Germans Shift Peace Talks and Bolshevik Pressures
Reports from Petrograd indicate the German delegation moved toward Dvinsk fearing misinterpretation of a Petrograd visit while unofficial word suggests Russians gave Germany 48 hours to accept or reject peace terms. Meanwhile Bolshevik leaders face German diplomacy as Bulgaria resists surrender and delays peace, with Trotzky protesting troop transfers and factories ordered to halt munition production.
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Dvinsk
London
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Bulgaria
Berlin
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Plot to poison Red Cross bandages in East Cleveland
A plotted poisoning of Red Cross bandages aimed at soldiers was exposed in East Cleveland. Justice agents pursued the perpetrators as 3400 infected dressings in Toledo were found and burned, part of shipments to Red Cross districts across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky.
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Associated Press
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Department of Justice
Toledo
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Oho
Indiana
Kentucky
Roosevelt’s son may be promoted to captaincy
Washington December 26. General Pershing recommends forty seven officers for promotion in a War Department list made public today. Second Lieutenant Archibald Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt is proposed for captaincy of Infantry in the expeditionary forces.
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Washington
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War Department
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Theodore Roosevelt
Garfield Testimony Blames Transport for Coal Shortage
Fuel Administrator Garfield told a Senate committee that transportation issues largely nullify wartime fuel efforts. He warned coal operators profit from war and said he would prioritize relief by sending coal where most needed, even reshuffling contracts to move supply westward.
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Th Fuel Administration
Garfield
Senate
Jones
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Nan
Warfield
Kenyon
Witness
West Virginia
Kaiser Near Death in Air Raid of Foes
Geneva December 26 dispatch says the German emperor and staff narrowly escaped a British air raid on Mannheim on Christmas Eve. His special train left the station an hour before the attack, which partly destroyed the train line and station facilities.
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Geneva
Verdon Cvent
Mannheim
Basel
Food Riots in Germany Over Christmas Hunger
Geneva reports describe German cities facing food shortages with women and children begging in snow covered streets. Riots occurred in several towns while the wealthy managed plain dinners costing up to 850. Many churches remained closed due to coal shortages.
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Geneva
Germany
U S Control of Labor Is Urged
New York report from the committee on industry and employment of the mayor's committee of national defense urges federal supervision of labor as a vital means to solve the nation's industrial problems.
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Associated Press
New York
Committee On Industry
Committee of National Defense
German Plot to Destroy Food Reported at Camp Dodge
Brigadier 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 issued orders directing unit commanders to take every precaution to prevent execution of the plot at Camp Dodge.
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R. V. Getty
Council of National Defense
United States
Motorman Arrested in Booth Tunnel Street Car Disaster
H A Klin ter of Knoxville street car line was placed under arrest on a manslaughter charge after the Booth hi tunnel wreck Monday that killed twenty and injured eighty two.
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Pittsburg
H. A. Klinter
Knoxville
Booth Hi
American youths in Rome wear Italian Divine corps emblem
American youths in smart aviation uniforms appeared in Rome and Naples yesterday as the first foreign soldiers to bear the Royal Eagle insignia of the Italian Divine corps. Crowds greeted them with cheers and interest as they toured the cities.
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Naples
Italian Divine Corps
Suspects Held in Murder of Mexican Brother in Rooming House
Alfredo Estrada was found with eight knife wounds near a rooming house in Reyenne. Police hold eleven Mexicans as suspects, with Leo Villa and Jose Martinez named as primary accused. Villa allegedly aided the crime and Martinez was said to have dragged Estrada from the room. An inquest is expected. authorities cite a dragging trail and a bloody attack as evidence.
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Martine
Entrade
What Do You Make of the Baron Thinker Pose
A fragment discusses German Foreign Minister von Kühlmann and his dual image as a Kaiser ally and occasional advocate of talks. It questions whether his pose signals peace talk or political utility in dealings with anti Kaiser forces.
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Kuchlmann
Wilhelm
Mebby
U Boat Losing Effectiveness Report Indicates Drop
London reports a material decrease in losses to British shipping last week. The admiralty states eleven merchant ships of about 1600 tons were sunk by mine or submarine, plus one naval vessel and one fishing craft. Sir Roeston Wemyss named first sea lord succeeding Jellicoe, with Jellicoe to the Lords.
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Roeston Wemyss
John R. Jellicoe
Hesuli
Witteisim
John J. Jellicoe
House of Lords
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Jellicoe
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Actine
Germans Kill American Soldier Cited By News Aboard Battlefront
In France on December 26 officials report German atrocities against American troops. An American sentry was found with his throat cut and declared to have been killed after capture. The report warns troops of German savagery and is read in briefings and posted for all to see.
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Aouwee
Cheyenne
Italians Regain Col del Rosso As Part Of Alpine Push
On the Asiago Plateau Italian forces recaptured Col del Rosso and Monte Val Bella after a counter attack but could not hold them. In northern Italy the Austro German line traded blows around Monte Agolone and the Mrengela valley with heavy snow hindering movement. Berlin reported 8,000 prisoners taken at Col del Rosso.
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Dee
Col del Rosso
Monte Val Bella
Asiago
War Office
London
Monte Agolone
Mrengela
C Ol del Rosko
Monte Pertich
Berlin
Inter
Hrenta
Wool shortage threatens U S war efforts, boards warn
Chicago December 26 the National Sheep and Wool bureau warns the wool shortage will seriously affect American troops abroad. Officials condemn widespread hoarding and fresco closures across the United States. The board cites individuals stockpiling wool years ago to push prices higher and says the resolution will be submitted to defense councils.
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United States
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Man Released After Stealing Salvation Army Mite Box
John Davis, described as well dressed, proclaimed to be the meanest man in the world and was jailed after stealing the Salvation Army mite box from the Grand Restaurant counter. He was ordered to leave the city promptly or face arrest, offering no defense when taken into custody.
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Salvation Army
Border Troops Kill Eight Mexican Bandits After Raid
Border troops and Texas Rangers pursued suspected Villa faction raiders after a December 25 attack that killed a U S mail carrier and two Mexican drivers, with eight bandits reported dead and more wounded. A store looting preceded the confrontation near Candelaria Texas as authorities pledged further search and commando actions.
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Tex
Michael Welch
United States Mail
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Candelwit
Texas
Texas Rangers
Lephone
Local Railroad Officials Expect Government Control Shortly
Omaha and Denver reports indicate railroad leaders anticipate federal takeover to speed freight and ease shortages. Officials caution details are unclear while some praise potential safety and efficiency gains under government operation.
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