Teuton Negotiators Return as Berlin Conference Opens
Evchenee Telegraph reports German negotiators press toward a general peace settlement in Berlin. Bulgarian premier Vaseil Radostavoff and Turkish envoy Tahigt Pasta attend talks while a special session is planned to shape postwar relations and peace terms with Ukraine.
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London
Keb
Aunosterthim
Evchoemee Telegraph Company
von Kaelin
Count Ceernin
Terlin
Etheles
Hrestfiitowsik
Berlin
Vaseil Radostavoff
Vivier
Tahigt Pasta
Ayo Cespeer
Herlin
Amsterdam
Rejehstag
Socialist Party
Hérold Tageblau
Germany
Ukraine
Mowbit
Mur
U S Gunners Tear Holes in Hun Line in France
American artillery duel with German gunners yields shattered trenches and destroyed dugouts. American troops report rapid response to barrage, with gaps in wire and wrecked German positions. The battle expands along the valley before nightfall, leaving both sides active and then quiet as darkness falls.
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U.S
France
Vps
Chicago’s Coldest Day Faces Severe Fuel Shortage
Chicago endured its third heatless Monday the coldest day of the year as a fuel famine gripped the city. Hundreds crowded fuel administration offices seeking pink slips of value, while yards remained closed for lack of fuel.
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Chicago
Fuel Administration
Hitchcock Faces Senate Over War Cabinet Debate Muckraking
In the senate, Senator Williams of Mississippi rebuked Senator Hitchcock for citing 21,117,000 pairs of shoes ordered, challenging the source and demanding informant names. Hitchcock stood by the figures, citing quartermaster testimony, while senators pressed Baker’s warnings and potential exaggerations.
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Hitchcock
Washington
Williams
Mississippi
Witchcock
War Cabinet
Senate
Willams
Nebraska
Hichcock
Mokerie
Ary Committee
Quartermaster General
Hitchock
Baker
Penrose
Bolo Pasha Denies Treason in France Trial
Paris February 4 Bolo Pasha faces court martial on treason charges as a chief promoter of German propaganda in France. He denies guilt saying he will die but not be a traitor and questions the court’s findings while claiming the money he received from Abbas Hilmi was repayment of a 1914 loan.
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Associated Press
Paris
Bolo Pasha
Cierman
France
Bolo
Bouchardon
Voyer
Abbas Hilmi
Egypt
Filippo Cavallinie
War Industries Speeded Up by Priority Rules
Far reaching priority regulations were put into effect tonight by the war industries board to expedite production of war supplies. They apply to all individuals associations and corporations engaged in the production of copper iron and steel and in the manufacture of their products chemicals cotton duck and woolen cloth and all such other raw material and manufactured products as may be deemed necessary later.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Wyoming Governor Seeks Ranch Labor Exemption
Gov. Frank L. Houx addressed the state council of national defense in the capitol, praising Wyoming for wartime efforts and detailing financial backing and food and fuel conservation. He proposed ranch labor exemption and outlined funding arrangements to avoid a special legislative session, noting $40 in planned arrangements.
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Frank L. Houx
State Council of National Defense
State Capitol
Wyoming
Council
Defense Council
Aviator Burns to Death in Practice at Ellington Field
Wyles B. Bradley of Mount Vernon New York flying cadet at Ellington field was burned to death when his plane fell thirty feet during practice. The gasoline tank exploded showering him with burning oil as his craft crashed. He is survived by a brother at Camp Kelly.
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Associated Press
Houston, Tey
Wyles B. Bradley
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Ellington Field
Bradley
Oil Industry Put Under U S Control Proclamation
President Wilson issues a proclamation placing oil manufacture and distribution under fuel administration control with Mark L. Requa named chief of the oil division. Licenses required by Feb 15 for firms with annual fuel sales above 100 000 barrels. A preferential consumer list prioritizes railroads, ships, public utilities, and military needs.
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Washington
Wilson
Mark L. Requa
California
The
Fuel Administration
Oil
Yoe Fuel Administration
Cwst
Romanians Fight Bolsheviks in Moldavia and Bessarabia
Official telegrams say Romania’s army engages Russian forces across Moldavia and Bessarabia. Romanian troops disarm the Ninth Division, surround the Eighth, and occupy Kishinev and the Unghent Jassy railway depot to cut Russian supply lines.
