bears the cost, and he outlined priority orders to direct coal where most needed. He discussed potential contract swaps to reallocate supply.
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Kaiser narrowly escapes air raid on Mannheim
Geneva dispatch says German emperor and staff narrowly escaped injury during a British reprisal raid on Mannheim on Christmas Eve. The emperor's special train left the station an hour before bombs partially destroyed the train and station.
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Food Riots in Germany Over Christmas Hunger
Geneva reports say German women and children begged in snow for food while riots erupted in several towns. The wealthy paid high prices for basic meals by 850. Many churches in Germany were closed for lack of coal.
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Germany
U.S. Control of Labor Urged in National Defense Report
New York December 26 federal supervision of labor is urged as essential to solving industrial problems in a report by the industry and employment committee of the mayor s committee of national defense.
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New York
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Committee of National Defense
German Plot to Destroy Food Allegedly Foiled at Camp
Brig. General R. V. Getty acting camp commandant received word from the council of national defense of an alleged German plot to destroy stores in the United States within ten days. He ordered unit commanders to take precautions to prevent execution of the plan at Camp Dodge, La.
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R. V. Getty
Council of National Defense
United States
Motorman Arrested in Booth Tunnel Wreck
H A Klinter, motorman of the Knoxville street car that ran away in the Booth hi tunnel Monday, causing twenty deaths and eighty two injuries, was arrested this afternoon on a man slaughter charge.
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Booth Hi
American youths in Rome show Italian Eagle uniforms
American youths in smart aviation uniforms were seen in Rome and Naples yesterday. They are the first foreign soldiers to wear the Royal Eagle of the Italian Divine corps. Everywhere they were greeted with cheers.
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Suspects Held in Mexican's Murder In Reyenne
Alfredo Estrada a Mexican man was found with eight knife wounds near a rooming house at 1510 Bent Street and died en route to hospital. Police arrested eleven Mexicans including Leo Villa and Jose Martinez suspected of the crime. Villa allegedly helped bring Estrada to the rooming house and Martinez dragged him away. a passage from the back door shows the attack. Authorities plan an inquest and believe two men will be convicted.
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What Do You Make of the Baron Thinker Pose Payoff
The article questions Baron Kochlmann von Koehlmann’s facial pose and role as a peace talk envoy. It notes he is trusted by the Kaiser yet occasionally appears in democratic settings, suggesting a dual stance for diplomacy with anti Kais er forces.
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U-Boat Losses Reported As Shipping Dips
London December 26 The admiralty reports a material decrease in British shipping losses for last week. Eleven merchant ships of 1600 tons or more were sunk by mine or submarine, plus one additional merchant vessel, one fishing boat, and Wemyss named first sea lord succeeding Jellicoe in an official change amid wartime criticism of admiralty policy.
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Germans Cut U S Soldier's Throat Reported Attrocity
In Prance on December 26 officials report German atrocities against American soldiers. A sentry was found with his throat cut and officials declare he was killed after capture. The claim follows a briefing read to troops and posted by commanders.
Italians Retake Col del Rosso and Monte Pertich
From the Asiago front the Italians recaptured Col del Rosso and Monte Pertich after a counterattack but could not hold the positions. Berlin claims 8,000 prisoners taken in the Col del Rosso action as heavy snow hampers movement on both sides of the Hrenta river.
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Monte Pertich
Berlin
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Wool Shortage Threatens U S War Plans
Chicago Dec 26 The board of governors of the National Sheep and Wool bureau warns that a wool shortage will seriously affect American troops abroad. They denounce nationwide fresco closures and accuse individuals of hoarding wool for higher prices, a resolution notes.
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Stealing Salvation Army Box Leads to Quick Exit
John Davis, described as well dressed, was jailed on theft charges for taking the Salvation Army mite box from the Grand restaurant counter. He was ordered to leave the city within a short period or face arrest, offering no defense at police headquarters.
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Salvation Army
Border Troops Kill Eight Mexican Bandits After Raid
Border troops and ranchers fought Mexican raiders after they abducted a US mail carrier and looted a Texas store. Eight bandits were killed in the exchange as efforts continued to trap remaining marauders tied to Villa forces.
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Texas
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Railroads See Government Takeover Boost U.S. Freight
Local railroad men report federal seizure of rail lines could speed freight by routing shipments and easing bottlenecks. Leaders warn strikes could intensify as workers lose leverage, while officials in Denver and Omaha express cautious approval and seek full details before confirming plans.
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