Kaiser 10 Strike Big Blow Before U S Turn Tide
German high command warned of a vigorous western front offensive as reinforcements push from the eastern front amid American forces not yet ready to play a major role. Berlin cautioned the public to expect ground and man losses, while authorities assessed Russia and central powers peace dynamics.
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Kaiser
U.S
Astoriaied Presa
London
Jen
Geom PL
C. Maurice
War Office
Jee
Estern
Mawrite
U.S. to Rush Troops Into War Fronts
United States delegates returning from Paris urge rapid dispatch of American troops to Europe in 1918. They call for faster shipbuilding, closer co operation with allies, and pooling of war resources. A plan guarantees full equipment for all forces and outlines food control measures by Britain France and Italy.
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Washington
Paris
State Department
Pulic
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Blaze destroys outbuilding at Warren Livestock ranch south of Cheyenne
A fire on the Lary D ranch, fourteen miles south of Cheyenne on the Denver road, destroyed the house and caused extensive losses estimated at 0,000. Two men were present but could not stop the flames. only the barns and other outbuildings were saved. The blaze occurred December 24 and cause is listed as unknown by Pred Warren, caretaker for the Warren Livestock properties.
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Warren Livestock Company
Cheyenne
Denver Road
Ly Lerole
Willow Creek
N. It. Davis
Warren Fniereais
Pred Warren
Warren Livestock
Man Arrested in Davis Wie Mine Incident
A man was arrested by police amid an incident at the Davis Wie mine. The suspect allegedly attempted to steal $20 and faced charges as the investigation continued. No additional details were provided on the motives or outcomes.
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Davis
Che
Pollec
Baroness Zollner Held as German Spy in Tennessee Jail
Baroness Jona Wilhelmina Zollner wife of a German captain is jailed in Chattanooga on spy charges. Federal officials cite a code card incriminating letters and her statements as proof. Lieutenant Spaulding U S Army arrested with her and to be tried at Fort Oglethorpe. Her son is a midshipman at Annapolis.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Society of
Annapolis
New York
Jona Wilhelmina Zollner
Tenton
John W. Spaulding
U.S. A
Wee
Fort Oglethorpe
United States Naval Academy
William Zollner
Zollner
Generals Sibert Mann Recalled as Unfit for French Service
Washington January 2 Maj Gen William Mann longtime Rainbow Division commander in France is ordered to lead the Eastern Department with headquarters at Governor's Island New York City succeeding Gen Hoyle. Maj Gen William L Sibert who led the 1st division in France will be named commander of the Southeastern Department with headquarters at Charleston South Carolina succeeding Maj Gen W P Duvall. Generals Mone and Sibert arrived in New York from France and are said to have been found unfitted physically for trench duty. Other assignments include Maj Gen George W Read to command the 15th Cavalry Division at El Paso Texas and Maj Gen Charles J Mary to command the 5th Division at Camp Logan Texas.
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Washington
William Mann
Firest
Rainbow Division
National Guard
France
Governor's Isiad
New York City
Bli 1
Hoyle
William L. Sibert
Porehing
Domemander
Southeastern Department
Charleston, &. C
Mol
Gener
W P. Duvall
Mone
Sibert
New York
George W. Read
el Peso
Tex
Charles J. Mary
Camp Logan
Ter
James Parker
Camp Custer
Wick
Te Xueoseded In Command Ate Tidrtyaot Capital Division At van MacApthur
By PLC
Willinga G. Wagon
Cokauthier
Urtpade
Céorge
Germany's Peace Plan Backed by Editors In Berlin Cables
Cable dispatches from major German papers in Washington report editorials rejecting the Russian peace formula. They say it lacks binding force on Germany and doubt any concessions will be given up, while hints of using diplomacy to gain what cannot be seized by force are noted.
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Petroghad
Russia
Germany
Laon Troteky
Holekovski
Wilitster
Hin Ansoviatos
Javad Hasdana
Trest-Litovek Tucadyy
Petrograd
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Livonia
Bethonia
Cherian Wienerplaty
Koffman
Rien
Libau
Germeanu
Washington
Jan
von Kuchimann
Czernin
Train raid near Empalme leaves authorities wary
Reports from Nogales and Tucson say a Vagui raid on a Southern Pacific de Mexico train near Empalme Sonora killed the Empalme agent and conductor Parades and an express messenger Snovill. Fragmentary messages and rumors note a massacre of twenty or thirty passengers by Todians.
