Kaiser 10 Strike Big Blow Before U S Turn Tide
London Jan 2 The Germans may launch a vigorous western offensive says Maj Gen Maurice chief director of military operations. He cites reinforcements from the eastern front and American forces not yet ready to act as factors. He warns the public to expect losses of ground and men while the Allies await the turning tide.
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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
Washington reports from Paris state American delegates urge rapid dispatch of troops to the European front. They push faster shipbuilding, closer co operation with co belligerents, and pooling of war resources while Britain France and Italy adopt legal food controls.
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Washington
Paris
State Department
Pulic
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Blaze destroys outbuilding on Warren Livestock ranch near Cheyenne
A December 24 fire at the Lary D ranch, fourteen miles south of Cheyenne on the Denver road, damaged the house and outbuildings, with losses estimated at thousands of dollars. Two men were present but could not stop the flames. only the barns and other structures survived. The cause remains unknown as Pred Warren notes ongoing investigations.
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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 Mine Incident With Missing Details
A man was arrested by police in connection with a disturbance at a mine site. The report notes a monetary claim of $20 tied to the incident and mentions a broader effort by authorities to resolve the matter. Further specifics are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Davis
Che
Pollec
Baroness Zollner Charged as German Spy in Tennessee
Jailed in Chattanooga on a spy charge, Baroness Jona Wilhelmina Zollner wife of a German captain faces federal accusations. Officer John W Spaulding U S Army held for trial at Fort Oglethorpe after alleged infatuation and hotel bill payments by Zollner. Her son is a midshipman at Annapolis and she admits communicating with husband Captain William Zollner in the Kaiser's forces.
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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 and Mann Recalled for Unfit Service in France
Major General William Mann, first commander of the Rainbow Division, ordered to command the eastern department with headquarters in New York City. Major General William L. Sibert to be named head of the southeastern department in Charleston, S.C., after arriving from France. Other army moves assign Read to lead the Fifteenth Cavalry Division at El Paso, Mary to command the Fifth Division at Camp Logan, Parker to head the Fifteenth National Army Division at Camp Custer, and Wagon to command the Fifty-Seventh Corps at Union.
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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
German editors view peace plan as non binding on Germany
Excerpts from major German papers received in Washington discuss that von Kuchmann Czernin proposals offer no binding terms for Germany. Editors say Germany will not surrender conquered gains yet some suggest that items not secured by force could be exchanged by agreement. References to a democratic peace are noted as rhetoric used by Haasian delegates.
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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
Raiders Kill Train Agent and Two Messengers
Reports from a Vagqui raid on a Southern Pacific de Mexico train near Empalme Sonora say the Empalme agent was killed and Conductor Parades and an express messenger Snovill were also slain. Fragmentary messages and rumors indicate twenty or thirty passengers were massacred 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 says British and French residents of Irkutsk Siberia have been exterminated in recent fighting against Bolshevik forces. The report comes from the British consul at Harbin Manchuria.
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Petrogra
Harbin
Manchuria
Irkutsk
Siberia
Contracts Under Fire in Army Supply Probes
Senate military committee probes army supply contracts granted by the supplies committee of the council of national defense. Charles Eisenman vice chairman cites $500,000,000 in orders and defends approving contracts with firms linked to committee members while excluding those involved from negotiations. Samuel M Kaylan testifies largely about the Base Sorting Plant run by his brother, Ira Kaplan, amid potential profits of $490,000 from sorting scraps.
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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
The War Department announced a major reorganization of the ordnance bureau to create a larger, more efficient structure with experienced businessmen in key divisions under the chief of ordnance. Major General Cyouler outlined the plan to the Senate Military Committee as aiming to model the bureau on the British ministry of munitions.
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Washington
Ordnance Bureau
Ordnance
War Department
Ministry of Monitions
Senate
Cyouler
Crocder
Cone Tinue
Ainnet McRoberts
Weneer
Whief
Coal trains sped to ease fuel shortage nationwide
Reports from Washington say coal trains were ordered to move ahead of other freight to relieve the fuel crisis. The Director General McAdoo directed prioritization of mines near demand, faster transfers from less congested regions, and use of additional crews. Freight reportedly moved faster despite weather. nine ships pledged to carry coal to New England. Government operation of railroads caused widespread changes. many freight agents reassigned or laid off as advertising departments vanished.
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Washington, Jan
New Mieland
Deer Nation
McAdoo
MAT
The
Shipping Board
Hampton Roads
New England
Witheaca
Kenna
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Mirsay Pacific
Burlington Roads
Diretor General
McAdows
Six Hun Planes Shot Down in New Year Air Battles
Paris reports air action yesterday with the Kremlin claiming six Hun planes were shot down. Artillery duels continue at various points, but no large infantry actions are reported.
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Paris
Vierious Pacnits
2500 Reported Killed in Quakes Shocks San Salvador
A chaotic dispatch from San Salvador reports about 2500 people killed in a major earthquake. The casualty figure dominates the brief, with sparse detail on rescue efforts or aftershocks as officials scramble to confirm numbers.
Norfolk Seeks Suspects After Norfolk Fire
Police and naval patrols chase possible incendiaries after a mysterious blaze in Norfolk's business district. Federal agents detained several people including two women and a man named W. A. Mrosvoordt. papers, German memoirs, and a map were found during searches across the river in Portsmouth.
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Ngkfola
Elizebeth
Norfolk
Portsmouth
A. Mrosvoordt
Muntiveie
Geroan Memeirs
Katter
Pally to Intern Ennis Howe Jaw 2
The Italian government has taken measures against enemy traffic in Italy with few exceptions. The note warns of ongoing restrictions and potential delays for travelers in the region.
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Pally
Ennis
Howe
Italy
Dave
Mysterious Fires Threaten War Industry Plant Rumors
A damaged report describes mysterious fires at a war industry plant. The event is linked to large damage estimates and possible sabotage with authorities investigating the extent and motives. Names and locations are partially obscured in the OCR text.
Submarines Toll Increases In War Report
Submarine losses rise as authorities report higher tolls from underwater engagements. The tally reflects intensified patrols and enemy actions, with naval officials warning of ongoing dangers to crews and vessels in disputed waters.
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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
San Salvador
Tis
Taterbue- Catine
Mysterious Fires
U.S. Menage War Industries
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Aie Palad Choy
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Cini
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Keleltgan
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