Weak German resolve cited as Berlin unrest hints at peace talks
The article argues Germany remains iron-bound to military dictatorship despite strikes in Berlin and other cities. It predicts a pro-Kaiser push to rally support, with peace overtures by leaders seen as misdirection to sustain wartime sacrifice amid labor unrest in Germany and Austria Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Fatherland
Kaiser
Fowler
Wilhelmstrasse
Wises
Lloyd George
Ceernia
von Hertling
Kamser
Empire
Austria
Ingary
London
Parte
I Wh
Central Powers Show Strikes and Shifts in War Stance
The piece argues German and Austrian actions reflect wartime political control. It notes Berlin strikes fail to threaten Germany’s resolve and cites Hamburg orders to end strikes. It questions American influence on labor and suggests Austria-Hungary may crack first if the central powers fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Mamburg
Amiericam Army
Philadelphia
Cramp
War Or Bevy Department
Austria-Trumeary
Austria-Hungary
Chronology of War Activity Across 1917 Rail Takeover to Speeches
A compact chronology tracks key events from Congress opening in December 1917 to Roosevelt’s Washington visit and Republican debates aimed at speeding up the war. It notes protests by financiers, railroads taken over, suspensions, and political exchanges in New York and Washington with dates from December 1917 through January 1920.
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Congress
New York
Republican National Committee
Washington
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Garfield
Senator Chamberlain
Republican Club
New York City
Senator Stone
Missouri
Senate
Lodge
Penrose
Lewis
Col
Europe
Heatless Day Needed for Bolshevik Officer in Jassy
The passage notes an officer sent by Bolshevik forces to Jassy to arrest the king of Romania. It reflects tension between Bolshevik or revolutionary elements and the Romanian monarchy during a period of upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jassy
Rumania
Push for an early spring amid lingering winter
The writer argues for spring as relief from two months of cold and railroad weariness. He cites old timers predicting an early spring from continued December and January cold and urges action to welcome warmer weather, using seasonal signs like the robin. The note also touches on Ukrainian regions and German occupation, reflecting wartime sentiment.
German War Speech Fragments and Policy Voices 1916
Excerpts discuss German aims in World War I with focus on strategic moves from the Black Sea to Russia and East Asia. Several passages quote German officials and scholars urging strong measures, expansion, and a hard line on peace, asserting Germany’s need to gain political and military power.
Socks knitted by machines aid Navy relief effort
Washington January report shows the Navy league comforts committee ordering ten sock knitting machines to speed production for sailors and soldiers. Machines will produce a pair of socks in an hour, replacing long hand-knit times as women in Washington staff the effort with wool and orders sent to 1416 H Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Comforts Committee
The
Navy League
H Street
The Old Empty Bucket Poem by Proand Cooke
Poem nostalgically recalls a coal bucket and shed scenes from childhood. The speaker laments the worn bucket’s role in daily chores and warmth, contrasting simple labor with modern amusements, and notes the 1918 copyright credit to Proand Vance Cooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proand Vance Cooke
The
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Marriage Lessons From a Weekend Visit
Margie and Dick discuss future plans and marriage dynamics amid Dick’s recovery. She praises dependency and shared compromises while stressing independence and fair spending. They debate travel comfort and finances as Margie plans a daytime trip to Donna Tenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Tenney
Margie
Donna
German "Song of War" Found on Prisoner Reveals Savage Propaganda
The text quotes a German prisoner at Cividale and Udine singing a war chant urging violence and cannibalistic triumph, portraying the vanquished as ingredients of the victor. It warns enemies to destroy, kill, and absorb the life of foes into Germany, while praising relentless conquest and glory. Also notes a Detroit towel with a bell attachment for soap in the eyes and a remark about hardening soft boiled eggs versus soft coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hashed
Berlin
Police
Fecal
Department of Jee Tio
Germany
Bismarck
Count von Reventlow
Deutsche ~ Tageszeitung
Dennis
Eon Cividale
Udine
Missing words from a country hotel tale voice
Fragmented OCR passage describes characters at a country hotel with an elevator and outdoorers near a home setting. The language hints at casual social scenes and smoking outside, with no clear names or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Newspape Service
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Neeredith Davis
A. Swezer
Cheyenne
Camouflager
Chancellor Hertling
Poland
Courland
Lithuania
Turkey
Ainet Eneleud
Kissin
Black Sea
Mussa
Pring Gu Sulm- Horstimar
House of Lords
Interior
von Loebell
Met
Deutsche Politik
Middle Europe
Orient
Deutsche.Locser Zeitung
Ladendorff
England
France
Emmy
Comfort Committee
Belgium
Antwerp
Prussia
Rheinisch-Wentfaelische Zeitung
Krupp
Quarterly Review
Everett True
Samuel Woodworth
Detroit
Are Martin
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