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London
Dassy
Moldavian
Bessarabia
Hukovina
Wiech
Galotz
Russia
Kishinev
Bessarabian
Romania
Unghent- Jassy
Rumania
Dalester River
Strikes Mere Camouflage Says Gerard
James W. Gerard former United States ambassador to Germany says cable rumors of revolution in Germany are camouflage. He contends reports aim to alarm and stir war preparations rather than reflect genuine unrest.
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Gerard
New York
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
6000 Volunteers Ordered to Leave Camp Sherman
The War Department ordered 6,000 volunteers from Camp Sherman to depart under seated orders. Details on their ultimate destination were expected from division headquarters.
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Camp Sherman
War Department
Division H
Che Crenpis
Venice Bombed by Hun Flyers
Rome reports Venice and surrounding plains bombed by enemy airmen per Italian official communique.
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Venice
Hun
Rome
M P Fined for Hoarding Food
London Bel Maetww, a member of the house for West Down, was fined 200 pounds and 15 shillings costs for hoarding food, in a case heard in Bel. courts.
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M.P
London
Bel
Willian John Vaeceteh Maetww
House of Con Woos
West Down
U S to Retaliate If Huns Mistreat Yankee Prisoners
Washington official word warns of sharp retaliatory measures for mistreatment of American prisoners in Germany. An inquiry was ordered to verify how U S airmen are treated as eight soldiers captured in early raids are questioned for secret details. The Red Cross notes Germans hold far fewer American prisoners and are urged to spare Yankee prisoners from torture.
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U.S
Washington
Germany
State Department
Haw
His
Trene
Itte
Theermen
Yanauos
Packers Refuse to Turn Over Documents in Navy Investigation
Chicago representatives of packing interests again refuse to surrender confidential papers demanded by federal trade commission probes into the packing industry. Henry Veeder and Swift & Co. counsel challenge government authority while outlining constitutional rights and a desire to copy only documents declared admissible. The district court convened with a panel of four commissioners and local officials set to hear continuing motions.
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Hy Associated Provn
Chicago
Federal Trade Commissat
Parking
Juliey
Francie J. de Hoy
She Eam Alon
Henry Veeder
Swift A Co
Vooder
Henry
Vic
H Bininens
Packers
Honey
Unclear OCR Summary of London Petition Request
In London on February 4, a village delegation presented a petition from inhabitants seeking reunion with Awodei. The report notes a Shank heliuy digpiicn to the Thies and describes the deputation receiving the petition.
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London
Cilen
Riot-Torn St Louis Street Car Strike Enters Second Day
In St Louis on February 4 the second day of the street car strike saw rising violence and widespread chaos with no cars running. Mayor Kiel, advised by the city counsellor, issued summonses to United Railroad Company officials and local street railway unions to meet that evening. He proposed immediate resumption of service and deferred wage and hour issues to later talks. the railroad company and union leadership remained resistant and decisions were postponed.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Kiel
United Rail~wn
Union of Street Railway
Vetalleen
Tie
Heeman Minitions and Riddles Reported in City Dispatch
Fragmented OCR reports hint at a city dispatch from Zurich forwarded by the Haehwage Tele company. The fragmentary text mentions detela and the department’s actions but fails to provide clear names or exact events.
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Lommon
Peto A
Unclear OCR Note Describes Local Collision Near Minneapolis
Fragmentary report from Minnesota early today about a collision near a roadside area. Names and places are garbled, but references Omar Robert Lawrence and Liane Seattie appear among a list of individuals connected to the incident.
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Minneapolie
St Louth
Omar Robert Lawrence
St. Loute
Liane Seattie
N. Dneest
Marshals Named in Amsterdam Announcement
An official notice designates marshals for Amsterdam with named individuals including Wet i Baier Charles and Copemne Von Coehin. The release confirms their roles as field marshals and outlines procedural details for the appointive process.
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Bibside
Amsterdam
Vietra
Verorelo
Outlaw Diplomats Debate Sparks U S Congressional Row
The council discusses Bolshevik diplomats and foreign policy as factions clash over recognition and actions. Delegates demand accountability amid tense exchanges on money, property, and government oversight.
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