Explosions Ravage Norfolk Core, Fire Rages Across District
In Norfolk a wave of explosions and fires devastated the Granby street area, killing three men and injuring several amid ruins of the Monticello Hotel and nearby firms. Naval authorities deployed 2500 marines to maintain order as fires burned fiercely and German suspects were detained.
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Italians Take Zenson Bend Across Piave Front
Allied fronts report Italian forces compelled Austrians to abandon the Zenson bridgehead on the Piave western bank and establish control on the eastern bank. British and Turkish fronts see heavy fighting in Cambrai, Welsh ridge counteractions, and a British counterattack near Jerusalem yielding seven miles of ground.
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Kaiser William in War Time Edited by Emperor
London reports Emperor William of Germany has edited a three volume work titled Kaiser William in War Time. The volumes will compile all speeches the ruler delivered during the war.
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Power Plant Adds Ten Percent Capacity In Cheyenne
Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power reports a 50 000 improvement program at its Cheyenne plant. Two Westinghouse turbines add 1200 horsepower each, boosting capacity and enabling boilers over 2000 horsepower. Automatic stokers may raise boiler output by a third and reduce smoke from stacks.
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Trotzky Was 815-A-Week Chicago Official in 1905
Indianapolis January 1 Lwon Trotzky described as a Holsheviki leader and Lenine ally served as Chicago orphanage superintendent two years earlier at a salary of 15 dollars weekly. The Tochina Durily Times reports this was proven by a letter from Trotzky to William, mayor of Cleagry, in 1916 seeking establishment of the orphanage next to the facility.
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Sailor Rescued After Ice Floe Drifts in New York Bay
William W. Young boatswain on an American coastwise steamer fell from his boat during a voyage and clung to an ice cake as the vessel drifted down New York Bay in below zero weather. He was unconscious when picked up by the lighthouse tender Lockspur and survived thawing out at a hospital with no frostbite.
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Monk Fowler Beats Matt Brock In Lightweight Bout
Denver report notes Monk Fowler of New Orleans won a decision over Matt Brock of Cleveland in a fifteen round lightweight bout held here today. Both fighters competed as lightweights with a clear decision outcome.
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Kaiser to Import Russian Bread Partner in Firm
Berlin dispatch reports an importing syndicate in Berlin arranging to bring bread from Russia to Germany with the German government said to hold a half interest. Similar syndicates are said to be organized in Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey.
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Italian Civilians Requisitioned for War Effort
Official cables report that the entire Italian civilian population has been requisitioned for war purposes, signaling a total mobilization within Italy. The notice emphasizes the broad scope of the order affecting civilians nationwide.
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Explosion at Philadelphia Navy Yard Kills Two
Two men died and six were seriously injured at the Philadelphia navy yard when a four inch boiler tube exploded. The navy department says the tube was likely defective and caused the accident.
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Justice Facing $100000 Suit
Chicago January 1 Municipal Judge William N Gemmell sues Chief Justice Harry Olson of the municipal court seeking a $100000 defamation of character award. The action names Olson personally and accuses him of harmful statements.
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Italy Returns Land to People
Italy begins the new year by granting full power to requisition and distribute available land for agriculture to the people, a major step in its social reform movement as reported from Rome.
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Sugar Supply Plans Improve for Nation and Producers
The Food Administration outlined steps to raise sugar allotments for confectioners and non essential food makers. Wyoming reports its quota status and Camp Lewis training effort details are provided, noting overall expenditures and personnel counts.
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Oil Men Push Kendrick to Substitute Amendment in Leasing Bill
Wyoming and Colorado oil men unite to urge Senator Kendrick to replace his amendment with a proposed provision. The measure would protect existing discovery claims while allowing development, limiting wildcat drilling by tying rights to drilling within eighteen months on up to 2,560 acres per claimant. The telegraph drive includes Sheridan Cody Greybull Basin Thermopolis Cheyenne Casper Rawlins Rock Springs and other towns.
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U S Debt in War Reaches Five Billion in New Year
The treasury reports a national net debt of about 4.15 billion pounds, over five times higher than nine months earlier, with debt per capita around 51 dollars and 2 percent of national wealth. Outlays for military, navy, and shipping board fall short of year estimates as war costs rise. Britain France Russia Germany carry far larger debts.
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New York Mob Riots for Coal
In New York on January 1 a coal shortage sparked riots outside a coal yard at Barclay Street and the East River. Hundreds gathered as trucks left unsold coal. windows were struck and carts overturned before police restored order. The day brought subzero temperatures and bitter conditions.
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Government orders ease rail congestion to avert fuel famine
Washington reports new government order moves to reduce railway congestion blamed for fuel shortages. Director McAdoo expects suspended priority orders to speed mass movement. Robert & Lovett implements action on Vo odoo's recommendation, with President Wilton to present congressional legislation for carrier compensation and full operation effectiveness.
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Bolsheviki Hold Yankee Mission Amid War Reports
The report from Petrograd describes resumed fighting at Kurst between Kaledines Cossacks and Bolshevik troops with heavy casualties over three days. Bolsheviki reportedly hold Poltava, famine noted in Monadaw, and arrests of the Sumerian railway mission alleged at Irkulak. An unconfirmed death of ex-Commander G. Kormailoff is also reported.
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Bandits Loot Three Towns in Mexico Pro-German Feud
Reports from Nogales Arizona describe raids by land-based bandits in Sonora between Conan and Torejo. Pro-German sentiment rises as officials order mobilizations and border defenses amid growing unrest.
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