War Outlook For Three More Years Urged
Washington January 4 members of the house mission say the United States and the allies must plan on a two to three year fight and possibly longer. They cite speed unity and increased fighting contingents as key while Baker reports troop training proceeds and reforms overhaul ordnance quartermaster and coast artillery bureaus for faster war effort.
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Washington
Jan
House Mission
United States
America
Baker
Packing Giants Barred From War Strikes Under Pact
Chicago five major packers Armour and Co Cudahy Morris Swift and Wilson sign an agreement promising no strikes or lockouts during the war period. Wage hours and conditions will be settled by federal arbiter John E Williams for plants in Chicago and across Kansas City Blynx City St Joseph East St Louis Denver Oklahoma City St Paul Omaha and Ft Worth.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John E. Williams
Armour & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Wilson & Co
Kansas City
Blynx City
St. Joseph, Mo
East St. Louis
Denver, Colo
Oklahoma City
Okla
St Paul, Minn
Omaha, Neb
Ft. Worth
Tex
Russian Delegation and German Peace Talks Collapse Report
AP dispatch notes the Russian delegation questions a Friday reconvening of the Bolshevik central powers peace conference. No clear word on talks or possible concessions. Chancellor von Hindenburg’s Reichstag appearance and Russia’s rejection of a proposed shift in negotiations are reported.
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Associated Press
Bolsheik
Central Powers
Russia
von Hiertiing
Blaze Menaces U S War Dock In Hoboken Fire
A six story Gatti McQuade plant and mill supplies were burned in Hoboken near the government waterfront as firemen soldiers and civilians fought the blaze for hours. Fire boats and tugboats cut through Hudson River ice and prevented spread to ships loading war supplies while about 1 000 soldiers patrolled the area and civilians aided patrol efforts.
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Hoboken
N. J
United States
New York
Gatti-McQuade Company
Hudson River
Six Soldiers Die in Collision at Dorval Station
In a Dorval station crash on the Canadian Pacific line six soldiers were killed one missing and thirty injured tonight. Authorities reported the incident occurred at Dorval station as trains collided while service continued to be disrupted.
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Montreal
Dorval
Canadian Pacific Railway
Overcoat Shortage Ends in Camps Baker Asserts
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee that overcoat shortages at national guard and army training camps have ended except Camp Beauregard Iowa. Shipments rushed and emergency measures aim to have all men comfortable by today while Camp Dodge Iowa reports fifty coats short for 800 volunteers.
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Washington
National Guard
National Army
Camp Beauregard
Baker
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Camp Dodge
Elotulos
Wilson Sets Federal Railroad Control Plan For Victory
President Wilson told Congress that government operation of railroads is vital to win the war. He urged compensation matching prior net income, a $500 million fund for operation, and guarantees to stockholders. The plan aims to maintain road upkeep and return to owners with minimal disruption to the industry.
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U.S
Wilson
Washington
Dan
Congress
Bot
Austria Accused of Breaking Faith by Pope in Letter
The Catholic Church accuses Austria of breach of faith in a note of protest tied to the Teutonic air raid over Dada, which damaged Italian churches and killed civilians. The pope addressed Emperor Karl and Kaiser Wilhelm, withholding the letter’s exact text pending replies.
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Austria
Dan
Austein- Hungary
Benedict
Phetest
Karl Agaist
Dadua
Italy
Hoacon Haha
Kaiser Wilbetm
Kaiser and Czar Pact Revealed
Secret archives reveal czar appealed to the Kaiser before World War I to aid in curbing socialism. The Holsheviki government today published documents found in foreign office archives outlining the appeal and anticipated assistance.
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Pathoghad
Jan
Holsheviki
Foreign Office
Japanese May Recognize Bolsheviks Report Says
Copenhagen Jan 4 The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin reports from Tokyo that the Japanese government has decided to seek diplomatic relations with the new Russian government. The note suggests a possible shift in policy toward the Bolsheviks.
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Holsheviks
Copenhagen
Lokal Anweiger
Berlin
Tokio
Fire destroys Casper plant and power lines
A Casper fire at 6 o'clock destroyed the plant of the Natrona County Electric company and the city heating stem, with damages around 100000. Electrical service to crucial city institutions is disrupted as crews seek power from Wyoming Electric utility, and many homes will switch to oil for heat. Officials plan emergency measures to keep business districts functioning while equipment losses and insurance questions endure.
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Asier
Wye
Natrona County Kleetole Company
Feverlang
Hemessary
Wyoming Wlectelo Company
Coyper
Hotel A
Hiner
Isigarmes
Board Will Fix Rail Men's Pay
A wage adjustment board will be appointed within thirty days to settle railroad wage controversies during government operation. Directors General McAdoo and union chiefs announced the plan after a conference. The brotherhoods agreed not to strike until the board settles any disputed cases.
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Washington, Dan
McAdoo
Brotherhood
Brest Litovsk Peace Talks Show German Demands
Reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe German negotiators as domineering while Austrian Bulgarian and Turkish delegates seek peace and compromise. Disputes among German delegates and a push to move talks to Stockholm are noted, with Berlin denying shifts that would let allies set terms.
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Petrograd
Brest-Litovek
Germany
Austrian
Bulgaria
Turkey
von Kuehlmann
May Increase Draft Age to 40 or 45 Soon
An Army report to the Secretary of War considers raising the draft age to 40 or 45 to balance skilled labor needs with preserving youthful manpower. Provost Marshal Crowder notes many young men are available for frontline duties but warns against harming future generations.
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Render
Secretary of War
Crowder
Crowley
Ois
Dider
Carl
Washington
Socialist Pledges Counter to Law of U.S.
Major Viantel A. Hoan asserted the socialist pledge conflicts with U S laws. He urged adherence to the platform adopted at St Louis and at the current meeting date. The report notes the Alliance's position and the mayor's response in Wilwaukee.
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U.S
Wilwalkee
Viantel A. Hoan
St Louis
United States
LA FAYETTE FLYERS JOIN U S ARMY IN WAR ZONE
Wartime dispatch describes the American expeditionary force reinforcing in France with aviators and pilots joining a division reshaping front line duties. The report notes training, reassignments, and cooperation with allied units as the army concentrates on strategic duties amid ongoing combat operations.
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Gelgiom
Bofuntry de Vivtaadly
Pall Aika
Freneth Escairinee
la Paverio Egendente
France
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Blaze
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War Dock
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Turnbull
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