US Mission Sees War Going On Three More Years
Washington reports members of the house mission believe the United States and allies must plan for a two to three year war ahead with a longer fight possible. They stress unity, speed, and measures to boost fighting contingents, including a war council and reorganization of ordnance and quartermaster offices.
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Washington
Jan
House Mission
United States
America
Baker
War Pact Prevents Strikes at Major Packers
The five large packers Armour & Co Cudahy Morris Swift and Wilson will not strike or lockout during the war period under a public agreement reached tonight. Wage hours and conditions of employment will be settled by federal arbiter John E Williams for plants in Chicago and allied sites in Kansas City Blynx City East St Louis Denver Oklahoma City St Paul Omaha Fort Worth and St Joseph.
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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
ERMAN DELEGATION ACTS LIKE VICTOR II RUSSIAN CONFERENCE
The AP reports no confirmation of a resumed peace conference between Bolshevik and central powers Friday. No news on talks, possible concessions, or progress, while Germany’s Chancellor von Hertling defends his stance as Russia rejects a direct transfer of negotiations.
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Erman
Associated Press
Bolsheik
Central Powers
Berlin
Coust von Hiertling
Reichstag
Germany
Stockholm
Evely
Blaze Menaces U S War Dock In Hoboken Fire
Firefighters from Hoboken and New York with soldiers and civilians fought a long blaze in the industrial district near the government harbor. The Gatti McQuade six story plant containing paper and mill supplies was destroyed with a 260000 dollar loss. Fire boats cut through Hudson River ice to reach the scene and prevented spread to war supply ships while about 1000 soldiers guarded the area and civilians helped on patrol.
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Hoboken
N. J
United States
New York
Gatti-McQuade Company
Hudson River
Six Soldiers Dead in Dorval Station Collision
Six soldiers were killed and thirty wounded when a collision at Dorval station on the Canadian Pacific railway occurred tonight. One soldier is missing.
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Montreal
Dorval
Canadian Pacific Railway
Overcoat Shortage Ends in Camps but Not at Beauregard
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee that most training camps have secured winter clothing while Camp Beauregard Ia remains short. Shipments rushed and emergency purchases aid comfort for soldiers, though Camp Dodge Iowa still lacks fifty coats for 800 Wilsons. Frank Turnbull of Rogers Peet attacked war production delays and urged rapid clothing supply. Cheyenne and Wyoming units are at Camp Dodge, with many in the overcoat corps.
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Washington
National Guard
National Army
Camp Beauregard
Baker
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Camp Dodge
Elotulos
Senate Military Affairs Today
Frank 5
Turnbull
Rogers-Peet Company
New York
Rochester
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ovnertormacter Corps
Wilson outlines government operation of railroads plan
President Wilson urges Congress to authorize federal control of railroads during wartime. He backs a $500 million fund for operation, guarantees to stockholders, and maintenance measures to return roads to owners with minimal disruption, emphasizing financial protections and national unity.
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Washington
Dan
Wilson
Congress
Bot
Austria Accused by Pope of Breaking Faith in Letter
The Catholic Church accuses Austria of breach of faith in a note of protest regarding air raids on Italy. The pope’s message was sent to the Austro-Hungarian monarch and Kaiser Wilhelm, with the exact wording withheld pending replies from both rulers.
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Austria
Dan
Austein- Hungary
Benedict
Phetest
Karl Agaist
Dadua
Italy
Hoacon Haha
Kaiser Wilbetm
Kaiser and Czar Pact Revealed
Secret foreign office documents reveal that the czar appealed to the Kaiser before the war to help curb socialism. The Holsheviki government disclosed the papers from the archives today in PATHOGHAD.
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Pathoghad
Jan
Holsheviki
Foreign Office
Japanese Move Toward Diplomatic Ties with Russia Report
The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin reports from Tokyo that the Japanese government has decided to enter into diplomatic relations with the new Russian regime. The Copenhagen dispatch notes Berlin sources claim recognition may follow soon.
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Holsheviks
Copenhagen
Lokal Anweiger
Berlin
Tokio
Fire destroys Casper plant and power supply
Fire at the Natrona County Kleetole company plant in Casper, starting at 6 this morning, devastates the building and city heating system. Estimated $100,000 loss. power and electrical facilities across the city damaged. efforts to restore electric service and reroute power under way.
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Casper
Asier
Wye
Natrona County Kleetole Company
Feverlang
Hemessary
Wyoming Wlectelo Company
Coyper
Hotel A
Board Will Fix Rail Men's Pay
A wage adjustment board will be appointed within thirty days to settle railroad wage disputes during government operation. The decision follows talks between Director General McAdoo and union leaders. Brotherhoods agree not to strike while the board acts on pending cases.
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Washington, Dan
McAdoo
Brotherhood
Brest Litovsk Peace Talks Show German Domination
Petrograd dispatch reports German delegates dominated the Brest Litovsk peace talks with Austrian Bulgarian and Turkish delegates leaning toward peace. German Foreign Minister von Kuehlmann and General left clashed openly while Berlin signals questioned diplomatic standing and discussed transferring talks to Stockholm.
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Petrograd
Brest-Litovek
Germany
Austrian
Bulgaria
Turkey
von Kuehlmann
May Increase Draft Age to 40 or 45 Soon
Washington reports a plan to raise the draft age from 18 to 40 or 45, arguing older men should enter skilled war labor while sharing the burdens of war. Crowder notes many young men available for first line but warns against overburdening the coming generation.
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Render
Secretary of War
Crowder
Socialist Pledges Counter to Law of U S
Major Viantel A Hoan asserted to offer a world treaty style statement today claiming to align with the party platform adopted in St Louis and the laws of the United States. The remarks came as the mayor referenced socialist pledges challenging national law and order.
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U.S
Wilwalkee
Viantel A. Hoan
St Louis
United States
American Army Reinforcements Flight to France Reported
A long dispatch describes the American expeditionary force reorganizing in France with new divisions and aviators to reinforce operations. It notes pilots training areas and expected deployments as units shift toward front duty and cooperation with allied forces.
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Gelgiom
Bofuntry de Vivtaadly
Pall Aika
Freneth Escairinee
la Paverio Egendente
France
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Russia
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Blaze
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