Mob seeks accused killer of rich miner in El Paso
In El Paso Texas a shooting at the Sheldon hotel left millionaire miner Charles Quiley dead. William G Russell vice president of the Lubbock National Bank denied bail and requested a preliminary hearing. Police found a 15 caliber revolver in Quiley’s hotel room dresser. Russell claimed Quiley intended to kill him and that he acted first.
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Draft Men May Be Sent Here to Train
Reports from Cheyenne claim a large contingent of draft army men would arrive at Fort Russell in February to replace troops that have left. Officers at Fort Russell reportedly knew of the proposed move and were said to be satisfied. Amid conflicting reports on the Highty third artillery, one version said it would split into three divisions filled to full war strength by members of the national army.
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Petrograd Depot Fire Kills About Twenty In Mysterious Blast
In Petrograd a fire and explosion at a military depot destroyed eleven hundred airphone machine guns and ammunition, killing about twenty people. The report notes ongoing Italian Front action with attempts to cross the Piave river repulsed and Italian forces gaining and holding the west bank.
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Needles Rail Service Cut
Washington January 1 The government plans to withdraw hundreds of passenger trains east of the Mississippi under McAdoo orders after a committee of eastern passenger traffic officers recommended parlor and sleeping cars be reduced to essentials for key routes. Wages and labor hours under government operation were discussed with railroad leaders and will be revisited tomorrow as Congress prepares to act on government control financing and compensation provisions. President Wilson will address Congress at 12 30 pm regarding the proposed measures and rapid passage is expected. Senate adjourned in tribute to the late Senator Newlands of Nevada after a six minute session and a sorrow resolution was adopted.
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House Suffrage Debate Before Committee in Washington
The House suffrage committee heard both sides in the final major skirmish before a vote on the federal amendment. NAWSA leader Anna Shaw argued that extending the vote to many inexperienced women would not undermine law and order, while opponents accused suffragists of using low political tactics and spreading a false claim that President Wilson secretly promised aid to Alice Paul.
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125000 Chinese on Battle Fronts
New York reports say 125000 Chinese troops are behind firing lines in Mesopotamia and France. Ambassador Wellington Koo told the New York State Chamber of Commerce that Chinese commissioners advise their government on military mobilization upon returning home. He foresees likely increased defense measures.
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Arbitration averts Cheyenne drivers strike with wage rise
A Cheyenne arbitration committee settled a dispute between teamsters and employers. The deal raises wages from 2.30 to 2.50 daily for some, 14 to 21 weekly, cuts hours, and adds a union fine checkout system. Expressmen for others gain 3.00 daily. independent wagon operators set own rates.
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Two Red Cross Stations Bombed as Aviators Fly Low
Eighteen killed and a miner wounded when Austrian airmen attacked Red Cross stations near Hedposs hospitals at Castillo Prantisco and Venete on New Year night. The pilots flew within 500 feet of the hospitals. flags protected the buildings but did not deter the attack. In New York Gustave Paul Hichter, 28, an enemy alien, was sentenced to imprisonment for the war after admitting urging Germans to march on Washington and kill the President.
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England Faces Food Rationing
Lord Knoxley, Food Controller, announces that England will adopt compulsory food rationing as soon as cabinet approval is received. He spoke at Silverton rally and warned the public that delays could bring shortages.
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Coal Riots Break Out Over Seized Lot in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia authorities report a crowd seized 150 tons of coal during riots that resumed after a day of unrest. Police struggled to control hundreds of men and boys involved as authorities investigated the large theft and shelling claims surrounding the supply.
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Hoover and Reed Clash at Hearing in Sugar and Coal Probe
The Senate committee questioned Food Administrator Hoover in Washington as Reed pressed charges about sugar price agreements and wheat handling. Hoover defended policy, saying wheat prices rise for farmers while sugar relief aids refiners, and asserted actions aided the public.
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Washington senators weigh cabinet reforms amid war material probes
In the wake of a broad inquiry into clothing and war supply contracts, senators pressed for a new cabinet member to oversee war material procurement. Charles Miner and other witnesses outlined alleged conflicts of interest involving committee mentors and suppliers, guiding next steps for reform and possible legislation.
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Sailors Send New Year Greeting to U S Navy Command
The Atlantic fleet messages a New Year greeting thanking the command for Christmas gifts. The note expresses appreciation from the men of the fleet.
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Hip Choss
Washington
Jan
Atlantic
Peace Plan Spurned By Bolshevik Chiefs In Baltic War
Reports say Bolshevik leaders reject a peace proposal while Hun rulers and German Austro allies warn of continued operations on the eastern front. Central powers discuss strategy after meetings at Belost-Litovsk and plan pressure on Poland Lithuania and other territories. Ships and grain shipments to northern Russia are disrupted. General Korniloff rumored to be active in the Cossack district amid reports of his death.
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Norfolk Faces Fresh Fire After New Year Blaze
In Norfolk Virginia authorities investigate a New Year fire that damaged several businesses and threatened the city. Firefighters contained the blaze with help from police and a naval yard patrol as merchants warn customers to stay vigilant amid suspicious packages found in stores.
Coal Relief Drive Aids City Poor During Shortage
Strs. Woodcot Wilson today lent aid by organizing free coal distribution to the needy amid a citywide shortage. The effort aims to ease hardship for residents facing fuel scarcity as winter approaches.
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New Draft Gall To Pass Over Most Married Men
Washington report to Congress outlines a plan to exempt most married men from military draft. General Crowder argues a 2 million to 3 million pool of unmarried men remains for needed forces, while exemptions would protect families dependent on relief and possibly shift labor from civilian to war needs. The proposal aims to balance manpower with social stability during mobilization.
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Pravoet Marin
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U S Aasks to Sell Food Seed at Cost
Unclear OCR query cites demands for government sale of seeds and food supplies at cost. Fragmentary lines mention production, crops, and needs for seed, with garbled references to months and places, lacking coherent names or actions.
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