President Wilson urges support for woman suffrage vote
President Wilson backs the suffrage amendment as Congress faces a decisive House vote. A White House meeting with twelve Democratic members yields a frank recommendation to vote for the amendment as a matter of right and justice for women nationwide.
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Washington
Wilson
House
White House
Himeself
Wdvlee
Menters
Congress
Chemplow
Peace Riots Sweep German Cities After Brest-Litovsk News
Geneva report says crowds in Berlin Leipzig and Essen shouted for peace as Brest Litovsk peace talks broke. Petrograd dispatch notes Trotzky urging a firm stand and Russia’s aim for a just peace while mutinies and high level talks continue. Amsterdam dispatch covers Brest Litovsk talks with Trotsky Kuellmann Czernin and Talaat Bey meeting on procedure.
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Geneva
Berlin
Leipzig
Essen
Brest-Litovsk
Amsterdam
Hussia
Leon Trotsky
von Kuellmann
Count Czernin
Talaat Bey
Britain Loses 25 Ships in Week
London reports eighteen merchant ships of 1600 tons or more sunk by mine or submarine in the past week along with three smaller merchant vessels. Four fishing craft were also sunk.
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London
British Admiralty
Mass Neon Hears of War Aims at 100 Per Cent American Rally
A hundred per cent American meeting in a high school gym drew over 200 despite zero weather. Speakers included Major Samuel Smoke and Lawrence Aber, with Ridgely urging harsh measures against German agents and traitors.
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Mass Neon
Mercury
American Society
A.D. Kelley
Kopard
Hilliard S.tidgely
Samuel Smoke
Fort Russell
Lawrence Aber
Ridgely
Germany
Kaleer
von Hindenburg
Cheyenne Cold Wave Brings Record Low Temperatures
A Cheyenne cold wave arrives as the thermometer at the police station records 6 below zero just before 10. Weather Bureau forecaster L. H. Daingerfield predicted the temperature could fall to 10 or 1 below before morning. Rancher from Albin praises weather warnings as invaluable to farmers and stockmen.
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Weather Bureau
L. H H. Daingerfield
Merning
Office
the Weather Bureau
Albin
Open Air Diplomacy Aims at Russian and Enemies
President Wilson broadens war era outreach with open air diplomacy aimed at Russian liberals and enemy nations. Billboard posters in Russian and cinema and printed material are deployed to persuade workers and soldiers that peace lies with America and allied values. Austria-Hungary also uses propaganda to counter a German victory.
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Wilson
Washington
America
Tornhem
Russia
Committee On Public Information
Lloyd George
Alma
Creal
Ton
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Charles
McAdoo Gets Counterfeit Conscience Fund Gift
Secretary McAdoo received an anonymous letter with 108 dollars in counterfeit bills. The sender claimed deep repentance for defrauding the government and asked to return the money to the conscience fund via the treasury cashier. Chief Moran of the Secret Service investigates the counterfeit case and the sender.
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McAdoo
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Moran
Secret Service
Kaiser Poses as Peace Champion
A Berlin dispatch describes Kaiser as the champion of principles for humanity welfare and co operation of peoples. William, assured of full support, received the delegation of the Polish regency council a day or two earlier.
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Amsterdam
Jan
Twiki
Kiopecor
William
Berlin
Baker to Face Probers Today
The war inquiry committee will hear Secretary Baker tomorrow as it probes proposals to establish a pirate department of imitai tions and criticises of army preparations. The committee aims to finish the supplies branches and move toward immediate Senate action on legislation.
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Senate
Baker
Prince Mackensen May Lose Post At Verdun Front
Rome dispatch says Field Marshal Mackensen may replace the crown prince in command near Verdun. French troops near St Michiel seize prisoners and machine guns after penetrating German lines amid ongoing fighting on the western front including actions near Ammerzweiler and Mont Tetone. Berlin reports allied attempts repulsed and British counterattacks at various positions.
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Epoca
Zurich
Mackensen
Verdun
Woevre
St. Michiel
Ammerzweiler
Alsace
Berlin
Paris
Mont Tetone
Champagne
Upper
Witner
Bullecourt
Cambrai
Rossinghe-Staden
Ypres
Food Administration to Buy Up to Ten Percent Of Mill Output
Washington reports the Food Administration will purchase from every flour mill in the nation up to ten percent of its output to support the army and allied nations in the war against Germany.
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Washington
Jan
Army
Has
Uhe
United States
Germany
Food Administration
Huns divide spoils agree on seizures victors
Report from London cites a December agreement between Germany and Austria Hungary. Germany backs Alsace Lorraine and colonies while Austria Hungary supports preserving the dual monarchy and aims over the Balkans. Both sides would study other war aims jointly, keeping autonomy and potential postwar annexations in view.
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Associated Pess
London
Jan
Reuters Ltd
Chiasdicellor
Count Ceernin
Austria Hungary
Alsace-Lorraine
Geraoy
Albania
Montenegro
Serbia
Austro-Hungary
Geremany
Austria
Expenditure Plan Aims 1.2 Million for Shipyard Housing
Washington discussions approve an urgent plan to spend 1.2 million dollars on housing for ship workers at Newport News. The move comes as committees push for improved accommodations amid a critical labor situation.
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Washington
Jun
Siate
Newport News
Senate
Hospital ship Kowa torpedoed by Japanese forces
The hospital ship Kowa was torpedoed with a total loss of life and injuries on January 4, after being struck without warning. Of about 70 aboard, including bedridden soldiers, most were rescued in freezing seas while a few crew members were killed.
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Bristol
Kowa
Wihrnhie
Dack
Geael
Beate
Nutty
Ena
No Shortage of Labor, Is Claim by Associated Press
Washington dispatch reports administration officials dispute claims of labor scarcity. They assert ample labor exists for the army air force and industry, urging mobilization and closer coordination within the labor department to meet wartime needs.
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Washington, Don
Army Air
Wilson
Commley
Denver school board votes amid loyalty test dispute
Irregular OCR text describes a Denver school board meeting with a loyalty test dispute and partial references to a coalition and public sales. The readable fragments mention names and unclear actions but lack concrete details or outcomes.
Oil Controller Named in Government Move
Washington reports the government will take control of the oil supply from wells to wholesale. Selected appointee Charlie will lead the program as officials prepare a broad centralization. critics cite delays and rising prices while citizens suffer in New York and other cities.
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Washington
Jan
Omon
Charlie
Plot to Sell U S Guns and Trap Spies Revealed
San Francisco dispatch reports a courtroom sequence tied to a conspiracy alleging plans to sell U S firearms and trap spies. The case centers on defendants including Nicholas Benin Zorn and others linked to a broader anti British weaponization plot involving wartime tensions and alleged government betrayal. George W. Iharta testifies about operations aimed at undermining military forces and securing foreign support.
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