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Associated Press
Nogales, Ariv
Dan
Southern Pacific de Mexico
Empalme
Sonora
Tucson
Parades
Snovill
Aliens Slain in Irkutsk Battle
A dispatch from Harbin reports British and French residents of Irkutsk Siberia have been exterminated in fighting with Bolshevik forces. The note is addressed to the British embassy and cites the Harbin consul.
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Irkutsk
Petrogra
Harbin
Manchuria
Siberia
Contracts Under Fire in Senate Probe
Washington January 2 The Senate Military Committee investigated army supply contracts awarded by the supplies committee of the council of national defense. Testimony centered on Charles Eisenman vice chairman and Samuel M Kaylan with ties to firms and family interests. Eisenman defended the committee noting orders worth 500 million for the quartermaster, while conflicts of interest were addressed by excluding involved members from negotiations.
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Washington
Janu
Council of National Defense
Senate Military Committee
Charles Eisenman
Cleveland
Samuel M. Kaylan
New York
Incorporated
Ira I. Kaplan
Wipplies Committee
Eisenman
Quartermaster General
U S Reorganizes Ordnance Bureau
Washington reports a major reorganization of the ordnance bureau with experienced businessmen placed in charge of key divisions. The War Department outlines a plan to run the bureau like a ministry, detailing changes presented to the Senate Military Committee by Major General Crozier and appointing new heads for major sections.
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Washington
Ordnance Bureau
Ordnance
War Department
Ministry of Monitions
Senate
Cyouler
Crocder
Cone Tinue
Ainnet McRoberts
Weneer
Whief
Coal trains speeded up to relieve fuel crisis
Rail and fuel officials ordered coal shipments prioritized to reduce shortages in New England and other regions. Locomotives from less congested districts will be moved east with staff aid. Freight delivery reportedly speeds despite weather, while shipping boards pledge ships to move coal.
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Washington, Jan
New Mieland
Deer Nation
McAdoo
MAT
The
Shipping Board
Hampton Roads
New England
Witheaca
Kenna
Six Hun Planes Shot Down in Aerial Action
Paris dispatch reports six German aircraft shot down by Allied forces yesterday. Artillery continues along multiple fronts though no large infantry actions are observed.
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Paris
Vierious Pacnits
2500 Killed in Quakes Report
A chaotic dispatch from San Salvador reports 2500 deaths in a quake disaster. The battered city and surrounding region face widespread devastation as aid and rescue efforts begin amid severe aftershocks and collapsing infrastructure.
Norfolk Seeks Incendiaries After Norfolk Fire
Investigators and naval patrols hunted possible suspects after yesterday’s fire in Norfolk’s business district. Police detained around a score of people, including two women, while one man named W. A. Mrosvoordt faced disloyalty remarks charges during the blaze at the Montive Hotel and another hotel was searched for documents and maps.
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Ngkfola
Elizebeth
Norfolk
Portsmouth
A. Mrosvoordt
Muntiveie
Geroan Memeirs
Katter
Pally to Intern Ennis Howe Jaw 2
The note reports a wartime communication referencing Italian government measures and enemy traffic in Italy. It mentions specific dates and exchanges with named figures, indicating restrictions and warnings without graphic detail. The tone emphasizes severity and inevitability of actions affecting operations.
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Pally
Ennis
Howe
Italy
Dave
Mysterious Fires and Wartime Industry In Newport News
A fragment describes mysterious fires impacting wartime industry plants in Newport News Virginia and nearby sites. It mentions extensive damage, totals in the hundreds of thousands, police activity, and investigations continuing as authorities weigh hazards and follow leads.
Submarines Toll Increases In War News Brief
In a brief navy report from LAPS ON, figures show a rise in submarine toll with ongoing wartime losses. The notice references earlier sinking totals and notes continuing danger at sea as crews endure further casualties and support efforts.
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Noworoisynky
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Sunetiition
Kunel T Howwse
Witte
Dastord
Baroness Zollner
Iona Zollner
Mann
America
Stherm
Pure Bank
HUN
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Mirsay Pacific
Burlington Roads
Diretor General
McAdows
San Salvador
Tis
Taterbue- Catine
Mysterious Fires
U.S. Menage War Industries
Asepohabedi
Aie Palad Choy
Engyceil Larus
Cini
BAO RG
Wench
Keleltgan
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